You have all the fun Mike! Enjoy your afternoon buzz at the Floyds.
Marc, there are some other creme de cassis drinks that I like:
Parisian, Mississippi Mule, Ballet Russe, Dubonnet Cassis, Brandy Cassis, French Daiquiri, or maybe you could layer up a nice Stars & Stripes or Pousse Cafe!
I was only sous-chef, but Alden made his gallettes de pomme de terre (potato pancakes) and Aidell's apple cinnamon sausages for mother's day brunch. Magnifique!
I really liked the Stateside and think it would be a tasty beer to try out. I haven't had the Cellar Door yet but it doesn't seem inappropriate either. The Autumnal, Existent and Saison Darkly -- which I had last night and quite enjoyed -- are all up your alley, but none of them I have tried are too hoppy or contra-indicated for Dusty tastes.
I got shut out of the Midnight Sun Open Container, which is sad because I got there withing 20 minutes of opening. Turns out Craig panicked a bit and handed out tickets to the ones who showed up first so I waited in line a bit before realizing that there was no hope without a ticket. Had to console myself and my buddy that I brought along to increase my bottle limit by having burritos and Negro Modelos for Cinco de Mayo.
I'm not sure what you mean by couch use, but a 27" iMac is a big beast and would not be able to sit on a laptop table. I would get a short cart with wheels if you want to move it around and maybe consider a strap to keep it from tipping.
I think the total production is approx. 30 cases and a few kegs, with all of it going to city beer store.
Today is the Midnight Sun anniversary ale release called Open Container so I might have to go over there. That one is about 12 cases total.
I'm such a hawk (at least when it comes to killing that douche)! Some beer needs to head your way, so let me know where you are these days.