Latest reviews from Hope Mills

“To set the scene I was driving back to Virginia from Alabama, which is 11.5 hours minimum. My plan was to chat on RateBeer Zoom meeting, hoping that all the beer bros could keep me up as my arrival time was estimated after 2am. The main bros in chat were @thebaldwizard and @microgrog. As I was talking to Adam I had mentioned that I wish there was a brewery in NC that was open after 10pm as that was when I was expected to cross into NC from SC. Plus I still lack a NC place rate. Without hesitation Adam found this gem and easily talked me into stopping as it was a stone's throw from I95 exit 41. We joked because although not in Fayettenam (Fayetteville) it was not far, and I could have been falling into a trap. Adam even called to confirm they were still open to 11pm. As the miles clicked off and I quickly approached I filled with excitement. Exited I95, took right and then a left onto Chicken Foot Rd and Corporation Drive. This place was lit up like a Christmas tree and oh by the way there a Dirtbag Cocktail Bar next door (can't bring cocktails into taproom). As I parked a fox ran off into the woods, this was sign I need to keep my guard up as it was 1015pm. Entrance is in the back, where I found there was a small food truck like out building restaurant (closes at 10pm) and a large patio area. This place seemed very new and spacious. As anyone knows the best way to get a feel out a place is to rate their shitters. This was a nice water closet, several urinals with tall galvanized siding for partition, no way the rednecks can penetrate this with their piss, and a nice spacious toiled with room for activities. After all my last road stop had been hours ago so I made quick use of the urinal. Brewery and tap room were separated by glass and doors. Again, very nice new large brewery equipment. The taproom was rather large with plenty of tables and chairs in fact I had just missed the band Joe's Cousin who was packing up. Anyways the staff was very helpful, I wish they had single can option but she talked me into a sample pack of 12 cans (only 3 different beers tho). Then I went for couple crowlers, first a BIPA but she talked me into 4 pack of it because it was cheaper. She also gave me a sample of her favorite new beer a Witte, it was probably the best I’ve had in a long time, so I didn't hold her palate against her. I settled for the Smash Bros Sour in crowler that she also suggested. She was a very flirty vixen and asked me for my ID before I paid a very reasonable offer for as much beer as I purchased. If you have ever drove I95 it sucks, but this place will fix that issue as its worth the visit. STOP HERE NOW!“

SHIG 517 days ago