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| - If you're looking for cozy ambiance and a hearty pint, Pour 24 is not the place to be. This is a slick contempo-bar, surrounded by enormous plasma screens and overlooking the casino floor. You can occasionally hear drunk teenagers screaming from the recesses of the hotel--that is, if you can block out the noise of midwestern college football fans. That being said, it has an impressive selection of beers for those in the know.
I ordered a six glass "create your own" flight of domestic microbrews for about $20 with tip. As expected, the performers were Firestone Pale Ale, Deschutes Black Butte and Rogue Shakespeare Stout. On the tail end, Primo Island Lager confirms my suspicion that Hawaiians should stick to tropical drinks. Other old friends on the menu include Dogfish Head and Stone Ruination.
While the menu is promising, the beers are served a bit too cold for a proper tasting. The stout, for instance, was poured just above freezing, losing much of its complexity and flavor. I know I can't expect a casino bar to respond to my sensitivities, so if you truly want to *taste* these beers, let them settle on the bar for a few minutes. The reward is just about worth the price of admission.
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