Does Video Poker and beer go together? I think so. On my last trip
to Laughlin, I wanted to try out the new brewmaster Marshall
Redmond"s creative talents at the Boiler Room in the Colorado Belle.
I knew things were looking up, as I discovered some new Game Kings
with MG/MD and TITO installed in place of the tired dollar BP games.
The games are all playable, and still had the quarter games linked to
the progressive with the older stuff to the right and left.
Now on to the beers. The beer of the month in June is an I.P.A.
(India Pale Ale). This beer is higher in alcohol at 7.4%,and by
nature is a very hoppy beer. The beer had a bit of a piney smell, and
a little fruity flavors. The beer was good, but it is a bit too much
hops for my tastes.
I tried the Golden Ale, which is a crisp Ale, and light on the hops.
Very good. Next was the Amber Ale which is very light in color with
some malt and caramel tastes. Very good also. The Pale Ale is another
beer with a more hoppy flavor, and a bit of an aftertaste. The last
beer I tried was the stout. It was one of my favorites with a very
good head and flavor to the brew. It has a dry taste to it with a bit
of chocolate and roasted malt flavorings.
Next month (July) the beer of the month will be a Hefeweizen. This
is a wheat beer, and one of my favorites. I don't think I will make
it to Laughlin next month, but perhaps someone can give it a try and
let me know.
I am glad I live so far away from Laughlin, as I could see myself
spending a lazy Saturday afternoon at the Boiler Room. The beers are
much better than they were a few months ago, but they are a long way
from the best microbrews I have tried.