Two More Oregon Brews

Besides the Ev's homebrews last night, we cracked open two other Oregon brews. One was from Full Sail, and the other was from Captured by Porches. I wasn't terribly impressed by either, but they were both drinkable.

The Full Sail beer was their aptly-named Session Black. Instead of the Schwarzbier that it is, it reminded me more of a very light porter. It had a smoky, toasted malt with a very slight coffee bitterness. I didn't get a good nose on it because I didn't pour it out of its stubby eleven-ounce bottle. It was not mislabeled as it is a decent session beer if one is desiring the style it offers. I have had nothing but bad beer from Full Sail in the past, so this one was a pleasant surprise.

The brew from Captured by Porches was their Invasive Species IPA. I would have had a better opinion of this beer if it didn't try to pass itself off as an IPA. I don't know about you, but when I think IPA, I think hops. This beer did not have a hop character to speak of, representing instead a biscuity malt finish. It wasn't like it was bad--it just wasn't what I would consider good IPA. If they would have simply called it a pale ale, I wouldn't have been so harsh on it; however, I would drink this beer again with lunch or dinner. I have a feeling it would go good with food.

Tonight I will try to take notes on all of the brews the Ev and I are going to indulge in. I can't promise much as I imagine the evening will degenerate eventually. I know we are going to at least seven tap rooms.

I can't wait.