I had the chance to go down to the 2007 Holiday Ale Festival in Portland this last weekend.  The beers were great, but the experience left a little to be desired.  We got downtown at about 6 on Friday night and the line to get in was long…  Once we got in the place was packed.  No big surprise, I guess.  The lesson I learned is to go during the day sometime next year.  Anyway, we sampled a couple of beers:

• Jubelale - Deschutes Brewery
• Festivus Olde Ale - Roots Organic Brewing
• Bad Santa - Pelican Pub & Brewery
• Otis - Ninkasi Brewing Co.