Carol's First Beer Run

We had a big evening on Friday - Carol's first ever beer run. We were eating dinner at the Tiki Hut and started talking about the internet discussions about the best liquor stores for beer in the Tulsa area. We decided we would make a quick run to the Atlas Liquor Store because it was one of the best in the ratings and because it was the closest.

On the way there, Carol realized that this was her first beer run in her entire life. We were all very proud to share this momentous occasion with her... and since I was along, it was sure to be exciting.

When we pulled up to Atlas, I was less than impressed. It looked a little seedy to me. When we got inside, my initial impression was proven to be accurate. There were a few beers in stock that Dale and I thought were interesting but overall, the selections at our local liquor stores are just as good.

We took our purchases to the counter and waited while a man finished up paying. Dale was next in line. He put his beer on the counter and the cashier noticed one six-pack was extremely dusty so she pulled out a feather duster and dusted Dale's beer. As she was doing this, the man who had just paid and left set off his car alarm just outside the door. We all laughed - who hasn't set their alarm off - and went back to what we were doing. While Dale was paying, the man was frantically trying to stop his alarm. While I paid, the alarm was still going - very loudly - and someone had come to help the poor guy. They now had the hood open, as well as the trunk, but the alarm was still alive and well and screaming for all to hear. When I finished paying and we walked outside, the alarm finally went off. As soon as the guy opened his door to get in, however, the alarm started again. It was still going when we left, and for all I know, it is still going off right now.

Once we got back to the Tiki Hut, I mixed some Squeezy Squeezys for the girls and while Dale and I waited on our new purchases to get cold, we had an old favorite.

New Belgium Fat Tire

Color: Amber

Skunkiness: 0 skunks.

Taste: Malty, spicy and crisp with a hint of chocolate. 

Comments: This is, of course, one of our favorites and one of our highest rated beers. Even slightly expired, Fat Tire is wonderful.

Rating: 4.5 pints out of 5.

Next, we just had to try the beer the lady dusted for us next. Also, I have to confess that karma is a cruel mistress. I had some fun with the Tiki Gal in the Don't Fear the Ripper entry because of the head on my Dunkel (that sounds a little naughty.) In retribution, karma caused me to pour my Fuller's much too quickly and I ended up with a six inch tall head on top of the beer. The Tiki Gal, of course, was sure to point out my lack of pouring skills - several times. Especially since she poured Dale's beer perfectly. I guess I'm the Beer Wench in Training now.

Fuller's London Porter

Color: Black

Skunkiness. 0 skunks but it smells like chocolate.

Taste: Strong chocolate and coffee flavors. Also a little smoky.

Comments: I thought this beer tasted like those Brach's coffee candies I used to get as a kid. We decided we should be able to order Fuller's at Starbucks. "I'll have a grande Cafe Mocha beer, please." Also, if you pour it too fast, it will foam impressively.

Carol Rating: 5 on a scale of 1 or 5. The Tiki Gal gave it a 0 because she doesn't like coffee.

Rating: 4 pints out of 5.

We also played cards. Dale won at Cutthroat and the guys and girls split two games of Pitch.