Beer.
We love it, and seek it out on a regular basis.
So when we find a new craft brewery?
Apparently Brickyard Hollow has been open for almost a year and how we never noticed it is a mystery.
Perhaps because the building used to be a 7-11?
Whatever the reason, I’m glad we know now.
There’s a rustic modern decor… which includes those horribly uncomfortable metal chairs that are popping up everywhere.
For the rounded hipped among us? This is not good.
Uncomfortable outdoor seating as well.
But the appropriate vintage photographs provide a relaxing atmosphere…
And then there’s the beer.
Bring on the flights!
We tried the Belgian, the Trestle, the Blueberry and the Amber and they were all lovely. After ordering some full size glasses, I discovered the cocktail menu.
Which had a boozy Lime Rickey.
Of course Yarmouth is a town famous for it’s annual Clam Festival. And when you’re at the Clam Festival? You have to meet the Clam…
And have a freshly squeezed non alcoholic Lime Rickey… they’re delicious.
But a boozy version?
It’s simple, crisp, refreshing…. and filled with gin.
What more could you want?
Happy as the proverbial clam, I moved on to the food.
Rich creamy clam chowder with just the right amount of everything.
Husband went for Blueberry Moonshine wings while I chose a Black and Blue burger and country fries.
While the burger was too thin for my taste, and slightly overcooked…. it did have a fabulous charbroiled flavor and potent Gorgonzola. The fries were dusted with some kind of slightly spicy rub which I could easily have munched on all day.
So…
Brickyard Hollow rates a solid B.
I look forward to going back and trying Key Lime Scallops, a Cuban and a Crab Cake burger.
And of course… more beer.
I wish I could still drink beer…
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No…. beer?
Say it isn’t so!
😳
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I developed an allergy to alcohol in my late forties. Now, I just have it once a year in the form of homemade eggnog and deal with the pain…
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Oh hell, being denied lobster is bad enough but every last drop of alcohol? I would fear for my sanity..
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I’ll take a Lime Rickey, please.
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Make it two… they were wonderful!
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Yum. I like beer. I like good food. I dislike those stupid metal chairs with a red-hot vengeance. However, after a few beers I might not even notice I’m sitting on one. Maybe that’s the point of them…
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I tend to perch on the end, very precarious when drinking.
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And so, at the end of the night, you forgot all about those metal chairs. Why? Cause you were on the floor. 😆
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Lucky no…. but I have perfected my perch.
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Yes, yes, of course.
I noticed your comment – after I posted. haha
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those horribly uncomfortable metal chairs <—Gawd those things are awful…who's the idiot that came up with them????
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They utterly suck.
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big time.
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That Brick Spritz, proseco, grapefruit, HELLOO??!?! I could drink those all day, and of course eat some clams because clams are delish!
Sorry about the chairs, they are uncomfortable but they seem to be the fashion furniture idea at the moment.
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Those damn chairs are everywhere lately!
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Oh beer, how I miss you!
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It misses you too…
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You’d think that being from Buffalo, NY, I’d be a huge fan of beer. But I’ never acquired a taste for it. My kids all rave about the craft beer bars, but I’ll stick with wine. I do like beer-battered food, though, if that counts.
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It doesn’t really count… but it’s okay. More beer for me!
😉
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That chowder looks so goooooood.
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It was a good one.
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Ah, I love places like that. For my next weight lifting meet, I entered one to be hosted at a brewery. The beer will be the best part.
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Reward for all that hard work!
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Ahhhhh–a food post!! HURRAH!!! The clam chowder looks good. And I see prices are high in Maine , too. Oh well I’ll have a Cuban Sandwich down here instead!
PS Beer was a cheap drunk for me–I never had it–I am allergic to the HOPS!
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I was never a big beer fan when all that was offered was Budweiser and Miller… blech! But with craft beers there are soooo many options.
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The fries were my reward for scrolling through a post on booze. Those look really good!
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They were. Fat, crispy and nicely spiced. You can’t beat a good fry.
😉
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A good post! I love food posts.
Especially with a side of BEER!
BTW: I finally updated my Blog List on SLTW to include you and several other bloggers. Procrastination = my keynote!
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Beer makes everything better…
Glad I made the list!
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Wow. Gin Ricky … I thought they became passé in the 50’s … who knew! Can spats be far behind?
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Could be… although I’m not sure I could rock a pair.
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Looks like my kind of spot.
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It was a fun place… good vibe.
😉
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How fun to discover a new place to check out! Blueberry beer? Never heard of it before, but why the hell not! What’s the weirdest alcoholic beverage you’ve ever tried? Mona
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Hmmm…. I would have to say the wine made from fermented bananas. Which I definitely do not recommend.
🤢
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Heeeheehee. I’ll take your word for that! I’d need several doses of courage before I tried something like that.
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I want the spritzer, I love those on a hot day 🙂
Also, when I eat a burger it’s usually black & blue! We’d eat and drink so well together.
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We would.
We really would…
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