A Word About Intemperance
This is not a blog excusing intemperance. After leaving the church and going back to God, I discovered an unrealized affection for alcohol.
I’m not talking about getting drunk and otherwise overindulging. I don’t like those feelings of being out of control. But sometimes, you just need a drink. Know what I mean? A moderate amount of alcohol is supposed to be good for you. I try to have one a couple of times a week.
I began a love affair with very dark beers a couple of years ago, and found a fantastic one called Chocolate Dunkel at a local microbrewery called Northern Lights Brewing Company. I’d link you to their website, but they don’t seem to have one. This is my and my husband’s favorite place to go. They have fantastic food and excellent beer; we discovered their CopperFest this autumn, and were really sad it’s only seasonal. And their Summer Wheat makes other hefeweizens seem like generic beer.
After discovering the delights of microbrews, my husband and I delved into the mysterious reaches of hard spirits and liquers. I’m quite fond of Mr. Boston’s blackberry brandy, and Jose Cuervo and I have made amends after a 23-year feud following a wicked hangover after my 19th birthday party. In addition, I’ve discovered a hereforeto unknown affection for different varieties of top shelf scotch and keep a regular supply of Disaronno on hand.
I’ve embarked on a quest to find drink recipes that I truly adore. Since I’m not going to be a heavy drinker, the quantity of my drinking is limited; therefore, I’m looking for quality. My “reasons I drink” are all in fun, but the recipes are tested, tried, and true.
Reasons I Drink 