(taking a quick break from grading)

The semester is not over yet. I am a bit fried.

And what goes better with fried stuff than a good beer?!

I gave two exams yesterday, to my students in Geography of New Jersey and 1 of my 3 sections of Intro to Human Ecology. After a grading extravaganza, I met my friends at Stuff Yer Face. You know, because it was Monday.

When I arrived, the seat I sat down in was directly facing a fridge full of Rogue brews, so I ordered the Mocha Porter (though I admit I didn't order any fried food to go with it, but I did have a 'boli, Stuffie's specialty). Um, delicious. That is good porter. It tasted a bit like coffee (which I drink exponentially more of during finals than any other time of the semester or life in general, so I guess it was appropriate). It was really smooth and creamy and straight up good. Paul and I are both fans of good porter, but I don't see this anywhere on the outdated copy of his beer list that I have. Weird. DEAR PAUL, DRINK THIS BEER. IT'S GOOD. SINCERELY, COLLEEN

Though he might have had it by now. The copy of his list that I have is only 134 beers long, and the current standing is Paul: 165 (versus my 158). And I'm pretty sure we've talked about Rogue Dead Guy Ale, which is also not on his list, which is also pretty good if you're looking for a see-through flavored beer.

Next up: I believe there will be a Dear Beer Friends staff meeting at our Office upon our home- (for the holidays) coming. Stay tuned!