The very "first" First Friday

Thanks to everyone who came out for the inaugural "First Friday." A good time was had by all.

For those who couldn't make it, there's always next month (Dec. 5 @ 7:45 p.m.).

The most-talked about November 2008 beers included:

Humboldt Hemp
Probably the most popular beer of the night.
"Normally I would look at this and say, 'Oh no,' because it's too dark," said Vickie. "But it's really light and refreshing."

Sweetgrass
Another winner from the bunch.
> “Light and tasty – better than expected.”
> “Very mellow.”
> “Smooth and foamy.”

Tanner Jack’s
Good grades all around.
> “Smoooooooooth!”
> “Smooth and crisp at the same time.”
> “A great ale.”
> “Even better warm!”

Che Lager
Lots of fans for this one.
> “Like a fine German pilsner.”
> “Smooth with no aftertaste.”
> “Yummy.”

Flying Dog Double Dog
Easily the biggest toss-up of the night.
> "Very hoppy! Not for the sissy beer drinker!" said a pro-dogger.
> "Burnt toast! Gross!" said an anti-dogger.

Samuel Adams Imperial
Another tweener with folks in both camps.
> “That’s truth in advertising – a truly intense hop experience.”
> “Very hoppy with a plastic aftertaste.”

Carmel Wheat
Not very many nice things to say about this one.
> “Not for me. Not at all.”
> “Not much character.”

Pyramid Apricot
By far the worst rated beer of the night.
> “An apricot-lover’s beer.”
> “You’ll love it if you’re a tutti-fruity.”
> “I had to pour it out.”
> “Keep your receipt.”


Among the others:
Firestone Union Jack
> “If you like hoppy, you’re happy!”

Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
> “A little plumy.”
> “Almost a cherry soda taste.”

Metolius
> “Too bitter for me.”
> “Mild and smooth.”

Ace Cider
> “Boone’s Farm-esque”
> “Wonderful! No beer aftertaste at all.”