I know it is the middle of summer in Michigan when I can sit in an air-conditioned room and sweat so much that a cold shower is in order. Like right now, for instance. The thing is, as soon as I finish my much-needed shower, I will start to sweat all over again. The way I see it, the real problem lies in achieving personal satisfaction by choosing either to shower or just drink beer. Now my father has always recommended making a list of pros and cons when addressing a problem involving choice. So let’s briefly analyze the situation. We have on the one hand an overheated and heavily perspiring person (me), and on the other hand we have two options offering relief, both of which will assuage in the short term. But what about the long haul, you ask? Well, within five minutes of exiting the shower, I will begin to sweat all over again, rendering my attempt at cooling down pointless. Satisfaction denied. Should I choose to drink a cold beer, on the other hand, not only will my choice slake my thirst and help to lower my perceived body temperature, but it will also be tasty, which will cause me to have another. And possibly another. Satisfaction achieved. So drinking cold beer may not alleviate my perspiration problem, but I will at least continue to enjoy myself, which is the real goal, right? The score is one for beer, and zero for overrated shower.

   Speaking of beer, by the time you read this, Old Boys’ will have a Bohemian Pilsner on tap. Truly a wonderful thirst-quenching style for a hot summer day. Our Superfruit Series has offered some great refreshing brews as well. We have had a blueberry wit, a raspberry wheat, and a chocolate-covered cherry stout on tap for your quaffing pleasure. Old Boys’ has one more to offer you before the end of summer. This will be a blended berry wheat beer with cherry juice fermented with the rest of the beer.  Look for it sometime in August. Further down the road, look for our Oktoberfest lager in September and our apple harvest ale–also known as La Belle—in October, complete with an updated recipe. Also, for those of you who have not noticed or have not been to OBB for a while, we now offer beer-to-go in 750ml bottles. Not every style is available in bottles, though, so you will  have to come check out the selection for yourself. And maybe have a beer or two, of course.  Okay, I believe that is all, ladies and gents. As for me, I am ridin’ dirty all the way to the beer fridge. Until next time…Cheers!