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| - Even though I used to work fairly close by to NoDa, I rarely had the opportunity to have a night out on the town. I am very thankful for the night I spent with some friends and family at NoDa Brewery. It was the first of many locations we visited that night, but it set us up for a great adventure.
When we arrived parking was simple, there was a big gravel lot behind the buildings where we could park, no need for evasive maneuvers in parallel parking! Upon entering the establishment, the atmosphere was very laid back, with a free live band playing in one corner. The space was modest, as all the tables were occupied but not all the seats were filled. We decided to wait until one freed up by ordering a round at the bar. The chalkboard to the left was done beautifully and explaining all the creative options in great detail. Each beer was on average $4.5 per pint, but most of those beers were well over 6% alcohol. The bartenders were quick and efficient in filling customer orders and by the time we got our first round, we already negotiated with a departing patron for their table.
My first drink was the Coco Loco Porter and I was stoked. It was a very smooth mellow porter with an evasive coconut taste lingering in the aftermath.
Next was the Midnight Madness, a dark ale resembling an IPA. It was a very interesting brew. You can certainly taste the pellet hops in every sip, cascading all over the taste buds.
I finally had the Hope Stout, a milk stout. I was very willing to buy a pint just because a portion of the proceeds goes to March Forth with Hope.
The back drop of the bar offered a full view of the commercial brewing equipment and the place has some very funny animal art work on the walls/ along with two big screens. The bathrooms were small, but the facilities were immaculate.
After finishing our last rounds, we packed it up to visit the food truck nestled directly outside before going to Bird Song Brewery right next door! Awesome location!
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