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| - Some friends and I had driven past this brewery several times, wondering when it would finally open. On a whim, last night we called and found out they had been open for just over a week so we decided to stop in. We stayed for about 2 hours and had such a great time talking to the owner and brewmaster, Rob.
Just to set it straight, this is a brewery first and foremost. There is ample seating throughout the open design, including some luxurious and not-yet-beer-stained couches and enough room for about a dozen beer lovers to belly-up. Since they have only been open for 10 days at this point, it was disappointingly not packed out at all. I realize that Four Peaks is just down the road, but that place is usually over crowded to the point one might think some patrons would wander this way to check out Sleepy Dog.
Each of us started off with a flight of their 5 currents beers. The samples were a nice size and it only cost $3 per flight. That's amazing to me! These were the beer types: Pilsner, Hefe, Pale, Irish Ale and a Scottish Ale. They were all very good for their respective beer types. As my buddies both agreed on the Hefe for their ensuing pints, I favored the Scottish Ale. While we sipped on our brews, the bartender, Jen, prepared our nachos and hotdogs and made sure we did not run out of our beverages. Rob, graciously unfolded the story behind the Sleepy Dog name (sorry, you'll have to go to find out for yourself) and how he started brewing in his home until he became serious about it and went to school, as well as travelled abroad and throughout the states, picking up experience and touring breweries.
From the bar, it is wide open into the brewery itself, so you can see where your beer came from. Rob mentioned that on Sundays they are giving tours of the facility, will have beer specials and throughout football season he will have many of the games on. He saved no expense on the flat screens...they're very nice. And because they are a microbrewery and not a brewpub, he encourages people to bring their own food if they like. Their short menu is just enough for someone who is really hungry or just wants nachos and/or a hotdog. Very soon we should also begin to see other brewerys' beers on tap as well as a cold box with bottles or cans of other varieties.
The beer was delicious-bottom line. I believe they're cooking up an IPA as well as another type, that should be ready in a couple weeks. Sleepy Dog Brewing provides their beer to many restaurants and other brewpubs around the Phoenix area. Although, it is not your typical growler, they do provide a unique receptacle for taking beer to go and they sell kegs, with a very modestly priced deposit.
I hope to see twice as many people in here next time I go, which will be soon. And I hope that people really get behind this local microbrewery. I know we are. Cheers.
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