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Looking for a man date or a sporty classy bar to escape the fam bam for a few hours? This Rock Bottom brewery might be a good place start.
I came in at noon, and there were 4 pairs of guys drinking beer and watching ESPN highlights. Clearly this is the place to go for the midday work lunch with a good guy friend. Unfortunately the Cardinals got stomped on, so everyone was in a sour mood. The local patrons were at least friendly to hide their discontent.
For ladies less inclined to drink beer, but want to try something new, I'd recommend the white ale. For peeps that don't want Coors, get the Kolsch. For guys, it's tough, but get a taster of the smoked porter and drink the Marzen.
My taster rack was unbelievably inexpensive. From lightest to darkest:
Kolsch - Light beer good crisp flavor. I generally don't like Kolsch, but I enjoyed this little taster
Belgium White Ale - Quite good with a lemony floral body and finish. Best of the bunch.
Red Ale - Not that good, lacked the ale flavor.
IPA - Dry hoppy, not so good finish and after taste.
Special Dark Octoberfest Marzen - Decent, had some ale taste with wheaty finish.
Bourbon Barrel Smoked Porter - Served off cask, unfortunately it was warm. Definitely interesting, I wish it was a colder. It's like a drinking a light whiskey. Not very oaky like most barrel aged porters (which is good thing), you can feel the alcohol, but not taste it. It's odd, but worth trying, just hope it is cool.
The bartenders were quite knowledgeable about their beers, and offered advice to patrons unfamiliar with beer.
I would like to give the place 3, but there weren't any exceptional beers, just a clear upgrade from the big American breweries.
Stop by if its football Sunday or you want a break from a typical beerless weekday lunch.
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