The Champagne of Blogs was fortunate enough to secure a seat at the Holiday Ale Fest’s media preview. We sampled an amazing array of beers including Cascade’s sour red Sang Noir, 3 years of Hair of the Dog’s Jim, Deschutes 2005 Mirror Mirror barleywine, Firestone Walker’s Velvet Mirkin stout (well balanced and toasted malt notes) etc.
Check the Holiday Ale Fest Web site for the full beer list and pick out some favorites, many fine beer’s to be had, although Dave was not impressed with the New Beligium Grand Cru.
Here’s a couple guys from The Oregonian “working.” 
