Bham state of mind

Sam here.
Recently, I had the privilege of returning to Bellingham, WA with some awesome friends to reminisce and gain closure to a traumatic flight from there. While there, I picked up a Boundary Bay Scotch Ale by request of Nathan. Let me tell, you first off: Boundary Bay is part of what introduced me to beer and I am happy that it was craft beer that got me into beer. Presented in this predicament is a bit of a bias towards Boundary Bay beers.

As an aside: I know it's a sentiment that is kind of counteractive to the spirit of a beer review blog, but I like to be picky about beer. I love to know almost everything about what I put into my body (and by almost everything, I mean I don't want to see the poor animal's face before it gets slaughtered). It makes me consider what quality and what quantity that I want to consume and more is not always better. For example: when you learn the balance of consumption and budget and taste- I feel like craft, even though more expensive, comes out on top and eventually bar a disorder such as addiction- moderation wins out. Plus, I feel in a true craft culture, it's not cool to chug and chug and drink like a frat boy just out of mom and dad's. Unless you've got money coming out your ears that you don't have a better place to put (your retirement, supporting the community around you) the price deters you from buying cases and consuming the cases like said frat boy.

Back to the point: Boundary Bay Scotch Ale is a smooth, and in my humble opinion mellow beer that, when you smell it, exudes Railroad Ave in Bellingham. I know it's weird to say, but I could smell Mallards (amazing ice cream shop), the rain, the bay, and a couple of the other places nearby. It definitely captures the essence of Bellingham and is, according to Nathan, truly, "nostalgia in a bottle." It does not include the bite that you get at the end of scotch ale like Old Chub or the syrupy finish Pike's Kilt Lifter. The subtle caramel and malt flavors are a nice touch as well. I would have it again if given the chance. Distance and money definitely affect access as it's not very accessible outside of the north Puget Sound or Western Washington area. If you get a chance to have it, I definitely reccomend it, especially if you're a malt snob. Hop lovers may not enjoy this beer as hops are subtle if not undetectable to my oh so informed tongue (sarcasm).
You can find the beer profile here: http://www.bbaybrewery.com/ontap.php?k=10

Edit:
The post title's namesake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMiBZ6s4SjY