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| - I love Charlotte's rapidly growing brewery scene, and I can find something to love about all of the breweries in town. That being said, Wooden Robot has a consistent spot as one of my absolute favorites.
First, the beer: They have a great selection of mid-range ABV beers ranging from hoppy, to funky to sour to somewhat sweet. I almost always begin with a pint of their Good Morning Vietnam - a coffee, vanilla blonde ale. It's one of the tastiest, easy-drinking brews available! Robot stands heads above the other CLT breweries when it comes to sours - they usually have one or two on tap - I'm a big fan. You can get beers in small, medium and large pours - depending on your mood.
The venue: The front area has several large, communal tables with the brewing equipment serving as a great backdrop behind a glass wall. The bar itself is in the back of the room - where, if there are a lot of people, it can get pretty crowded. The good news is the bartenders are usually very quick and efficient - so you don't have much of a wait for your next brew. The outdoor patio is small, but nice to have.
The foodtruck: There's a permanent food truck out front - Twisted Eats - with a great selection. Tip - skip the mac n'cheese egg rolls. Yes, they sound good in concept - in practice, they're messy and oily. Do try the grilled cheese, the tater tots and the pretzel.
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