What started out as an icky rainy morning blossomed into the most beautiful fall afternoon! We had a fabulous time drinking pumpkin ale and eating pizza at The Brickhouse!
I felt a coffee headache creeping up my shoulders not long after I posted my Second Breakfast post, so I made some to go for the ride up to Mooresville
And soon enough we were in front of the Carolina Beer Company
Just as the blue sky appeared!
Love the Cottonwood line…
For $5 we got a tasting class and 5 tokens to taste from the selection –
I started with the Irish Style Red
Loved it!!
The boys were very happy
But so were the girls!
Good company
Second I tried the Frostbite, which was very hoppy. I passed it off to Matt after ample taste testing
Then I tried the American Wheat. It was good, but not as good as the Platinum Blonde that the others tried at the same time!
Somewhere in the mix Matt won a raffle and tickets to the Charlotte Renaissance Festival! We might go three weeks from now…
Next up: Best of the Best. Old faithful from college. The best pumpkin ale ever crafted!
At this point I paid a visit to the "Used Beer Dept" LOL!
And we enjoyed the ambiance of a nice rock band called Wally Germany & Dave Butler –
Plus the Chardon Polka Band!
I’m cool
Matt got a growler of the Pumpkin Ale for my birthday week. I think he loves it more than me 🙂
I’ll forgive him
Take that back….I think I love it more than him!!
Females
After the tasting we headed to our old stomping ground for a late lunch
At our favorite restaurant!!
Go Wildcats!
It was so fun to visit Davidson with friends from a new era
I got another favorite: the $2 Brick House Red
Brewfest
For lunch I ordered a side spinach salad
Munched on a roll that I totally didn’t need
And split a veggie pizza with Matt
Oh myyyyy it was so good. I had 2 slices and a big bite of a third that I also totally didn’t need but ate anyways
After lunch we went for a walk around Davidson‘s campus
And believe it or not, I realized when were were there that it was my freshman + sophomore year roommate’s wedding day!!! And believe it or not again, we stumbled upon the wedding party
We felt like we shouldn’t interupt, but I did get to say hello to her parents and snap a photo of the wedding party. CONGRATS RUMMIE AND JUSTIN!
We were inspired to do a little engagement photo shots of our own 😉
And we got back in the NERDmobile and headed home
I was greeted with some fun birthday cards!
A card and chocolate from MarathonVal
Plus a funny card from Lillian the Cat
We are not sure what the evening entails, but I might save a post for the AM since this one is up so late! See y’all then!
Jenna says
glad the weather turned out great! looks like you had a fabulous day with lots of great people and eat! glad you got to visit davidson 🙂
jenna
Julie @savvyeats says
Sounds like you’re having a fun weekend!!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
What a FUN day!! How random that you stumbled on that wedding, too! Hope you evening is just as much fun 🙂 We’re parked on the couch watching college football!
angieinatlanta says
Beer + Pizza + Fall Fun = Exactly the type of birthday I expected you to have!
Have a wonderful rest of your special day!
Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says
That brand of chocolate is amazing..try the bacon flavor if you dare. Surprisingly wonderful!
Looks like you all had a great time!
Diana says
Sounds like fun!
That pizza looked good. And that campus is beautiful.
Glad you’re having a good weekend 🙂
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
That card is awesome.
Glad you had a great day
Daria @ Daria Can Cook says
Oh that looks like so much fun! I wish I had some pumpkin beer right now. 🙂
Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats) says
Awesome day.. my hub and I live in Carrboro/Chapel Hill.. so this is NOT a super far drive. He would think he died and went to heaven.
Lovely fall outing! 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a fun time!
Happy Birthday!
Erin says
Hi there, Kath. Cute post. I also am a huge pumpkin beer fan. Being a Wisconsin gal, I love the Pumpkin Lager from Lakefront Brewery of Milwaukee. It’s a real treat. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for Carolina Brewing pumpkin brau. Prost!
kt says
You three girls look like you could be sisters!
Happy Birthday!
Erin says
What a fun day! There’s nothing better than the combination of good friends and good food. (and good beer!)
Chelsea says
That pizza looks GOOD.
And I don’t think it can be said enough: you and Matt are a beautiful, beautiful couple.
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Kath, orange is your color! It makes you look so exuberant! 🙂 That pizza looks SO good! Great quality pics, very nice.
Jenn
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i love the pic of you with the sousaphone and accordian player.
Brittany says
Today’s brewery outing looks as though it was a ton of fun!
It’s funny because I tried multiple beer stores today in Richmond looking for the infamous Cottonwood Pumpkin Ale, but I can’t seem to find it this year! :/
bobbi says
Kath you are too cute!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says
Aw, haaaappy birthday miss kath!
Jess says
That looks like a great day – I love tasting specialty craft beer with my hubs!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sounds like such a fun day Kath! You guys crack me up! 🙂
OMG, that pizza looks fantastic. What a great way to reminisce about the good ‘ol days. 😉
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Looks like a fun day! It also looks like it was a gorgeous fall one, as well. FYI, your post made me reach for a beer in my fridge.
maria says
Glad you’ve enjoyed your birthday celebration thus far. Hope the day continues to be amazing and everything you hoped for!
skinnyrunner says
what a fun day with brews and college and birthday cards!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Looks like a blast! Have a great Sunday. 🙂
Jenn (eating bender) says
How fun! Glad you all enjoyed yourself – this post screams fall to me 🙂 Love the gigantic pumpkins, beer and pizza!
klm says
totally looks like we missed a good time. minus the couples photoshoot!! I dont think we’re ready for that!!
Katie says
Looks like such a fun day!
I have a friend who is your age who went to Davidson…his name is Ben Ralston, he played lacrosse. I was just wondering if you knew him (I don’t know how big Davidson is…so I may be asking a ridiculous question) but if you DO know him, let me know…that would be a really fun connection!!
Emily (Emily Eats and Exercises) says
Happy birthday! Glad you had such a good evening with all those good friends to share it with you.
Shannon, Tropical Eats says
Ya’ll are too cute! Looks like lots of quality time, with some quality people 🙂
Happy Birthday!!!
Sheila says
Someone was the designated driver, right?
Kristen @ frostingandfroth.com says
LOVE your top and camisole! The colors are gorgeous. 🙂
Yay for birthday weekend!
Erin @ Living and Loving In L.A. says
What great pictures! Looks like you had a great time. You look adorable too! One beer and suddenly I can’t take a good picture to save my life!
Mama Pea says
Glad you had a blast with the Romances (they’ve been MIA for awhile!). Enjoy your Sunday and drink up the water!!!
amber says
awww such a cute post! and you rocking it out with the camera!!
Julia says
Happy Birthday! That veggie pizza looks amazing!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Looks like such a fun day! Glad you had such a great time!
Cara (Cara Craves...) says
Looks like a beer-tastic day!
That pizza looks scrumptious.
Simply Life says
What a fun day! Your veggie pizza looks sooo good!
[email protected] Running Around Normal says
ohmigosh it looks like you all had a blast!! The pictures were great this time around 😀 – as always I guess, though! haha
Lee says
Sounds like a fun day. I love that your license plate says Nerd! Too funny.
K says
Awww looks like a lovely birthday celebration!! I love the photo shoot – your camera takes gorgeous pictures!
Haha! Love the nerd-mobile 🙂
Diana says
Looks like so much fun! Wish I could have been there!
Dianacheung says
Your pics are always so beautiful! I feel like I’m looking through a magazine or a bridal photoshoot!
Stacey says
Gahhh! I hate that I missed all that fun 🙁 That color is VERY pretty on you by the way and I hope you enjoy the rest of your bday! Lovin the re-make engagement photos haha
The Healthy Hostess says
Kath!
My husband’s two best friends from college work at Carolina Brewing Company. One of them is in charge of marketing and the other is the head blend manager. They are actually here at my house right now because we went to Wittenberg, our homecoming this weekend. I showed them your post!
How fun!!
Melissa says
Hey Kath! Looks like a great day. PJ and I have been meaning to do this before we move (yes, we’re moving!) but haven’t yet. 🙁 Thanks for the great pics!
Kath says
Chelsea,
Thank you 🙂
Katie,
No way! I know Ben!! He and Matt played lax together for a while 🙂
The Healthy Hostess,
Another fun coincidence!! Hope they liked the coverage. Tell them I would like a keg of pumpkin ale for my birthday!
K
Jac says
your pics are very cute! Great to have someone who loves having pics. my bf doesn’t like pics and thinks it’s weird! lol.
pen says
Hi Kath! So, I loooove your blog and have read it for a while. It was actually your frosh/soph year roommate who first led me to it (she’s my best friend from high school!!)…And this weekend as I was being all bridesmaidy and taking a gazillion I saw you walk up by the church (I’m the far left bridesmaid in your picture). I recognized you from the pictures on your blog but thought it might be creepy to go up and tell you that…but, thought it was funny and small world, and when I saw your pictures, I felt like I had to tell you.