"Good Beer Week B.E.E.R.S"
Attendees: Ben, Michael, Shaun, Ned, Nick, Rose, Chris
Price: Abbotsford Collaboration Ale (special Beer Week brew) $9.50 - decent price for a great beer.
Location: 80 North St Richmond, just off Bridge Rd
Distance: Hard to get to BUT.. a free drink if you ride your bike there! 10-15min ride
Obscurity: Incredibly obscure - one very nondescript steel door opens up to reveal a huge warehouse brewery. Very rewarding to find! Great wow factor as you walk in.
Ambience: A great turn up for this weeks special event, a really enthusiastic crowd and a rowdy beer hall atmosphere. Probably usually a bit more quiet.
Character: Raw brick walls and a polished concrete floor make for a very simple and genuine warehouse sense, not to mention the sheer size of the space. The enormous steel brewing kettles are visually fantastic and remind you you're on sacred beer-conceiving grounds.
Decor: Solid, simple and beautiful. Generous timber dining tables, large hanging lights and big candles add to an understated but classy finish. Does the basics but does them well!
Comfort: Great seating options, the spaciousness really complements the large tables, bar stools and couches and there's no shortage of options. Generous with the heaters!
Patron hotness: Older crowd, very blokey beer aficionados. Sharply dressed though, no need to slack off.
Patron attitude: Very friendly and chatty. There's a happy feeling in the room.
Service: Quite slow due to the large crowd this week. However when asked the staff are more than happy to let you have a taster and give you a run-down of the selection on offer. Quick at collecting all the empties.
Staff hotness: Some definite talent in the mix. MLG is sure he's being noticed. Tidy uniforms add to the professionalism.
Amenities: The men's hand dryer is freezing cold! But good cleanliness.
Specials: $14 pizza, $7 mussels. Brewery tours on regular Wednesday nights. A 'Good Beer Week' participant.
Outdoor Area: N/A
Field Notes: Super bike friendly! Have to ride next time for that free beer.. Apparently staff bonuses are based on how often they ride to work.
Foosball tables if you're into it.
Seeing the beer actually being brewed adds to the uniqueness of the experience. The bar closes at 10pm but this could possibly be a good thing on a Wednesday...
Memorable quotes: "Its the beer wanker's guide to the galaxy" MLG
"The last thing you want to do is jump the gun" BH
"I'm going to punish the porcelain" Ned
Arbitrary score: 86
A great venue for any beer lover, come see where it all happens. Large but warm and comforting, grab a stool and enjoy a night basking in the glory of the kettles with the rest of the well informed crowd.
Attendees: Ben, Michael, Shaun, Ned, Nick, Rose, Chris
Price: Abbotsford Collaboration Ale (special Beer Week brew) $9.50 - decent price for a great beer.
Location: 80 North St Richmond, just off Bridge Rd
Distance: Hard to get to BUT.. a free drink if you ride your bike there! 10-15min ride
Obscurity: Incredibly obscure - one very nondescript steel door opens up to reveal a huge warehouse brewery. Very rewarding to find! Great wow factor as you walk in.
Ambience: A great turn up for this weeks special event, a really enthusiastic crowd and a rowdy beer hall atmosphere. Probably usually a bit more quiet.
Character: Raw brick walls and a polished concrete floor make for a very simple and genuine warehouse sense, not to mention the sheer size of the space. The enormous steel brewing kettles are visually fantastic and remind you you're on sacred beer-conceiving grounds.
Decor: Solid, simple and beautiful. Generous timber dining tables, large hanging lights and big candles add to an understated but classy finish. Does the basics but does them well!
Comfort: Great seating options, the spaciousness really complements the large tables, bar stools and couches and there's no shortage of options. Generous with the heaters!
Patron hotness: Older crowd, very blokey beer aficionados. Sharply dressed though, no need to slack off.
Patron attitude: Very friendly and chatty. There's a happy feeling in the room.
Service: Quite slow due to the large crowd this week. However when asked the staff are more than happy to let you have a taster and give you a run-down of the selection on offer. Quick at collecting all the empties.
Staff hotness: Some definite talent in the mix. MLG is sure he's being noticed. Tidy uniforms add to the professionalism.
Amenities: The men's hand dryer is freezing cold! But good cleanliness.
Specials: $14 pizza, $7 mussels. Brewery tours on regular Wednesday nights. A 'Good Beer Week' participant.
Outdoor Area: N/A
Field Notes: Super bike friendly! Have to ride next time for that free beer.. Apparently staff bonuses are based on how often they ride to work.
Foosball tables if you're into it.
Seeing the beer actually being brewed adds to the uniqueness of the experience. The bar closes at 10pm but this could possibly be a good thing on a Wednesday...
Memorable quotes: "Its the beer wanker's guide to the galaxy" MLG
"The last thing you want to do is jump the gun" BH
"I'm going to punish the porcelain" Ned
Arbitrary score: 86
A great venue for any beer lover, come see where it all happens. Large but warm and comforting, grab a stool and enjoy a night basking in the glory of the kettles with the rest of the well informed crowd.
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