Day 3

Monday 6/20--
After traveling through Rocky Mountain NP (34 degrees at one point plus alot of snow), we headed north into Wyoming and across toward Laramie. On the way, we stopped at the Trading Post Dinnerhouse and Saloon in Centennial where I read they had microbrews. The PBR and Coors neon signs did not deter us--they had the Odell's 90 Shilling which we had yesterday so we had it again. Watched Jeopardy with the owner and bartender and headed for Laramie where I had noted the Altitude Chophouse and Brewery in the AAA book. It was an excellent choice--the place was hopping for a Monday night. They had 7 regular and 5 seasonals on tap to choose from.

While we waited for a table, Priscilla had the 7200' Stout 7%--a take-off on the local altitude--rich chocolate and coffee and Marlowe--this is for you--they used compressed nitrogen for a "smooth pour". She pronounced it Good. I had the Altitude Amber Ale-4.8%-good but still not Gaelic quality. With dinner, I had Bearpaw Brown Ale--5.5%. It was the first brown ale I have had with a high hop level--very different--I liked it.

Ok--Marlowe--now for Priscilla's choice--Mexican Chile Ale--a North America Beer Awards medal winner in 2009 and 2010. She REALLY liked it. It is a light ale brewed with anaheim, serrano, and jalapeno peppers. "Boasts MILD heat and assertive pepper flavors." I tried it, made a face, and concluded "MILD" was in the eye of the taster!