Phillip Riley

Being in Kansas City, I'm partial to the Boulevard Smokestack series. They partnered up with Christopher Elbow (KC chocolate maker) to make a Chocolate Stout last year that was incredible. Aside from that, I really enjoy La Fin Du Monde...might be one of my all time favorites. It's rated pretty high on Beer Advocate which is the reason I was inspired to try it in the first place. In generally I'm not into anything too terribly hoppy and tend to go for the more stout beers but I'll try anything once. We have a local microbrew fest here every spring (The Parkville MicroBrew Fest) so if there are any local people on this board who haven't been, definitely check that out.

I am so envious of your weather in San Diego. Went there on business last year and didn't want to leave! Welcome to the site...

Hello from the great state of Kansas. Golf is a part-time hobby for me and it's something I've enjoyed doing since college. The unseasonably warm weather we've had here lately has meant I've had some unexpected time on the golf course. Today it's supposed to be in the high 60s so I'm trying to think of a way to skirt out of the office early and catch some holes.

I am a consultant for a graphic design firm. Exciting stuff...

I certainly don't think it's too late for you at all. You're still young and you have a lot of time to work on your skill. I think, as with anything really, the biggest challenge people have with the game is passion and it seems like you have that. Good luck.