Well after a lengthy conversation this evening with Nora, it was decided (I think?) that we may have to pay a visit up there in October. That way I'd get to meet you two, and we could celebrate my birthday, her birthday, and Erin's birthday all at the same time. Plus I've never been to Boston so I see this as a good thing all around.

I'll have to pick up a copy of that book, since home brewing has always fascinated and appealed to me. Oh and your method of pairing is definitely my method of choice. I tend to do the same with wine and somehow manage to get it right in the process.