Brewed

We discovered Brewed on our quest to find somewhere outside Dallas where we could fill up our recently acquired growler. Someone we talked to at Rahr brewery suggested the pub, eatery and coffee house on Magnolia in Fort Worth’s hospital district. They warned us that it can sometimes be swarming with hipsters, like most craft brew establishments, but Brewed is still worth the trip.

Brewed is not your average gastro pub. The decor struck me when we entered.The room was light colored, bright and strewn with salvaged antiques. The shabby chic decor and after work hospital crowd had me alarmed that our friend was right and we were stuck in a hipster haven. Then our knowledgeable server approached with our food menus and beer menus. He assured us that this was a bud / coors free pub that specializes in an extensive list of Texas craft beers. All the draughts were the best micro brews from DFW and Texas : Rahr, Lakewood, Revolver, Peticolas and Real Ale. The staff freely makes suggestions or if you can’t decide you can create your own flight. I was a little disappointed that a few of the selections were sold out but there were plenty more. We started with the smooth, caramel Velvet Hammer, an Imperial Red from Peticolas, and Leprechaun’s Pomegranate Cider; which had a little tartness but was dry and not too sweet.  We finished off the meal with a new brewery Cedar Creek from Seven Points and their Gone A-Rye Double IPA. While I don’t normally enjoy an IPA; the rye made this one crisp and light and event though it was slightly peaty  the hopps were not too assaulting. We also got the Growlers filled to go with Revolver's smooth and sweet Bloody and Honey. Growlers can be filled with any of the Texas draughts or Kombucha and if you don’t have your own you can buy a growler there. If bottles are more your thing, Brewed has a selection of craft brews from around the country divided into Introductions, adventurous and connoisseur lists, with each list marking texas offering and sharable size bottles. 

The food menu was also nothing to dismiss. The burger was made with prime cuts, prompting our server to say order it like you order your steak. I ordered the BLTB, a classic BLT with thick cut bacon and burrata cheese. The duck fat fries, sweet potato or regular, are season with garlic salt pepper and other herbs. Our waiter warned that it was a crime to put ketchup on them and he was right. They were the best fries I ever had. Brewed also features an extensive list of texas coffees, teas and  Kombucha. They also feature a tempting selection of desserts: s’mores in a mason jar, cookies  and mini donuts along with shakes that can be made with your choice of any porter or stout. 

Our last two trips to Brewed were for Sunday Brunch. The donut dippers and house blended coffee are almost as good as the beer. For the perfect beer lover brunch cocktail try a manmosa, an orange juice and wheat beer blend. The service is friendly and the patio is a great spot to hang out.

While Brewed is not the average gastro pub that’s what makes it enjoyable. The service is phenomenal and friendly, They are always open to suggestions of new brews. It is well worth braving the Hipsters.