Apropos to start 2014 with a reboot. I mean Hollywood does it all the time. Every time with younger actors. This reboot is a re-release of the white IPA collaboration that Boulevard Brewing did with Deschutes Brewery and is now part of the Smokestack Series. It pours a light orange. Good crisp carbonation bite at first which fades into the familiar Belgian notes of clove and earth. (At least for me) The hops aren’t a big presence here so those looking for bitterness will only get a bit which are mostly in use to balance the Belgian side of the flavor ledger. Not bad. Smooth as it warms. I think that I prefer the first iteration of this beer, if forced to make a choice on a dessert island.
I am excited to find some new TV shows to watch in 2014 and the one that is now on the top of my wishlist after Sherlock is another BBC import, Orphan Black. I missed this one when it was airing but thanks to streaming and downloading, I have a 2nd chance to catch it.