X

daekr

Bloggen omfattas inte av utgivningsbeviset på loppi.se.
Jessica Lagergrens
Skakar liv i i bloggen!
Anna Wii
Till Annas Wii's blogg

daekr

.
.

PDF Document was moved: https://bit.ly/2ulojle

.
.

We heard about Zack’s Brewing on the Perfect Pour Podcast so we decided to check it out. The Brewery, the owners and the beer are all amazing!! The brewery is very comfortable and spacious. Kids and dogs are welcome. From the minute we walked in we were greeted by the sweetest Security Guard of all time!! Then, ordering was a relaxed, no rushed feeling. Owners Mr. And Mrs. Zack were incredibly friendly and helpful to point out beers that you might want to try. We had a flight of 4 beers and every one of them was delicious and flavorful. The IPA’s were spot on and there was a nice variety of beers we’d never heard of or tried before. My fave was Mr. Tumnus, a goat cheese brown ale. But everything we tried tasted unique and amazing. We were lucky enough to try their special beer Chocotaso, a chocolate coffee stout, like a rich desert in a beer glass. For Hazy fans, my husband really liked, It’s ok, Juicy. And for Sour beer lovers, Can Haz Razz, was refreshingly light and very tasty. Needless, to say, we loved everything about Zack’s and left with quite a few of their 8$ 16oz. Crowlers to take and share with fellow beer enthusiasts. We truly had such a memorable, fun evening. Honestly, a gem brewery in Fresno. We can’t wait til the next time we come through Fresno to visit again!!

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.

Moonlight Brewing Company – Menu with Prices – 3350 Coffey Ln Suite A & D, Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is a great place to live or visit if you love craft beer. The city is home to a large number of breweries, many of which have been around for only a short time. But there is one granddaddy in the bunch, and that brewery is Moonlight Brewing.I visited Moonlight Brewing in support of my beer blog, Great Beer Now. I had heard about the age of the brewery, which dates back about 25 years, and wondered what to expect. With that many years of experience, expectations are usually high, since the assumption is that years of experience equals better product, stronger quality control, etc.Moonlight Brewing, it turns out, does know a thing or two about great beer. I tried the beers that were on tap at the time and liked all of them, but I was particularly drawn to the dark lager. There are about six to eight beers available at any given time and the expertise certainly shows in each sip.Moonlight Brewing is located in a warehouse district and it features a small, front space where you can walk up to the bar and order your beer. The back area contains seats and it is situated right next to the brewhouse, for an intimate, industrial experience. This is a little different than most other breweries, but itâ??s also very non- pretentious and low key, two traits that most beer lovers will appreciate. With its appearance, Moonlight Brewing isnâ??t going to win any accolades for eye- pleasing aesthetics, but the beauty at Moonlight Brewing is in the beer and with more than a quarter- century of experience, Moonlight brewing has proven that they know a thing or two about production of quality brew. Check them out, and experience the difference that experience makes.

Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg – Menu with Prices – 350 Lansdowne Rd, Fredericksburg

Oh Strangewaysâ?¦you may be 300+ miles away from us Long Islanders, but you canâ??t keep us away!!! We found this amazing brewery, by chance, in Summer 2017. On our way back from a vacation, we randomly booked a hotel in Fredericksburg, found Strangeways, and we have been hooked ever since. We just visited a couple of weeks ago for our 3rd time and it was just as enjoyable as the first. This brewery is amazing and has become a favorite of both my husband and myself. A quick Uber ride from our hotel and we are all set to enjoy some great beers. This brewery has 36+ beers on tap at all times and everything is listed in categories according to beer type. You can create customized flight trays, which we do every visit to try new additions to the tap list. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating and both areas are enjoyable. They have had food trucks on site along with some entertainment while we visited. The staff is friendly and generally attentive, depending on how busy the bar gets. â??Lucky Charmsâ? is my absolute favorite beer, a Berliner Weisse with I believe marshmallow syrup added. This year they brewed an Imperial Lucky Charmsâ?¦simply a higher ABV version of the original and it was so delicious that we had to take some cans back home!!! We seriously have traveled 300+ miles multiple times to visit, so that tells you how great this place is. I recommend it to anyone visiting the area. You wonâ??t be disappointed!!!

Brick And Barrel – Menu with Prices – 1844 Columbus Rd, Cleveland

Great small brewery down on the flats. They have five or six beers on tap with a few visiting beers as well. Cute small patio, with pinball machines and a few couches to hang out on with friends. I have been here several times, either for the Cleveland Brew tour or just as a nice place to go to watch an Indoans game. My go to beer here is the Bitter Chief. It’s the breweries flag ship beer, and definitely a winner in my book. They do not have food,but the italian restaurant next door will deliver pizza to you and your party if you get hungry, otgerwise there is an assortment of chips behind the bar. I would like to go during one of the bars trivia nights. In general just a fun low key brewery that should get more attention.

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!

Oakshire Brewing Public House – Menu with Prices – 207 Madison St, Eugene

I’m ONLY giving them a 3 star rating because our beertender (who wore glasses… maybe fake?) was pretty snobby and rude. My husband and I had just arrived, I sampled (but did not finish) 3 samples which 2 I did not like. When my husband arrived at the bar he asked for 2 samples, I told her I had decided on my third sample but wanted to try 2 others (to sample what they had to offer) and she declined, saying they limit to 3 samples… I’ve never been declined samples at ANY other brewery before, and I’ve been to MANY! Maybe this is the policy of the brewery, but she was not even apologetic or sympathetic, just snotty and rude in her delivery. My husband asked for whichever of his 2 requests that she poured first and she served him the wrong one. The beer he liked she had poured second and she served him what she poured first. We know we enjoy their sours that are canned and available in stores, unfortunately their tap room service is not like their canned beers, those are much fresher and actually enjoyable to be around.

Wynwood Brewing Company – Menu with Prices – 565 NW 24th St, Miami

New favorite spot! Beer here is SO good OMG, where has this place been all my life?! And what’s crazy is I’ve passed bY it before but it wasn’t until a friend invited me to hear him DJ that I actually went in and stayed for a minute playing their games, listening to the music, enjoying their amazing beer and just catching a vibe. People def should come here, it’s in wynwood close to everything, it’s a clean spacious place with their brewery behind their bar, lots of seating available and an outside area with food trucks. I love how they have live music and provide a bunch of board games. It was so much fun to just hang out with friends, catch up over an incredibly delicious beer and get a bit competitive over a good game of “sorry” or Uno. So, other than the great location and space, other than the music and games that help create such a fun & chill environment, the beer is número uno in Miami. They have your typical beers, your local miami beers (la rubia etc), and THEIR amazing beers! My fav was father Francisco, Love their menu how they give you a description of the beer & alcohol content, and appreciated the employees talking to us about their menu and even letting us taste the beer before ordering it- that was super nice! Love love love this place, can’t wait to go back!

Alma Mader Brewing – Menu with Prices – 2635 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City

Alma Mader has quickly rose to being one of my top 3 favorite breweries in the city. They have consistently been putting out some of the best quality beers, especially their Pilsners and their IPA’s. Space: I’m not a fan of the taproom, it just feels bland and sterile to me with the white walls and decor. The parking situation can be lacking as well. Although they have off-street parking, it is set up in such a way that can be cumbersome for larger vehicles to navigate. Finally, the smell…. I’m sure the issue is they were storing their spent grain in the building so a few times I have been at the brewery there has been a distinct rotting grain aroma, which can be extremely pungent and disgusting. The last time I was at the taproom I didn’t smell the odor so I’m hoping that means they figured out a better way to deal with the spent grain. Beer: The beer here is hands down a cut above anything else being put out in the city. I would say they are more focused on the hoppier sides of things with a majority of their beers on tap being variations of pale ales, IPA’s and Double IPA’s, but they have some other options on the lighter side like Pilsners and Kolschs as well as some darker porters. They have done lots of collaboration beers with other breweries throughout the midwest so you get to try some beers brewed with breweries that may not distribute to this area. Food: I don’t think I’ve seen food or snacks for sale at the brewery, but you are able to bring in outside food which is always a good option. Overall: I know I was very critical on the actual space, but the beer is SOOOOOO good that I’m able to look past those issues and still give this brewery 5 stars. If you love good beer, DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE!

Talking Cursive Brewing Company – Menu with Prices – 301 Erie Blvd W, Syracuse

I was able to visit ‘Talking Cursive’ on their grand opening. I expected a bit of a circus on the inaugural day, but quite to my surprise the operation was humming along like a fine tuned engine. They have a great selection of BREWS and FOOD! The beers were all perfectly carbonated and each had it’s own delicious taste. They also evaluate beers from other local breweries and select the best for their guest taps. Yesterday I planned a run along the Creek Walk so that I could get a bite at the brewery. Once again, all I can say is ‘Woohoo’. I had corned beef sliders and they hit the spot. It turns out that the cook is a legend in the area and knows exactly how to add that special something. It made me wish I had more room for another selection. Next time. I also had the pleasure to “speak freely and easily” with owners Patty and Andrew on both visits. They love chatting about beer and of course their, new baby, the brewery. Their enthusiasm is contagious! The crew at Talking Cursive did their homework and it shows. I can’t wait to experience what they will offer next.

West Sixth Brewing – Menu with Prices – 501 W 6th St #100, Lexington

My experience at West Sixth Brewing this past weekend blew me away. First things first – the beers we tried were great. There was a great variety (a lot places in Nashville – where I currently live – have put all their eggs in one basket and make six beers of one variety – like IPAs); we tried Cerveza (Mexican-style lager), Pennyrile (Pale Ale), DankeChain (Oktoberfest), Snake Eyes (imperial stout), and more. But what really separated my experience to West Sixth from visits to other breweries? We took the free, hour-long tour of the brewery (available Friday at 5pm, Saturday at 2 and 4pm, and Sunday at 2pm), and what we learned on that tour made me LOVE this brewery. Long story short? This brewery is about more than their great beer. They really care about sustainability, their neighborhood, and the social impact of their business. They pay their staff a living wage. They give back to the community through their Pay It Forward Cocoa Porter. They host events when they give back 6% of that day’s sales to a non-profit. Wooden nickles (given out each time a flight is purchased) can be used to donate $1 to a local nonprofit. They rent out space in the Bread Box they didn’t need for the brewery to great local businesses and nonprofits (FoodChain, BrokeSpoke Community Bike Shop, and more). The tour was informative and very fun. Before we began the tour, I remember thinking: how can the tour be an hour!? But it made sense to me afterwards. This isn’t a typical brewery, and they have a lot to say. Beyond that, you also get a little free beer and a free glass when you take the tour! This was easily the best brewery tour I’ve ever been on. After tasting their beers and learning about their business plan, I’ll be buying West Sixth beers whenever I can. I’d also like to visit again when I’m next in Lexington. If you haven’t been, run – don’t walk – to this brewery.

Black Market Brewing Co – Menu with Prices – 41740 Enterprise Cir N # 109, Temecula

Grades: F – for flat beer (3 cans out of 4 (from a 6-pack), returned the rest) A – for great Hefe Weizen beer when it’s not flat I’ve purchased Black Market’s Hefe Weizen from BevMo a couple of times. When it’s not flat, it’s excellent. Unfortunately, they’ve had some bad luck with their beer packaging quality. The first time I bought a 6-pack, 3 beers out of 4 that I opened were flat. I returned the rest to BevMo for a refund. I purchased another 6-pack a few months later and had a similar problem, but this time contacted the brewery to let them know. They almost had excellent customer service, as they offered to deliver 12 free beers, but never followed through, even after a couple of reminder calls from me. So in short, beers are good, but the quality is suspect. FLAT beers are no good, and customer service should exceed expectations, not set them then fall short. A liquor store near Old Town Temecula said Black Market Brewery used to be a great partner, but they now self-distribute which has caused other issues. The store is just a few blocks from Black Market and doesn’t carry any of their beers.

Smith & Lentz Brewing – Menu with Prices – 903 Main St, Nashville

I had read many amazing reviews about this location from many of my friends and fellow Yelp Elites so I had really been looking forward to coming to check it out. Being a local brewery lover means trying all the breweries that pop up around Nashville. Anyway… Wow. I’m so disappointed in the customer experience. I walked into the establishment with friends and walked right up to the bar. This is the conversation I had with Leah (bartender?): “Hi” – Leah “Hi, this is our first time here!” – Me “Ok” – Leah “I was hoping you could tell me a little about this place.” – Me “Its a brewery. What do you want to know?” – Leah She was very cold and rude. She was leaning against the sink area with her arms crossed with a demeanor that was not very welcoming. Not cool. So I continued to just ask her about the beers. Tried the Hefe, got a pint. It was fantastic!! Loved the beer. The environment is clean, fun, and inviting. There are plenty of places to sit inside and outdoor seating with corn hole boards setup. (The beer & environment were the only reason I did not leave 1 single star.) Would love to come back here again and experience the brewery with someone who cares about custo