Brad G
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Apparently, we went to two different Goat Patch Brewing locations.
I read a handful of reviews before stopping into Goat Patch Brewing in Monument, and I genuinely don’t know how some folks are having the experience they’re describing, because mine was the exact opposite.
I met up with a co-worker for a couple afternoon brews while I was in town running errands. When I walked in, it was packed, so I snagged the last two bar stools and waited for my beer-drinking amiga to arrive. Behind us was a three-generation family celebrating with a charcuterie spread featuring some impressively stinky cheese (which, naturally, led to my friend and I accusing each other of farting repeatedly). The kids were happy, well-behaved, and supervised. The vibe was busy but warm, exactly what you want in a community brewery.
And then came the best part of the day: Sara (no H), the local beer-tender unicorn.
Sara was kind, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the offerings. As a former bartender, I know how tedious it can be to do the whole friendly conversation with strangers thing for the thousandth time, especially when you’re slammed. But Sara? Born for it. She’s one of those rare people who can connect with you within minutes, read the room, and tailor the interaction to the customer without ever making it feel forced.
The more we talked, the more the laughter escalated, to the point that the family behind us actually came over, handed us a plate, and said (and I quote), “We are laughing about how hard you’re laughing.” That doesn’t happen by accident. That happens because someone is running the bar with competence, charisma, and a genuine human touch.
In an era where people seem increasingly allergic to basic public etiquette and human interaction, Sara has the intangibles you can’t train. She’s the last of the Mohicans when it comes to great beer tenders, equal parts sharp, welcoming, and effortlessly fun. Honestly, Sara (no H) should be protected at all costs.
I’ve lived right up the road for five years and somehow stumbled in on happenstance. Let me make this easy for anyone on the fence: as long as Sara (no H) is on duty, you’ve got a lifelong customer.