Year two of the NYC Marathon lottery... "We're sorry. You have not been selected."
On Saturday, Adrian, Vikram, and I braved torrential downpours, tornado warnings, and countless impassable vehicles going 15 mph to get to the Dogfish Head Brewpub in Rehoboth Beach. We were on a mission to taste and purchase the coveted 120-minute IPA – instead, we encountered one big fat dead end and a few other disappointments.
The DFH addicts:
Disappointment #1: No 120 at the Brewpub. DFH has been promising to release the"corrected" batch of 120 to customers for months now. I could have sworn I saw it listed on their website under "What's on Tap" earlier this month. Maybe I was seeing things.
Disappointment #2: I think our expectations were too high for the Brewpub. Nothing stood out or blew us away, food-wise. The menu and quality of food paled in comparison to our usual spot - DFH Alehouse in Gaithersburg.
I was especially disappointed with the fish and chips. I took a few bites and pushed my plate away in disgust. 45 thumbs down.
After our unfulfilling meal, we headed to the DFH brewery in Milton for the grand tour.
Disappointment #3: Still. No. 120. We experienced a moment of excitement when we saw 120 listed on the board in the tasting room; however we quickly found out it was not for sale that day. According to one of the employees, the 120 was bottled and ready to go. So what gives? Why are you holding out on us, DFH?! How about you stop listing it on your board if it’s not ready to go. Star or no star, it’s misleading.
The tour was brief and boring. I had to reserve tickets online months ago – they didn’t even check us in. Yeah yeah yeah, colossal containers of beer… aged in oak barrels, hops… barley… yeast… alcohol… blah blah blah. Where’s the f****** 120?!?
They gave us four tastings after the tour. Of course, the 90 was delicious.
Disappointment #4: I ate a Sonic burger on the way home. I live in an area where Sonic doesn’t exist yet their commercials do so I was curious. It was nasty. I still regret eating it two days later.
We will return to the Gaithersburg DFH soon for some beers and cheers (I have a coupon). I had a good time with Adrian and Vikram, despite our 120 fail.
Susan
This pic cracks me up every time I see it. Apparently, the girls weren't doing something they were supposed to be doing so the coach gave them a piece of her mind. Someone snapped a pic at a perfect moment.
Adrian and I went to Rams Head Live last night to see Sara Bareilles. My favorite part of the show was when the band did a cover of Mumford and Sons Little Lion Man.
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