Blogs have been slow coming recently, and I'll admit they feel more like sales pitches trying to get you all to come out to our Third Thursday event series. I hope you understand we have your best interest in mind when we try to get you out to take advantage of great beer prices! Before I get too far off topic, this is another pitch to you, the beer drinking public of Portland, to come check out our 7th Third Thursday event. The Portland taps guys will be down at Dock Fore on Fore Street where both Otter Creek and Long Trail breweries will be featuring one of their brews. From Otter Creek we have their flagship Copper Ale, which was once available more commonly around town but has gone missing for years. According to their website it's a medium bodied amber ale like many found in northern Germany. It's a very good, easy to drink beer, which is exactly the type of featured summer beer you'll need- it's going to be hot tonight! The second beer is Long Trail's Unfiltered IPA, my most-consumed brew of choice for 2010. If you're a West Coast IPA fan, you'll find it's not that kind of IPA; light in color, cloudy and mildly bitter, it's an awesome summer time beer, despite being a year-round offering.
Now more about the bar, Dock Fore. When we started this journey to create a website about Portland's beer scene, Dock Fore was unknown to me, but has quickly become one of my favorites. After having some larger events, we chose Dock Fore in hopes of having a more fun and laid back Third Thursday. Dock Fore has been home to the $1.95 20oz daily special for years. To continue the tradition, Shaun the owner has agreed to offer both the Copper Ale and the Unfiltered IPA for $1.95! Our best prices yet!