Attendees this month were Ben, Rob, Todd, Steve and Scott.
On to the beers
Oktoberfest- flattish (Todd), doesn't taste like it smells (Scott), a little sour, mild (Rob), not like an oktoberfest (Ben)
Springer Pale ale (Seasonal)- drinkable (Todd), typical pale (Steve), nice and hoppy (Rob), hoppy for a pale (Ben)
IPA (Belgian Style)- not typical IPA (Todd), sweet initially (Scott), smoother then expected (Steve), i like it, a little spicy (Rob), likes the start and end but not the middle (Ben)
Scottish Ale- tastes like barleywine (Steve), tastes mediciny (Rob)
ESB - starts bitter, finishes mild (Todd), not much going on (Scott), bitter water (Steve)
Thunderbolt Porter- floral flavor overpowers (Todd), nothing about it taste like a porter (Scott), mediciny (Rob), very sweet (Ben)
Oatmeal Stout (seasonal)- better than porter , smokey (Todd) , aspartame (Scott), better than porter not very thick (Steve), chocolaty smell and taste (Rob)
diet aftertaste (Ben)
Belgian- really good (Todd), very enjoyable (Rob)
Food -
stuffed tots- okay, not your typical tot
3 burger orders- good burgers, fries not great
1 pasta special -delicious
desserts- chocolate cake, mud pies- enjoyed by all
service-
owner was very friendly (43 years of marriage...), staff was very accommodating to our
needs.
bathroom- not usually a list item , but the signs on the wall are worth the visit. (pictures to follow)
final beer ratings
belgian beer- a surprise winner
springer pale- very drinkable
mystery beer- 1 or 2 sampler trays had an unknown beer. This beer was all a stout should be.
Unfortunately, investigations and tastings did not reveal where this one came from.
overall, a pleasant trip and nice diversion in Vancouver.
Rob
