I dropped in to Boneyard Bistro in Southern California's San Fernando Valley recently to find they had taken over a neighboring storefront on Ventura Boulevard and created a bar there to go along with their tiny dining area.
Boneyard Bistro has some killer barbecue, and the bar features a chalkboard on the wall with an ever-changing list of beers which go great with that cuisine. I sampled a couple of them, with several small plates of some serious barbecued chow.
Wild Dog Barrel Aged Gonzo Imperial Porter comes from Flying Dog Brewery in Maryland. Black in the glass with a dark brown head, this porter looks, smells and tastes great. A burnt, nutty nose has some citrus notes, bourbon, and a sweetness that creeps in from the side. It tastes of burnt hops and molasses. Delightful. It's a fairly stout porter at 9.5% abv.
Strand Brewing Company in Torrance, California produces the Atticus India Pale Ale. It looks great in the glass, a dark amber color that shows a lot of red. The tall, bone-colored head seems to be the visual definition of the word "frothy." A floral nose is accompanied by a light body and lemony edge. Lots of hops and malt show up on the palate with a slightly bitter taste that's beautiful with bbq.
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Boneyard Bistro has some killer barbecue, and the bar features a chalkboard on the wall with an ever-changing list of beers which go great with that cuisine. I sampled a couple of them, with several small plates of some serious barbecued chow.
Wild Dog Barrel Aged Gonzo Imperial Porter comes from Flying Dog Brewery in Maryland. Black in the glass with a dark brown head, this porter looks, smells and tastes great. A burnt, nutty nose has some citrus notes, bourbon, and a sweetness that creeps in from the side. It tastes of burnt hops and molasses. Delightful. It's a fairly stout porter at 9.5% abv.Strand Brewing Company in Torrance, California produces the Atticus India Pale Ale. It looks great in the glass, a dark amber color that shows a lot of red. The tall, bone-colored head seems to be the visual definition of the word "frothy." A floral nose is accompanied by a light body and lemony edge. Lots of hops and malt show up on the palate with a slightly bitter taste that's beautiful with bbq.
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