The Beer Traveller

Town Hall Brewery is located in a historically old building on a street corner in downtown Minneapolis. They have a huge outdoor patio, but I choose the inside as it’s easier to pester the bartender.  The inside is amazing w/ vaulted metal ceilings & the smell of history.  Brandon the Bartender seemed to be having an off day, but hooked me up w/ a succulent sampler.

It was soon decided that it wasn’t quite as succulent as it looked.  There was nothing bad, but nothing great either.  I would classify their overall selection as safe or average; w/ all beers given a Drinkable or Likable rating.  They’ve managed to secure some hops as was evident in both the Masala Mama IPA & Evolution Ale (EVO in the cask).  Both beers should be reserved for hop-heads only; Ryan was unsure of the IBUs, but I’m guessing their up there.  Although average, there were some brews that stuck out.  The Cara Java is a coffee brew that has an amazing coffee flavor.  As a current Seattlite, I know my coffee.  This brewed was instantly reconized as being brewed w/ exceptional coffee; this was later verified as Peace Coffee by Brandon.  It was only given a Likable b/c it tasted more like a coffee bean than a cup of coffee; trival but true.  The other stick-out was American Blueberry Wheat, a seasonal.  This was worlds away from Northern Lights Bluebeery Creme.  It wasn’t overly fruity, but still had the distinct blueberry flavor.

I’m thinking this would be a great spot to hit @ night.  No idea on the food, but the beer is good enough to stop for.