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| - Came tonight for a beer after work. I've lived in Tempe for a year and a half, about 6 minutes away from Taste of Tops, yet I'd never been here...Shame on me.
So I freely admit, I have really high standards for my beer...If you've read my review of Four Peaks, you'd know that. I don't apologize for it, but I'm definitely a snob when it comes to this stuff.
I was pleasantly surprised that Taste of Tops has a great selection of beer and helpful bartenders that make spot on recommendations for what you're in the mood for. I'd go so far as to say that it's the best selection of beers I've found so far in Arizona. Not the widest selection, but they offer really good options as well as some obscure selections you won't see too many places.
Tonight I had a Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA and a winter brew that was delicious (okay, okay...I had two of those). My wife had a hard cider that she liked a lot, and we also tried a coffee/beer combo that was pretty good. One of the coolest things about Taste of Tops is that they let you bring in outside food since they don't offer a kitchen. We had Thai food delivered from next door, and they were totally cool just watching us eat.
It's a small place, but there's good seating at the bar, and enough tables to make it work. Taste of Tops is a must if you're a fan of good beer. Ambiance and decor is interesting, they have art made from water bottles and milk jugs, which can make for interesting conversation. Ample parking outside, and plenty of food options close by that you can either bring in or get delivered.
I'll definitely be back. A+
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