The Champagne of Blogs was fortunate enough to secure a seat at the Holiday Ale Fest’s media preview. We sampled an amazing array of beers including Cascade’s sour red Sang Noir, 3 years of Hair of the Dog’s Jim, Deschutes 2005 Mirror Mirror barleywine, Firestone Walker’s Velvet Mirkin stout (well balanced and toasted malt notes) etc.
Check the Holiday Ale Fest Web site for the full beer list and pick out some favorites, many fine beer’s to be had, although Dave was not impressed with the New Beligium Grand Cru.
Here’s a couple guys from The Oregonian “working.” 
Beau Says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:31 pmVisit Beau
Son of a…
Guess I’d get an invite if I’d quit being such a lazy slob and update more regularly.
Thankfully, I’m confident there will be enough beer left over tomorrow for me to drown my sorrows.
Andy Says:
December 4th, 2008 at 10:41 amVisit Andy
Crud. Life got away from me yesterday. I’m going to have to try another time, if at all.I really wanted to try out the Jims. Oh, and my biennial Samichlaus tasting.
Matt W. Says:
December 4th, 2008 at 1:48 pmVisit Matt W.
Hey Guys! I got a few of you in my photos at last night’s media preview. Can you give me some correct names so that I can update the descriptions? Cheers!
Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/portlandbeer/sets/72157610722715318/
Amanda Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 5:27 pmVisit Amanda
My favorite was the Ninkasi Sleigh’r — somewhat fruity but very drinkable and unique.