shawnhorton.net » Ely http://shawnhorton.net/blog foreign languages, culture, technology, social media. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:27:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 A winter trip to Ely http://shawnhorton.net/blog/index.php/2008/12/a-winter-trip-to-ely/ http://shawnhorton.net/blog/index.php/2008/12/a-winter-trip-to-ely/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:37:31 +0000 Shawn http://shawnhorton.net/blog/?p=126
Boathouse Brewpub from Shawn Horton on Vimeo.

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.

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