I was there for the grand opening last night and will try to base this review more on the beer and the physical location than on the service/atmosphere since it will probably not be anywhere near that crowded when you stop by there on a random Saturday.\n\nFirst off, the beer! There was a really good variety of brews available: pale ale, wheat, USPA (their take on an IPA), amber, session, stout, and a few more than I cannot recall. Given the enormous lines, I only got to try a couple. I was not a fan of the pale ale, but I really enjoyed the USPA (IPA). I've never used the word \"smooth\" to describe an IPA, but this one was. I think it is safe to say that it will be the signature beer. \n\nNow, the location. This place is right on Mint Street and you can see the football stadium right up the road, maybe half a mile. It's really a perfect spot to grab a few before a game. There is a big parking lot at the brewery and plenty of street parking as well. \n\nWhen you walk in you'll find sitting areas to the left and right, with the main attraction - the bar - just around the corner. You can also look through the huge glass windows at the back to see where it's all made. It looks like there is plenty of room for future expansion back there! This place lacks the character of a place like NoDa or Birdsong, and I was a little disappointed with that.\n\nIt was hard to get a good feel for this place at the grand opening, but there was a HUGE crowd out there so it seems that a lot of people were pretty stoked about this place. Another brewery in Charlotte, gotta love that!
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