12/6/13 Our Mutual Friend Brewing

The last stop on the tour during 2013 was to Our Mutual Friend, small spot up in the River North neighborhood.

From the Dickensian name, to the books on the shelves behind the taps, to the overall decor, OMF definitely had a hipster vibe going for it.  But, we don't discriminate as long as the beer is good.

OMF was small, but cozy.

Freshly shorn Shirey.

Sampler 1.

Sampler two.

Fortunately I had enough foresight to write down some notes in my trusty phone.  Some highlights:

"Proletariat - tastes like Casa Bonita"

"Coffee Stout - tastes like Scotch"

"Winter Warmer - like drinking a latte.  Shirey's favorite"

"West IPA - mmmmm"

I do remember the Proletariat having a very distinct taste that reminded me of Casa Bonita processed cheese.  Not exactly a good thing.  Their Saison was also something of a miss, not tart or fruity enough for my tastes.

But the IPA, Winter Warmer and Coffee Stout more than made up for the earlier misses.  

8/10/13 Wit's End Brewing

The end of 2013 saw two more trips out on the tour, but the blog was sorely neglected.  The first trip, which I *think* took place on October 10th, was to Wit's End Brewing.  Small, nano-brewery in the industrial section of town just south of Mile High Stadium.

We had wanted to try Wit's End ever since we visited Renegade Brewing last February.  On that trip the head brewer from Wit's End was on hand to release a collaboration beer called Judge Whoppner.  We'd been excited to try Wit's End every since.

Tasting room was small but had a nice wrap-around bar.

Sampler mat.

Shirey.

Me.

Notes for the beers have been lost to the sands of time.  But overall the impression of Wit's End was good.  I think.