April 27, 2009 GR Trip

While deleting old emails I found the one I'd sent to myself from work as a reminder of the places we'd visited during our April 27th trip. I don't remember who all was there but I recall GR Andy, Darren, Todd and I. My apologies to the others. Except for the last stop all of these were on the east side of Portland and if I remember correctly GR Todd recommended them. Except for the Salmon Creek Brewery and Pub which we all recommend.

Roots Organic Brewing Company was the first stop. This was my first experience with organic brews. I had the Burghead Heather Ale. They said the recipe is over 4000 years old and to last this long it must be okay. And it was more than okay. I was amazed at how good it was and I definitely would recommend you try it.

Next up was the Lucky Labrador Brewing Company. We were in time for lunch and the place got quite busy after we got there. I don't remember what on earth I tried but I'm sure it was good.

I'll need a little help with this one so if a GR is reading and can help me then please do. We went on to the Broadway but I'm not sure if that's the complete name and I had difficulty finding a web site that jogged my memory. This was the place GR Andy drank from a dog dish at the back door. GR Darren should really tell this story.

Last but not least was Salmon Creek Brewery and Pub. This is a Good Rat must on all trips south. I haven't found anything on the beer list that wouldn't enjoy again and again.

06/06/2009 - GR Andy reminded me that we had a new recruit with us this day. Kelly P joined us for the first time and I guess he decided he liked what he saw (and drank) because he wants to be a full fledged member. Welcome GR Kelly P.