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| - Basically brand new in downtown Champaign. They did a great job with the build out. Dark wood everywhere, long bar with tables scattered. A huge place overall. There is nice patio outside, along with a rooftop patio as well. Seating is very limited on the rooftop, but if you can get a seat, well worth it.
24 beer taps and a good selection overall. They focus on Midwest craft breweries, so Founders, New Holland, the local Triptych. There is an extensive bottle list as well. All good, nothing particularly unique to the handful of great and established beer bars in the immediate area. Service tries hard, but I feel they are overwhelmed right now. They aren't as on top of things, and are just scattered. Some know the list, and beer styles to boot, others don't. So, sometimes you are waiting, and when not waiting, sometimes the bartenders don't necessarily know what you are trying to order. Though, again, they try hard and eventually get you what you need.
A good bar, with a good beer selection. Though they seem a little behind the already established beer bars in the same block, and I feel they are just riding their coattails. Enjoyable and I am sure I will stop in from time to time when in town. Though I will almost always be at The Pigs, Radio Maria, or any number of other places downtown as first priority.
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