🍻 Charlotte | Wooden Robot Brewery – Tiny Batch Beer Gem!

Finally catching up on my backlog of notes—this is from my July 30th visit to Wooden Robot, a cozy microbrewery taproom! 🤖 They were gearing up for their 10th anniversary, so the menu had a special limited-edition beer—such a fun surprise! 🍺 Beer 1: Tenebroso (Imperial Stout) – 83/100 A collaboration with local brewery Town—super new, barely any Untappd ratings yet! Color: Pitch-black, opaque (like liquid night 🌑). Aroma: Bold soy sauce notes + Chinese herbs, cinnamon, vanilla, and bitter almond—tangy and darkly adventurous (definitely a unique blend! 😂). Taste: Thick, creamy body with great structure—smooth and velvety. Front: Soy sauce + tangy acidity. Middle: Herbal + cinnamon combo—quirky but interesting. Finish: Vanilla shines through, with a lingering bitter almond aftertaste. Verdict: Rare to find a non-watered-down stout here—texture is top-tier, even with the eccentric flavors! 🍺 Beer 2: Blossoming Souls (Saison) – 82/100 Another collab, this time with Our Mutual Friend Brewery! Color: Copper, slightly hazy 🍯. Aroma: Subtle barnyard, fresh grass, earthy notes + a hint of floral elegance—gives off Farmhouse Hill vibes, just a touch less refined. Taste: Light-bodied with mild carbonation. Front: Bright, crisp acidity. Middle: Mellowed sourness + prominent spices, with subtle stone fruit hints. Finish: Gentle bitterness, clean finish, and faint floral aftertaste. Verdict: The vibe is spot-on—just lacks the polish of top-tier saisons. Underrated on Untappd, deserves a higher score! 🍔 Food: Fried Chicken Burger Bonus win! The fried chicken burger was delicious—juicy, tender chicken with no greasiness 🐔. Perfect pairing with the beers! #CraftBeer #BeerReview #CharlotteBrewery #Microbrewery #CharlotteEats #StudyAbroadLife #BeerLovers #Saison #Stout #CharlotteNC