Let me break it down for you...
1) The beer is delicious. If it's in season, try the Pumpkin Porter.
2) I've yet to try one bad appetizer or entree. The oatmeal stout shake is bomb diggity.
3) The atmosphere is very brewery-ish. Don't come here if you're in a hurry....the wait gets a little redonkulous sometimes. Also, don't wear high heels. There's lots of uneven flooring and brick.....this is not Scottsdale, mmmkay?
4) Parking sucks big time. Plan to walk a mile or through a back alley.
If you are from out of town or have never been.....there's really nowhere else better on the east side, or in Phoenix for that matter, to get delicious beer and yummy food.
My recommendations: Kilt Lifter is the local favorite, go for Hop Knot if you like plant-y beers. I'd lop off my own arm for a Chicken Roll (and that jalapeno sauce). Don't miss out on those. Come here for game day....it's a hoot.
That is all.