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| - Located in a non-assuming industrial strip mall, Sleepy Dog Brewing is worth the effort to find. Lets be clear- its no Four Peaks or Gordon Beirsch in terms of food and amenities. But the beer is well-made and priced well, and popcorn is free. So, no- they don't have much of a kitchen (hummus and some small snacks are available) and frankly, I was a little surprised that the bartender didn't know more about the beers (even though she otherwise gave great customer service) but the beer itself makes all those other issues disappear. The Red Rover Irish Red first got me to the brewery because I first tried it at another bar and loved it. Its hard to find a good Irish Red in Phoenix. But the Leg Humper Hefewiezen kept me there with its clean, easy drinking taste. Its a more refined version of San Tan brewery's Hefeweizen, which can be a bit heavy for me. The seasonal dunkelweisse was also something I didn't expect to find in Phoenix and it was smooth and delicious. (Coming from Philadelphia, I'm used to a more extensive local beer selection). Finally, the Wet Snout Milk Stout was also a favorite of mine. It had a surprising complexity of taste. So much so, that I still cant pinpoint what the flavor notes I tasted were. All I know, is that it was good!
For food, they are partnering with the local food trucks (which is also a reason I went) so that they can provide dinner to their customers. Its a WIN-WIN deal, I think.
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