Big day today in our world: new camera arrived at the house last night, and we spent the morning learning how to use the features. We opted for a Nikon 5100, and so far it seems to be a good addition to our household. This was a must get, as our old point & click camera takes relatively crappy photos. Needed to up our game before our June beer vacation, and I think we're now well prepared for some great pictures.
Sitting on the deck on a sunny afternoon, I'm enjoying a Hefeweizen from Lake Placid. It pours with a clear, gold hue, and gives off aromas of yeast. There are flavors of fruit, grain, and yeast, and a dry, peppery note shines through. A nice relaxing beer as we get ready to make dinner (grilled shrimp), but could stand a little more complexity perhaps. This being said, my allergies are kicking into high gear, so take any aroma/flavor notes with a grain of salt.
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| Do not be alarmed: this was still taken with my camera phone |
Interesting story here, the demand for Lake Placid's beers far outpaced their supply, so they've entered into a contract arrangement with nearby Matt Brewing Company, producers of Saranac beer. Nothing like a little cooperation to keep the wheels of commerce turning.
Thing to Think About Today:
I thought about the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, but it's way too nice outside to think about hockey. Instead, we'll celebrate our new camera with Spoon's great song, I Turn My Camera On, because that's what we did this morning:
