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Anyone say TRIPLE IPA?

Fresh Hop Headbanger by Strathcona

At first sniff, very yeasty like un-ready beer. Almost sweet to the tongue, but bitter finish. Apricot, coriander and Granny Smith. Possibly hint of petroleum in a pleasant sort of way

Really taste the hops but the alcohol percentage (9.2%) sneaks in on you.

Biking

Visiting Mainz, Germany

Mainz (Germany) is located where the river Mainz intersects with the river Rhine and from Frankfurt it is a beautiful bike ride along the river Mainz on a segregated bike path.   To cross the Rhine, you get to use a small track along the train bridge, which is pretty cool. 

Biking

Frankfurt airport to Mainz

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Arrival in Frankfurt airport and reassembling the bikes was much easier than we thought. A few small tears in the bike bag - I guess the end bits of the fork are rather pokey! But the bikes themselves are absolutely fine.

2023 Bike Tour Through Europe

I know, this doesn't really fit with all the other content. But wanted to share our recent trip and experiences biking through Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, in

Art Admiration

"Keeping the Song Alive" and Artist Talk with Sonny Assu - Bill Reid Gallery

Despite many odds, recordings of the ancestral Songs of the Kwakwaka’wakw were created and survived.  In January 2023 at Vancouver's Bill Reid Gallery,  Ligwiłda'xw Kwakwaka’wakw multidisciplinary artist Sonny Assu gave a virtual artist talk about the chance rediscovery of this music, featuring his great-grandfather chief Billy Assu, and how a deepening knowledge of his heritage has influenced and featured in his practice and art work. 

Event

Puns & Roses - a Tribute to Dad Rock

Another fabulous performance produced by Sleepy Queers Productions. Homo Hardware quipped the evening along, Dust provided the rocking music and steady beat, and the talented performers entertained with their presence.

These evenings are such a joyful event. This crowd is welcoming, warm, and cheers loudly. So many beautiful people!!