We've heard so much about it... it is so darn close... and we had a beautiful Saturday with nothing more important than spending some time with each other and visiting Benton Harbor, Michigan's The Livery. We happened to be there on an historic day when their new sign was being painted on the side of the building.
It wasn't too hard to figure out what to drink. We met some regulars at the bar who helped us navigate our way to the beers we would enjoy the most.
We each started with one of the IPAs. Tony had the 555 IPA and I tried the McGilligans. While they were both tasty, the McGilligans was the big winner. From listening to others coming in and ordering - it must be a Livery favorite. (Sorry - no pictures of the McGilligans... they disappeared too quickly!)
We sampled a few others including the Paris Roubaux, the Synapse E.S.B. and the Dixie O'Flynn Stout. All were good but none compared to the McGilligans. (For descriptions of their beers - click here)Just about the time we decided to order a Pile-O-Nachos, they took the 555 off the menu and put up the Jak Imperial Pale Ale.
The Jak was also delicious. "Very smooth and drinkable while also being very hoppy." according to Tony.
We met lots of great folks including Doug from South Bend (in this picture he was having a very in-depth conversation with a couple of kids at The Livery with their parents.)
And we also met quite a few people with ties to Northwest Indiana. Tony met a fellow Andrean H.S. alum and in the group pictured below, Brady (pictured far right)is a Highland H.S. alum. His parents still live in our fine home town.
Although we didn't get everyone's name, Marie took our contact information and perhaps she can fill in the blanks on the names.Between the fantastic beers, great conversation, and our first ever Yodeling Pickle sighting, the day was a huge success. We're planning to go back for the Anniversary Party in August. Everyone said it was a party not to be missed!
