A Hard Day's Night

Saturday found us unpacking. And unpacking. And unpacking.... so we decided to walk up the street a bit for some food. The restaurant we chose doesn't have a liquor license, and Ashley's was just a few blocks farther, so of COURSE we had to go for a beer! One beer quickly turned into 4? 5? once we began chatting with our neighbors at the bar. I attempted to take coherent notes on what we were drinking and what was recommended, but alas, my note, while legible, don't always make a lot of sense. What I do recall is the following:

• I really liked Victory's HopDevil Ale, a spicy, smooth, not too bold IPA.
• M liked Old Engine Oil, saying that it starts floral, then becomes rather nutty with the body of porter and a nice long finish. This one is a cask-conditioned beer at Ashley's.
• Bell's Two Hearted Ale is hoppy with a nice aroma.
• Our Aussie friend down the bar explained to us how you can tell where an Australian is from by the beer they drink. He drinks Cooper's Pale Ale.
• There was discussion of Unibroue.
• Also discussion of Dragonmead.
• Four of us shared a Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA to finish off the night. This one was waaaay too strong for wimpy little me. I found it to be almost syrupy, with an almost medicinal nose. I blame this one for my hangover. Ugh.