We had a great day trip up to Boonville on Sunday to meet Stella and celebrate her one-week birthday, see the Arbanovella parents, and of course enjoy some delicious local brew. It was the little one's first brewery excursion, the beginning of a long life of craft beer appreciation. We are so excited that she will be the youngest person to ever attend BrewTour, in just a few weeks now. Stella, you really are the most beautiful, precious baby girl ever! But Scott will still have to give you some rookie hazing.
Julie, Arturo, and Scott also enjoyed their first AVBC nectar from the tap. The place has gotten a facelift since I last went, but the clientele remains that eclectic Andersen Valley mix. Arturo and I sampled the Poleeko Gold lager and learned that its name is Boontling for the Arbas' soon-to-be town of Philo. Cindy has renounced her beloved summer Cerveza Crema since realizing its creaminess comes from "natural flavors." Bummer. At least she has a rockin' backup the Barney Flats Stout. The anniversary Imperial IPA is delicious to me but too caramelly and not hoppy enough for guess who. And Julie had her long awaited microbrew, the Hop Ottin' IPA. Eric, I'm bad brew blogger girl, I forget what you had. Please comment.
They are growing a good crop of hops up there, looking much better than the wind-whipped vines on our deck. I think that's a positive upshot of the hops crisis -- more homegrown.
Overall, a lovely afternoon with some of my favorite people and favorite beer. And that's what it's all about. Hey!
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8 oz of Imperial IPA for me, and no regrets there.
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