A recent visit to the grocery store revealed a five-month-old six-pack of Firestone Walker “Hopnosis” IPA. Not even close to the worst beer date I have seen in the grocery store. But still.
Five months is too long for me anymore, if it is a hoppy beer. Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale is the only one I would buy at that date or later.
So really this is just a warning. I think there are a lot of early Spring released beers still on the shelf. So make sure to check. your. dates. ✌️🍻
Beer Two: Liquid Gravity Brewing: Mo Diggity DDH WCIPA. 7%. All Mosaic Hop. 16oz can.
Beer Three: East Brother Brewing : Gold IPA (same as beer one).
Drinking session: 8PM to Midnight.
Setup: Foot long tuna Subway sandwich at 6:00 PM (slightly embarrassing – work dinner). No food afterwards.
Water: 16oz of water during drinking session.
Normally I drink two 16oz beers a session with an occasional 12oz or 16oz beer. And I usually don’t have more than a Level 1 hangover (aware I had beers the previous night but no headache or sluggishness).
Verdict: I think the combo of only one glass of water, not a lot of food for a base and a slight uptick in alcohol consumed all contributed to this morning’s headache heavy hangover.
Here is where things are a little cloudy. I think there is some falling asleep in front of the TV happening at this time. If a buzz was there to be enjoyed, I napped through it.
So, maybe I am not broken, my system for getting a buzz is?
I remember enjoying the beers, that’s the main thing. But if getting a buzz is also the intent, a little more focus is needed.