We began preparation work and research today after picking up six books at Shields Library for research. On Saturday we're heading to Sacramento to buy supplies and begin making our first batch. Right now I’m thinking English or California ale will be best for our first run. Something along the lines of Bass or Sierra Nevada. We’ll see.

In the meanwhile, we need a beer name, or at least a codename for our entire operation. Without one, I cannot title my notes anything fancy. I mean, we can just by without name or codename, but where the fun is the fun in that!? Titles are tricky, because they communicate so much in a word or two. This name thing could take some time. Hmm, Arlen Ale? Pirate Pale Ale? Stout Viking? Someone help us.