Temporary absence only makes me more thirsty

So I'll be the first to admit that I suck.  I've been slacking lately.  Like, really slacking.

Since my last real-time post (Kneehigh powder...), I started a new job that is completely different than anything I've ever done before in my life and something I thought would never be possible.  Sure, it is only a part time gig, but it has consumed a lot of my energy...in a good way. 

Lean. Tilt. Turn. Ryde.

I got certified and started teaching indoor cycling classes (legally, I am not allowed to call my classes spin classes because apparently spin and spinning are registered trademarks and using them to describe our bikes could get me in trouble with Big Bro.) at a wonderful little studio, In The RA Fitness, located no where near my house (i.e. in Central Phoenix).  The studio happens to be the first and ONLY studio in Arizona to feature RealRyder bikes, which are like traditional stationary spin bikes but they tilt and turn.  If you ask me, they're pretty awesome and very different from a traditional bike.

Anyway, as a result of working out more often and the anxiety associated with getting in shape and preparing to teach my first few classes, I wasn't too interested and didn't have the energy beer for a while (whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?).  But now I've got a weekly routine under my belt and am ready to rock and roll again. 

BRING ON THE BEER.


Tonight we tore into the Special Double Cream Stout (6.1% ABV) from Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sent to us by our beer exchange partners in Texas.  It has been in our fridge calling my name for a few months but now that it's warming up here, we're running out of good excuses for a dark beer.  Tonight seemed like one.  As with most of Bell's brews, this beer is outstanding.  It is creamy, smooth and light.  Coffee and chocolate flavors are obvious.  The Husband remarked that he could easily drink more than 2 and promptly asked if we had more.  Lucky for him, I spotted this brew at the store the other day (I love you Total Wine) ... so someday soon I'll be sure to pick up some more.

You may be gone now,  but I will find more of you soon...

Rating:  5 out of 5.  A simple and delicious creamy dark beer.