John M.
Yelp
We were in the area and looking for a brewery to relax and play some cards, have a snack, and drink some good brews...oh well, just one out of three objectives met this time unfortunately.
Here is what we experienced:
- My wife and I both ordered flights of four beers each. Overall, the menu of beers had way too many pumpkin flavored options...maybe 8 even. Who needs that much pumpkin beers? We ended up only getting one pumpkin one (which was our least favorite) but all the others were ok, but not impressive nor spectacular. We felt like all the beers were average at best.
- We wanted some small bites to share and ordered the Pretzel Knots, but we were also looking for something a little healthier (nothing fitting that bill in the appetizers section) and so we ordered the farmstand veggies side (broccolini) and a small strawberry salad. The salad was very ordinary and the pretzel knots were overcooked or overworked so they were a bit tough and chewy. Frankly, the best thing were the garlic cloves accompanying the broccolini.
- The atmosphere was ok, but not quite a brewery and not quite a restaurant. Overall, it felt a bit cold.
- And, speaking of cold, our server acted like we were a bit of an inconvenience to her...perhaps they need some smile lessons at this place??
Bottom line: I would go back if desperate, but yesterday we were at Optimism Brewery, and I would choose that place every time before Elysian.