Passions of Greece
Okay, maybe we're not talking actual Greece nor any Biblical references, but Yorgos offers a sliver of Grecian touch with that homey feeling of family as is traditional Greek life. This Mediterranean golden gem is tucked away in Lancaster, PA on the corner between North Queen Street and West Orange Street. The menus are flavorful without that standoffish, pretentious smugness you may come to find in other areas trying to "globalize" the community through means of different foods and culture...aka authentic, tasty freakin' food. Alas, this is not a food blog, but a b e e r blog (albeit I love both).
Upon entering the downstairs bar, it was rather difficult to decide which brew I wanted to try as they offer a revolving variety of local brews on tap as well as some go-to staples such as Yuengling. Side note: Yuengling is more like the Miller or PBR of Pennsylvania, in that it's usually on draft at a bar and if it's the "fanciest" draft on tap, you know it's a solid dive bar. **And back on track now.
If you're in the mood for a cocktail, head upstairs to the Little Mykonos where they serve fancy drinks and delicious shots that taste too dangerously good. Little Mykonos makes for a good night, but not the end destination for tonight's visit. Tonight was a gathering for catching up with friends and a new brew to try. As a beer adventurer, one must be vigilant in the hunt for new tastes. Since I haven't been to Greece [yet], Yorgos is the closest I can get - in physical distance and by judge of ambiance.
Tonight I stuck with tasting one tart draft as I had the 40-minute drive home at the end of our gathering and wanted to play it safe. Essentially I had one chance at a robust flavor or risk being severely disappointed nursing a beer I didn't like - as opposed to nursing a beer I enjoyed plus a water.
The Passion Fruit Gose as part of the Tank Truck Series by Two Roads Brewing Company hit my palette in a fruity burst reminiscent of Gushers gummies (if you're too young to know what Gushers are, you're too young to drink). Passion fruit is such an interesting flavor in itself - it's one of those in which people either care for the actual fruit or other foods with passion fruit flavorings. In my case, it's the latter, because d a m n was that good. All in all a good night and this beer has been wanting to take a trip to Stratford, CT to visit the brewery...if anyone's up for a road trip north *wink wink*
My only disappointment was in having to drive home since I limited myself to one pint (safety first and use good judgment...I'm not here to lecture, but I will explain myself per personal tendency to do so). Perhaps I'm a bit biased, though, because I've met so few sours or goses which I did not like. Maybe it's that weird attraction to sour tastes and a tad bit wanting the sour punishment on my tongue (get your mind out of the gutter) which was the childhood appeal of warheads and lemonheads. On that cheeky factor, I was extremely satisfied - taste buds full of appreciation and lips slightly puckered with the aftertastes of passion fruit
Upon entering the downstairs bar, it was rather difficult to decide which brew I wanted to try as they offer a revolving variety of local brews on tap as well as some go-to staples such as Yuengling. Side note: Yuengling is more like the Miller or PBR of Pennsylvania, in that it's usually on draft at a bar and if it's the "fanciest" draft on tap, you know it's a solid dive bar. **And back on track now.
If you're in the mood for a cocktail, head upstairs to the Little Mykonos where they serve fancy drinks and delicious shots that taste too dangerously good. Little Mykonos makes for a good night, but not the end destination for tonight's visit. Tonight was a gathering for catching up with friends and a new brew to try. As a beer adventurer, one must be vigilant in the hunt for new tastes. Since I haven't been to Greece [yet], Yorgos is the closest I can get - in physical distance and by judge of ambiance.
Tonight I stuck with tasting one tart draft as I had the 40-minute drive home at the end of our gathering and wanted to play it safe. Essentially I had one chance at a robust flavor or risk being severely disappointed nursing a beer I didn't like - as opposed to nursing a beer I enjoyed plus a water.
The Passion Fruit Gose as part of the Tank Truck Series by Two Roads Brewing Company hit my palette in a fruity burst reminiscent of Gushers gummies (if you're too young to know what Gushers are, you're too young to drink). Passion fruit is such an interesting flavor in itself - it's one of those in which people either care for the actual fruit or other foods with passion fruit flavorings. In my case, it's the latter, because d a m n was that good. All in all a good night and this beer has been wanting to take a trip to Stratford, CT to visit the brewery...if anyone's up for a road trip north *wink wink*
My only disappointment was in having to drive home since I limited myself to one pint (safety first and use good judgment...I'm not here to lecture, but I will explain myself per personal tendency to do so). Perhaps I'm a bit biased, though, because I've met so few sours or goses which I did not like. Maybe it's that weird attraction to sour tastes and a tad bit wanting the sour punishment on my tongue (get your mind out of the gutter) which was the childhood appeal of warheads and lemonheads. On that cheeky factor, I was extremely satisfied - taste buds full of appreciation and lips slightly puckered with the aftertastes of passion fruit
"Good beer is the basis of true temperance." -The Daily Express, January 25, 1919
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