The atmosphere is warm and inviting from the moment you walk through the doors until closing time.
A pleasant roar filled the room with a sea of voices and laughter. Everyone was having a wonderful, pleasant time on this evening.
Tables of different shapes, sizes and wood species fill most of the room and the walls are covered with memorabilia. Random snapshots of customers are clustered together on the walls.
While the band sets up, customers enjoy dinner accompanied by their favorite micro brew or glass of wine. Greeted with a smile as soon as we walked in to the small, but alive room filled with satisfaction.
Menu prices are competitive with similar restaurants in the area, ranging anywhere from $5.75 for a Chili Dog to $9.25 for the Cobb Burger.
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| Steel tip dart boards |
Micro brews offered are brewed on site, sold in their restaurant as well as local restaurants and pubs.
The selection is impressive with anywhere from a pale ale to a porter, they also offer seasonal micro brews. The average price for a glass of beer is around $4. They also have beer-to-go available in half-gallon growler jugs. The jug is $5 (empty), plus $12 to fill. This jug can be brought back and refilled. Prices are spot-on compared to similar, local micro brews.
Jim Jarvis, customer, decided to try something new and decided on the Cobb Burger with tater tots, "Oh, that's good!," said Jarvis.
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| Cobb Burger with tater tots |
Accompanied by SantiAmber Ale, a standard micro brew. According to Jarvis, "The flavor of hops come through more than other amber ale's, but subtle at the same time."
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| Chicken Ciabatta with chips |
This dish was paired with micro brew 'Pooia Porter, one of the standard micro brews. The 'Pooia Porter has a bold, nutty coffee flavor.
Also sampled Undertow Imperial Stout, this is one of their specialty micro brews. This beer is robust with the slight flavor of molasses.
The Bourbon Porter is a seasonal micro brew, this is the last one sampled. Sweet and smooth, yet bold, with the gentle after taste of bourbon. This is my favorite of the three.
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| Ritchie Styler (Guitar/vocals) |
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| Dave Clark (Lead guitar/vocals) |
This particular weekend entertainment was provided by the group "Cowboy Cadillac."
Dave Clark, lead guitar/vocalist, who was referred to as old by Ritchie Styler, guitar/vocals. "I'm older than the dead sea," said Clark.
Ronnie Letsum, Bass guitar/vocals, actually used to live on Water St. just a few blocks from the brewing co.
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| tip jar |
Wonderful food and excellent beer, along with the pleasant, comfortable atmosphere make Calapooia Brewing Co. worth the visit.
More reviews available for viewing the Calapooia Brewing Co. can be found on the beer advocate link.
At a glance:
Who: Anyone who would like to enjoy good food, great beer and live entertainment on weekends.
What: Calapooia Brewing Co. and Cowboy Cadillac.
When: Sun.-Wed. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Thur. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., and Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. No minors after 8 p.m.
Where: 140 NE Hill Street, Albany, OR 97321
Why: Great food and micro brews while enjoying live entertainment.
Links:
www.calapooiabrewing.com
http://www.myspace.com/cowboyscadillac/music/songs/stand
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/15636/?view=beerfly
I walk by there all the time on my way to work, and have never thought to stop in. After reading this article I think I might. :)
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ReplyDeleteThis review was very interesting to read. It was very informative and the photos on it really helped bring the worded imagery to life. My favorite photos would be of the food, they looked appetizing yet subtle, nothing too flashy. I haven't heard of this place before but I will definitely have to try it out. It sounds absolutely incredible. Great food, great images and live music? What more could you want?
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