You kow what they say about consistency, dontcha?

Well, neither do I. But I'm sure they are wrong.

My last 2 reviews were eaten by the Maintenance Monster, who must have had some foul indigestion because they were filled with scathing, sarcastic sludge.

Let's review, shall we?

Jimmy Buffett's Land shark Lager was on the menu for me last month. Good name, as the flavor had apparantly been swallowed by something with big teeth. It was bland, watery and disappointingly boring. I had high hopes for this lager but I should have known better, coming from the largest marketing whore-fest since the Olson Twins.

In the spirit of falling leaves and pumpkins on the doorstep I was generously given Post Road Pumpkin Ale to try and review and this one is a keeper. It had a smart, cozy sent of pie spices upon opening. I could not wait to sip it! The taste is less sweet than I anticipated with the perfect blend of hops and finishing on a clean note. The aftertaste was nothing short of delicious...it made me want to add whipped cream.

And another BIG FAT THANK YOU to Flying Dog Ales, for sending me my favorite beer of September: Flying Dog Ale's Dogtoberfest. Everyone knows I am a big fan of the In-Heat Wheat and truthfully, I was not certain the fall brew could hold up to that standard but let me assure you...this is the one beer to try if you only try one this season. It had a strong, german beer smell (which my sister tells me is a compliment). But the taste was so warm and rich! Dogtoberfest is to beers what Brad Pitt is to hearthrobs: It makes you want to curl up on the sofa with it and watch a great movie with your dog warming your toes. The finish was slightly sweet and creamy and left me with an aftertaste that reminded me of Moxie a little bit. I cannot wait to try their winter brew now. I happy to report that my friends a Raynham Wine and Liquors carry this and it is front and center for me to find.

I ended September with some personal crapola (health issues) so I did not review anything new for the past 2 weeks. But I'm back in the saddle. Lookin' for action. bring it on!!