I have to thank Old World Brewery for helping me rediscover my love of beer. I had gotten away from fresh, hand-crafted beers like the ones they serve in the taproom here. With every mixed drink, I had started to stray from my old love... But that all changed once I set foot in this unpretentious, laid-back brewery where time stands still.
Telly set me up with the sampler. And although I liked most of what I tasted on this flight, I was especially enamoured with the seasonal IPA and the Dark Knight Porter. For the latter, the notes of chocolate and coffee come through just as advertised. The conversation with Telly and a friend who joined me later never seemed to stop. This is the place to slow down, savor the distinct elements that this craft beer has to offer, and forget about the world outside.
I feel like I found my new favorite hangout, where I'm always welcome and everybody's my friend. I intend to return quite regularly for seasonal offerings, and maybe to fill a growler or two for home use. I would love to be around for the tapping of some special house brews that are aging in whiskey-infused wooden casks. That would truly be memorable... in a beer-loving environment that has already galvanized this kid's sodden brainball.