This was the last time I remember seeing these chips. Its not that Alameda St Brigid Irish Red is overly alcoholic, its just that a 22oz without much snackage did a number on my ability to sniff out Daves bluffs. Still, from what I remember before I broke into beer #4 for the evening was [...]

This year’s Holiday Ale Fest was special in many ways. Beer and friends all under one big tent. However, the most special thing of all the special things about this years Ale Fest was that I just happen to work 50 feet and 8 stories away from it. It was hard to say, “Eh, maybe [...]

I’ve never liked how quickly after Halloween the Christmas stuff starts showing up. Poor Thanksgiving always seems to get the shaft. This week however I have no complaints, as Mr.Q was kind enough to bring over a fine bottle of Alameda Papa Noel’s Olde Ale. Unlike some nasty winter themed beer, this tasty ale was [...]

The other day, while browsing Freddy’s beer selection I put back my first choice in favor of a Hopworks Crosstown Pale Ale. Although I never regretted my decision I vowed to go back for the beer I left behind. That beer was an Alameda Brewing Klickitat Pale Ale. Alameda as in the Portland neighborhood, not [...]