Only one way to end a long day

Today has been a marathon of a day.

Been up since 3am, was at the gym by 6am, and put in 9 hours of work that was significantly more frustrating than the average day. Then throw in some unintended 'variables' to the mix -- needless to say I've got the headache from hell. Can you think of a better reason to have a beer? Me either.

I'm staying with the same style from yesterday and sipping on an imperial stout. This one is from Heavy Seas and  goes by the name of Peg Leg. If you know anything about me, you know how I feel about Pirates, and how awesome they are. As a matter of fact I have an economics book (my major in college) that is about the hidden economics of pirates. It's one of the most interesting books I've started-and-haven't-finished reading. OK OK I know I'm a nerd. Whatever.

So back to this Peg Leg. I like it. But I can't say that it is anything special. It tastes just like a strong stout should taste. It's dark and roasty, there are coffee flavors, chocolate flavors, and it has that 'stout aroma'. (I still haven't figured out a good way to describe that.)  However that's where the beer kind of stops. Don't get me wrong... I would order this beer. Especially if I were visiting the Family back in the Maryland/DC area, where I would assume that a few places would have this on the menu. Heavy Seas, which is actually brewed by Clipper City Brewing, Co., is based in Baltimore, MD and has been since the mid-'90s.

Maybe It is just the day that I've had, or maybe it's the beer, but this one is middle of the road for me. At this point I'm willing to bet that it was my day. I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't stressed out about the crazy-busy season I am at the cusp of for work. Lucky for me, is that at the end of every day I get to look forward to a (hopefully) tasty beverage. Just like the Pirates. [Did you know they were usually given a ration of a gallon of beer per day??] It's true. I read it in a book.

Heavy Seas
Peg Leg
Imperial Stout
8% abv
Arrrgh.