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    The Public Taproom

    4.5 (56 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Steven K.

    Finally tried it out! Lil hard to find...huge area to drink beer inside facility...good ale and blonde beers! Cool place to stop in gor a cold one...bummer no food!!

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    Anita L.

    Not gonna lie, my first impression of this place was that I would enter this building and never make it out alive. We came here on a Tuesday night when it was pretty quiet. The brewery is located at the back of a parking lot without any lights or clear signage from the front. We actually drove by a couple of times before my bf spotted a sign way in the back that pointed to an unfurnished door. There were maybe 2 cars in the parking lot and a lonely table with two side chairs out front. I was really hesitant to even get out of the car b/c the whole thing gave me the creeps. But the bf convinced me to go in, and as soon as I stepped in, the mood completely changed. They have a cute little set up with a small bar and tables laid out by the front with board games available. I got THAT Arizona Trail Ale which was refreshing and crisp. Bartender was super nice and was making conversation with everyone throughout.

    Audrey D.

    Love this place! They have a solid line up of beers for every taste. I'm an IPA girl, and their Road Rash is my go to. But, I also really like their Trail Ale. I recently went to their 2nd anniversary bash, and their Batch 98 DIPA was superb as was the bourbon barrel aged Russian Imperial Stout. Not sure if these will become regulars, but if not, I hope they become regular seasonals. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. A bar area in the industrial brewery with plenty of tables and free popcorn plus a bunch of games. I always make sure to stop by here when I'm in Cottonwood. Plus, a huge shout out for Misty who is a great bartender!!

    Christine C.

    What a great find! The best part, ok, maybe not best, was I was able to have m kids sit at a table play games, on top of their wonderful beer! As many breweries it's located in an industrial section of town (I'm ok with that, it's all about the beer!). Our kids played games as we tasted some of central Ariz. finest! We were very happy with their selection and entertainment for the kids (our were between 12-15y.o.) We even bought a growler (knowing it would not see the next day!) Thank you That Brewery!

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    Jim S.

    Great little tasting room in the manufacturing space of That brewery. Watch the beer being made and put in the kegs while you sip a great IPA. Bring your lunch with you and you have the perfect picnic. It's a bit hidden so be persistent on your fist time locating it.

    Eric B.

    Visited this location after a fun-packed day at Out of Africa in nearby Camp Verde. I was hankering for a fresh pint of Strawberry Blonde straight from the tap and that's exactly what I got! The building is a large warehouse and production facility (unlike the restaurant in Pine) so it's a little bit of a different vibe, but the staff has that same old friendliness I've grown to love at THAT Brewery. The interior is super clean and is the perfect place to gather with friends to play a game of Cards Against Humanity, foosball, or even old NES video games! If you want to read up on your brewing news, they have a nice selection of magazines from Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, Zymergy, etc. Also, from the signage I saw, it appears they usually have live music on Friday nights. No doubt I'll be back for more!

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    Monique H.

    I believe this is the only brewery in Cottonwood so yeah, it's as good as it gets! The brewery is off the beaten path, you've gotta really look for it but it's worth finding. The beers were just okay but what really made this place was the environment. Super friendly bartender, live music, awesome patrons, everyone so welcoming and inviting. Dog friendly which was a huge plus. I had the best time here and I will make it a necessary stop every time I visit Cottonwood.

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    Monica W.

    What a cool spot to stop by at in Cottonwood! We got two flights and played some connect 4. The beer was great and the atmosphere was chill. Stop here if you like beer and a good time!

    Jae And Nui K.

    Good microbrew. They have several flavors (brews) to choose from. We tried the sampler which was 6 different 4oz brews. They had pop corn to snack on. All the brewing equipment was right there in the building. The process looks like it's constantly going with different brews. They had a couple games of corn hole. The place is dog friendly and we had our 2 dogs in there. The bartender was helpful. The location is in the back of an industrial complex so keep heading to the back to find the entrance.

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    Chad F.

    Quaint, trendy, hidden little gem of a spot. After much hunting and time behind the wheel I finally landed in at THAT Brewery in Cottonwood by way of Strawberry. I was disappointed to have missed a special tapping of a new craft brew however, enjoyed a beer with one of the brewers who was equally disappointed that I missed out. How often do you get to sit and chat with the maker of your brew....this place is THAT kind of brewery. Stop on in and say hi.

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    Awesome place to relax and enjoy beer on tap with friends, what could be better!? Awesome staff as well.

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    Great beer choices! I asked for a lighter beer and the bartender recommended something delicious!

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    Great beers! Cool industrial setting, out of the ordinary. Tried 6, all winners! Sister location is a resturant in Pine , Arizona.

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    Ask the Community - The Public Taproom

    Do they have other drinks beside beer?

    We have THAT Beer, THAT hard seltzer, can soda, water & flavored soda waters. Sometimes also lemonade.

    Do they have patio seating?

    Indoor seating only unless it's a special event.

    Do they serve food, or can u bring food in?

    No they don’t serve food, but you can bring food in or have it delivered. They also have food trucks on Friday’s along with live music.

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    Best beer is the trail ale in my opinion.

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    My husband and I came here for drinks and food on a Friday evening…read more It wasn't super busy when we arrived. Lots of parking available and indoor/outdoor seating. We decided to sit outside since the weather was nice but ended up moving inside because of all the mosquitos. During our time outside, we did see elk across the street and our waitress said that sometimes they come right up to the patio fence. Super cool. We ordered a flight of beer, coconut shrimp and the August food special : Quesabirrias. The beer was decent and both food items were good. Jaime was our waitress and was very nice and helpful. They usually have live music on the weekends and make homemade cobbler everyday which I really wanted to try but was to full.

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