Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Oh dear Beermigos, I know, I know, the recent updates have been severely lacking. But I do have a decent excuse in the fact that I was in Europe. Other than Germany, and Guinness, there isn't much good beer in the Old World. I will not complain however, because the trip was fantastic and while I was missing beer, I would willing sacrifice Northwest beer for another go 'round in that region.

Any-who, my first beer back in the US was a familiar one that I had not drank in a long time. Naturally, this fine brew was consumed at the amazing establishment, Sam Bonds Car Garage, on another Monday Night Bingo. Pat was there to enjoy a beer with me, and we discussed our two different European experiences, and how I had missed Northwest-ish beer. Sierra Nevada is made in Northern California (geography!), but still has that hoppy, bitter, Northwest taste. It was fantastic to have a familiar beer, at a familiar event, with a familiar Beermigo. For those of you who may not sampled this beverage, it's a pretty typical pale ale. Copper in color, off white head, a spring floral scent, and a pleasant bitter finish.

Hot damn how I missed Northwest(ish) beer.

Beermigos rating: Beer with the Girlfriend/Boyfriend's parents at dinner. Solid taste, decent amount of alcohol, reasonably priced. Can't ask for too much more.