The beer and the setting are the highlights at Sonora Brewhouse. Best thing to do here is to sit back in the old brick buildings and cool off with a pint of Light Rail Cream Ale, which is light and smooth but not at all creamy.
These folks are serious about their brews, and the friendly staff will bring you a sample to help you discern the difference between a regular draught and its cask-conditioned counterpart.
While the food isn't a disappointment, it's nothing to write home about either. I can barely remember the Kobe beef burger I had on my first visit. The shepherd's pie I had the second time around was good enough, but the so-called horseradish mashed potatoes on top just weren't horesradishy enough to satisfy a kid who grew up in the horseradish fields of southern Illinois.
I give Sonora Brewhouse a solid recommendation as a spot to drink, but bring plenty of friends -- the place can be empty on a Saturday afternoon. It's also a worthy addition to your light-rail pub crawl, just a short walk from the Central/Camelback station.