Directly above the word "Newcastle" on the bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale's label, handwritten in smudged black marker, is the phrase Mom's beer. The child doesn't drink beer, so this message is most assuredly directed at Troy's Work Table. TWT refrained of partaking of such, even though it was nested amongst his own collection of ales in the refrigerator, and was rewarded twice for his fortitude and stamina.
The first reward: being allowed to finish off the final third of the bottle after the rest was used in a recipe.
The second reward: A steaming bowl of "Carbonnade à la Flamande," a Belgian stew of beef, beer, and onions courtesy of the wife's culinary artistry.
The lesson: Don't drink Mom's beer! (Until one is allowed.)
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