Open door quality applies to more than the name

It was a sad time for the west side earlier this year when the Stumbling Steer stumbled off into the sunset. Recently we learned that the new owners (the people behind Vernon’s and Wise Pies) opened a restaurant and bar in a portion of the building. What better time to make our first visit to Vernon’s Open Door than during an all-day NFL Sunday happy hour?

My other half and I sat down at the bar (now located on the south side of the building where you actually see the nice view of the mountains) and surveyed the two dozen beers on tap. I was craving red chile and wanted something to go with it that was a tad on the sweeter side, but light in body. Given the record-breaking heat of that day, I opted for an Avery White Rascal (Belgian wheat) because it reminded me of a softer version of Marble’s Double White. It fit the bill perfectly at a reasonable 5.6-percent ABV; light enough, yet retaining some subtle spice and oran

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