Lucky Lab.

Lucky Lab- a fan of dogs and a fan of beer I was excited to visit the pub. I had two chances to visit, one quick for food and to eye-ball the place. The second to sit and sip a pint.
I of course had the pint of porter while I chatted with a random patron about beer. It was a good beer. The only thing that sticks out about Lucky Lab is the service. It doesn't seem like a brewpub/brewery. It seems like a chore for the employees, but maybe that was the off hours I was there

Work and Pleasure part 2

The second pub I had to chance to visit was the Green Dragon.
With 30 taps to choose from it was easy to find a beer I like.
Oakshire Stout on Nitro. That is what I love in a beer, rich, thick and smooth, like a coffee beer.
I also had a mead, but can't remember the name, but was smooth and a clear taste of blackberry.

Better

My dear wife bought a bottle of Lagunitas Stout over the weekend. I had a bottle or two a few years ago, and I did not care for the brew. It was overly hoppy, overly carbonated, and bitter. It did not taste like a Stout.

The bottle I shared with Brother B was much better. It had the rich, carmel taste of a Eastern European Stout or Porter. It was not overly heavy. The carbonation level was fine.

I might not buy it, but I would definitely not turn one down.

Cheers,

RD

Work and Pleasure part 1

I headed north to look for work.
RD was kind enough to put me up at his house and point me in the direction of pubs and breweries.
I had the chance to go to Hopworks with RD. It was busy for a Saturday, but the wait was fine, especially with the espresso stout in hand. A great roasty beer. Just the smell alone was good. I had drank half before I noticed. The flavor is great.
I handed RD a Terry Porter, named for Portland Trailblazer.
Then came the sampler of ten of there beer; all were tasty and smooth. Each sample correspond to the beer list, so each was easy to identify. Unfortunately I can describe the individuals ales. I was impressed with all, regardless of style.

post-poned

i was going to make my first beer in two years, but potential job lay-off has post-poned it until I can guarantee I won't have to move it mid batch.

KoKo Brown

As accompanying the wife in grocery shopping.
i saw a new beer on the shelf, KoKo Brown, from Kona Brewing. A good brown ale with a hint of coconut. As the beer warmed as I drank it the coconut came out. It was a good. It came across with a smooth ale with a great aroma. I am not a coconut fan, but it was good.