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We decided to check out northern Minnesota’s newest brew operation, in Ely, Minnesota. The Boathouse Brewpub had two in-house brews available when we toured on December 23, 2008: the Eel Pout Oatmeal Stout, and the Golden Pale Ale. We see great potential in this brewpub in helping to invigorate the local brewing scene in northern Minnesota.

I personally enjoyed the Eel Pout Oatmeal Stout, and I give it a 4/5. I would have preferred a more complex and aromatic beer. I was, however, very impressed with its smooth, creamy finish.

The Golden Pale Ale is a solid local alternative to macro-brewed offerings like Miller Lite or Bud Light. I prefer a more complex beer, yet I have no criticisms. Overall 3/5.

I will be heading up north with Leslie on Tuesday morning, stopping at Tucker’s location in Isanti. We hope to get a few things out of the way up north, the most important of which, would be getting the Volvo back in commission. I would like to head up to Ely to check out the new brew pub up there, and stop at Fortune Bay for a few chutes of blackjack. Please let me know if you are interested in partaking in this sojourn even more “North.”