I stopped in at Jester King Brewery in Austin, Texas today. I’m really glad I made the trip. At the recommendation of the “ID checker” I tried the Ol’ Oi barrel aged sour brown ale. This is definitely a choice that is outside the typical beers I drink. It was excellent. Very light and refreshing with a sour twist to it. Definitely worth the trip!
I stopped in at the Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery and tasted the Vulcan Rye IPA. This beer alone is worth the trip. Spicy and tasty.
I stopped in at North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery in Austin Texas and enjoyed the Asian Salad with some of the Hey Joe Coffee Stout. Both were delicious. Great restaurant. Great brewery.
I stopped in at the Red Rock Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah for a beer. I tried the Nut Brown Ale which is noted on the beer list as the most awarded of their beers. It also explains that this beer is a departure from English brown ales in that it uses American hops and is hoppier. Well, for my tastebuds I prefer the English nut brown ale taste with the rich malt flavor and less hoppiness. Your mileage may vary.
I stopped in at Squatters Craft Beers in Salt Lake City, Utah for dinner. The carnitas taco salad was excellent. I paired the Respect Your Mother Organic Amber which I found to be delicious. Later I tried the Vienna Marzen which started out nice but went downhill as it warmed up. Nevertheless, this is a great place for a meal and a beer.
I stopped in at Uinta Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah and although the brew pub was closed for renovation/expansion (yay) I brought a bottle of Monkshine Belgian Golden Ale to sample. What a treat. This beer is delicious.
I stopped in at The Annex by Epic Brewing in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout was outstanding. A great sipping beer. Huge flavor – coffee, chocolate, rich, malty. It is very strong – a short pour was plenty. Also the bratwurst with local sauerkraut and the house made pickles was delicious. I would eagerly recommend Epic Brewing and The Annex.
I stopped in at avenues Proper in Salt Lake City, Utah for a quick beer. The Ro Rye rye ale was okay. The prop corn had something of a licorice flavor.
I stopped in at Wasatch Brewery in Salt Lake City, Utah for a quick beer. The premium ale was a great blend of malt and hops. Very enjoyable.
I stopped in at Desert Edge Brewery in Salt Lake City, Utah for a quick beer. The Utah Pale Ale was a very solid pale ale. I enjoyed it. The pub looked like a good place for normal pub fare as well.
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