Last night, my fraternity had one of our annual get togethers called Rainbow. It’s where the seniors throw a formal for the members. This year it was held at Rock Bottom brewery in Chicago. The class paid for everything including everyone’s meal. (How could I pass that up, right?)

My neighbor and I were first to show up. We had an entire banquet hall to ourselves. We got to talking to the bartendar. He asked if we knew anything about their beers, since they brew their own. We were talking about the stout, and he offered to give me some samples of the beer. First, he gave me a “Brown Bear”. I cant quite remember the taste, but I didn’t like it. It was a brown ale, and I thought I’d like it because Goose Island makes a good nutty brown ale. He, then, gave me the “Fire Chief.” It was a seasonal brew that they make for the local fire stations. It had some good spices and a sweet after taste. The third taster was this “Erik the Red” beer. It was a little hoppy, but still ok. Overall, I think I liked the “Fire Chief” the best. None of them WOWed me. By the end of the night I was taking the walk downstairs to get the “Imperial Stout.” I forget the reason why, but they couldn’t get any stouts to the second floor, something to do with the tanks and pressure. (I think) Anyways, it was worth the trip. It was almost similar to Guinness.

The meal was delectable. I guess I’m not cultured enough, but I thought prime rib was the same as pork ribs. Instead, it was this juicy slap of beef with french dip sauce. I’d give it an ‘A’. The entire plate was good, but I heard on the “dl” that dessert would be cheesecake. So, I didn’t pig out on my mashed potatoes and green beans. (snort snort) Unfortunately, it was brownies and carrotcake with cherry dribble. Meh. I would have rather finished my potatoes and greens.

Overall, it was good time. I also meangle with old friends and blibbity blah blah blah…