Backwoods is a new craft brewery in Carson, WA. Connor recently started selling a few of their beers at the Pastime. Unlike most craft beers, these have been selling really well. His Coors-drinking logger customers can't resist beers called Logyard IPA and Copperline Amber. So, Connor's interest was peaked and we made a date for adventure.
To get to Carson from Chehalis...you drive south to the Oregon border, then head east. The mighty Columbia River Gorge runs between Oregon and Washington.
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| July 2011...not such a pretty or warm day...but the company was fantastic! |
We took a paddle-wheel boat ride on the Gorge with Max several years ago when he was here for a visit. To get there, we drove along the Oregon side of the Gorge. This time around, we took the Washington side. The weather was absolutely gorgeous - unheard of here in November - blue skies and sunshine.
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| Sunny and about 55... such a treat in November! |
The views were amazing as we wound around the curves and bends. There were cows grazing in green pastures...and who knew that there were orange/red/gold leaves in the grey/evergreen PNW??? It was really a pretty short trip - only about 140 miles. Took us about 2 1/2 hours.
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| There are some big trees in the backwoods. |
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| Connor hung out and got the story from one of the owners before the pub opened. He also got to sample several beers - and his DD tried several sips and actually liked most of them! |
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| This salmon dip was so delicious...and we had a pizza too. |
This brewery is family owned... started by a couple of brothers who liked to homebrew...and their parents invested in a brewery for them. So far, it is doing great. One of the wives makes soaps/candles/lipbalms using their beers and natural ingredients. They have tremendous community support and their theme is dead on for this area. Some other beer names: Ridgerun Stout, Clearcut Pale Ale, Winchester Brown, Big Cedar IRA, Bumbler Honey IPA, you get the idea. At 3pm opening, a young couple walks in, a middle-aged man, an older couple bringing grandma and her walker... It was uncanny to see all these different people coming to the bar for a beer and pizza. The place was packed within the hour.
We got back on the road in time to catch a picturesque sunset over the gorge...and the paddle-wheel boat making an evening run.
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| Amicable Adventurers <3 |
We hope that you are taking time to enjoy a little adventure, nature, and tasty food/drink this November. xox
Oh what a good post! Beautiful pictures, especially that last one. Sounds like a wonderful little brewery... Hope they have continued success.
ReplyDeleteGood post. I always like reading of new breweries bringing the heat.
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