While on our little Thanksgiving weekend mini-vacation in North Conway, NH we decided to stop for a couple of beers in between beer stops. Well, to be honest we stopped here after a mead run at the Sap House Meadery, but it was before going for beer at the Red Parka.
I kid you not, hubby and I are beer whores.
So, we decided to try out Hill Billy's Barbecue. We're in the area several times a year and Hill Billy's is one of those places we keep meaning to check out but never seem to get around to. I'm glad we did . . . great beer, good food, helpful wait staff!
Figuring out what to get to snack on was a no-brainer . . . sweet/spicy chili wings (as recommended by Meghan, our lovely and talented bartendress), hot wings and onion rings. Yum. The beer selection made picking a beer very difficult. So, we just went for it and tried as many of the ones we hadn't had before as we could . . . we couldn't squeeze them all in but got most of them.
Oh, relax. We didn't get slooshed. We each had a pint and then opted for a sampler.
This is how it went . . .

Slick Nick Winter Ale by Sebago Brewing (6.2% ABV) - a nice winter ale. Plenty of caramel and hints of spices . . . lightly sweet with nice effervescence. I liked it a lot.
Dead Guy Ale by Rogue Ales (6.6% ABV) - I haven't met a Rogue beer I haven't liked . . . and this is one no exception. Dead Guy is very malty up front but has a crisp malt finish to add balance and cleanse the palate for your next sip . . . and your next and your next. Yum!

Rainbow Red Ale by Trout River Brewing (5% ABV) - The tap head caught my attention with this one . . . it's a trout . . . so I asked about it. The bartender said that it was one of their most popular beers. I can see why, it's really really good. Lots of caramel malt flavor and exceptionally drinkable . . . Rainbow Red goes down smooth and easy . . . too easy.
Curious Traveler by House of Shandy (6.5% ABV) - This is another one with an interesting tap head, that and it was right in my face. So, I asked about it. The bartender said it was her personal favorite. Enough said. It's a refreshing wheat style beer infused with lemons and limes. It goes down easy and is very tasty. Another good one!
Old Thumper by Shipyard Brewing (5.9% ABV) - This is and extra special / strong bitter ale. And while there is lots of bitter there is plenty of malt and a bit of fruit to keep all that hoppy bitterness in check. It finishes clean and begs for another sip. Quite good.
I really enjoyed our Hill Billy's Barbecue experience. Frankly, if your mouth doesn't start watering as you're walking in the door then you've got no sense of smell. I wanted one of everything I was smelling . . . drooool. If you're in the area give Hilly Billy's a try. The food was really good and the beer selection impressive. And, if you're into sports they've got games up on several big screen TVs.
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