tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32427152958830606852024-02-19T04:30:20.068-05:00Burgers and Brews Food ReviewsSimple food for regular people.Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.comBlogger382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-14689322472039673472019-04-07T16:47:00.000-04:002019-04-07T16:47:36.534-04:00CRUST Kitchen and Cocktails- Wilmington, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">My granddaughter has been raving about this place for a couple of weeks now and after stopping by for lunch after the Azalea Parade I can see why. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We looked over the menu and there were so many things that looked good. We finally decided decided on the Bada Bing, shown above, and the Desperado, shown below. Both were quite large, and quite delicious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will definitely be a place we will visit again, and soon. They have a <a href="https://www.crustilm.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information. </span></div>
<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-80976474749375464112019-03-07T17:33:00.002-05:002019-03-07T17:33:52.007-05:00La Bella Airosa- Wilmington, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">La Bella Airosa has the most amazing taco food trucks, and I've sampled their food several times at local breweries. Today we stopped by their restaurant on Kerr Avenue for lunch. The restaurant is every bit as good as the trucks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got the Bisteca A La Mexicana shown above and it was delicious. Just the right amount of heat and fresh tasting. The rice was also quite good, and I'm not a huge rice fan. My wife had the enchiladas verdes, also excellent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a new favorite in town, and close by too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've driven past Katy's hundreds of times and today a friend suggested that our after church lunch group stop by for a bite. It turned out to be a wise suggestion as the food and service were quite good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was 10:30 and I wasn't in the mood for eggs, so I went with the Tiko burger, cheddar cheese, bacon, onion straws and BBQ sauce with a side of onion rings for $9.59. Very nice burger. </span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-56817846625185408992019-01-02T10:32:00.002-05:002019-01-02T10:32:46.357-05:00Flying Machine Brewing Co.- Wilmington, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flying Machine Brewing is the fifteenth brewery to open in Wilmington. My first impression is that someone spent a whole lot of money on this place. It is huge with a nice clean feel to it and doesn't have that cookie-cutter brewery look. Come to think of it, most of our breweries have distinct looks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They went with an old fashioned theme, but I think they should have gone a bit further with the aeronautical aspect and have a large propeller and some photos on that walls, as well as perhaps a large model of the Wright Brothers flyer hanging from the high ceiling. Just my opinion though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with the Albatross II, a double IPA at 8.2%. It was quite nice with a clean taste that belied that gravity, making it go down a bit too easy. I decided on a 5.2% IPA to follow, also nice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I liked was that they had at least fifteen of their own brews on tap, as well as ciders and wines. Even better is the addition of coffee, hot chocolate, and expresso for the non beer drinkers, like my wife. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Joe's Oasis sits in a strip mall on Carolina Beach Road on the way to Carolina Beach. It's a nice sports bar with a Pittsburgh theme. They are very friendly, the food is good, and the prices reasonable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The main attraction for me is that they make their own pierogies in house, and in multiple flavors. They are properly cooked with plenty of oil and butter, onions and scallions and are quite delicious. The best thing is that on Mondays they put them on special for a buck each until they run out in order to clean out the weekend inventory and start fresh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They also have a lunch special offer several options for $5.99. I got a BLT half sandwich and side salad. Good and cheap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a sample of their Creamsicle, an IPA with orange and vanilla beans. It was good, but I don't think I wanted a whole pint so I opted for the New England IPA and found it quite light tasting and refreshing despite the 7.2 ABV. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally got a chance to stop at Edward Teach Brewing in Wilmington and I was quite impressed. The interior has a bright, clean nautical look reflecting the Blackbeard influence. I only had time for one so I went with their tangerine IPA. Quite good. I'll get back soon and do some more exploring, and add some more photos, soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have a </span><a href="https://edwardteachbrewery.com/" target="_blank">website</a><span style="font-size: large;"> for more information. </span></div>
<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-42020770295328246312018-09-15T12:35:00.003-04:002018-09-15T15:11:32.032-04:00Common Bond Brewers- Montgomery, Al<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were in Montgomery Alabama to hide out from hurricane Florence at relatives. My brother-in-law took me out to both of the local breweries. The first one was not impressive at all, but the second one we went to was quite good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Common Bond is a neat little brewery in a reclaimed factory, or warehouse, with plenty of cool brick, open space, good acoustics, and plenty of places to sit. The staff was quite friendly and the beer was good. I had the IPA, twice. We also tried the Blond and the Stout, both good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nice place. Check out their <a href="https://www.commonbondbrewers.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information. </span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-14502170484140167182018-08-30T10:24:00.003-04:002018-08-30T10:24:40.859-04:00Rams Head Tavern- Annapolis, MD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have family that just moved to the Annapolis area and they took us downtown for dinner at the Rams Head Tavern. It was a very good experience with excellent service, good food, good beer, and nice ambiance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the Ram Head IPA which had a nice, clean taste to it. For dinner I had the Dynamite Burger which had candied cayenne bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, American cheese and a fried jalapeño on top. There was a bit of heat to it, but not overpowering. Very good overall. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing says comfort food like a grilled cheese sandwich, that taste brings me back to childhood and even a simple one made from American cheese on white bread makes my mouth water. Taking that simple sandwich and ramping it up with artisan bread, different cheeses, and flavor add ons is a great thing. Cheese Smith food truck in Wilmington does just that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After having heard some rave reviews of them we decided to stop by Fermental for a try. I got the Brendito which had aged white cheddar, roasted jalapeños, cilantro, cream cheese, bacon, and a jalapeño chutney on a nice bread for eleven bucks. Pricey, but it was absolutely worth every penney. Think of it as a deconstructed jalapeño popper in a sandwich. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mad Mole Brewing kind of snuck up on me. I didn't have any idea it was in the works until I saw a Facebook page about them. I mean I went to the Boathouse Restaurant next door a few times and hit the Salt Works kitty corner from them, but I had no idea that there was a brewery in the works there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My son-in-law said he was going over with a friend and invited me to come along and of course I said yes. We were quite pleasantly surprised with the build out and the design of what was once probably a failed retail store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since the staff knew we were new to the brewery, they gave us a copious amount of samples. In fact, we tasted just about everything they had to offer and all of them were excellent. I had three pints, the first was the Penitent Mole, a strong golden Belgian. I followed that up with a Tunnel Digger, a New England IPA, and I finished with a Boston Mole Party, another variation of a New England IPA. All were excellent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall, the brewery has all of the right elements to lead to success. excellent brews, nice ambiance, friendly staff, and adequate parking. When we were there Kristie Lynn was playing music and the acoustics were great. You could hear her sing while people were talking. She was quite good. </span><span style="font-size: large;">There is an outside seating area too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One other thing that is really cool is that they brew using a rather large array of solar panels on the roof. It's nice to see that they are eco-responsible. I will certainly be going back for a few more pints Stop some time and see for yourself. They have a <a href="http://madmolebrewing.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coming from New York originally, the state not the city, I know what a bagel is supposed to be. Beach Bagels is as good as any I have had in Upstate New York, and the best in the ILM. I spend a couple of mornings a week taking sunrise photos at the beach and quite often stop by to pick up a nice pair of bagels for the wife and I. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They make some interesting looking sandwiches too and one day I'll try one. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Friendly service, excellent bagels, and a cool shop. Stop by sometime. </span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-86115444274556209182018-08-13T19:39:00.003-04:002018-08-13T21:26:21.288-04:00Catch- Wilmington, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Catch is one of those places I have wanted to go to for quite some time, so when our anniversary rolled around we decided to go. I have visited their food truck and was impressed and I wanted to see what they had to offer at their restaurant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Catch bills themselves as modern seafood cuisine and the owner has been on Top Chef, as well as having won many awards. </span><span style="font-size: large;">They are located in a small strip mall on Market Street, a quite unassuming place for a slightly upscale dining place. The inside is well appointed and the service excellent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started with the calamari and I got one of the specials, seared divers scallops and mussels over sweet potatoes in a medium curry sauce. Excellent. Teresa had ribs and shrimp which were also excellent. Everything was amazing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We stopped by The Original Salt Works on Sunday for breakfast and I must say that we were quite impressed. It's a small, homey place with excellent service and very good food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the sausage and cheese omelet, a three egg omelet, with a side of grits. The omelet was very good, but the star was those amazing grits. They were quote probably the best I ever had. I complemented the chef and he said that he uses a lot of butter and slow cooks them for an hour to get that flavor in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll head over for lunch sometime. You should too. If you go bring cash, they don't take credit cards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been meaning to get to Bill's Front Porch for some time now. I have heard good things about them, especially that they have amazing fried chicken. Well, better late than never and I must say that I was quite impressed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The place has a warm rustic feel to it that would be at home in the mountains and the staff was friendly and helpful. I started with a Curl Your Toes, a small batch variant of their flagship Citra and it was good. I followed that with an English Pale Ale that was excellent. As good as, if not better than, any I've had in Britain. </span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-601093486106492562018-07-19T19:28:00.000-04:002018-07-19T19:28:18.512-04:00Nigori Gourmet & Sushi Bar- Castle Hayne, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since moving to Wilmington and settling in, we don't get out to eat as often as we did when we visited. That said, we have narrowed down our list of favorites and South Beach Grill on Wrightsville Beach is one of our top places. We've been there multiple times and have found a consistency in food and service. Well, they've been there for twenty years or so and that is a testimony to their quality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you can't figure out what you want, they have a few signature pizzas, which can be customized. I went with the Southern Heat, shown at top, with chicken, buffalo sauce, red onions, jalapeños, and mozzarella cheese. It was quite nice. Teresa had the Nat which had pesto, feta cheese, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach. Also quite good. The ten inch pie is just the right size for lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The design of the interior has a nice modern feel, the people are friendly, and in spite of the lack of experience that seemed to know what they were doing. We'll pop in again. They have a <a href="https://yourpie.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information. </span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-51800594127187644132017-12-21T18:56:00.000-05:002017-12-21T18:59:18.741-05:00Benny's Big Time Pizzeria- Wilmington, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Benny's Big Time Pizzeria is the brainchild of Vivian Howard and Ben Knight, you may know them from the PBS show <i>A Chef's Life</i>, and it is their third restaurant, the other two being in Kinston. We decided to stop by and see what all the hype was. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The restaurant sits in an old factory in a section of the city that is up and coming, and should be a good draw to the area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inside it is well appointed with a modern design, an open kitchen, and a bar where you can sit and eat (a plus for single diners). The staff is friendly and for a place that's only been open a week, they have their act together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were three of us so we decided to sample a range of items. Of course one was a pizza, the Margherita, and it was excellent. We had the chicken fried parm, quite possibly the best fried chicken I have ever had and my mission now is to duplicate it at home. And we had the Risotto a la vodka, also excellent. Add in two beers, they have a nice draft selection including some local breweries, and the tab came to about $55. Not bad for an upscale restaurant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Benny's Big Time Pizzeria is a place you have to visit sometime, but get there early as it started to get crowded at about 5:30 on a Thursday. Check out their <a href="http://www.vivianhoward.com/bennysbigtime/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information.</span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-73552341722703064912017-11-11T15:07:00.001-05:002017-11-11T15:07:14.409-05:00East Branch Brewing- Downingtown, PA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stopped by the East Branch Brewing in Downingtown today and it is a really neat place. Friendly people, excellent beers, and nice atmosphere. I tried the double IPA and it had a nice clean taste.</span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-27978180576751863582017-11-04T16:23:00.000-04:002017-11-04T16:34:46.919-04:00Saint Stan's Polish Festival- Castle Hayne, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We recently moved to Wilmington, North Carolina after our retirements. Okay, we have been coming down for close to nine years as we have children and grandchildren here, but this is our new home. One thing that was important to us was finding a new church home and we have found one in Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Castle Hayne, about three mile from the house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this church has an amazing event once a year that is their major fundraiser and that is the Polish Festival. About five-thousand people descend on this little parish and I am amazed at how well it is run. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, if you are reading this now you missed it for this year, but definitely go next year.</span> </div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-58959523814911181382017-11-01T14:24:00.001-04:002017-11-01T15:59:40.349-04:00The Greek Gourmet- Monkey Junction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Greeks moved from downtown Wilmington to a spot in a strip mall by WalMart in Monkey Junction a while ago. We have gone to the old location, but hadn't been to the new one yet. Today they were featured in the local paper and we headed there for lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Excellent decision as the food was amazing. Perhaps on of, if not the best, gyros this guy has eaten, and I have had quite a few. Teresa got the chicken latter, also excellent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wilmington has experienced an explosion of new micro-breweries in the past three years. I have eleven of them within ten miles of my house, and a few more are in the works. Add in the neat bottle shops and we are becoming a destination for good beer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pairing with that growth is a multitude of food trucks and on any evening, or weekend day, one can find one of these food trucks parked at brewery and I have sampled a few. I caught Catch the Food Truck (pun intended) at the third anniversary of Flytrap Brewing. Catch is the regular truck there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the crispy fish taco for eight bucks and it was excellent. My daughter and son-in-law had beef tacos and they were also excellent. </span></div>
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<br />Chris Formanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686552363044115688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242715295883060685.post-50707316930510687532017-10-08T18:54:00.003-04:002018-04-18T19:38:42.517-04:00Sour Barn- Wilmington, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Running down the list of breweries in the area we stopped by the Sour Barn on Market Street today. The layout is nice, and the design has a nice clean and bright feel to it with a neat beer garden in the back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is part of the Broomtail Brewing enterprise and they feature mostly Broomtail products with a decent selection of sour beers. I like a moderate sour, not too tart, with some sweetness to balance it out. I had the Galloping Gose and it was a nice beer. </span></div>
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