Monday 16th of December 2013 09:07:35 PM

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This is a unique brewery that allows you to brew your own beer and bake your own bread. I didn't realize it when I decided to visit, but I sat down with a couple of regulars and tasted their Black IPA and a Marzen. The Black IPA was a good beer. I thought the Marzen was a bit too sweet, but still very drinkable.

I didn't try the breads, but they did look and smell really good. Maybe I'll give them a shot next time.

As for my score, I'm going to ding the "atmosphere" score just because this isn't a comfortable place to go for a drink. If you're visiting, its probably to brew something or just taste something before filling up a growler. But, you don't necessarily want to sit down and have a couple of pints.

Sunday 6th of January 2013 04:10:20 PM

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Billed as a personal craft brewery, this location has a great concept in combining the arts of brewing and baking. When I visited there was a bake event in progress where a family was busily creating their unique bakery products (and maybe a brew for dad). This is a small store front with several personal brew kettles in the main room along with a central counter area for ingredients prep and a short bar for sampling recipes. I got to sample a Pumpkin Stout and the house IPA but almost as big a hit were the fresh baked pretzel rolls that that I took home. There is ample parking in the front lot.