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| - As a craft beer lover, this place was a fantastic surprise! I must admit that I haven't been following this brewery much, but after their grand opening that is going to change. Before I get into the beers though, I must mention that they are right next door to Bad Beat Brewing Co and the Vegas Distillery... why not make an evening of visiting all three!
For the grand opening they had just two beers on tap, but both were great beers. Their IPA was nicely balanced, slightly malty but also enough bitterness to balance that sweetness and loads of orangey hop flavor. It's kind of like a really good 2011 IPA (not as dry as today's West Coast IPA's). This beer is a great addition to the local beer scene.
They also had a solid saison. I was a fan of this beer too. While not funky or over the top with ester flavors, this beer was dry and drinkable at a lower ABV than some of the crazier American saisons. This is a summer drinker, and it's awesome!
They also had a really fun tasting of their brown ale with cocoa nibs and another version of the same brown ale with coffee. The idea was to taste both, then blend the two, and then we got to vote on the chalk board which one we liked best. The winner presumably gets brewed for release (cocoa nibs ftw)!
I wish I could have gotten to know the owners/brewers of this place, but I am sure in time I will. They are doing a great job on their first round of beers, and I am truly looking forward to what they have to offer the Vegas beer scene in the future! Cheers!
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