The Beer Traveller

Great Dane reminded me a little of the Elysian in Seattle, in that they have 3 locations & a shit load of beers. They serve sample trays from 1 to 10 beers, but this wasn’t going to do me any good considering they had 18 beers to try.  I was also pretty sure that by this time in the day I didn’t need 18 x 5oz of beer.  Megan (bartender) was amazing & knew just what I needed; she than met my needs. They had a large upstairs bar & dining facility, but I had to bee-line it to the lil’ boys room to rid myself of the remnants of Ale Asylum.  There was a sign pointing downstairs to The Beer Garden…I knew this was where I belonged.  This is also where they had Megan locked-up, down in the basement.
At this point my taste buds were a little worn out so this was going to be a challenge.  Eighteen more flavors to stimulate my senses before giving WI a 2nd chance on the camping front.  With 18 beers, you would think these guys were half-assing everything but they surly had some winners.  Now I hope I get this names right, but my writing starts getting a little sloppy this time of the night.  Unsure if it’s b/c I see double or just that my hand starts shaking at the sight of 18 more beers. 

Exceptionals included Stone of Scone Scotch Ale (try saying that 18x when you’re drunk), Texas Speedbump IPA, Black Watch Scotch (cask), & Old Glory APA (cask).  Amy (server) was cut & popped a squat next to me to shoot the shit w/ Megan.  She seemed to have her swerve on in regards to beer knowledge.

The highlight was after 2 other breweries & about 12 of Great Dane’s 18 beers I noticed that one of the beers she gave me was wrong.  After the wonderful service I was receiving, I felt it necessary to call her out on it.  Better yet, I was able to tell her which one it was rather than what she had it as.  I think she had some doubt until Amy stole the next swig & said…”he’s right!”.  I felt like I had just been drafted to the pros.

Great Dane definitely had a lot more going on upstairs than down in the dungeon, but I’m guessing the service wouldn’t compare.  Great place w/ great service & great beers.