Recent Visits: Hessen Haus, Horizon Line Coffee

A recent tap addition at Hessen Haus is the Andechser Doppelbock Dunkel, left. Effervescent and refreshing for a strong beer, yet still sweet and caramel malt forward; 7.0% ABV. Center, Bavarian Nachos. Tortilla chips piled on with chopped bratwurst, cheddar jack, mozzarella, banana peppers, pico de gallo, plus sides of sour cream and salsa. Substitute chicken for a buck more. Skip adding Lola’s Hot Sauce if you’re not a fan of garlicky sauces, IMHO. Right, A shot of Jägermeister Scharf. Featuring the same blend of 56 botanicals as the original liqueur along with additional ginger and galangal to add a hot, spicy punch. I like! 33% ABV.

A tasty Gibraltar at Horizon Line Coffee, left, a 1:1 ratio of double-shot espresso and steamed milk. When you want some milk to round out the flavor but don’t want the extra dairy of either a cappuccino or latte. Right, The weather was so fine and I had the only outdoor seat available that day to enjoy some filter-brew Honduras al fresco.