The beer at E&O tends to be not very typical of San
Francisco - that is not extremely bitter and not really big. A lager yeast strain is used for all the beers, giving them a
much smoother, more mellow taste. Different hop combinations also depart
the beer from the typical Cascade hopped beers of Northern California.
Beers are served in (I think) 14oz glasses for $3.95.
There are four beers on all year, and one of four seasonals.
Normal beers are:
Pilsener - Czech
style. Low bitterness, very clean and drinkable.
Eastern Golden - Kind
of a standard Golden ale. Very mellow with low bitterness.
IPA - More of a pale
ale by San Francisco standards. East Kent Goldings offer a nice aroma.
King's Stout - Served
on nitrogen. A good stout, but it probably would be better on CO2.
Seasonals:
Brown
Dragon's Breath
Spring Bock - A
classic Maibock style beer.
Hefeweizen
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