Savannah, GA is known as one of the most haunted cities in
the US. Well, I did not see any ghosts
even on the “haunted” walking tour, but I did get a chance to visit the only brewpub
in the city. The place was called “Moon
River Brewing Company.”
Moon River is located just one street up from the Savannah River
right in the middle of the historic district.
My group had already had dinner at Vic’s on the River (an excellent
choice!) so we did not sample the food at the brewpub. We first stopped by the restaurant portion of
the place and were told that they had a more extensive beer selection at the
outdoor patio next door.
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| Moon River Brewing Company Outdoor Patio |
The outdoor patio was large and inviting. Even though the day had been hot and muggy,
the evening was very pleasant and conducive to sitting outdoors. The service was spotty, so we eventually just
went up to the bar and ordered. The
bartender was friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. We decided to get a four ounce sample everything
they had on tap. They did not allow tasters of their “Wild Georgia Belgique” so
we got a full glass of that.
Several of the beers were standard fare and would likely
appeal to the masses. On the heavier end
of their beer line was Swamp Fox IPA with a wonderful hoppy citrus flavor. I also liked the Captain’s Porter, with its
it toasty aftertaste. The signature beer
for the night, however, was the Wild Georgia Belgique. The beer was described as a Belgian-American
IPA, but it was really a Brett or Brux beer. The yeast used, brettanomyces
bruxellensis, gave this beer the trademark sourness that is making this yeast a
superstar among craft beer enthusiasts. It was a wonderful Georgia treat.
If you are lucky enough to spend some time among the
friendly people of Savannah, GA, stop by Moon River Brewing some evening and
enjoy some of the best beer Georgia has to offer.
Cheers,
Zymus
