On a quest part deux

So there I am, checked into my new fancy hotel at the beach in Newport looking out at the ocean, and thinking, man I could use a beer. So without even changing or anything, off to the hotel restaurant it was for some outstanding NW Paella for me (the special, oooohh, with shrimp, clams, oysters, sausage, chicken, veggies, all over spicy rice) and some crab stuffed prawns for Abby, and a couple beers from Siletz brewing outside Newport, the Amber and the Oatmeal stout. I know I have said I haven't been diggin the ambers lately, but this one was good.

These good examples also prompted me to pick up a sixer of 22s at the local market before I headed home, and here is the Siletz brewery link for those of you interested. There is a barleywine for Nate, which I plan to get along with the imperial porter if I can get back down to Newport to visit again. (There is a Brewers fest Mid-May at Rogue for those of you interested. Celebrating the life of the brewer's dog named Brewer, and a new beer released in the dogs honor who passed away.) The Siletz stout was worth trying if you like the dark beers. I actually had anther one the next day while watching Florida win me beers from you guys. (Emily, you can just send money. Email me and I will send you the address. eguttormsen@comcast.net) I also had a Fish tale organic Amber before bed, and absolutely hate this beer as well as organics and could barely get myself to finish it. Organics suck, and seeing as I brought 4 or 5 with me, you will here this again in the next few posts...

Beers At Work - Glam

I'm sitting here at my desk with an almost drained bottle of Fish Tale Organic Amber Ale. As we all know Organic is not synonymous with Delicious, or even palletable. But it's a free beer. And at work no less. I also had a Hale's Pale Ale - which was delicious - and a Fish Tale IPA which I am not counting because I did not finish it.

Like the men in my life (not you guys, of course), I've been kind of striking out in the satisfaction department when it comes to beer. So last night I had two Modelo Negras. I've already counted that particular beer but I wanted to drink something I KNEW I'd like.

The day before I had a Piast. My friend Marek gifted be with a bottle brewed in his own home town. It's his favorite. It's not mine, but I enjoyed it because it was such a heartfelt gift.

Speaking of gifts of beer, big shout out to Trout for sharing with Dicko and I one of his favorite beers, Abita Amber. I can't wait to take it home and have my way with it.