Beer Alert!!!: Abyss '07

I stumbled across a store in Eugene this weekend that actually still has a decent supply of The Abyss '07 in stock. For those who don't know The Abyss is a super yummy Imperial style Stout made by Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. It's brewed with "Licorice and Molasses with 33% aged in Oak and Oak Bourbon Barrels." It makes for a tongue tingling, mind warming, heart smiling drinking experience. This beer is my favorite Oregon stout at the moment (other than Abyss 06' which is a year older and is 100% brewed in Oak Bourbon Barrels.....mmmm.....a very rare find now). Those who want to buy this beer need to visit Market of Choice in Eugene (1960 Franklin Blvd 541-687-1188). I bought 3 bottles. One for myself and two for friends....they cost 10 bucks each so even though i love the stuff I'm not rich. If only i had the will power to let it age properly....at least one year.....alas, i know i won't make it longer than a week.

I was in Eugene this weekend because my wife, Andi (yes...it's sick...i know Andy + Andi....Andyi Squared....The Andyis...), is a glass artist who was taking a class through Eugene Glass School. She had classes all day Saturday and Sunday so i had to find ways of entertaining myself. I didn't feel like hiking....it was cold/rainy/snowy....so i decided to check out some of the local disc golf courses. I went to Dexter State Park where there is a nice (and very muddy) 18 hole course. The holes were well marked and the scenery was excellent....snow capped hills all around. You're also allowed to drink beer there....always a bonus. The course reminded me of Milo Mciver out in Estacada. I also played the in town Westmoreland 9 hole course....a swampy but feel good course (feel good as most of the holes are less than 300 feet so you can actually throw birdies). Sunday afternoon i parked my rear at Steelhead Brewery to have a beer and catch the last half of the Kansas vs. Davidson basketball game. Their seasonal Hopasaurus Rex was on tap so i enjoyed that very hoppy/make me happy beer. I rooted for the underdog Davidson, but they fell just short....with a sigh...i walked out the door at 4:30 with my muddy feet and a warm tummy....it was time to pick up Andi and head home to Portland....three Abyss beers richer.