Monday, April 30, 2018

Venue: Plymouth Brewing Company (Plymouth, WI)

I had the unplanned opportunity to explore a new-to-me taproom in Wisconsin over the past weekend. Although I had been in Plymouth Wisconsin once or twice a year for the last ten years or so, it seems this venue had escaped my attention, as we wandered in on their fifth anniversary party....

( https://www.facebook.com/plymouthbrewing/ )

A small (nano) storefront operation, this small taproom has  12 taps currently serving:
Cheddarhead Amber/Red
Nutt Hill Nutbrown
HubCity Hefe
Stone Blu Blueberry Belgian
'Sconsin Belgian
Dairyland Dark Milk Stout
Murdered Out Coffee Stout
Ardellia Passionfruit Belgian
American Pale Ale w/Azacca Hops
DeerCamp Smoked Ale
Sworn To Avenge Russian Imperial Stout w/Cherries
Condemned To Hell Russian Imperial Stout w/Raspberrys and Habanero.
and two Guest Taps. 

Your Brew Review Crew was able to try the Murdered Out Coffee Stout, Sworn To Avenge Russian Imperial Stout, Bearded Coconut, and Condemned to Hell Russian Imperial Stout. All were competently prepared and served, hitting the right style marks. I was particularly happy w/ the Condemned To Hell, having distinct but not overpowering raspberry notes and just enough habanero heat to know it was there without turning a good stout into a dare. If the list seems rather brown, it is simply the season. Looking at their back catalog on Untappd reveals plenty of lighter and hoppier treats in store, depending on when you visit.

The ambience is comfortable, dominated by the bar and the ubiquitous chalkboard listing the available libations, with high tops, couches, and no sports screens. That night it was packed for the afforementioned Anniversary. This is a BYOF location, and there are a few reasonable choices within walking distance (go to DeOMalley's across and down the street and pick up the 7 Meat Delight Pizza - you can thank me later.)

If you find yourself in the area, hiking the Ice Age trail in the Kettle Moraine, watching auto or motorcycle racing at RoadAmerica, taking in some living history at the Old Wade House historic site, visiting nearby Kohler for R&R at the American Club, or just passing through on your way to other points on the compass, a stop here will not be wasted.




Recommendation: 


Prost!


The Scale:

- Wow! Drop everything and go. It's a Destination - plan a trip.


- Add this to your beer journeys in this region.

- Stop if you're in the neighborhood.

- Skip it.

Prost!

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