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I’m giving this review 2 stars because the staff was kind and the bar has pretty cool aesthetics. They were kind of busy at the time we went (Christmas eve) so I suggest you go and check it out yourself. My review is just my opinion. I don’t like nor will drink IPA’s. I don’t understand the folks who drink them as they are hoppy and bitter. This place sells mostly IPA’s. They did have a couple of beers that weren’t and we tried 2, got a taster of 1 and all were hoppy. The stout was not. Yes, that is a complete sentence. Best stout I’ve ever had was in South Park, CO. I travel and have been to many breweries. I will keep on looking for a place that has good beer.

Populuxe Brewing – Menu with Prices – 826 NW 49th St, Seattle

This was probably my least favorite brewery that I went to in Seattle – which is clearly not to say that it was bad, mostly just it was the one with the least interesting range of beers (mostly pretty traditional, and I prefer the wackier stuff.) I had this one on my list mainly because there were a couple others nearby, and because I saw they had an arcade, which I figured would be fun during a day of brewery-hopping. It’s a pretty small arcade, just a few machines, and they’re regular price, but they are there, and are in good condition, so that is pretty neat. When I was there a couple months ago (though I’m sure it’s 100% different by now), they had about 10 beers available, of which only one sounded like my kind of beer, so I got a taster of that – a raspberry wheat ale. Funny enough, I ended up trying a second one, because they gave me the wrong taster the first time. I hate IPAs, and the IPA they gave me, “Fresh Hop: Citra”, was actually surprisingly enjoyable, as far as IPAs go (more fruity than bitter). It was clearly not a raspberry wheat ale, though, so I went back and told them, they fixed their mistake without complaint, gave me the correct taster, which was also pretty enjoyable. A little lighter than I prefer, but definitely full of raspberries (and tasted like actual raspberry, not “raspberry flavoring” like a lot of raspberry beers). If you like more traditional, less experimental beers, you will probably quite like it here. (Or if you’ve been out drinking beer all day, and want to stop for a bit and play a couple games of pinball.)

Rowdy’s Brew Co. – Menu with Prices – 10002 6th St A, Rancho Cucamonga

Rowdy’s is my FAVORITE brewery ever!!!! Brace yourselves, a long and thought out review is coming! Alan and John are some of the best people I have ever met! My first time at Rowdy’s was in 2017, and they had some awesome beers on tap! Fast forward to 2019, I remembered Rowdy’s and decided to check them out again. Greeted by Alan and he explained a lot of different things to us and made us feel comfortable there. Needless to say the rest is history, John and Alan will always go into detail about their beers and their brand. If you ask they’ll show you around and give you the whole scoop. Their selections of beers are different, but cater to all your hoppy needs. They have a variety of different stouts, IPAs, Belgians, etc. If you want a good beer to start off the night, I’d suggest their flagship, the Overgold. If you’re looking for something in the middle that’s not too high in ABV, but still flavorful I would try my personal favorite, the All I Need. All of their beers have the IBUs (international bitterness units) listed so you can try to get a feel for the beer before you try. No splashes of beer offered here, but their beer is so good you don’t need it. Thank you Rowdy’s crew for the badass beers and awesome hospitality. You have lifelong supporters now.

Stemma Brewing Company Menu with Prices 2039 Moore St, Bellingham

So I’m going to be honest here: I am a wussy IPA drinker. I don’t like bitter beers that taste like you’re chewing the hops flower, and I definitely don’t like ones that have the faint taste of cannabis. Unfortunately for me, that 3/5 of the beers on tap, but if you love really strong and bitter IPAs, this place is for you. It’s not my thing, but people love them, and they apparently do them well. That being said, the amber is deeeeelish and I really enjoyed the nitro milk stout. And when the two of them got knocked over and too hot to drink, they generously refilled the soiled beer. The space is big and open, and there are a few tables to sit outside in the parking lot. There is a bit of parking, but I could guess that it’s going to be crowded, because it’s a really nice place to just hang out. Service was friendly, and while it was a fairly older crowd on day 3, I’m sure it will be a hopping place sooner or later. Get in to try the beer as soon as you can!

HenHouse Brewing Company – Menu with Prices – 322 Bellevue Ave, Santa Rosa

1st time visiting this place this past weekend while we were in Graton. Inside – the place isn’t big they were only several tables and seats in the bar area. probably less than 45-50 capacity inside. Outside – several tables and chair on artificial grass with several heaters. It was raining and cold so everyone was inside. Maybe on a nicer, warmer night – this place would be pack. Food – free popcorn with a pizza food truck outside. We ordered the pesto sausage. It was delish but for $15 at about 4 slices, we expected more. Service – excellent as the bartender/brewers were very friendly and attentive. Offered some free test taste. You can see they were all knowledgeable and are passionate about their beer. Beers – we started off with a flight. IPAs, Lagers, Beers and a stout. My boyfriend is a beer enthusiast as he says. Whatever!!! I used to just drink Blue Moon and Stellas and Coronas, but he got me trying all kind of beers and now I can’t go back. Maybe a cold Blue Moon on a summer day. Back to HenHouse, our favorite was the “Frozen Envelope” that we ordered 2 4 tall cans to go and drank it back at the Casino. The price were very reasonable $. We can’t wait to come back and try more great beers. Yessss, we’re coming back this weekend! We’re not Alcoholics, just beer lovers lol.

Alesong Brewing & Blending – Menu with Prices – 80848 Territorial Hwy, Eugene

Alesong is making some very good beer. Approximately 30 minute drive out of Eugene to get to this place next door to King Estate Winery, so be prepared. The drive is worth it, though. Beer geeks who live in or visit the southern end of the Willamette Valley should visit this place. We had Berliner Weiss, Oregon Honey (farmhouse ale), Saison Lorane, their Anniversary double IPA, Pinot Spontanee (wild barrel aged beer with pinot grapes), Cherry Parliament (barrel aged with cherries), Hop Farm (hoppy saison aged in barrels), and Mocha Rhino Suit (barrel aged imperial stout) on our visit, and the barrel aged half of the menu stood out. Their intent seems to be barrel aged beers, many with wild yeast or lambiic style, along with some more conventional/clean beers. Stand out beers were Cherry Parliament and Pinot Spontanee, while the Saison Lorane was a solid 3rd place. Nice place to visit, and they have some limited food along with food trucks available frequently. I believe they have plans to grow and make their tasting room more of a destination while they make wild beers here and clean beers in Eugene. We’ll see how this develops.

1912 Brewing Company – Menu with Prices – 2045 N, Forbes Blvd #105, Tucson

I came here for the Beer & Empanada pairing. I enjoyed the vibe of this place, but TBH this spot is a little out of the way for me since my hood is a bit further east/north. But, I dig that you can get a beer and Tucson Tamale at the same time! The service was a bit slow, but we did have a table of 6ish people. I enjoyed the empanadas and the beer pairings. I actually really enjoyed the Stout (didn’t think I would) and the Gose. I was surprised since I am usually an IPA lover- I found theirs to be super good but too hoppy for my palette that night. I am not sure this would be my new spot given the location – but I enjoyed the little event and trying out a new bar!

Final Draft Taphouse – Menu with Prices – 11504 Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver

One beer? Alright, one beer … It was Friday night and, like so many others before it, the war of wills between dieting and drinking was being waged in my mind. I know, I know … it’s a silly amusement that always ends the same way, but, on this Friday, the mental gymnastics came to an abrupt end when my wife, my sweet lovely wife, said she wanted a beer … just one little pint at Final Draft Taphouse on Mill Plain. 2 hours later … My liver was suddenly on a first name basis with the taptender (or is it beerista?) because at Final Draft Taphouse, there are 30 regional beers and ciders on tap. Picking one is hard. Sticking to just “one” is impossible. Of course, one beer became two. It inevitably does … when faced with the Shakespearean dilemma of “two beer or not two beer, that is the question.” … We all know the answer … and followup poll of “3 beer or 6” … You can do the math. Along the way, we split some surprising pub grub and one regrettable panino. I’d easily get the simple, but satisfying Meat and Cheese plate with Salami, Duck, and Homemade Jerky plus Smoked Gouda, a Goat Spread, and young Manchego again. An addictive Romaine Wedge Salad was memorable; however, I hope I remember to pass on the Pastrami Panino next time. Anyways, we were here for just a beer, right? As the dinner crowd came and went, my appreciation for local IPAs grew while my sobriety shrank … thanks to a steady flow including Mass Ascension IPA (6.5% abv / 80 ibu) from Ex Novo (Portland, OR), Wild Fire IPA (7.5% abv / 72 ibu) from Barrel Mountain (Battle Grouind, WA), Fields of Green IPA (7,5% abv / ?? ibu) from Fort George (Astoria, OR), and Trickster IPA (6.9% abv / 68 ibu) from Black Raven (Woodinville, WA). The IPAs were refreshingly hoppy and tasted like I wasn’t waking up until after noon. One more beer? Alright, just one more beer …

Pretentious Beer Co – Menu with Prices – 131 S Central St, Knoxville

Matt had already established a barometer of quality with Pretentious Glass Co. next door. So when he opened the brewery side, the bar was pretty high…pun unintended. The bar started out as a beer bar, showcasing beer from some of the best breweries in the city and region. Even after they started brewing their own beer, the continued that tradition, sharing their beer selection. Which shows that their business truly does support others. The beer. First off, the beer is tasty and delicious. They tend towards lighters beers (IPAs, Goes, etc) as opposed to Stouts, Porters. I know that can be seasonal, but they still tend more that way. Which isn’t bad, just good to know going in. Those lighter beers are crisp! They also pair their beers to the appropriate beer glass in a way unlike any others…because they literally make the glasses! I also love seeing the glass handles around town at other bars and breweries. It’s an easy signifier of quality!

Basic City Beer Co. Southside RVA – Menu with Prices – 212 W 6th St, Richmond

My son and I decided to give Basic City Beer a try. Just down the street from Legends Brewery it offers a fine selection of beers. We each had a flight and shared the eight beers. Itâ??s very rare that all eight were good and drinkable. We tried Grins Casket stout (aged in Silverback Distillery rye barrels), Gringo a Mexican Mole stout, Olde Manchester Ale, Benjiclaus, Our Daily Pils, a coffee porter, and a lager and stout whose names I canâ??t remember. It was hard to decide which one to order. The bar area is large with many places to sit and talk or watch sports. There is also an activity area that had a large projection TV, pool tables, ping pong tables, and cornhole. Go visit and have a good time. We will go back.

American Solera SOBO – Menu with Prices – 108 E 18th St, Tulsa

Amazing vibes and even better beers, this brewery has some next level beers that will knock your socks off. Iâ??m really not an â??IPA personâ? but Austin, one of the employees, gave me a tester of a few of their beers on tap and I actually ended up liking one of their IPAs called James…something. I donâ??t remember the full name, but I do know that even though my beer taste is somewhere closer to a Coors Light, these guys have some TASTY beers on tap that I really liked. If youâ??re in downtown and need to get away from all the noise, American Solera should be your next brewery stop in Tulsa.

Lone Star Taps & Caps – Menu with Prices – 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd #114, Fort Worth

Understand. I’m a beer nut. Just scroll back on a few of my reviews and you will understand. I think I’ve been to so many breweries n craft beer spots that I’m not easily impressed. Now I don’t mind that most of the bartenders here do not let you taste any of the Taps without paying for a 4oz taster. That’s becoming more of the norm at these type of places. I do mind that until the third time I was here I didn’t even know there was a Rewards program. By this time I had spent probably a good $60 here. Not only that. Only certain bartenders ask for your Rewards phone number. I have forgotten at least another two times that I went to the counter and maybe paid cash for 1 round so I’m out a good bit of points. I don’t like that there’s nowhere to kind of sit around the counter. I’m kind of used to that at craft beer places in DFW like Bru City and Pouring Glory. You can interact and learn so much more about beers that way. There is community seating but the five times I’ve been there most of the people there come with a group and kind of look at you funny when you ask them about the beers they are drinking. Just not what I’m used to. Most craft beer drinkers are very Interactive. No food here but it is in a shopping plaza but with the Starbucks and kind of high end seafood place. I didn’t see a whole lot to grab and bring back. The prices to me are just a little bit high unless you get a growler filled. I have been at what time I considered to be happy hour and I wasn’t notified of any drink specials or Growler fill specials so I’m guessing they don’t have any? Most beers that I drink are $6 and up for a pint so doesn’t really make me come out my way to come here except it’s only 3.3 miles from my hotel. My other issue is if you open a tab they put a $25 hold on your card that takes about 3 days to clear. This is an addition to whatever your tab is. So for example I had an $11 tab but a $36 hold on my card with the $25. That just seems excessive. I don’t mind $5 or even a $10 hold but for a beer place I think that’s high and if every place puts a $25 hold on your card over the weekend then you are going to have a lot of money deducted from your bank account pending til Tuesday or Wednesday. No one mentioned this when I opened a tab. Management was very quick to respond to this but you still have that amount pending on your account for 3 days. Since it is closer than Bru City or Bru Stadium I am hoping it will grow on me while I’m here but it’s just not my style

IBU Brewery – Menu with Prices – 3703 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse

IBU is tucked away, if it weren’t for the sign, you’d probably miss it. Look for the Green building. This place has indoor cornhole, jumbo janga and tons of board games for you to play while you enjoy a beer. Their beer selection was limited, however, with several beers either fermenting or on slated to be on tap in the future. The bartender was very friendly, offering $2 4oz beers, $3 8oz, and $6 16oz. We liked the Cram Session pale ale a lot. They offered chips for a dollar, but free pretzels or popcorn is an easy welcomed improvement. Plan to come back in the future when there’s more beers on tap. Hopefully more IPAs!