I wasn't going to write anything about the cockroaches because I didn't want to come across as a wuss, but I have never been one to keep my word and last night was a bit ridiculous. The little buggers are just a fact of life here and they seem to stay out of the bedroom, so I don't mind them too much. I have even gotten over them to some extent. They don't bother me too much anymore. However, they are still big and gross and last night was just stupid.
Carrie and I were having a hot tub outside and came inside to get ready for bed. I am walking into the bathroom and Carrie says, "watch out!" Too late: I stepped right on one of those little bastards! With my bare foot! It was so sick, but had this happened a couple weeks ago I would have probably coughed up my heart. Like I did last month when I was taking out the recycling to find a two inch one on my arm! Who needs a defibrillator? (Yes, I had to look up how to spell that.)
Oh well, what worse could possibly happen with cockroaches than that?
Pics to come! (Joking)
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Beer Review: Knappstein Lager
I have just started to explore the Aussie world of beers and this was a great introduction to their boutique beers. Made in South Australia by a wine producer, you can see Enterprise Brewery takes great pride in the process. Light in colour and very hoppy on the palate at the start, the hoppy flavour gives way almost immediately. It was interesting as I took the first sip Tree Brewery's Hop Head came to mind, but then poof! It died right off and gave this more acidic citrus fruit flavour that was really refreshing.
They say they use special "Sauvin Hops" to give it characteristics of Sauvingnon Blanc. You can definitely see what they are going for. The citrus flavours are the big notes here. If nothing else, the beer is packed with flavour and I think it would be worthwhile to explore this beer more than once. To be completely honest, I was surprised all that taste could come from such a light beer: not what I am used to, but it certainly was a pleasant surprise.
I don't think I could have had more than a couple of them at a sitting as 1. they are expensive and 2. they are a rollercoaster of flavour that I am sure would diminish with more than a couple of them.
What a ride!
Rating: 8.5
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