text: I had been coming to Downtown Chandler since it was pretty much just Brunchies and a weird thrift store just after they had redone it so I was really excited to see a nonchain brewpub open up there and made a mental note to go back Over a year later I finally made it on the way up to PhoenixnI was put off at first by the place because they had a radio station blasting on their small sidewalk patio and remarked I hope it is not that loud inside It is not although it is still kind of loud But I really like the way that this place is set up First there is the doublesided bar with the other side in front of the San Marcos behind retractable auto repair style garage doors Not only that but in homage to the buildings history as a bank there is a big safe door in front of a regular door which leads to the staff area The brewing tanks are viewable through the glass behind the barnAs mentioned before the smoking thing sucks People do sit at the other side of the bar and smoke and it wafts in It seems like that violates the Smoke Free Arizona thing but whatevernI have a ritual with brewpubs ask for a samplertasting tray get a glass of water and a food menu to look over The problem that day was that I was not hungry in the least and could not have eaten the food even if I had wanted tonAnd what a shame I like burgers but I really like interesting burgers and that is what these guys do The main thing that caught my eye was a burger consisting of lamb meat stuffed with pistachios and chopped dates among other things Wow Now that is an interesting burger and I definitely plan on going back to try it soonnThe sampler had their five standards and their one seasonal which in this case was the Hazelnut Brown The Hef and Golden were a little too weak for my tastes although I was happy that the Golden was not the quintessential copout beer that brewpubs keep on tap for those who ask for Bud Light There was also a stout which I was not impressed by I liked the low carbonation but it was not thick and heavy enough for me Plus the flavor was not that great mostly malts and a coffee essencenThe hoppy beers are I think where they do their best They have an IPA which was my favorite but the hoppiest one on tap is the red It was good and I would drink a pint but the IPA had a really really nice flavor so I got a pint of thatnThe pints mind you are in special oz glasses They are normally but go to for their happy hours The IPA was served nice and cold which was a plus since the samplers were a bit warmnThe bartenders were supernice and the servers seemed to be as well The food seemed to come out quicklynThe other downside is that the place is a bit loud Concrete floors high ceilings having those open doors and a bunch of TVs overhead make the place a bit too noisy Definitely not an intimate dinner kind of placenAlso I was not excited about their happy hour specials They take about off a lot of the food items and the beer is only off but considering that you are getting an oz draft beer for that is a good deal And they do reverse happy hoursnIf you like brewpubs then this is a really good one maybe one of the better ones in the state when you factor in that food So come for the beer but save your appetite