exiled

I finally got the chance to experience Exile Brewing Co. tonight, and since it's still fresh in my mind, I thought I'd share my experience!

source: www.exilebrewing.com

We got there around 7pm and it was pretty busy. Apparently one side was rented out, so there was a 20-30 minute wait if we wanted to sit inside. We sat at the bar for a little bit to get a beer and wait for a table, but it was taking awhile to get served, so we decided to try our luck on the patio. We had to ask 2 gentlemen if they minded sharing their picnic table with us, which they kindly agreed to. The servers out on the patio seemed a little out of sorts, but I don't blame them, because there was no structure to the way people were being "seated" (which really was just a free for all). We got our food and drinks in a timely manner, though. I ordered the Hannah, which is Exile's first brew. The server described it as "similar to Blue Moon", and I agree with him. It was tasty and it came in a nice 1/2 liter mug, although I would have enjoyed a lemon or orange slice in it (I probably could have gotten one if I asked, but he didn't even offer or suggest it).

From their website: Bright, bubbly and unfiltered, Hannah tells it like it is. Subtle yet lasting, her clove and bubble gum aroma pulls you in. Once she has you she dances softly on your palate then leaves you with a mouth watering citrus finish. $6.00 for a 1/2 liter.

I also ordered their "simple bag of chips" ($5.00) secret house seasoning, fried yukon potato and their "American fries" ($9.00) herbs, shaved parmesan, truffled “dunk-dunk”, which were both very good (I definitely recommend the fries, if you don't mind the price!), but were a little overpriced, in my opinion. I originally just ordered the chips, which came in a brown paper bag, as the name suggested, but there weren't that many in there, so I decided to also get the french fries. The menu on the table and the amounts that were on my receipt were off, though, because the fries were more expensive than I thought they were, and the chips were cheaper. My bill came out to $21.21, which kind of gave me a heart attack (I mean, all I got were potatoes!), but I am cheap and still live by the financial rules of a college student, so maybe that bill wouldn't surprise normal folk.

All in all, I had a good time and the food and beer were good. They just opened last month, so I can forgive them for any grievances I had, because they are obviously still trying to work the kinks out. I would suggest this restaurant/brewery to anyone, and am excited to go back to try one of their main dishes (and new brews, if they are done)!

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