No-Li Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout

I am still very much missing the beer i was able to drink when i was in Washington state a few weeks back, not that my Texas brews aren't great (they are!), but there sure were some wonderful beers to imbibe during my visit.  The Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout from No-Li Brewhouse in Spokane was one such beer.  Pouring dark black with a tan head, the stout smells of chocolate and roasted malts.  Flavors of malt, chocolate, toffee, and dark fruit abound in this full bodied, 9.5% ABV brew, a wonderful way to wind down as the sun sets.

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Silent Treatment Pale Ale

Whenever i get to hang out with my old friend and former college roommate, it's a treat.  And to make that treat even better is the bevy of beers out of the Pacific Northwest he brings with him every time he comes back to Texas.  Hailing from Spokane, Washington, No-Li Brewhouse's Silent Treatment Pale Ale is a tasty brew, and a great one for pretty much any time of day.  It's very smooth and light-bodied, with a nice floral aroma that accentuates the floral and light citrus taste of the beer.  And, while the hops are definitely present, they're pretty mild.  Add the crisp carbonation to make the beer all the more refreshing, and you've got something that you could feasibly sip on all day long.  Bueno!

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