BEER! I love it.

I typically have different sprees for different types of alcoholic beverages. For instance, during the winter I enjoy whiskey on-the-rocks, while in the fall and summer I enjoy a nice full bodied Cab. Yet on any given week I enjoy a nice cold beer, either after a challenging day of work, or after a treacherous climbing adventure, and lets not forget those powder filled ski trips. It seems lately though that my main focus has been beer. The malty grains and the aroma of hops has stirred a screw loose in my head.

I MUST BREW BEER

After delicate thought and careful consideration, I have constructed my first beer. It is called

The Warrior

An American style IPA, which I will consider it an Idaho Pale Ale. The name derives from the bittering Warrior hop which will be the predominant hop. It seemed to be a perfect choice considering two things. 1.) While climbing at the Cirque of Towers in the Wind River Range, Wyoming, with my friends Greg and Riley, an overwhelmingly tall pinnacle stood above our campsite. This toothed mountain is called Warbonnet Peak. The most epic direct route on it (that we never climbed) is called The Warrior. 2.) While living in Boise with my good climbing friend Greg, he showed me Wishbone Ash's “The Warrior” which just so happens to be an epic song.

Epic Mountain + Epic Song = Epic Beer

Hopefully I will brew The Warrior this week in time to drink for graduation in May. I will keep all of you notified how it goes. Cheers!