today's beer of the day. @sierranevada @AllagashBrewing #myronswalk #belgianstylepaleale
"We named this beer in honor of Myron Avery, a founder of the Appalachian Trail, or the A.T., which starts near Sierra Nevada’s North Carolina brewery and ends near Allagash’s home in Maine. Both breweries have a tremendous love of the outdoors, and Avery and the A.T. are great reminders of the wild spirit of exploration that connects us both."
"Myron’s Walk is a Belgian-style pale ale combining the best of our two breweries. It features intense citrusy flavor and a complex aroma from the use of fruity and resinous whole-cone Citra and Mosaic hops offset by the complex spicy character of Allagash’s house Belgian yeast strain."
In honor of the thru hikers on the A.T., Sierra Designs Light Year 1 (which survived the 2012 derecho in the Cranberry backcountry and was a staple for thru hikers), Sierra Designs new Backcountry Quilt, and Asolo hiking boots.
The color of this beer is a yellow/orange, it didn't seem to have much of a head with my initial pour but it did have a fair amount of carbonation visible while resting. The aroma of the beer was distinctive to a Belgian style pale ale, fruity notes with a hint of hops. The first sip felt smooth with a notable aftertaste, common to Belgian pale ales, and a bite on the tongue just before you swallow. It had a good flavor, slightly bitter just the way I like it. This was another good beer in this series that I really enjoyed from start to finish. The only problem was that I didn't have another one, come on Sierra Nevada hook a guy up! On the ABV scale it was 5.3%, which is not quite what I am used to, but it has enough kick and it was an enjoyable beer to drink either way. I also really love that they named it after Myron Avery. I am planning on hiking a little bit of the A.T. around Mount Rogers in the next few months, maybe I'll take a bottle of Myron's Walk with me to celebrate the trip. Cheers America.
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
This 12 pack was purchased from Lewisburg Spirits and Wine, 3272 Jefferson St. North, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
weekly video xiv - tommy. @johnmerizalde #travel #railroad #adventure
weekly video xiv - "tommy." a john merizalde production.
Self-proclaimed transcendentalist and photographer Tommy Nease grew up in North Carolina and embarked on a nomadic existence soon after finishing high school. LA-based filmmaker John Merizalde follows his close friend Tommy, riding free trains, hitch hiking, joy riding across Montana, all the while learning more about his work for DAZED as a photographer and how he attempts to balance out travel with being stationary.
the "big bang" of country music. @GlobalPost #birthplaceofcountrymusic #bristolvirginia
I want to give Appalachia some much deserved props, we have legal moonshine now, and apparently we are the birthplace of Country Music as well.
"A museum celebrating 10 days in 1927 that helped introduce the mountain music of Appalachia to mainstream America opened in Virginia on Friday. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum tells the story of record producer Ralph Peer, who offered $50 to "hillbilly" musicians willing to come to a makeshift studio in Bristol, Tennessee, and play into his modern microphone."
"The museum's exhibits trace the origins of hillbilly music through the fields, the train tracks and the churches of the Appalachian Mountains. Most of the story is told through song lyrics, although interviews with some of the original old-time music artists also help describe the poverty and the natural environs that helped shaped the sound."
The Budweiser Clydesdales make their way across Cumberland Street with the Executive Plaza and future home of the Birthplace of Country Music in the background.
"Bristol, which straddles Tennessee and Virginia, is recognized by both states and by the U.S. Congress as the “Birthplace of Country Music." I am a huge fan of music, most genres at least. The fact that Appalachian music has played such a crucial role in the history of country music is something to be proud of, and hopefully it will continue to be as influential in the future as well.
Referenced from Global Post.
today's beer of the day. @SierraNevada @avlbrewers #taterridge #scottishale
"The Asheville area is a brewing hotspot nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. Tater Ridge was brewed by something of a craft beer super group made up of members of the Asheville Brewers Alliance. We’re fortunate to call these passionate and talented brewers our neighbors, and we hope this unique ale will be the first of many collaborations to come."
"Tater Ridge pays homage to our area’s Scottish Highland history, and its craft brew pioneers. With a hint of down home Southern flair, this Scottish ale is rich and malty, using special floor-malted six-row barley from Asheville’s Riverbend Malting, and has a smooth kick from the use of sweet potatoes, a tasty Southern staple."
This picture was taken out by my fire pit.
Ok, so I have to admit I am not a huge fan of sweet potatoes unless you mash them and put in some chipotle peppers with adobo sauce (personal preference). So my review of the Tater Ridge Scottish Ale is bitter sweet, if you'll pardon the pun. It is a transparent Scottish Ale with a dark red/amber appearance and a good head when initially poured without a lot of carbonation that is noticeable as it is resting. The smell is actually sort of thick and rich with a hint of sweet potato, I swore I could smell it in there. It feels clean and refreshing in the mouth with a good malty finish, and not too thick going down. Overall I have to say that I really enjoyed this beer even with my less than enthusiastic feelings about sweet potatoes. This is another solid beer in this 12 pack that I would happily drink again. Oh, and it has 7.0% ABV as well so it is not lacking in the kick department. Note: drinking it by the fire on a cool evening makes it that much more enjoyable.
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
Beer purchased at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine, located in Lewisburg, WV.
the original nomad. #portable #lowenergy #riverside #hottub
Based out of a shop in Portland, Oregon, The Original Nomad is a company inspired by the great outdoors and the creative, adventure seeking human spirit.
The team at The Original Nomad has crafted up something truly amazing for those looking to live in the lap of luxury whether their floating down the Colorado or circumnavigating the world by truck.
That's right, it's a hot tub. Actually, it's a hot "soaking" tub, minus the jets that you're used to in a standard jacuzzi. The most notable feature of this beauty is its ability to bring water temps up to and above 100F with zero electricity.
The Nomad Collapsible Tub's heater coil is a hot water on demand unit that can be heated with propane, natural gas (typically for permanent tub installations) or firewood. It’s constructed from 1.25" stainless steel and uses thermo-syphoning to circulate the water, so no water pump is needed.
The Nomad Water Heater Coil measures 8" x 14" and 14" x 14" with legs installed.
The Nomad Collapsible Tub alone is 5' in diameter and stands 2' tall. Packed up, the Tub slips into a 14" x 16" x 30" duffel bag making it a portable oasis for river runners and overland travelers. If you do the math, you'll quickly discover that this thing holds a lot of water; so don't plan on taking it on a desert adventure.
The Original Nomad recommends using a Honda WX10 gas powered water pump, but shelling out another $400 to get water into this thing seems pricey. Although we don't have one of these tubs sitting in the back of the truck just yet, we've already worked out a solution for remote pumping alternatives using DC power, batteries, solar panels and submersible bilge pumps.
If you're considering adding something special to your overland rig or next riverside campsite, check out the The Nomad Collapsible Tub and make your next base camp a backcountry resort.