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I have been all-grain brewing for a little less than 6 years and Darwin, our chocolate lab has been there for every single one. The last year has been hard on him, the last two months especially so. He was only 8 and a half - we expected to get a couple more years, but we couldn't bear seeing him in pain any more so we had to say good bye today.

If I went outside, he wanted to be outside too. He loved brew day. It meant I was outside for 4+ hours and during the down-time (mash, waiting for the sparge to drain, waiting for the boil) he had my undivided attention. Amazingly, not too many of my beers tasted like slobbery tennis ball.

I'm hoping you can join me in raising a pint in honor of Darwin. Here is our first brewday together.

Sad.

One more, in the garden.

Rip.

Its hard to lose a family member

I met Darwin, great dog. Sorry to hear, Andy.

Sorry to hear of your loss. They are family and losing them is not easy.

Sorry for your loss Andy

So sorry to hear about your loss!

Upsetting when you lose a family member.

for the goodtimes and memories.

Great looking Brew Dog - sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss, Andy.

Been there, bud, just lost one of ours two months ago at the age of 12. Feel your pain.


Sorry for your loss. All we can do is celebrate the life they shared with us.

Cheers to Darwin

Yep. Looks like a great family dog.

Sandy

Sorry for your loss. Animals have that way of wedging themselves into our lives, and it makes these times very hard.

I shall raise a glass indeed.

Sorry for your families loss Andy.

Sorry for your loss Andy.

To Darwin!

Sorry for your loss Andy.

Raising a glass to Darwin this evening. He was a great dog. Really sorry for your family's loss, Andy.

shitty deal... sorry for your loss

Raising a glass to Darwin.

Really sorry to hear that Andy. Hope you and the family are ok.

Thanks everyone - it means a lot. We knew this day was coming, but it doesn't make today any easier.

so sad! sorry to hear that. to Darwin

Unconditional love is very hard to come by in a life time. I will indeed sir raise a class! Please find comfort in a wonderful life I no doubt believe you gave him.

Makes me think about my own dog who is getting up there in years. It won't be a good scene. All the best.