National Beer Day!

I'm pretty sure it's no secret that I love beer. Not your run of the mill Bud or Miller, those are crap. I'm talking about the real deal, a craft brew that somebody has taken the time to formulate.

Of course, I'm partial to my Dad's brews - you can find more on his methods at Fisher's Follies. I don't know whether it's because he's my Dad or because he's honed his recipes for years, or maybe because he's now using his own, homegrown hops.

Can you tell I'm jonesin' for one of my Dad's home brews? I am. And tonight when I'm curled up on my couch with a lesser beer to celebrate #NationalBeerDay, I know that I'm REALLY going to be missing Dad's brews.

Drinking a Vanilla Porter at Breckenridge Brewery

No, I don't need a special day to drink beer, but it's nice to have a special day devoted to one of my favorite beverages in the world.

St. Patrick's Day!!!

This is one of my favorite days of the year.

I love the attire, I love the excitement, and, most of all, I love the beer. I've been to Chicago for their St. Patrick's celebration and saw the river dyed green. I've partied in Seattle with some of the most amazing coworkers I've ever known. Most years, I've kept it low-key, decked out in green and toasting green beer with friends.

St. Patrick's Day 2012 with my daughter and Curious George!

This year will be another low-key year but that doesn't mean I won't have fun. I fully intend to cherish St. Patrick's Day as I always have, decked out in green, downing Guinness, and laughing with friends.

Curious about the cupcake in the photo? Check out my amazing Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Icing.
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