Sam Pak

Review of CB Craft Brewers

Overall, this brewery has potential. Food was good...

Overall, this brewery has potential. Food was good. Drafts were delicious. Aesthetic was pleasing. However, the poor aspect of CB Craft Brewers that my group had the misfortune of having was one particular bartender that sadly soiled our experience. The moment I stepped in, this white-haired, tall bartender (I didn't catch his name) greeted me. Being our first time at the brewery, I asked him what was good. His response: "Beer". Okay, thank you for a zero direction in showing me what your establishment is proficient at and proud of making. I brushed it off and we proceeded to order some samples. I should also mention that you would be wise to think twice before purchasing one of their gift growlers. The moment we mentioned we had 1 and a free tasting card, the same bartender was immediately disinterested in serving us as attentively as the other guests. I should mention that we did purchase additional appetizers and drinks. The bartender was also extremely condescending when I told him we were there for my buddy's birthday. I guess I should feel flattered that we appear younger than we actually are, because the entire evening, he kept I.D.ing us and refused to believe we were of the legal drinking age. His exact words when I mentioned my friend's birthday (who was turning 23, I should add) was, "Oh, do you have a tiny little card that can prove that to me?"... Reading this, you might not think it was that insulting, but the condescending tone he gave us was very unprofessional. Also, I would caution you not to give the impression that you are too excited and enthusiastic about being there, because the moment I asked the bartender for a second tasting, he proceeded to tell me to "chill out, man. This is a chill place. You city folk just gotta coooool down."...I had made no impression of anger. We were all very patient with this guy...but he apparently didn't appreciate our effort to cooperate and support their business. This all sounds pretty rough, but again, it was all really centered around this one really terrible bartender, which, unfortunately, was our first impression of the place. I would give them a second chance.