In February 1994, after 18 months of research, Unibroue launched La Fin du Monde (the end of the world). It is a 9 percent alcohol, triple fermentation beer. This type of beer was originally developed by the monks of the Middle Ages to be served on special occasions. La Fin du Monde is a deluxe beer made by triple fermentation and a unique way of straining the yeast. This method produces an unexpectedly subtle flavour. With its champagne-like effervescence, it has a vigourous presence in the mouth, which accentuates its strong personality. Slightly tart, with the balanced flavours of wild spices, malt and hops, it belongs to the class of great Trappist beers and, in this regard, is a North American first. At meals, it can replace white or red wines and enhances the flavour of most dishes.

This beer is brewed to honour of the great explorers, who believed they had reached the end of the world when they discovered America.
-unibroue.com

In summary, highly recommended.

M and I finally got around to using a gift card to a Prescott restaurant, Bin 239. Silly name, good food and one of the best beers known to man. Light(ish) beer that isn’t soporific or mundane. Those Quebecois know their stuff. So, I was able to come home, cut off all my hair, and pass out feeling mildly drunk and very happy.

This was a fitting reward for the agony of car shopping. I would like nothing more than for Josie our Xterra to last another decade. We did however find an ’01 Forester with custom deep purple leather seats and interior. Quite tasteful for the color really, but a bit odd. Our sense was that the Boogie Night’s-esque vibe was proving to be an impediment to sale, perhaps something we can use to our advantage.

Otherwise it was old parade of half-duplicity and false cheer, adding up to some of the traits in humanity I loath the most.

Riding around this morning, I still have a hiccup in the 20t, but not in the 16t. I don’t get it.