The Libertine Brewing Company’s new tasting room was under
construction when I visited. They were planning a soft opening in mid-February
and a grand opening near the end of that month.
The smallish tasting room has 12 taps, all house brews --
but the large restaurant area will have 76 taps.This second area was still under wraps when I visited. In fact, I inadvertently strolled in, glass in hand, only to discover a large group of new employees undergoing a training session, and I beat a hasty retreat to the tasting room bar.
The prices are fairly high: 5oz. taster for $3 / 12oz. glass
for $6 / 32oz. growler for $12-15.
The focus at Libertine is on barrel-aged sour and wild ales,
but they also have a few saisons and IPAs. I tried three small glasses and all
were very good.
26 bottles were displayed in a set of coolers opposite the
bar, priced between $12 and $30. Double magnum (three liter) bottles were going
for $110-$150 … (one was named "Heaven is Expensive"…)
It seems that this place will
soon be one of the the two absolute must-visits (along with Firestone Walker in Paso Robles) in the Central Coast area. I looking
forward to coming back.
1234 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: 805 -548-2337
