Las Vegas Brewery tasting Tour stop number 2. I give this one 5 stars because it is also a Packer's Bar during football season. Being a Cheesehead that's a PLUS. However the Dirty Dog IPA is top notch for sure. Not only does it have a decent Alc % but the flavor was very hoppy and flavorful but had a very smooth finish. I am not sure the IBU on that beer and I do not think they had it posted but this beer was very easy to drink. By the looks of the beer menu Big Dog's had over a half dozen beer's made in house from all varietals of beer styles.
Food menu had some great choices of hearty stick to your bones dinners like Pot Roast. Also to choose from were a great selection of burgers patty melts and Wisconsin's finest sausages from Klements and Johnsonville Brats. I will be definitely trying one of these on my next visit. Reading the menu I can envision a pile of gut busting goodness of grilled onions, peppers and links slathered in mustard. Ah, but we will conquer this dish next time. I chose the "Draft House" burger which came out of the kitchen quickly and cooked to a perfect and juicy medium just like I requested. I paired this monster with the waffle cut sweet potato fries that came out dusted with powdered sugar. This burger was no Joke! I am sure it was a 1/2 lb with cheddar with thick cut crisp bacon, LTO and grilled mushrooms. Awesome!. That burger was no match for me that day.
You can look at the magic happening while they are making the beer from inside the bar area with the windows looking right at the fermentation tanks. Big Dog's has several seating areas including a bar, restaurant and patio area. During football season it is almost impossible to find an empty seat in the Dog House. Packer fans come out in droves to support their team and sip pints of Big Dog Brews. Once in a while they host a beer festival on property showcasing all of their fine Suds. Big Dogs is a must try on my list of Brewhouse stops in Las Vegas. I recommend visiting on a Sunday while football season is in full swing for an amazing fanatic experience. Unless.... your a Bears fan.