Aces & Ales
Winewench and I are all about happy hours.
So we had been talking to some of our favorite bartenders at Yardhouse, we were told over and over again to try Aces and Ales, so we figured we’d give it a go.
Checking out their website, we were horrified to discover that the only thing approximating a happy hour was their Graveyard Special. I’ve never been a wee-hours-of-the-morning person, so we decided to give them a try, even if we had to pay full boat.
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We arrived at about 3pm on a Saturday, and the place was deserted. This gave us an opportunity to chat with Lindsay, the bartender about the beers available on tap.
First thing: Do NOT rely on the draught list on their website. They have 14 taps, and change the list frequently, so if you want to know the latest, sign up for their email list.
Dogfish Head was taking up three taps, with Burton Baton, Black and Blue, and Red and White. The 90 Minute IPA, one of Winewench’s favorites, is normally a regular selection, but the new keg had not yet arrived. Lindsay gave us a taste of each, and I opted for the Burton Baton, while Winewench went for the Red and White. We also ordered a side of their Pepper Bombs, fresh jalapenoes, hollowed out, stuffed with cheeses, breaded and deep-fried until perfect. The fresh spicy peppers and melted cheese went great with the hoppy ales.
Next was a Joseph James Brewing CompanyHop Box Imperial IPA. Joseph James Brewing Company is located in Henderson Nevada, and does not sell to the public, so the only way to try their brew is to find it at a pub. According to my You Rate It iPhone App, I gave it a 7, hoppy but not excessively so, with a smooth finish. Winewench tried a Goose Island Matilda a Belgian Pale Ale. She gave it a 6, a good first beer, but not great.
Talking to Lindsay about some of the beers we like, I mentioned that I’ve been trying to get a bottle or two of Pliny the Elder with no success. She reaches into the cooler, and produces a bottle, opens it and pours it into a goblet. It’s everything I expected: hoppy, citrusy, with a long, clean finish, just a great beer. But at $12 a bottle, one I’ll enjoy sparingly until I can get my own stash.
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Overall a very enjoyable, experience. I might even stay up late enought to try the happy hour!!
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