Hop Oast Pub & Brewery

While I normally enjoy a more quiet atmosphere, I was the only customer for over an hour and 15 minutes. My first beer, a kolsch, had a nice, slight sweetness and crisp, grainy malt profile but an every growing and obvious diacetyl presence. The second beer, an IPA, was actually decently bitter with classic pine, resinous, and slightly dank hop flavor in addition to an unfortunately out of place red fruit character. The place seemed close to hitting the mark but didn't quite make it and unfortunately the slowness had a negative effect.

Good beer, knowledgeable brewmaster, and really affordable. This place is so underrated.

This brewpub is rad!! A bit off the beaten path which is nice because it's not crowded. The owner is a fantastic dude and brews great beer! The brats are awesome too!!

Fun new brewery. Excellent range of beers. Possibly the best braut in the city... good condiment selection. Quirky but friendly barman. I will go back with different friends and we will have fun despite ourselves.

Stopped in to try a few in this new neighborhood corner spot. A lager and an IPA are made in-house by the former master brewer for the Park/Lake/Beach Chalets. Also a few other faves on tap. Loved the refreshing summer ale, and the Vienna lager.

This place is definitely rough around the edges, as it's just opened its doors. But lends a refreshing kind of anything-goes kind of vibe.

Also, food menu is limited to about eight different delicious sausages. Had the beef hot link, the Frankfurter, and the chicken-apple. All delish!

All-in-all, an interesting new space to watch!