Terraced shelves of ceramic beer steins show that the emphasis in definitely on beer here. Overhead, a metal trellis dangles interwoven imitation hop vines bearing an over abundant supply of large hop cones. The 30 foot ceiling above is painted as a partly cloudy blue sky. A cleaver ruse to mislead drinkers into believing they are really spending their money at an outdoor Bavarian beer garden. Five TVs blast obnoxious commentators covering the favorite sports teams of the visiting fanatical fans.
Smoking is prevalent at the bar but the high ceiling helps.
Next to the bar stands the glass-walled brewhouse in its shiny glory, rows of Mug Club members' drinking vessels on display but safely out of reach. This brewery takes its sanitation seriously. 20 foot tall copper-clad fermenters nearly dwarf the large Santa Rosa Stainless Steel brewing system. The spacious brewery is very well lit and contrasts dramatically with the glitz and glitter of the hoards of slot machines 30 feet away. The perfect place to enjoy the food and beers is the beer hall next to the brewhouse.