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Thursday, December 08, 2005

Great Divide Brewing Co.: Ridge Line

Walking through the door, the smell of Deb's creation was incredible. Chicken pasta with homemade flat bread. A dream...

The six beverages in the cardboard container did not maintain their numbers very long. Taking our first sips with the meal, joy filled our oral senses. Great Divide's Ridge Line began. Amber ale. Beautiful, smooth delivery with a hint of hop bite at the end... unusual for an amber as smooth as this. Rich says, "Hmm. A bit of hops." Good call.

Chocolate resonates throughout the experience, from aroma to the aftertaste, with a nutty complexity. Drink between cold and room temperature for the fullness of the experience.

A second helping of flatbread to dip into pasta sauce with its heart of palm and artichoke juices make for a great finish to the meal.

Great conversation ensues.

It is late and time to rest. The Chimay White Label will have to wait for another night, for Chimay should never be enjoyed alone.

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