Fisherman's Brew in the Gutter

Bowling and beer (*sigh*) what a happy combo! Last night One Woman got to hang out with members of the eminent two piano / two percussion quartet, Yarn/Wire (Ian Antonio, Laura Barger, Russell Greenberg, and Jacob Rhodebeck) and other musically inclined friends for a night of bowling at The Gutter. (This was preceded by a day of culinary decadence with a brilliant rhetorician and collector of recipes, KSP, to Ippudo and Momofuku Milk Bar!!!--One Woman, having too much fun, as usual). Yarn/Wire not only knows their David Lang and Bartok; they also have a deep understanding of the beauties of the malty hoppy beverage that One Woman loves so.

The Gutter -- The little divey bowling alley has a nice selection of mostly domestic beers on tap (Troegs, Chelsea, Sixpoint were among them), as well as a handful of special bottled conditioned beers from Rogue and Brooklyn. One Woman decided on the Fisherman's Brew from Cape Ann Brewing Co. It's an American Amber Ale at a lightly hopped and malty 5.5 ABV and 30 IBUs. With a really nice toasty smell, it made me think of toasted honey graham bread. The smell and the taste are really nicely integrated too. Not a bombshell or anything, but a really great beer to sip on and chant some incantations to the yeasty gods for good bowling luck.

Musical Pairing: Yarny/Wiry (click on the link to listen). Performed by the members of Yarn/Wire, composed by Mei Fang Lin, a young and amazingly talented composer with superwoman ears. If my bowling chops were this amazing, the pins would be defying time and gravity.

So, dear readers, this One Woman's chronicles of life, love, and beauty seen through the lenses of beer comes to a close at one month. Life calls, and this blog is going to enter a new phase of twice weekly publication. Thank you for your warm support, and I hope you'll keep reading! (Never hesitate to send beer).