Happy Thursday! I've been looking forward to writing this post because I recently went on an awesome date last weekend and I'm excited to tell everyone about it =). Justin came across a "Kegs and Eggs" date at DryHop Brewery on Howaboutwe a few weeks ago. It included a 3-course brunch, 3 different types of beer, and a tour at the end. I am normally not a huge beer drinker, but the food sounded awesome and I love learning about breweries and wineries so we decided to give it a try.
We arrived there just around 11am and the place was already pretty packed...and there is a reason why. Their restaurant has a modern yet cozy feel to it and both their beer and food is awesome. All of their beer is made in-house and it is constantly changing from season to season. When we walked in, we were directed towards the bar where they had places all set up for the Howaboutwe couples. It was nice because you could either pick your own beers for the list, or our bartender would choose one that would pair best with our food. Since I know nothing about beer, I let him choose and he did an excellent job. Everyone is so nice and friendly there... I definitely recommend it. I would keep writing, but I'm too excited to get to the food and beer, so here it is!
First Course
Beer: Spray Paint the WallBelgian Dark Ale-8.3%:Features blended yeast, strawberry, EKG hops, and green & pink peppercorns. I normally do not like dark beer, but I absolutely loved this one. It tastes lighter than it is and I found it full of flavor.
Fresh Challah bread dipped in a rum-spiked egg and cream batter, crusted in Captain Crunch Cereal and accompanied by liquid Cheesecake, blueberries, and warm bourbon maple syrup. Honestly... my mind=blown. If you don't come here for the beer, come for this french toast!
Second Course
Beer: Too Many Puppies
Nitro Lactose IPA- 7.0%: An imperial red ale that is bright red in color and malty up front with a significant hop finish. This beer features Armarillo, Galaxy, and Simcoe hops. This beer was a bit more bitter than the last but I still really liked it. I even bought a growler of this for a friend!
Food: Biscuits and Gravy
Duck fat buttermilk biscuits with Broadbent's smoked country sausage gravy. This was accompanied by a delicious, thick slice of seasoned bacon. This was hearty, flavorful, and was perfect savory following to the french toast.
Third Course
Beer: Shark Meets Hipster
Wheat IPA- 6.0%: A light-bodied American Wheat Ale featuring truckloads of galaxy hops and strong notes of passion fruit. This was my second favorite since it was a lighter ale and I loved the burst of fruit flavors.
Food: Steak and Eggs
I could not find this item on the menu for a description, but it was thin slices of a thick-cut, seasoned steak with a sunny-side up egg and a side of potatoes. I loved the texture that the egg added to the steak. They were a perfect, savory combination.
After our three beers I was definitely feeling good, and after all of this delicious food...even better =).
Once we were finished with our brunch, we headed on over to the beer tour where we learned the entire process from start to finish. I loved the fact that they are constantly changing their beer and coming up with new flavors. There are so many stages and components that go into the craft of brewing, and it made me truly appreciate the beer I enjoyed that day.
Not only were we spoiled with delicious food and drinks, but we were also given a free 32 oz. growler to take home! We chose Spray Paint the Walls because it was our favorite. It was a perfect take home gift and I couldn't wait to tell my family and friends about it. DryHop Brewery is my new favorite spot in Lakeview and I would love to thank Howaboutwe for putting it together.
I dare you to try it this weekend! Happy Eating! xo
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