Mark Thomas
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A new brewery in the Eastern Market? Yes, please!
The SE MI Brewery Discovery Tour motors onto Orleans St. for a exquisite October Sunday afternoon. 83° & not a cloud to be seen.
The doors are open, the breeze is blowing, the beers are flowing, the music is gently in the background, people are conversing & laughing. It is a good day!
Parked the motorcycle right out front and walked into a very relaxing place.
Staff is super-friendly, relaxed & professional.
The brews are tasty and on style. And they have cask-conditioned ales. (That's for the beer nerds.) ABVs are generally low, only 2 breached the 6% barrier so getting smashed/blitzed/hammered/etc. is going to require some effort (don't, just don't) so you can enjoy yourself - within limits - and not dread the after effects.
They have food as well. Had to try the Cuban to see if it measures up. So far, no one in the area can make one correctly. Heck, no one north of west central Florida can make one properly.
And....the trend continues. 😮💨
It is a delicious sandwich, no doubt. I like the sweet mustard, it's noticeable but not overpowering. But it is NOT a Cuban.
A true Cuban is on Cuban bread (hard to find. You can substitute French or Italian). It is approximately 12" long, 5" wide and just over 1" thick because it is pressed & heated enough to melt the Swiss cheese and get a nice outer crunch on the bread. It is a sandwich best shared cuz it is BIG.
This ciabatta-based morsel us about 1/3 the size & unpressed. It's very good but it ain't a Cuban. Perhaps Cuban inspired?
Next time I'll get a Po'Boy.
The fries are a negative for me, also. Thin cut fries cool way too quickly. These were tasty - look, Ma, no ketchup! - but half were room temp when delivered. Bummer.