I've been following "Wooden Robot Brewery" since I first thought about moving to Charlotte, and was super excited to hear about their soft opening. I'm so glad I wasn't disappointed!
Firstly, "Wooden Robot" is one of the coolest names ever, so they already get an A+ for that. But the real awesome thing is they take the theme throughout the whole brewery: an eclectic mix of wood and steel throughout the tap room gives it a fun yet industrial feel. And the idea of putting giant comfy couches in an area with beer is great! I felt like I was in an episode of "Friends" but I was holding beer instead of coffee, which is way more awesome.
Now, to the important part: the beer! It was great!!!! The pale ale had a very light yet flavorful body. The saison was beautifully crafted and not too bitter. And both of their IPA's were unique. Personally, I thought the IPA's were amazing, however; if you are into west coast IPA's you might be disappointed. They were not as hoppy as many west coast style beers.
For a "Not-So-Grand-Unoffical-Opening", I really think they nailed it! Can't wait to see how this brewery grows!