I've only been to Big Dog's twice. It's just so damn far and there's no good route for me to get there. Otherwise, I'd make my way out there more often.\n\nThe first time I went was for their War Dog tapping party. I actually had another anti-teetotalism gathering at the Freakin' Frog that night. But I had always wanted to try Big Dog's, so I did the mini-road trip from work (near McCarran) all the way up to the great northwest. I was hoping to get there in time for a free appetizer, but that didn't work out. I ended up just getting my free pint of War Dog and leaving. Let me just say that the War Dog IPA is delicious.\n\nBy the way, I then turned around and made another mini-road trip back down south to the Freakin' Frog to meet up with my friends. Ken M says I deserve a beer badge for making that beer venue combo in one night.\n\nMy second visit to Big Dog's was for their Winterfest. Great event. I went with the 30-token + tasting glass starter pack for $30. I really didn't drink that much beer. My 30 tokens got me the following:\n\n* Half pour of Big Dog's Raspberry Brewbie SupPorter. Yeah this was more like a full pour. Very tasty and part of the proceeds went toward the Keep a Breast Foundation.\n* Quarter pour of New Belgium's La Folie Sour Brown Ale. Despite it's supposed \"limited quantity,\" they gave me more like a half pour. Not complaining! This was extremely sour, kind of like Sour Warheads. It was worth trying, but not sure if I'd ever order it at a bar.\n* Half pour of Big Dog's Doghouse Dunkelweizen. Didn't like this all that much.\n* Half pour of Deschutes' Hop in the Dark Cascadian Pale Ale. Absolutely delicious! Probably my favorite beer of the afternoon.\n* 2 bowls of Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo. Obviously delicious, since I went back for seconds.\n* 1 bowl of Chile Verde. Good flavor and spice.\n* 2 Oyster Shooters. Made with Black Lab Stout. Surprisingly delicious.\n\nSo I have yet to go to Big Dog's for a non-event. I definitely will return one day though. I still need to try their Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds (and compare them to Aces & Ales).\n\nOh and I love that it's a Packers bar. I'm not a huge Packers fan, but it would be fun to catch a game there maybe next season.