Rough Drafts

Looking for some place to grab a bite to eat after going to the Simpsons movie, we ended up at Cafe Amsterdam. We were pleasantly surprised to find that three of the rough drafts from the Alaska Brewing Company were on tap - Boogie Ale, Coffee Brown Ale, and Raspberry Porter. Zach and I had the opportunity to try the Boogie Ale and Coffee Brown Ale while on vacation in Juneau where the brewery is located. While at the brewery, one of the brewers told us that a rough draft can go nowhere or sometimes it makes it to bottling, but usually only after years of testing. The new Alaskan IPA was a rough draft for about 6 years. In the meantime, those drafts typically are only available at the brewery or at local bars in Juneau.

So, we were delighted to find them here in Anchorage. We would recommend stopping by and giving the rough drafts a try. We haven't seen them anywhere else in Anchorage and we're not sure how long they will be around.

Silvertip Grill - Girwood

Zach and I on a quest for a package of game to send home ended up in Girdwood yesterday afternoon around lunchtime. Usually we go to Chair 5, but seeing the old Chinese restaurant was something new, we gave it a try - the Silvertip Grill. The Silvertip Grill is a cozy little spot serving breakfast all day. Zach and I went for lunch. I had the halibut sandwich which was deep fried halibut on a bun with lots of veggies and a side of tartar sauce and fries. Zach had the BBQ Beef Po'Boy sandwich. It was decent, but not sure other than being served on a hoagie bun what made it a Po'Boy. It came with fries as well. There was a decent selection of beer on tap or by the bottle, including several Alaska brews. Worth a try if you are in town, but don't forgo something you have been planning on to give it a try.

Kinleys

Zach and I had a chance to check out Kinleys on Friday evening. We sat at the bar and had appetizers and drinks. Overall, we found the food and drinks good - Calamari Steak and French Onion Soup, wine and beer. We thought it got a little noisy around 6:00pm or so when more folks came in, but not unbearable. Also, not too pricey, probably on par with Glacier Brewhouse. Personally, I think I would rather return to Kinley as opposed to the Brewhouse, as it is a bit slower atmosphere and easier to relax. Definitely check it out if you get the chance.