New Old Lompoc Brewery (Portland, OR)

New Old Lompoc NW Portland Pub, up on 23^rd and Quimby, was dead when I showed up, which suited my desires to taste and talk just fine.  The staff was friendly and adequately caffeinated to speak at length to the brews they poured.  A couple of notes on their beers-

Lompoc Voodoo Mild

This dark mild ale featured prominent roasted malt that was just a little smoke in the background (complimenting the “Voodoo” namesake) and some coffee in the fade.  The beer was very light in the mouth, but carried through a dark complexity.

Lompoc DoubleFest Oktoberfest

This was a surprise to me, and was supposedly just tapped that day for their Oktoberfest party.  The lager opened with the slightest touches of bubblegum, banana, and clove over a sweet bread malt. The lager yeast taste and feel came through in the fade.

Lompoc Fools Golden Ale

Considering the golden ale is one of my least favorite styles, Fools Golden was delicious and light, with wheat coming through and a crisp, clean finish.

Lompoc Condor Pale Ale

Condor Pale Ale was overall more crisp and a bit maltier than the gold, with notes of light lemon, green apple, and pine peaking through.  Despite the huge range of hop flavors, the ale was very light and even easier to drink than the typical NW pale.

Lompoc Centennial IPA

This IPA opened bright and floral, with citrus notes following before mellowing over a mild malt background and fading into a lingering bitterness.

Lompoc C-Note Imperial Pale

A big, flowery ale with subdued bitterness.  Full Review

Lompoc Proletariat Red

Maltier and more bread like than thpale, but somehow less hoppy despite IBU. Full Review.

Lompoc LSD Special Draft

Liquid candy for adults.  Full Review.

Lompoc Sockeye Cream Stout

This cream stout, like most, put its emphasis on sweet milk chocolate, with mild bitterness popping up in the fade and burnt flavors lingering on the tongue.