Seaweed Craft Beer in Maine

Marshall Wharf Brewing could be a favorite when visiting Belfast, Maine. They sell their beer in “Growlers” and olde fashioned term that “likely dates back to the late 19th century when fresh beer was carried from the local pub to one’s home by means of a small galvanized pail. It is claimed the sound that the CO₂ made when it escaped from the lid as the beer sloshed around sounded like a growl.” Barley Wine is one of their best and this new seaweed brew sounds like it’s worth a trip to back to Maine for a taste.

More craft breweries are using exotic ingredients in their creations these days. There are ales made with all kinds of fruit, beers infused with coriander and other spices, stouts brewed with oysters — even beer made from yeast scraped off 35 million-year-old whale bones. But what about a beer made with seaweed?

At Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. on the Belfast, Maine, waterfront, new beers begin their journey into draft lines and pint glasses inside two large tanks. Marshall Wharf has a reputation for making some unconventional beers — a stout with locally sourced oysters, for example, and a wheat-infused kolsch with jalapeno and habanero peppers.....George

Beach Seahorse

Does your beach have one of these....George

On the Beach

I took a sunset walk on the beach south of the river and came across someone's artistry.....thought it looked kind of neat and snapped this shot.....George

VetFest 2014

Bayfield once again hosted VestFest on Saturday July 5th. These sure was a lot to see from mid 50's to brand new Vets. One can dream.....George

Susanne and I pose with a 1959 model.

Lots to see.

Michelle and Susanne pose with Susanne's favorite coloured Vet.

Tall Ships in Bayfield

The two tall ships are joined by a few of the local fleet during a late afternoon sailpast on Thursday.

Thursday evening the tall ships arrived in Bayfield. One spent the afternoon sailing out front of the harbour till the second one arrived. Although the first ship was tied up to the south pier by 6pm the second ship was still out sailing at 730pm when I left for home....George

If one waited long enough a close up photo could be had as the tall ships pass along the Bayfield shoreline.

A bagpiper plays away while the first of the two tall ships arrive at Bayfield.

Tied up for the weekend on the south pier.

Sign of the times

Sat through a clinic back in June when up pops this view on the screen...had to pass it along to you......George

Pier Sunset

If one gets down low enough and angles the camera into a puddle......one may be surprised by a neat reflection of the sky in it....give it a try without getting wet.

We had some rain earlier in the day and some puddles remained. Out on the pier I thought I would use one puddle to reflect the great looking evening sky in one of my views......George

This is the actual view of the puddle.

A Saturday Night Moon

A moon lit view from the cockpit of my boat in Bayfield....tough to get a steady photo when there is some movement to the boat....thought it looked cool anyhow.

Devin and I spent Saturday night on the boat. We enjoyed a few drinks while we watched the sunset and moon rise from the back of the boat. I tried these shots from my boat and dock. They are time exposures that just could not be done clearly with the movement of the boat and floating dock......George

Looking through the masts from the floating docks.

Chev - Goderich

While checking out the Goderich Saturday Market Susanne and I came across this mint shape 1947 Chev pickup...we actually talked to the owner for a moment.......he sure was proud of his truck......as he should be.......George

A Late June Walk

Looking across the river in Bayfield I thought this was a nice view overlooking one of the fishing fleet at rest.

In the later part of  June I took a long walk after dinner from my boat up to the highway. I had my camera along and took a few photos of what I saw and liked.....here are two of those......George

A colorful view of some nice wildflowers or weeds whichever way you look at it that lines a portion of the path from the lake basin to the travel lift.

Happy 4th of July

Another great holiday season is beginning.... Happy 4th of July to our American family and friends.....George

Funny Car

While on a walk last week this Fiat 500 passed by with a key attached to the trunk. It actually spun while it passed by......George

Dumb Sign

The old entrance to Harbour Lights has been closed and a new one built this spring. The boats for sale are now located along the old roadway. It appears the highway crews still had to mark the road as closed...and the sign has been here for a couple of months now....kind of a useless posting one would think....George

Canada Day 2014

Face painting with Grace....rainbow and maple leafs are common sights.

Yesterday we had all the kids and grandkids over for a BBQ followed by a trip to the Byron Complex for fireworks. It was Grace and Owens first experience watching the light show......George

Red shirts are the norm for Canada Day.

Owen and Grace check out the fire truck on display prior to the fireworks.