"At the Brew Coop, a new taproom at 819 Valencia Street, there’s no waiting around for the bartender to get you a beer: Just walk up to the back wall, where 26 taps await, and pour your own. The new sports bar, which has been quietly serving customers for a few days, was inspired by owner Gore Song’s experience with self-pour systems in Europe. [...] Drinkers in the 800-square-foot space (a former Osha Thai location) won’t have to play chef on top of bartender: Tim Luym (previously of Buffalo Theory) and Ronnie Taylor (of Alchemy) have that covered. They’re serving a menu of bar food that includes tacos, garlic fries, and lots of chicken, including nuggets, fried chicken, and Luym’s popular adobo wings. The crowd at the Brew Coop is welcome to entertain themselves, or to watch seven 65-inch screens. They’re tuned mostly to sports — though the Brew Coop is considering a Bachelor watching party, too. The Brew Coop is open Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m." - Caleb Pershan
