Kickbacks Gastropub

I just have to say that I think I've found the best bar in Jacksonville. Kickbacks Gastropub. Not only did Meg and I have an absolutely fantastic time at this bar tonight with some friends, but the beer was incredible. Sixty beers are on tap and they boast over 170 bottles. I saw the list. It spans pages. Here's my rundown.

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA (on tap)
Bells Hopslam (Bottle)
Flying Dog Wild Dog - Bourbon barrel aged Gonzo Imperial Porter (25.4 oz Bomber, shared with Dan).

And let me tell you, the Wild Dog was incredible. Nose was ever so sweet with a bit of smokiness and toasted malt. Mouth feel was silky smooth with tastes of malt, smoky peat, toasted oats, coffee and a slight bit of citrus from the hops. The head retention on this beer is incredible. I'm still developing my palette and its sensibility and this one was a challenge. Pours black as hell with a thick brown head that laces the glass all the way down. You can't see shit through this beer. I also made a great recommendation to Dan's girlfriend in the Weyerbacher Quad. She loved it.

This is making me look very forward to Boston and the Extreme Beer Festival in two weeks. We met Steve who I think handles the procurement of beers. We talked about how we love Bell's beer (Kalamazoo, MI) and how we're sad that Founder's beer (Grand Rapids, MI) is not distributed in Florida. We also talked of how we love Dogfish Head. He shared that he has cases of two year old 120 minute IPA. He also shared that next time we're in he'll split one with Dan and I. I can't wait until next Friday.

All the best,

MtR