I know this may be hard to believe, but there is much more to attract your attention in and near Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks than that dang supervolcano and a big bunch of mountains.
If you can manage to drive past and then elbow your way through the throngs of bewildered out–of–state (and out–of–country) summer tourists and find a quiet place to ponder life’s mysteries, Jackson Wyoming has a lot of local color to offer the discriminating and thirsty traveler.
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Consider this establishment, for instance. I recently chose a hotel in Jackson for a relaxed weekend getaway based on its walkable proximity to large vats of fermenting adult beverages.
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| Snake River Brewing brewpub |
My first beverage choice was See You In Helles, described as a “full–bodied yet delicate helles lightly hopped with Tattnanger and Hallertauer hops.” It was #1 on the list from lightest to darkest.
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| Very tasty! |
My next selection was Hoback Hefewiezen, “a cloudy wheat brewed Ale with a smooth spicy refreshing taste. This Bavarian style beer is unfiltered for extra flavor.” It was #2 on the light/dark list.
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| Is the lemon REALLY necessary? It kept hitting my nose. |
Should I have stayed at the brewpub and worked my way down the darkening list? Good luck with that! I was already falling asleep after just two pints and it was only 3:00 in the afternoon.
