West LA Beer Co.

 

Twenty one rooms but one (very small room) will do (to brew beer). Little hole-in-wall place that you'd miss if you blinked going by on the road. Just one room the size of a small gas station with a tiny brewery corner hollowed out in the back, some minimal seating, some taps and cold storage, and a nice, green, buggy backyard area with a stage for music. The individual bugs spray cans on each table is a great touch, the wacky murals and stickers everywhere made my hippie heart smile, the act of having a Pivo Grodziskie As your flagship in New England in 2023 is ballsy as hell and deserves respect (better yet, it was an easy-drinking, enjoyable beer). Cool place.

 

A little storefront nanobrewery on a short commercial strip of route 10. Some half-hearted pretentions to hipness with local artwork, and music out in the backyard but, fortunately, not working it too hard and consequently it’s got a nice relaxed, easy-going vibe, give-or-take the occasional toothless hill-folk. Quality is good - there’s nothing earth-shaking but the brews were at least competent and, in the case of the pale ale that was on tap when I was there, flawless. Selection is somewhat limited because ‘nano,’ right? Three sours, two IPA’s and an APA this past week - no shame; small and local is good. Service was prompt and friendly. Outside picnic tables with propane heaters and a food truck (at least sometimes).

**update 1/24/21...An update is long overdue for this local spot. These guys have been crushing the NE IPA styles and the can art is top notch. Frendly AF and doing a great job through the Covid times!! ....A new local Nano Brewery in Little o Swanzey New Hampshire, 10 minutes outside Keene. 6 taps. 2 IPA's..very small building but plenty of space to sit and relax. One young guy tending the bar area, efficient enough, not very chatty. No big, I don't plan on making it a regular spot, but it's not a bad option.