4 stars for true brew appeal! The SWFL craft brew scene is really kicking it into high gear with trendy and quality brewhouses popping up left and right and this Naples newbie (just around seven months old) has successfully and tastefully stepped up to the plate as well.
Loving the "new car smell" here -- very put together with its modern and sleek industrial decor (not to mention the awesome mermaid coming out of the wall), while still giving off that necessary laid back casual brewery vibe. Extremely spacious inside with an awesome variety of seating options. Particularly a big fan of the huge wrap-around knotty pine bar, which not only looks cool, but provides you with great front and center brew and socializing access!
Very eye catching is their oversized and colorful chalkboard menu listing out 8-10 house taps (from $5-$7 for a 16 oz pour), a handful of guest taps ($6 for 16 oz pour), a variety of red & white wines ($6-$15 per glass), as well as an events calendar. Other than the yummy craft beers, the brewery appeal for me lies in the socializing side of things. From band night to trivia night along with multiple days of food truck grub on site, they have lots going on here on a regular basis which is awesome!
I won't speak for all, but for me the beer bloat struggle is real people! So when its time to test the new brewery waters, I always go with my tried and true beer flight move in order to get the variety without the overindulgence. Their tasting flight price is $10 for four 5 oz sample pours, which to be honest is a bit on the higher side in comparison to other breweries. Still reasonable though as you truly get the most bang for your buck this way! They also allow you to mix both house and guest taps if you want in your flight, which not all breweries do, and they offer smaller 9 oz pours at $3 per glass (guest taps at $3.50).
As for the "belle of the ball," the beers themselves, I went with the Wye Nut Brown, Backwater Milk Stout, Paddlepuss Blonde, and the Jackman's Abbaye Belgian Tripel. While I was a fan of the Milk Stout which had a great hint of smoke to it, the Wye Nut Brown took top honors for its yummy coffee and caramel tones. Overall, a bevy of brewtastic taps!
A few other honorable mentions...
Free snacks like pretzels and nuts available as well as fish dips and Kobe beef sticks available for purchase from local businesses Captain and Krewe and Jimmy P's. Love seeing the local love support from one biz to another!
If you're looking for more of a meal, feel free to order in, bring your own, or hit up a deliciously reliable food truck when they are on-site. Not to be overlooked, fun board bar games avilable, ample parking, and clean bathrooms (ladies we know how important this is). Also for dog owners, super dog friendly, where they provide your prized pup with biscuits and water while you kick back a few.
On the other side of the coin, wish there was more outdoor seating available for fun beer games like corn hole and such and the beertender service was just ok, as she wasn't very attentive or friendly. We had no idea snacks were complimentary and I am always up for some munchies while getting my tasting on, so it would have been nice to know!
All in all, solid beers and a really cool spot to hang, so we will be making our way back here for sure! read more