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I had way too many conversation hearts and I got to watch the Lion King – awesome V-day in my book. Also, it was fun to babysit because the kids brought home Valentine’s from their classmates and were really pumped to look through their bags.

I usually claim that I’m neutral about Valentine’s Day – I don’t love it or hate it. But I think I just say that as a defense mechanism, because my feelings about the holiday used to depend on if the man did anything to acknowledge it or not (selfish, I know). The year I got roses in high school, I loved it, and the year my boyfriend didn’t mention it at all, I hated it. Luckily, I have Matt now, and since he appears to be neutral as well, I generally enjoy the holiday. Nowadays, we just use it as an excuse to take a night off from our computers and do a little something together. Since we both like chocolate, and we both are obsessed with beer, I decided a chocolate stout tasting would be appropriate. I chose only beers that were specifically chocolate stouts (I was tempted by the cocoa porters and mocha stouts, but decided they all had to be the exact same style) and only beers that I had never tried before (I think Southern Tier’s Chocolat stole my heart long ago).

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Now I just need Matt to come home, so I can drink these (and hopefully eat chocolate with as well!)

Sending my love to all you guys too! Have a lovely evening.

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  • Olivia
    February 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Oooh good idea. My man doesn’t drink but this is such a cute idea! Have fun!

  • Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)
    February 14, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Only one I’ve heard of is Bison because it’s pretty close to me! 🙂 I met the owner at a brew festival a couple years ago. He was really nice. Hope it’s a good one!
    Happy V-day & brew tasting!

    • Laura
      February 15, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks! It wasn’t my favorite, but love the idea of fresh ingredients and organic beer!!

  • Allison W
    February 14, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Hi! Been reading you and KERF for awhile now. Wanted to let you know how much I like your blog (minus the fact you’re a Duke fan, I went to UNC!). Had to comment because I just tried the Moo Hoo the other night and really thought it tasted like Yoohoo! Like, almost freakishly so! Hope you enjoyed! 🙂

    • Laura
      February 15, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks for the comment:) I LOVED the Moo Hoo, and it did taste quite close to chocolate milk!!

  • Sarah
    February 15, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Can you buy Southern Tier in NC now?!?! That would be awesome 🙂

    • Laura
      February 15, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Yes!!

  • Casey
    February 15, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I’m also interested to hear your opinion on the moo hoo, I loved it!!

    • Laura
      February 15, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      Best of the three!!

  • Meghan
    February 16, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    If you like Southern Tier Choclat, I’d recommend buying a bottle and saving it for a year. The flavor intensifies and it is even better, if you can imagine!! I LOVE that beer!

    • Laura
      February 16, 2012 at 8:40 pm

      I’ve had one on my shelf for about six months now:) Great minds think alike!