Monday, June 15, 2015

An introduction

The purpose of this "blog" is more web journal.  There are two things outside of my family and professional life that I have developed a great interest over the years: Baseball and craft beer.  The purpose of the journal is to make a more intentional record of my experiences.

On the baseball side, I grew up as a die-hard Minnesota Twins fan.  I was fortunate to have that team provide outstanding memories for me during my childhood during the 1987 and 1991 World Series Championships.  Those memories have fashioned a life long love affair with the game of baseball as a fan and spectator.  In this blog you will not read my opinions on the current state of a major league baseball team, or any great sabermetric analysis.  Instead, I will record my experiences attending games at a variety of ballparks.  My children have begun sharing my love of baseball, and love to attend baseball games at all levels and in many different types of stadiums.  I want to record my memories and experiences here.

On the craft beer side, I have thoroughly enjoyed the craft beer renaissance that is occurring in the United States, and specifically in my home state of Minnesota.  So, I have adopted a "six pack a week" rule.  It is my plan to record my thoughts on a given beers that I try in the weeks to come.  I do not have any expertise in brewing.  I do not believe that I have a refined beer pallet.  I do not believe that I will provide any great knowledge or insight.  It is all for fun.  My current beer pallet lends itself to IPAs, Hefeweizens, and Belgian Whites.  I love a good Oktoberfest beer in September as well.

So, if you have stumbled across this web journal, I hope you find it enjoyable.

Prost! and Let's Playball!