Good post! I put a metal roof on my cabin about a year ago, and I know exactly what you mean about the welders shades. The reflection from the shiny metal made me think I was in a solar oven.

A few years ago I went to the Legend Brewery, in Richmond along the James River. It is a beautiful location right on the greenway/blueway. I still have the glass. I wonder if they are still in business? Anyhow, they made some good Porter.

Too many breweries, not enough time, and not enough healthy liver cells too imbibe with gusto:).