"Came here for the first time last weekend. Hop Brothers was recommended by several friends.
Parking lot is big and the spaces are outlined in pink. The place itself is big, spacious, clean, has a sports bar vibe though you know you’re at a brewery because you can see the brewing vats. So far so good.
I was greeted by a somewhat friendly but nervous hostess and told her I’ll be sitting at the bar. At the bar was greeted by a male and then a female who would eventually be my server. The service wasn’t mean and nasty though also wasn’t friendly. Service was more businesslike and prompt. I did appreciate the promptness and reasonable wait times, though missed that personable treatment that I experienced at other breweries.
The beer was good. All of their beers were lite in appearance and taste. I get that since it’s summer and warmer. The hazy IPA, while not very hazy, was tasty and my favorite. The Mexican Lager was also good though a bit heavy on the lime.
For lunch I got the double smash burger. Two well cooked and juicy smash burgers with cheese and topped with a bacon onion jam, and on a toasted bun. The burger was bigger than I expected and delicious! Exceeded my expectations. Got a side of onion rings- large, semi crunchy, easy to eat and good flavor. Wow! I should’ve taken some for the road.
Overall I had a good experience though wish the service would’ve been a little more friendly. Nevertheless the female bartender server got a 25%+ tip- she earned it. Maybe that was a weird day, an off day, or something happened before opening. I don’t know. As I passed the hostess station to walk out I told the hostess to have a great weekend and she yelled BYE in a not so nice tone.
I will come back. I want to try their beers during fall and winter season and have another double smash burger. Or maybe something else on the food menu as it looks good! No doubt that I will be greeted with good beer and food. I just hope the service will be a better experience."