Merry Christmas My Dude! 4 words that let me know I was about to dig into a very cool Secret Santa box. My SS gifted me 5, (count them!) 5 most excellent presents.

Ok, first is the TubeTop which is an insulated beer carrier to be mounted to my bike for mobile libations! Guess who's state doesn't have a BUI law? This guy!!! I grabbed the TubeTop and found it to be already stocked with 3 cans I have yet to try. Always like trying new beer. The Maduro from Cigar City, I am familiar with and the Chai High from Avery is one I've been meaning to grab bur haven't seen it around my way. The Gose, however, is from a brewery that is completely new to me. I love adding a new brewery to the list!

My attention then turned to the bomber (I lie, of course I grabbed it first but I'm building suspense!). Ok, Fortnight is another new-to-me brewery and they focus on classic British styles. This Vintage Ale is a year old but may not last through new years! Fortnight only bottles a limited number of Vintage so I can only assume this is from my SS's personal stash. For this, I am grateful.

"Yet he who drinks with me is my brother and who shares freely of his reserve, my blood".