+1 on the Rogue. I just picked up a sixer of Dead Guy Ale. Double yum indeed. Speaking of double yum, I had an exquisite pint of Bell's Special Double Cream Stout the other night at the Acadia Cafe. Wow, what a satisfying winter beer!

I've also been enjoying smoky martinis of late. They're vodka martinis with a splash of single malt scotch -- Aberlour, is my preference. That is, whenever I can get it on sale. Othewise, my mixed drinks tend to be manhattans or metropolitans. I reserve g&t's for summertime.