After hearing buzzwords from friends such as "free beer", I decided to go to GB's Sommerbrau keg tapping party. My expectations were greatly exceeded! I stroll in and wait in line to get drink/raffle tickets with my seriously pregnant sister (more beer for me!). The place is packed, the line is long but extreme efficiency is being used. Our friends saved us a seat at the outside section of the bar which is hard for five, but we make do. It's summer and scorching hot but the breeze from the AC kept the outside diners cool. A bartender immediately comes over and gets our drink order, notes happy hour food specials and drinks come quick.
Happy hour is great at $5 - $7 apps and $2 off beers/wine = $3 for a good beer. I'm drinking the free beer which is light and delicious! They also were giving out free bruschetta and their signature garlic fries (a must!). Sister and I share the tapas plate ($5) which was very tasty. A generous amount of humus, fresh tomatoes with herbs, a fantastic olive spread and lots of roasted garlic cloves with pita. We didn't even finish it due to fullness. Our friends got a heaping plate of the house made chips with bacon, cheese, and onions. Looked good as well! We didn't win the raffle but the two girls I was with each won $50 gift cards at the last tapping party. They had several good prizes!
I was there for four hours and spent $3 + a nice tip for our attentive bartender for 3 tasty brews and food. I will be back to pay them real money and try their other brews very soon!
If you join their e-mail list located on the website you will receive an appetizer coupon ($10 value). They also have a GB card you can get for the VIP treatment and to get points for free things!