Twisted Slate Brewery

lots of tiny nano breweries happening in these parts, a cool model, and i like this one especially, the whole thing is more a taphouse than a brewery, tons and tons of draft lines offering a diverse selection of craft choices, imports, and exotic stuff, which really is more the draw than their own beer at this point, they only had two of their own going when we stopped in, tiny little setup just behind the bar down the hall, hobby level brewing as an almost aside to all the cool other beer they offer. narrow but cozy space with the bar dividing it about halfway back, the front is all windows so lots of natural light giving it an airy feel, wood details, neat photography, and otherwise minimalist decor, comfortable, a little too new and sterile feeling, but they will grow into it. a family business, very friendly, no frills, none needed. we enjoyed their apricot ale, a pale ale base made it interesting, and i was less stoked on their almost english ipa, darker and malty, but flavorful. these beers were not incredible well refined, but they are a good starting point, and i suspect a lot of rapid learning and improvement as they keep brewing them up. the diverse draft list should sustain them, i didnt see food as part of the offerings but i wasnt looking for that, their own beer seems to have a little ways to go, but its low stakes on that side with everything else they have. neat concept, will check back next time through north idaho, good spot to try a bunch of fun beer and a couple of house flavors in a relaxed and clean space.

Newish brewpub in a shopping plaza just north of Coeur d'Alene. Straight bar opposite the entrance seats about 15 with some tables about the room. Around 20 guest beers on tap, and one mediocre house beer. (This lack is because they are transitioning to brewing themselves.) Friendly bartender. Sandwich was ok.