Brewfestin' w/ Kimmie Jimmie

Last weekend was the annual KLCC Brewfest held at the Lane County Events center about 4 blocks from my house. While it happens every year I have typically been too cheap to attend. In retrospect, I was an idiot not willing to indulge in the luxuries of my place and time. It was $15 to get in and $1 for each tasting...which was half a pint. It was incredible. I was lucky to have my most enjoyable companion along with me, Kimmie "jimmy". We circled the brew tables probably about 50 times, running into former teachers, former volunteers, current volunteers, a kitten foster parent, and 'Old Man Dancing' (see video below).

Below is a list of my top five favorites from the night.

1) 'Seven Grain' Porter from Hopworks Brewery (Portland, OR.)
2) Wild Blueberry
3) Oakshire Wheat (Eugene, OR)
4) Waconda Amber Ale (Florence, OR)
5) Too tipsy to remember this one, was from Bend, OR!

Saturday was one of the happiest nights of my life. I was completely unabashed and out there, yet not too embarrassing to warrant any harsh criticism. Kimmie is my perfect counterpart in these situations because, well, she is "more composed" than the average Kyla on an average night. She lets things slide, and for this I am grateful.

This man, lovingly referred to as 'Old Man Dancing' in the community was at the Brewfest on Saturday twirling to the Essentials. His dance moves are legendary, his glitter and long white hair proudly displayed. The video below will be worth millions someday, or maybe already is. Thank you, Old Man Dancing.