Jan 26. Carving the Oars

Today was supposed to be a beer brewing day because Clay will be here is 3 weeks and that's just about the right amount of time to brew and condition an ale. But while cleaning up the brewing area I had to walk a few things out to the shop, where I got grabbed by the oar project. Honestly, that's how it is with me. A partially completed project just pulls me in like I'm a moon orbiting a planet. I spent two hours shaping the first oar before I went back in and brewed "Hey Porter", my best porter recipe (primed with molasses -- yum)

Here is the loom tapered and semi-rounded, and the blade still untouched 

And here is 5 gallons of porter. Only $35 and 3 hours of work. That's about 70 cents a pint. Cheap! And much better than store bought.