Batch #127 - Marmot Mountain Pale Ale

We must have been intruding on his territory, Jan and I, when on July 4th we hiked over the Continental Divide from Independence Pass to Blue Lake, for some trout fishing.  This Marmot was not at all shy, and came to within a few feet of me when we stopped to rest on the ascent.  I snapped a few photos of "Curious George" and gave him the honor of gracing the last pale ale of the Summer.
Here's to You, George!
MT

Batch #126 - Saison Farmhouse Ale

In celebration of farming as a revered calling, I offer this Belgian Saison Farmhouse Ale.  Citris notes, compliments of Munich and Vienna malted barley, as well as Cascade and Simcoe leaf hops.
I selected this painting by Maryanne Jacobsen to grace this label, because she has so beautifully captured the charm of a French barn beyond a field of sunflowers.
Cheers!
MT

Wonderful Diversion - Valhalla!

Before I post labels for another couple of batches of summer ale, I'd like to share a little preview from a few young friends, whose "Signatures" and "Solitaire" skiing art films have made me smile. I'd like to introduce "Sweetgrass Productions" film "Valhalla", coming in 2013:

On The Road Episode XII - Two Years, Five Winters from Sweetgrass Productions on Vimeo.