Fly Fishing and Brew

What the hell is going on here? Will the real Cutthroat Pale Ale please step forward? Anyway, here's an old-ass article about fly fishing and beer.

Springtime

Balmy and agreeable weather has finally struck New England. After a relentlessly long winter which brought snow to my doorstep at least once a week, I'm ready for Spring's rewards; chief among those being short shorts on willowy yet well proportioned co-eds attempting to enjoy the sun with as much of their skin as possible.

Spring also brings some of the more unique varieties of beer to market. One of my personal favorites is Smuttynose's Maibock. I'm not going to wax connoisseur on this one other than to mention that it's a big malty bruiser. AK and I once ordered some pints of this on Easter Sunday at the brewpub. That was, until, the bartender realized that our conviviality had gone beyond what might be considered appropriate for the celebration of the Lord's resurrection. By some stupid law they were supposed to serve this beer in their dainty, smaller glasses to mitigate intoxication. Realizing the error, she, being the excellent bartender that she was, didn't cut us off, but instead just made sure that our subsequent servings were poured in the smaller glasses. We forgave her and tipped her well, it was Easter after all.

More Sinning in Salt Lake

Uinta Brewing Company's Cutthroat Pale Ale is chock full of hoppy goodness with some fruity background from the esters. I am not sure of the AC but after more than a couple of pints, I didn't even care that I was in Salt Lake anymore.

Sinning in Salt Lake

At 4.0% Wasatch Brewing Company's Polygamy Porter makes it easy to follow their slogan of Why have just one? This light creamy porter has some chocolate background and a clean finish. My only real complaint is that I had to be in the stepford city to enjoy this beverage.

JR

Rogue Chipotle Ale 5.5% ABV

Yahoooooooooooooooo doggy! Finally on tap at Shorty's, my only regret is that I tanked up on chips and salsa prior to my first sip. As such, I can't honestly tell you what it really tastes like. That more or less makes this review worthless. So buy some and give it a go. All I can tell you is that I drained two of these and didn't regret it.