My band was playing a show in La Crosse Wisconsin at an awesome venue called The Warehouse and as we were unloading I looked across the street and noticed this bar called The Bodega Brew Pub. I noticed the many beer bottles in the window and saw a sign that they had 400+ beers available. I couldn't believe it! I had to go and check it out. After we got done playing I snuck over and had a look. I asked the bartender for a list of the beers they had and she handed my a binder chalk full of of beers I've never heard of before! After much debate I settled on a Utenos Porter from Lithuania.
This beer was a nice dark ruby brown color that was very inviting. It had a dry chocolate nose with undertones of coffee and even a dash of plum. Also had a sweetness about it that I couldn't put my finger on. I didn't expect this beer to taste as it did. The taste was really roasty with the chocolate and coffee malts and the sweetness of the nose came through and was a pleasant surprise. It was unique for a porter, as it wasn't as dry as other Baltic porters I've tried. It had a pretty smooth and light mouthfeel.
I would defiantly have another one of these great beers and can't wait for my next visit to The Bodega Brew Pub!
