You will have noticed a mini-flurry of 1st Visit posts of late. It is always fun to visit a taproom for the first time. But I have let other breweries go a bit un-noticed and so, back to Progress Brewing for a long overdue re-visit.
It has been so long that I haven’t been in the second building at all. I had only tasted their beers in the original space. I almost was going to walk around the corner and look for the entrance when I heard the clinking of glassware. The taproom is a nice large space. Video games to one side. Nice sunny patio for the not extra hot days. The beer list is broken up between classics, Belgians/Saisons, hoppy, sours and new releases. They also had a winter seasonal group. In August. It confused me. Maybe a “Christmas in July” party had just happened? This day had 20+ Beers on tap. Slow trickle of customers came and went during my visit as there were more growlers than I have seen in quite awhile despite a crowler machine being at the ready. The bartenders were friendly and knew the beers.
Speaking of,
Von Linde Oatmeal Pilsner
A little to thick for what I was expecting. OK but not a good start
Lemon Drop Session IPA
Really hits the spot. Nice bright lemon hops and bright carbonation.
Mt. Wilson IPA
Not great. Ok in a pinch. A little dank but not much of the sparkle. A bit flat not much there.
Santa Muerte Gose
Nice sour tang to it. The salt comes through as well. Simple and well done.
Grechka buckwheat Saison
Tastes like a leather barn jumped into my mouth. One of the worst beers I have had in awhile. No malt presence that I could find.
