Never had a chance to get over to Four Peaks' tasting room until last night despite seeing it on my Yelp bookmark map for years. What a treat! So glad I finally found a Friday night with some free time to venture over! (FYI: the tasting room is only open on Fridays 4-9)
The beer selection is pretty much the same as their 8th street location, although I think they might have some single barrel/limited edition beers here on a more frequent basis being that most of the beer is brewed here. I ordered the Odelay which is the seasonal Mexican chocolate brown ale and gotta say it surprised me in a great way! The hints of cacao nibs and slight spice was a great combo with the typical composition of a brown. I would definitely order it again.
I also recommend that you register for the free brewery tour! Mark was an awesome host and went into good depth about the brewing process for those new to how the whole thing works. From mixing the malt/water/hops to make wort, to pitching the yeast, to filtering via centrifuge and finally bottling/canning, all is explained with great quality. Mark also has a great sense of humor which definitely adds to the tour experience. We even got to sample the Golden Lager, which is on the ultra drinkable side for a craft beer but with much more body than your typical Modelo.
I walked away following the visit feeling positively surprised and that I will definitely return when my schedule permits. For those who want a different perspective on Four Peaks outside of the restaurant vibe, give the Wilson St. tasting room a try!