Just showing off my new sig.

I've been enjoying beers from Deschutes Brewery lately, and have been quite impressed so far. My favorite right now is the Mirror Pond Pale Ale. It's a well-balanced pale ale that does not hit you over the head with hops. Very very drinkable.

Today I picked up some Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale and it's another winner. Smooth to begin with and caramely (just a bit of sweetness) and the citrus kick near the end, but not overpowering in it's delivery. Thumbs up!

They can do no wrong, as far as I'm concerned. I once had Mirror Mirror, which is a double-dose of Mirror Pond pale ale.

No way! How did you get that?

It was on tap at the Toronado in San Francisco 5 - 6 years ago.

That sounds pretty good.

Did you try your birfday beers yet?

I had the Nøgne ø IPA. It was very good and a different take on the style. Quite bitter and complex and had an amazing aroma: mineraly, piney, a little citrus. The "luxurious" head gave it a dense mouthfeel, too. I'd buy it again.

I'm still interested in that cherry one. I remember that from your dinner thingy.

Of course, I totally forget what it tastes like. The guy at the store asked if I'd ever had it before. I told him I had, and that I liked it, but I forgot what it tasted like.

Hopefully it's worth the $18 (for 750ml).

Ouch! Me too!