Boundaries
I heaved a sigh of relief as I threw myself out of the fierce sunshine and into the warm bosom of the Beer Shop.
Inside was cool and dim and the comforting figure of the Bear-Man looked over from the counter.
Ey-up.
He said, like a giant chewing rocks.
Aye aye.
I acknowledged in return.
He nodded and I did too.
Man stuff dealt with, I turned and started to peruse the shelves of bounteous beer before me. There were lots of new cans and bottles. The variety was quite mind-boggling.
It made me giggle slightly to think that when I first started reviewing beers that I worried about running out of funky ones to review. No chance of that.
In the shadows, something shifted...
I didn't bother slipping into a fighting stance. Not this time, for I knew that once again, it was the Bear-Man, slipping out from behind his counter as if it were an overly tight pair of trousers.
You like havin yer boundaries challenged?
He asked with an innocent-looking smile lurking pinkly behind his thatchy beard.
Do I bloody well what?!
I sputtered.
After all. It was not a seemly question to ask a fellow man. Was he implying he might challenge a boundary by whipping out his chocolate cosh and attempting to cudgel me with it?
Boundaries. Sometimes it's good to challenge them. You know, Wander Beyond?
He made a strange fingering motion in front of his beard as if he were massaging a massive teat for milk.
I stared, aghast. Wander beyond? Beyond what. Beyond the realms of decency? Had this man no shame? I did not come here every Friday to be poked with someone's bangstick.
I came for the beer.
I opened my mouth to protest all of this out loud.
I mean, I know you like um hot?
Bear-Man said with a knowing wink.
Hot? HOT? Was he now attempting to sell me the hiding of the beef budgie as something beneficial to warm me up. Well, it was bloody well warm enough thank you very much.
I would rather not.
I said primly, as if trimming the stems of flowers to fit in a nice vase.
Aw, you sure? Look. It's got Chillies, Cinnamon and Ginger in it aaand it's strong as fuck. I thought it be right up your street?
He produced a can, a colourful thing proclaiming to be La Catrina from Wander Beyond Brewing. He pointed to a nearby poster which was emblazoned with the words.
Challenge Your Boundaries with Wander Beyond's one-offs and innovative beers.
I made a smumphing face.
Aye alright then. Give me it.
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I like that you are always ready to assume fight stance. After all, I'm sure evil ninjas like beer shops too. Just can't be too careful :)
At the drop of a hat!! The fight stance is always ready to pop out!!
At the drop of a
Hat!! The fight stance is always
Ready to pop out!!
- meesterboom
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@meesterboom Hello dear friend, a beer of "chiles", "cinnamon" and "ginger" tomorrow I do not miss the tasting. This has to be strong as a mule kick. See you tomorrow dear friend
may you rest
I am going out is as strong as a mule kick!!
Oh yeah, that's a great sounding line up!
Sorry I haven't been on as much lately, life just got really busy, with Ethan of course, but also I picked up a part time gig as a 'door dasher'- do you have that in the UK? It's like Per dium delivery. First summer in two years Steem won't be catching my arse in our down time sadly.
I've been thinking of you though, how are you doing?
-Hugs-
Lol, I don't even know what per dium is!! Is it a delivery thing then?
Yeah, it's a pisser that the crypto goods appear to be sleeping this year, isn't it?
I'm doing alright, you know how it is. One minute your smashing next minute you're meh
You should be able to decipher Bear Mans's lingo after all these weeks! I can probably say he's not after what's in your pants.
I can almost speak fluent bear now!!
They are all after what's in my pants. That's the problem!! :0D
Haha.., some more than others...
;OD
It might be a "hot beer" but as an Australian, I still advise you to put it in the fridge first. No one likes warm beer.
Oh it's in there. Nestled away with its fellows getting it's chill on!
Haha! sir meesterboom, are these trips pretty much the way they happen? If so that Bear Man is priceless. I bet he doesn't know he's becoming famous all over the world!
I exaggerate but the events are pretty dashed close!!
lol! that's amazing. Bear Man gives you great material to work with every week! What a character he is. I hope his shop does great business so he stays there. I know he has one dedicated customer!
This isn't my first year beer shop, I have a terrible fear that it will close down and once again I will be a beer vagabond!!
Aren't there others in town? You may have to increase your purchases then! lol.
The one I have right now is the best one for miles!! The rest seen to be quite rubbish. I spend a fortune there as it is!
oh wow sir meesterboom, that is not a good situation then, well maybe they will make it!
Glad to hear the drying off period is over. My boundaries haven't been stretched in a while now ....looking forward to tomorrow's review
Yeah, glad that drying off malarkey is done too. I'm getting wellied this weekend!!!
Take it like a man... Right down your throat.
;-P
I will be tomorrow night!! :OD
Are you supposed to chill or warm this beer?
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It's gotta be chilled!! :0D
Thank you for entertaining me this morning.
I was left wanting to know more - more about the beer, more about the salesman, more about this beer 🍺 thing. So now I’m following you.
#keepsteeming
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Splendid, thank you very much for saying and reading!
Now that looks like you are in for a very special experience!
The thing I have always found with these ones is that they are either terribly bad or terribly good. I am seriously hoping its the latter. its 11%, it cant be that bad surely! :OD
At 11% it would be expected to be close to awesome. :-)
Raar!! My thinking exactly! The other one has chilli in it too. A good night of spice and beer I hope!
Looking forward to the review!
It might just be me grinning and talking pish :OD
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