Had a chance to stop by the Full Sail Keg at the Oregon Brewers Festival and try their excellent pale bock.  It was smooth and malty, just like I wanted it to be.  It was one of my favorites of a festival overrun with IPA's.  So it happens that I was able to visit a few short days later the wonderful brewery in the scenic Columbia River Gorge.  Hood River is an amazing little town to begin with.  The view, the windsurfers, kiteborders, white water rafting(check out the white salmon just across the bridge.. great class 3-5) all make it a great place for a getaway. 

I was able to try their more excellent Doppel Bock, their LTD 01 Lager, their Summer Weizen, and of course the awesome LTD 02.  All were excellent as were the burgers we had to go along with them.  Really excellent service and some exquisite beers.