in fermentum veritas. In fermentation/fermented product, we find truth. Or perhaps we find truth at the Fountain(head) of Youth?
Oh yeah, I dig that 9.8% (yep. One will do ya.) Panama Red. At a brewery that offers not one, but two dark brews, which are my preference, Panama Red is still my favorite. Try it! Soooo tasty and refreshing, more bold that most reds.
I dig that they have an actual variety of beers here, even with a limit of 6 styles at the time of my visit, including a stout, porter, IPA, an Extra Pale, and a Belgian Golden that was "out." There is nothing I can't stand more than going to a place and seeing all IPAs and Pale Ales on tap and like one tolerable something else. I like malty as opposed to hoppy, and I'm down with a lot of variety, but I don't get the IPA phase. I'll try a flight but I rarely want a glass of one.
But I digress, the flight we purchased was affordable and served in 5 oz glasses with generous pours that really seemed larger than 5 oz, and included all five of the available beers. The sixth, the Belgian Blonde, was out, we were told, which was a huge bummer as I adore Belgians. However, I observed people coming in with growlers and getting pours from a sixth unlabeled tap. I wanted to ask what that was about, but the guy behind the bar didn't seem very enthused to talk to me, like at all. Not that he was rude, just not super friendly. The lady behind the bar was very nice, though. The weird tap thing left a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe they had some just for people who have growlers from them or people who had reserved some ahead of time? Again, I'm assuming here, but it was kind of odd and sneaky.
Truth be told, I wasn't very enthused with any of the beers expect for the Red, which is so good it's worth coming back for.They've also got a nice patio area, TVs for Giants games, wide open indoor tasting room with large communal benches, complimentary water, pretzels and oreos, and one unisex bathroom with a fully stocked changing table. That last bit makes me really want to get my five stars out, as it's rare to see an inclusive bathroom with such a nice changing table, but I need a few more visits before I decide to do that, and before I figure out what that exclusive mystery tap was about.
Parking could be a problem here unless you know the area. There isn't a lot of room in the lot. There is room enough for cornhole and a foodtruck, though! I'm very glad to have a new brewery in the Hollywood Park/Curtis Park area, close enough to Track 7 to hit both on a lazy Sunday. I'll be back! read more