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| - So a few weeks ago, while on business in Calgary, a few locals offered to meet us for snacks and pints and suggested this place. Our hotel was a short cab ride away, so we agreed. Also - i am a beer-hound, so it seemed appropriate.
When I got there, I discovered that we probably should have made a reservation. I arrived a half hour before we were to meet our clients, and they were already rammed. The locals told us to head to the basement and find a table there. We went down there, and 2 pints later, we finally picked up the tab for a group in exchange for first dibs on their booth.
This place was classic German. In Germany, this type of place would be full of old dudes slamming pints, but this place was full of college kids and 20-somethings. Not an issue, as it just made for greater entertainment later in the evening. Slightly classier that anything similar in Germany (even with the picnic tables in the basement), the food was Epic, and the beers were perfect. We only had apps to eat, but they were the perfect mix of German and delicious. Soft Pretzels, and amazing Wings. After 2 pints and 2 "Boots", i barely remember leaving, but i do recall the Oompa-oompa band doing their rounds around this place and cheering on anyone brave enough to try to down a 1-litre boot of German Wheat beer (which was incredible, I'll add).
Recommendation - try the wings. Pretzel-breaded, stuff with sausage, and deep fried/tossed in sauce. A little piece of German-made-heaven. Seriously.
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