Lagers, and Pilsners, and Porters, Oh My!

Today was just a wonderful day all around!! Wednesdays are always a little crazy for me because as most people are preparing for their relaxing weekend, I prepare for a crazy weekend at work... Not crazy in a bad way, I welcome the distraction from my ever so busy lifestyle of baking and thinking about beer. But today I was lucky enough to spend lots of time with my wonderful family, starting with lunch and shopping with my mom, aunt, and darling cousin Caitlin. And since nothing works up my appetite for beer like a long day of shopping, my mom and I headed off to Southern Oregon Brewery!

As I mentioned last week, SOB is swiftly becoming my favorite microbrewery, so finally we made it to their taproom! When you pull up to this unassuming warehouse,You would not expect such beautiful brews to come from here! Alas, you enter the cozy little taproom, that has only one small menu on the wall, and a large window that looks out into the brewing floor process. So, my mom and I both ordered a sampler of they're current beers, including Na Zadravi (the Czech Pilsner), The Pin-Up Porter, my favorite Gold Digger (the northwest lager), the Pale Ale, the Nice Rack! IPA, and the Bloodshed Red.


















The only one missing was their winter seasonal Bah Humbug, but you can bet I'll be in there for that release!

Then to finish off the night, I decided to go with a chocolate cupcake dipped in chocolate ganache and sprinkles, with a dollop of mint buttercream! As mint chocolate is my aunt's favorite I knew that these had to be made for tonight's after dinner treat!! And I have to say myself, pretty delicious. And the sprinkles made them so fun!




















Much love friends.