We started off with a Scrimshaw Pilsner from North Coast Brewing in Ft. Bragg, CA. and a Dig Pale Ale from New Belgium Brewing in Ft. Collins, CO. We never used to be huge New Belgium fans since we like to stay with smaller breweries, but NB is making some really good beers these days and their Lips of Faith series is pretty impressive. Anyway, both are lighter spring/summer beers that tasted wonderful, and if you are a newbie craft beer drinker, the Scrimshaw is a great choice; if you are a veteran craft beer drinker, Scrimshaw is a great choice too! When it came time to choose beer #2, we asked for a recommendation from our favorite bartender at El Bait, who informed us there was still a wee bit of Hopslam left . Hopslam Ale is a double IPA from Bell's Brewing in Kalamazoo, MI that earns very high marks and has become one of our seasonal favorites. It is served in a 10 oz glass, but packs a wonderfully big wheeee!

In keeping with the St. Patty's Day theme, our new beers of the week were Irish red ales. The first one was an O'Hara's Irish Red made by Carlow Brewing in Carlow, Ireland. The second was a Saranac Irish Red brewed by Saranac Brewing in Utica, NY. Both were delicious.
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