Yesterday afternoon Nic and I made the relatively short trek to Knoxville, Iowa for his company's holiday party. The party is always a good time - there is just something about working for a small family company that doesn't compare with other larger companies. While the general managers were reflecting on the last year and introducing their staff, it was mentioned that Nic has been with the company for over 7 years now. Crazy, right?! He started way back when I was still in college as the lowly overnight guy barely scraping by. After about a year and a half of that shift + evening shifts, he was given the opportunity to take a promotion and move to Washington. I guess the rest is history!
Before the party, we made a pit stop at Peace Tree Brewing Company - our new favorite micro brew.
The tap room is amazing. Hip, urban, industrial, yet cozy. Nic and I each ordered a pint of something we haven't had before - an Imperial Dark IPA for him, and the best cream soda that ever touched my lips for me, of course. We also had a few tasting samples of a few others - Lemon Grass Ale, Black River Gumbo Stout, Nitro Stout and my all time favorite, Red Rambler.
We could have sat at the bar for hours, but left shortly after we arrived for the party.
The party was fun. Four six-packs of Peace Tree beer were the hot gift of the season and kept getting stolen. We ended up with two of them (after having all 4 packs for a while).
And then we went back to Peace Tree. Along with everyone else from the party.
Nic was nice and got me a t-shirt. There are at least 4 more that I must have.
Be sure to check out Peace Tree's website. And if you are ever in the area, make sure to swing in for a quick pint or two....or three or four. You'll be glad you did.
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