FRITZ

The child and I found our way to Bremerton's waterfront and into the warm nest of Fritz's European Fry House. We perched upon the tall bar stools in the front window to enjoy Belgian fries, deep-fried battered cod, deep-fried chicken strips, and drinks while we watched the cold winter wind blow leaves about in the courtyard.

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Supergoose IPA, an Imperial/Double IPA from Hale's Ales

On tap, 16 ounces, served in shaker glass, $3.50 per pint.

I assume that Supergoose refers to this being a hopped-up version of Hale's Mongoose IPA, which, as far as I can tell, appears to be true.

Color: Hazy orange core with a hazy yellow-orange aura, topped with a thin white head. Small dots and lines of lacing are left behind.

Nose: I smell, in this order: a can of pineapple chunks, apricot, and a whiff of citrus.

Palate: The flavors include bitter orange that borders on grapefruit, pineapple, apricot, and a hint of hay. The heavy bitterness lingers in the finish. The fruit sweetness is almost too much, but it actually complemented the dipping sauces for my fries rather well. The spiciness of the Spicy Curry Ketchup and Sweet Chili sauces toned down the sweetness of this ale and really let the hoppy bitterness shine through.

I rather enjoyed this ale. It was interesting and played nicely with my fried foods.

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The child enjoyed fish and chips with Tartar and Honey Dijon dipping sauces. Troy's Work Table enjoyed a chicken and fries basket with Spicy Curry Ketchup and Sweet Chili dipping sauces. The sauces are half the fun of eating the fries at Fritz. They have been selected to get the most enjoyment out of the fries, as well as complement the beers on tap or available in bottles.

If you ever end up at the Bremerton waterfront for lunch or dinner, then please skip the nearby fast food chains and enjoy some good fried food, wonderful sauces, and a pint or two at Fritz. Cheers!

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The bonus is that your clothes and hair will carry the heavenly scent of deep fryer oil for a few hours. You can relive your eating experience as you wander about looking at boats or seagulls or the fountains of the Harborside Fountain Park.