Firstly, for a brewery to open with all 14 taps online with different beers - is impressive. The imperial stout was magnificent, the Cushwa collab DIPA was excellent - just about every beer I tried was very well executed, right down to the American Pislner. How about a German Dunkel fermented in a foeder with brettanomyces? What? But it was awesome! Head brewer, Ben Little has a perfect balance of leading-edge creativity and traditionalist to please both the classic and hip craft beer drinker. Other than a few small subjective critiques on the beer, I did not have one that disappointed - and several that impressed. I can't wait to see how the beer improves as they become more familiar with the new system and hit their stride!

For the first night as a test opening the place was quite busy at 8:00 PM, yet we were served quickly. The staff was friendly and accommodating, we ordered a small appetizer (fried mozzarella) which was also prepared quickly and tasted delicious. It's clearly evident that the owners know a thing or two about running a successful business.

The interior is stunning, a modern minimalist almost SoHo-styled design aesthetic, with cooperage containing aging beer that is proudly displayed along with the upright wooden foeders. An array of large windows to the left of the bar affords the patron a view into the extensive brewhouse to see the stainless steel in all of its glory. The clean design and sensible atmosphere is befitting of the metropolitan, the beer-nerd, and everyman alike.

The perceived small exterior of the building is misleading, once inside you'll ask yourself how so much was fit into the structure, yet there is still plenty of room to sit and mingle. Just a remarkable feat of effort that was a long time in the making, but certainly worth the wait! Kudos to the Kranias brothers for what will be another excellent establishment here in Gettysburg. Their other business, Tommy's pizza just a block south has been famous in the area for both the pizza and rotating craft beer taps. Owner Drew knows the market well and has his finger on the pulse of what's hot in craft beer. Definitely worth a visit, I know I'll be going back.