Alameda Brewing Klickitat Pale Ale
Alameda Klickitat Pale Ale
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 Alameda, California. The extreme-localness™ of the company really caught my eye.
So tonight, on another run to Fred’s for some random groceries, I returned. There she was, cold, a little proud, but eager to prove herself. Reunited at last. But, you know how you dream of times gone by only to realize they aren’t as good as the memory? Maybe I just built it up too much.
Reflecting on my last sip I guess this Pale just a Pale. Nothing to write home about but a good pale nonetheless. I mean, I want to write more but I’m just not inspired. I’ll definitely try another Alameda brew.
Brian is discussing.
Brian 9:22 pm on November 23, 2009 Permalink
I found this at The Beermongers and bought it on the basis of Klickitat Street being the fictional home of Henry Huggins, and I loved Beverly Cleary books growing up. And also, when I moved to Portland from Alameda County California, I was amazed to discover that the street is not fictional, and really exists in North Portland. Meanwhile, I was confused when I saw Alameda beers here, which I never saw in Alameda. So, it all comes together in this beer, which I found delightful. When I see some obscure brewery’s pale ale I brace myself for hop overload, but this has a cream soda smoothness that makes good friends with the floral and bitter flavors.