Bilbo's Random Tasting #1

So, I decided to try a couple new things the last time I bought beer at good old Vendome.

I bought a cider called J.K. Scrumpy's Hard Cider. This is one of those ciders that is kind of the polar opposite of a Blackthorne or Strongbow or Magners. It is quite sweet and really tastes like apple juice. It was somewhat off-putting at first, but once I got used to it, it was pretty nice. I wouldn't say I prefer it over the English/Irish ones I mentioned, but it is probably more a true cider than them anyway. Interesting, but probably not everyone's cup of tea.

I also bought a 6-pack of Penn's Dark. I bought it largely because it was a lager from PA and certainly worth a try. On the first sip I wasn't sure if I liked it. The beginning of the taste is great, very much like a Yuengling, but at the back end is sort of a sweet slightly biting taste that took some getting used to. That being said, after having two at different times, it is quite a good beer, if you just want a pretty solid lager. I would recommend it.

See ya next time!

Bilbo.