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| - I have been following World of Beer one Facebook since they first created a page and started planning. I have been drinking more craft beer and obscure finds recently and the list of available brands was something I was excited for, even though I knew most would be bottles.
I saw Tuesday was going to be a tapping of SanTan Brewing Co Count Hopula and a perfect day to experience the bar for my first time. I liked the location - right on Mill. The beer selection is obviously excellent and I would say among the best in Phoenix. Yardhouse has more on tap, but considering taps & bottles I don't know that anyone surpasses WOB. The building was cool too - an old bank with a brick interior, the bank vault, etc. They don't serve food, which for me is actually a positive. That means people likely won't be hanging around all night - come in for a couple of drinks and go. I didn't mind the price of the beer. I had the Count Hopula on draught for $5.50. Bottles ranged from $5 to one I saw that was $15, but then again it's not your daddy's ole Natty Light and considering Tilted Kilt is $6 for a draught, it's not bad.
I did end up paying the $15 for a loyalty card. If you plan on going only once or twice it's probably not worth it. If you think you will go frequently to occasionally, why not get it? It's good for 25% off bottles on Tuesday and it is a one-time fee. Having the card also tracks your drinking habits in the system so you can earn rewards and if you download the handy app for free you can see your progress as well as research new beers to try. Following the Count Hopula I went to bottles to enjoy the 25% off. I started with the Samichalus Helles at 14% alc. I fellow patron who was well informed on beer suggested it and gave me a background story on it. I wouldn't recommend more than one.... A Black Sheep Holy Grail and a Papago Orange Blossom and I called it a night.
The bartenders were plentiful and always busy. Each was very knowledgeable and the guy who told me about the Samichalus told me about their required training. There was only one waitress and she was overwhelmed as they were apparently one waitress short - but I prefer to sit at the bar.
The one negative about everything was the seating. It is a small location. There are several seats at the bar, but those fill up quickly. There are a few long tables, a few small tables in the main area, a back room, and a front room, but again, it was small. Arriving at 4pm on Tuesday I initially was already standing until someone left the bar about 10 minutes later. I can't imagine what it will be like when school is in session, during football games, or any given weekend. There is an upstairs area, but that is where live music is played. Fortunately for me there was no live music at the time. I like going to concerts and enjoy music, but typically do not like live music when I am going to a bar or restaurant.
Overall everything was positive for me and I will definitely be back...but likely during the late afternoon before the crowds start appearing.
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