Karen D.
Yelp
After a conference in Columbus, I stopped by Nocterra Brewing company in Powell, Ohio just north of Dublin. I heard about the brewery on Craft Beer Girls group for a while, so was excited to try their beers.
I stopped by on Friday around happy hour, so the place was hopping and found one of the last parking spots. I walked in and found a spot at the bar with a huge tap list in front of me to view.
When I visit breweries for the first time, I always enjoy having a flight so I can try a variety of beers and then usually settle on a pint to enjoy. They had a variety of beers IPA's, Hazy/West Coast style IPA's, sour, brown ale, Dunkel and Porter, so quite a lineup for a brewery 3 years old.
One of the bartenders found out was from Troy, OH, I grew up in Kettering, south Dayton area and then a couple next to me found out from Centerville, so had nice conversation.
This bartender was great explaining all of the beers and after my flight recommended the Cali Beta which is New England IPA and California Swell Line 2x Fruited Gose with Raspberry & Blackbery delicious! I could have enjoyed a few more of these, but had a drive back to Cincinnati.
Nocterra is a great neighborhood brewery worth the drive in Northwest Columbus, stop by the next time you're in the area.