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You are here: Home / Weekend / Cottonwood Blossoms

October 24, 2009

Cottonwood Blossoms

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

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And soon enough we were in front of the Carolina Beer Company

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Just as the blue sky appeared!

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Love the Cottonwood line…

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For $5 we got a tasting class and 5 tokens to taste from the selection –

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I started with the Irish Style Red

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Loved it!!

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The boys were very happy

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But so were the girls!

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Good company

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Second I tried the Frostbite, which was very hoppy. I passed it off to Matt after ample taste testing

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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!

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Somewhere in the mix Matt won a raffle and tickets to the Charlotte Renaissance Festival! We might go three weeks from now…

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Next up: Best of the Best. Old faithful from college. The best pumpkin ale ever crafted!

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At this point I paid a visit to the "Used Beer Dept" LOL!

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And we enjoyed the ambiance of a nice rock band called Wally Germany & Dave Butler –

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Plus the Chardon Polka Band!

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I’m cool

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Matt got a growler of the Pumpkin Ale for my birthday week. I think he loves it more than me 🙂

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I’ll forgive him

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Take that back….I think I love it more than him!!

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Females

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After the tasting we headed to our old stomping ground for a late lunch

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At our favorite restaurant!!

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Go Wildcats!

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It was so fun to visit Davidson with friends from a new era

:mrgreen: this !

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I got another favorite: the $2 Brick House Red

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Brewfest

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For lunch I ordered a side spinach salad

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Munched on a roll that I totally didn’t need

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And split a veggie pizza with Matt

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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

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After lunch we went for a walk around Davidson‘s campus

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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

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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!

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We were inspired to do a little engagement photo shots of our own 😉

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And we got back in the NERDmobile and headed home

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I was greeted with some fun birthday cards!

A card and chocolate from MarathonVal

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Plus a funny card from Lillian the Cat

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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!

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  1. Jenna says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    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

    Reply
  2. Julie @savvyeats says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Sounds like you’re having a fun weekend!!

    Reply
  3. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. angieinatlanta says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Beer + Pizza + Fall Fun = Exactly the type of birthday I expected you to have!

    Have a wonderful rest of your special day!

    Reply
  5. Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    That brand of chocolate is amazing..try the bacon flavor if you dare. Surprisingly wonderful!

    Looks like you all had a great time!

    Reply
  6. Diana says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Sounds like fun!
    That pizza looked good. And that campus is beautiful.
    Glad you’re having a good weekend 🙂

    Reply
  7. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    That card is awesome.
    Glad you had a great day

    Reply
  8. Daria @ Daria Can Cook says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    Oh that looks like so much fun! I wish I had some pumpkin beer right now. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats) says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    What a fun time!

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
  12. kt says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    You three girls look like you could be sisters!

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    What a fun day! There’s nothing better than the combination of good friends and good food. (and good beer!)

    Reply
  14. Chelsea says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    That pizza looks GOOD.

    And I don’t think it can be said enough: you and Matt are a beautiful, beautiful couple.

    Reply
  15. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Kath, orange is your color! It makes you look so exuberant! 🙂 That pizza looks SO good! Great quality pics, very nice.

    Jenn

    Reply
  16. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    i love the pic of you with the sousaphone and accordian player.

    Reply
  17. Brittany says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    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! :/

    Reply
  18. bobbi says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Kath you are too cute!

    Reply
  19. Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Aw, haaaappy birthday miss kath!

    Reply
  20. Jess says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    That looks like a great day – I love tasting specialty craft beer with my hubs!

    Reply
  21. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    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. 😉

    Reply
  22. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    October 24, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    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.

    Reply
  23. maria says

    October 24, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Glad you’ve enjoyed your birthday celebration thus far. Hope the day continues to be amazing and everything you hoped for!

    Reply
  24. skinnyrunner says

    October 24, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    what a fun day with brews and college and birthday cards!

    Reply
  25. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 24, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Looks like a blast! Have a great Sunday. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Jenn (eating bender) says

    October 24, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    How fun! Glad you all enjoyed yourself – this post screams fall to me 🙂 Love the gigantic pumpkins, beer and pizza!

    Reply
  27. klm says

    October 24, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    totally looks like we missed a good time. minus the couples photoshoot!! I dont think we’re ready for that!!

    Reply
  28. Katie says

    October 24, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  29. Emily (Emily Eats and Exercises) says

    October 24, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Happy birthday! Glad you had such a good evening with all those good friends to share it with you.

    Reply
  30. Shannon, Tropical Eats says

    October 24, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Ya’ll are too cute! Looks like lots of quality time, with some quality people 🙂

    Happy Birthday!!!

    Reply
  31. Sheila says

    October 24, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Someone was the designated driver, right?

    Reply
  32. Kristen @ frostingandfroth.com says

    October 24, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    LOVE your top and camisole! The colors are gorgeous. 🙂

    Yay for birthday weekend!

    Reply
  33. Erin @ Living and Loving In L.A. says

    October 24, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    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!

    Reply
  34. Mama Pea says

    October 24, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    Glad you had a blast with the Romances (they’ve been MIA for awhile!). Enjoy your Sunday and drink up the water!!!

    Reply
  35. amber says

    October 24, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    awww such a cute post! and you rocking it out with the camera!!

    Reply
  36. Julia says

    October 25, 2009 at 12:37 am

    Happy Birthday! That veggie pizza looks amazing!

    Reply
  37. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    October 25, 2009 at 3:19 am

    Looks like such a fun day! Glad you had such a great time!

    Reply
  38. Cara (Cara Craves...) says

    October 25, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Looks like a beer-tastic day!
    That pizza looks scrumptious.

    Reply
  39. Simply Life says

    October 25, 2009 at 6:12 am

    What a fun day! Your veggie pizza looks sooo good!

    Reply
  40. [email protected] Running Around Normal says

    October 25, 2009 at 6:51 am

    ohmigosh it looks like you all had a blast!! The pictures were great this time around 😀 – as always I guess, though! haha

    Reply
  41. Lee says

    October 25, 2009 at 7:57 am

    Sounds like a fun day. I love that your license plate says Nerd! Too funny.

    Reply
  42. K says

    October 25, 2009 at 8:39 am

    Awww looks like a lovely birthday celebration!! I love the photo shoot – your camera takes gorgeous pictures!

    Haha! Love the nerd-mobile 🙂

    Reply
  43. Diana says

    October 25, 2009 at 10:06 am

    Looks like so much fun! Wish I could have been there!

    Reply
  44. Dianacheung says

    October 25, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Your pics are always so beautiful! I feel like I’m looking through a magazine or a bridal photoshoot!

    Reply
  45. Stacey says

    October 25, 2009 at 11:12 am

    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

    Reply
  46. The Healthy Hostess says

    October 25, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    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!!

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  47. Melissa says

    October 25, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    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!

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  48. Kath says

    October 25, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    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

    Reply
  49. Jac says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:21 am

    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.

    Reply
  50. pen says

    October 26, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    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.

    Reply

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