The Deschutes Base Camp rolled into Los Angeles last night with one of it’s first stops being the Verdugo.
And I mean rolled in. Woody the giant beer dispensing barrel (o.k. a trailer) was on the patio and for $5.00 you got a beer AND a glass.
And a strong Deschutes line-up was inside the bar as well. Including Abyss, Jubel 2010 and the mysterious Black Butte XXII.
I started with Red Chair the NW Pale Ale. Because I had to get a beer from the barrel.
Then because I thought it would run out. I grabbed a goblet of the XXII.
In the end, I had the Cascade ale as well and even though I am usually not a big stout/porter fan, the BB XXII was the clear favorite for me as well as my drinking buddy Richard who also sample Abyss and Jubel 2010. Lots of chocolate notes in the XXII. Smooth but not viscous. An enjoyable late night sipper.
