Well, I'm back home from Las Vegas.
Just thought I'd transcribe my notes from Thursday before I head out to Rich O's tonight.
At around 3:00, I went up to The Four Queens to check out this Chicago Brewpub that I'd never heard of before. It was a tiny place, so I'm thinking that this may not be the actual brewery. Only one beer looked interesting, so that's all I had:
(draft) I've rated this a little higher than most brown ales because there was something special about it. I don't know what, though. There was a slightly spicy aroma and flavor. Whatever it was, it was good.
Later Thursday I went back to The Tilted Kilt and took a few notes.
6:55
I ordered a Rogue Chocolate Stout (260).
6:56
The bartender was really fascinated when I was here last year and I told him how we'd met. Back in May, he was disappointed to learn that we'd broken up, but he insisted that my running into her at White Castle a week earlier had been a hopeful sign for us. He even went so far, back in May, to predict that we'd be married or engaged by the time this, my December visit, occurred. I didn't have it in me to tell him the real end of our story, so I lied and told him I hadn't seen her since that night at White Castle.
7:05
I know I'm supposed to be winding down this vacation of mine, but I certainly don't feel like it. I'd stay another month if I could afford it.
7:16
What the hell, I'll have another Rogue (276).
7:19
I'm really going to miss this beer. Even if Rich O's gets it as part of their Saturnalia festival, I should probably drink beers that are new to me instead. It will be tough though.
7:20
There she is. Maybe this vacation will end with a bang after all.
7:24
I keep thinking about a scared little girl. Can't get her out of my head.
8:05
Another Rogue (292).
8:07
I've started talking about boring computer stuff with some guy from Chicago.
9:05
Another Rogue (308). Still talking about boring computer stuff with the Chicago guy.
9:10
She's off. We're outta here!
