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| - So, I'm not your typical reviewer, in the fact that I've used yelp plenty of times in the past several years, and have never written a review. I'm currently breaking that tradition, because Ass Clown Brewery set itself apart from what I expected. After visiting a separate brewery, the locals had steered me away from Ass Clown, but like many others, I decided to go, if only for the name. Instantly appreciating the see through wall showing the brewery behind the bar, I sat down and tried (as well as greatly enjoyed) the IPAs (especially the French oak IPA) on tap, and then worked my way to the darker beer. The bacon smoked oyster (I forget the exact name) was a beer to die for, and typically I despise flavored beers. The bartender, Ashley, was extremely friendly, and managed to hold a decent conversation with an antisocial individual such as myself. The guy working the brewery was extremely friendly as well, both of them would be getting raises if I had any say (and that's not just because they are from/fans-of Pittsburgh). For a Monday night, the atmosphere was what you would expect, there wasn't many people, but those that were there were friendly and able to participate in the conversation. In my typically judgemental opinion, Ass Clown was an excellent place, and they should move to my current home in Ohio, or back to my true home of PA, so that I can visit the Ass Clown Brewery more often.
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Add Sam to the list of individuals getting that raise. Revisited Ass Clown Brewery (2 times in 4 days) and enjoyed more beers, while having an equal (if not better) conversation with tonight's bartender. Sam knew her stuff, called my colleague out (respectively, and politely) on his incorrect descriptions of beer, and held an extremely entertaining/intuitive conversation about perception. For a Wednesday, the crowd was decent, 2-4 groups of individuals upon arrival, and 1 or two (besides us) at closing time. Tonight's main features not only highlighted Ass Clown's excellent beer, but also the atmosphere and the, previously mentioned, epic staff employed there.
Sorry for the long post.
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