Funky Buddha @ Woody's Bar

Who knew Woody's had over 20 taps of craft beer?  Who knew Woody's was involved in Philly Beer Week?  Who knew that Woody's would have such a dynamite draft list including 2 rarities from Funky Buddha?  Woody's is a well known gay bar, not a well known beer bar. My friend Craig read earlier in the day on BA (beeradvocate.com) that Woody's was hosting a Funky Buddha event.  We had just left Monk's and were pining for some Funky Buddha after basically get shut down at the prior event.  At any other bar these beers would've kicked instantly.  Thanks to the close-minded folks who stayed away and made this available to us when we arrived later in the day.  We grabbed seats at the bar with the other BA guys who just arrived and got the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter and Piña Colada Wheat.  Both were amazing and the kegs kicked shortly after we ordered.  Perfect timing! 

Maple Bacon Coffee Porter - The maple scent from this beer was so prominent that you could smell it as soon as you entered the bar.  It really smelled more like IHOP than a beer event.  Dark espresso in color with an intense taste of maple syrup, fresh roasted coffee, a bit of chocolate and a tad of smokiness.  I didn't pick up any bacon except for the mild smoke.  This is a complex beer that is brewed perfectly.  Overall, a great example of an experimental beer done 100% right. Not too cloyingly sweet, not too overpowering, just right!  

Piña Colada Wheat -  We weren't sure what to expect from this one but like all the other Funky Buddha beers we tried, it was outstanding!  The name speaks for itself...a wheat beer brewed with fresh pineapple and real coconut.  Extremely refreshing, not overly sweet and retaining the absolute juicy properties of the involved fruit.  No taste of artificial fruit and sweeteners here.  Between the Berliners we had earlier in the day and now this, it's pretty apparent that Funky Buddha has nailed the art of brewing with fruit.  Amazing job!!