Coffee, Beer, Wine, and Cigars
Who Doesn't Want A Little Fun In Life?
It seems that life never stays the same; some things are always changing. One of those dynamic circumstances in my life is my career and learning. I am currently transitioning from work in IT infrastructure to software engineering. I'm going to college with just shy of a year left, but still working as a systems admin. As things at work and school are accelerating, I am finding myself more in need of some challenging hobbies that allow me to exercise my mind while doing something enjoyable.
I decided to take up some hobbies that have always sparked my interest. As I get older I am realizing that if I don't make an effort do the things I've always secretly wanted to, I never will.
A few of those finer things I want to learn about are gourmet beers, wine, cigars, and espresso. I'm well on my way learning how to make my own espresso and am learning about what goes in to a well-crafted cup of coffee.
A friend and I are going this weekend to pick up some good beer and cigars. I've done a little research on decent $5-$10 cigars, but we'll just have to see.
On the beer and wine front, I'm becoming acclimated with several really tasty and full-bodied imported beers. There are quite a few domestic beers that have a decently complex flavor, but you just can't beat the average German dark brew. For wine, I'm still very much a novice. I am learning all the different types of wine, and after I'm comfortable with that, I'll learn some of the fermentation and aging techniques.
That's my purpose in creating this blog - to provide a way to write down what I'm learning about my new hobbies, and to share that knowledge with others. I'm hoping that some of you aficionados will share your experiences with me, too.
Charlie