Maybe it’s time to do a complete shutdown of those apps;
they’re keeping me up when I should be resting. I head upstairs feeling
exhausted, but the moment I’m in bed, I’m wide awake again. My wife is the
complete opposite; she usually comes up around 11 p.m., by which time I’m
already out cold and snoring away. Other couples might go to bed at the same
time, but with me getting up at 4 a.m. for work, it’s a different story.
I do wonder if I’m pushing myself too hard. I was much
happier working a four-day week, but the extra money from the overtime will
come in handy for the taxman. I know this is only temporary; I’m covering while
the round’s main driver recovers from surgery, so I suppose it makes sense to
take the overtime while it’s there. At the end of the day, I want to provide
for my family.
Right now, it’s just the three of us at home, and when I get
back before my wife, we’re both so tired that we end up ordering takeaway, £30
and up, especially when the other person’s home too. But that’s what dads do, we
look after our families.
On the brewing front, the Snollygoster brew I started on May
31st is going well. The airlock activity was strong and steady. As I write this
on June 8th, the bubbling has mostly stopped, so I’ve raised the temperature to
19°C, it was reading just under 18°C. On June 14th, I plan to bump it up to
22°C for a diacetyl rest, and then bring it back down after three days for the
dry hopping on the 17th. It’s looking good and that’s definitely helping my
spirits.
The last video got 47 views, which is encouraging; it’s nice to know that there are people watching. Even if there’s only one comment, just one engaged watcher, it feels worthwhile.
A good friend of mine once said, “They’ll be left behind,
but your loved ones will have something to look back on.” I think he was right.
I’ve lost some good brewing buddies over the years, but their videos are still
out there. Even though they’re gone, I can still see them as they were—real
friends, not just someone after a like or a subscription.
After the “Brew Along,” I’ve got three all-grain kits to
choose from, so maybe I’ll put it up to a vote on YouTube:
A Pale Ale using Nelson Sauvin and Nectaron hops, around
4.8% ABV
A Ghost Ship Clone with Chinook and Citra, aiming for 4.5%
ABV
A Golden Ale using superdelic hops, hitting 4.2% ABV
All are easy drinking beers, so I’ll see what the crowd
thinks and go with their choice.
Right now, I’m enjoying “The Point of No Return” lager; it’s
come out very drinkable. I’ve also got four cans of Boddingtons Bitter to use
up, so I’ve been making a “Golden” by mixing half a pint of lager and half a
pint of bitter. Lovely stuff.
I’m also waiting on some new coasters for my sticker and
beermat packs, which are already enveloped, addressed, and ready to be filled.
Thanks for bearing with me, I was close to packing this hobby in just a month
ago, but I’m glad I stuck with it.
Cheers,
Marko
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