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| - My husband and I have visited this brewery a few times. Our first experience, the bar was packed and it was definitely a cattle call to get a beer. So sitting at the bar, our preferred seat, was a no-go. I decided to give this place a couple of more tries. Only fair right?
I love their setup. They have outdoor seating, always a plus, comfy couches, chairs and high/low tables. There are a few areas where a small group could gather and have a more intimate experience which I liked as most breweries do not have this. The beers are displayed in an easy to read format with name, some have a brief description, ABV and prices. One thing that stands out here is the different size pours. You do not have to get a flight to sample their stock. Depending on the beer, you can get individual sample pours for $2 or $2.50 depending on the beer. I noticed $2.50 is reserved for those higher gravity beers.
I prefer higher gravity beers (10+) so the selection here lacks much excitement for me. Most are in the 5 and 6 ranges with a few just above 8. We ordered their Hop Boulders, very tart with definitive grapefruit flavors. Be prepared, it bites back and reminds me of sour apple jolly ranchers if I had a handful in my mouth. Our second choice was their Godless Killing Machine Stout. I enjoyed this much more and found it not too heavy. We relished the dark chocolate/caramel flavors, yummy!
With each visit, the staff has been the same - average. During our most recent visit, they definitely were in a chill mode. I have been to my fair share of breweries, pubs and bars. I should not have to wait with an empty glass, hoping the bartender will look my way for that "oh so important eye contact" to order another beer, ESPECIALLY if I am sitting at the bar and it is not busy. I have always left this place feeling, meh.
The setup is a solid 5, beer and service a 3 at best. Oh, I almost forgot, they do have a permanent food truck in front too!
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