Blackstack Brewing

I have visited Blackstack Brewing many, many times (yep, I drink beer - lots of good beer). I always am drawn back to Blackstack for the unique feel of the place, the many craft beer offerings (especially their unique Berliner Weisse sours), and the fun people who drink and work there! On this night, I was hosting two friends from Colorado. We spent the evening downstairs in Can Can Wonderland, then finished off the night in Blackstack. We played board games, drank fine beer, and enjoyed each other's company. That's the kind of place Blackstack is - laid back, casual and.... cozy. It needs a fireplace! Just kidding, but seriously? The historic building that the Brewery is in is large and spacious. There is ample parking across the street (3 smallish lots available), and street parking. Masks are encouraged. Seating inside is cozy, with comfortable "historic" aka well-used (smelly?) old sofas and coffee tables, as well as conventional seating and tables for board games. Lately, the brewers at Blackstack are on an IPA-tear, as in all manners of IPA's - NEIPA's, DDH IPA's, West Coast IPA's, California Style IPA's. You get the drift. Lots and lots of IPA's. When I was there last week, there was even a TRIPLE DRY HOPPED IPA. Crazy stuff. They did offer some other types of beers - a Kolsch, a couple of pilsners, a porter, etc. But I was there for their smoothie sours, to which they offered 5 last week on the menu. Their smoothie sours are oh so good. Of course, I bought a couple of crowlers of the "good stuff" to take home (see my photos). Food is not really offered for sale in the tasting room, water is available. You can bring food in to eat, no issue. Food trucks frequent BS. They added a jukebox lately! Good music. A large screen TV is also now on the wall. I don't know how they keep the plants alive in there, but they soften the brewery, along with the unique furniture and relaxed vibe. I will happily give Blackstack a 5-star rating for the great staff, good beer selection, and the fun vibe and atmosphere! That BS smell is so delicious. I'm thirsty now.....

Fun, clean environment. Huge wall of windows facing East. There’s about 300 seats. So many tables and chairs to sit at. Three or four shelves stocked full of board games. Temperature, ventilation, and lighting were great. Easy and quick to order. Seems like they have a food truck for happy hour - maybe more? Otherwise they have snacks to buy. Not sure. Beer is very tasty and original. The only con was the bathroom not having a diaper changing station.

I tried City Pages and Local 755 and loved them. If you like hazy IPAs, then these are the two for you. I'm only giving three stars because of the horrible service. The lady was giving me attitude when I asked for a sample and kept ignoring us when we needed another beer. Even though she wasn't giving out samples she was pouring herself a beer flight would take a sip or two and dump the rest out. What a waste! You could tell she had too much to drink just by the way she was walking behind the bar. Otherwise their beer is wonderful and I will be back just for the beer.

Lots of open space inside, which is really nice, along with some underground parking, but trying to navigate the signage from the basement to ground level was a bit of a challenge. Their Fugazi and Whip Its were pretty solid, both of you want to sip and savor them or if you want to crush them. The Real Estate was a unique drinking experience-- hard to describe succinctly, but worth it if you feel like being adventurous