Melvin Brewing

Don't let the fact that this place is in a strip mall not too far away from Six Flags fool you. I went there to check it out with some friends last night and was pleasantly surprised. They have indoor and outdoor seating and an area for games where they can open up the windows and doors so you are essentially outside. They had cornhole sets, a pool table, darts, and a few video games including Golden Tee. The beers on tap and to go here are only the ones brewed in Eureka. I thought that was a bold move, but to be honest I'm the only one out of my group of friends who know about the other location in Jackson, Wyoming and who had tried any of the beers from that brewery.

They had 22 beers to choose from, 13 of which were on tap. Part of the draw for me to bring the friends here was that they had a wide variety of styles available including pilsners, barrel aged stouts & barleywines, IPA's, and sours to name a few. I knew everyone would find something to enjoy.

You have to order food and drink from the bar, but the service was friendly and helpful. It was a Wednesday night so it wasn't too busy so I can't speak for what a Friday night or a weekend might be like.

I sampled some of the toasted ravioli and soft pretzels and they were tasty.

This place was about a 25 minute drive to get to so I figured we would check it out and likely never be back, but I can see going back on occasion because they had a lot to offer in terms of beer options, food, and entertainment.

Located in a shopping plaza in Eureka, this brewpub was much better than I expected. It is a modern, well designed building. The on the walls is whimsical and entertaining. The service was excellent and the food was a mix of Thai and pub fare. It was wonderful. We had flights, and all of the beers were excellent. We will certainly be returning to this place.