Exit 6 Pub & Brewery

I am always for the concept of a microbrew place. I want this place to succeed because of things I will discuss in mere seconds. But seriously, what's with putting them in some kind of mall when you're in the county, especially when you're the only one in that strip? This place could be in one of their abandoned warehouses or similar spaces that have been left for said structures.

Our server was also the bartender, so the fact that he was tending to us at many moments of the evening tells us who's the real boss there. He also knew about all the beers and gave recommendations to me and my friends. They have some interesting combinations (such as my raspberry stout) and other hoppy brews I am willing to try next time I am in St. Chuck!

Which brings me to the location. Again. St. Chuck is a developing place I see, but this is extremely out of place in the area. This place deserves to be in a place where people are there to enjoy their beers, not to play country all the time until the last person who gets drunk. The crowd was unusually older and I felt extremely out of place. Typically microbrew places bring all sorts of people, but even the hipsters are scared to go here simply because it is across the river.

Luckily, I have an excuse to be back so of course I will to have another raspberry stout!

Great place!  Nano Brewery I suppose you would call it.  A micro brew spills more beer than they make all year.  

Stopped in there last night and had my first experience at Exit 6.  Service was excellent, and the bartender was friendly, helpful, and paid attention to our drink levels.  We were drinking half pints, and they never went empty before she was right there asking if we wanted another.  

Met their brew master after he caught us peeking in at their set up.  He just got done boiling, and you could still smell the malt which is one of the best smells ever.  He was very friendly, and informative regarding how they create their batches at E-6.  The set up there is awesome, and gives any home brewer hope that it is possible to make amazing beer yourself.  Obviously their set up is much more intricate, and elaborate but still true to the home brewer roots.  

On to the beer.  First off, I am not sure why people complain that there are no mainstream beer products.  If you want a glass of bud select go drink at Applebees.  The same reason you wont get arbor mist at a wine bar, E-6 is geared towards the person who appreciates the craft industry, and the hoppy IPA's or malty stouts.  I don't blame E-6 for not offering the larger brews... why would you want your patrons drinking ab products when they put the smaller breweries out of business.  Why would you want your patrons drinking watered down beer over exceptional brews that people have put their blood, sweat, and tears into? This is a beer drinkers bar plain and simple.  

Back on to the beer...  I started the night with E-6's own Cream Ale.  Wow!  This beer was amazing.  The cream flavor was similar to a creme soda.  Light, but flavorful.  If you want a light beer, it doesn't get lighter or better than this at E-6.

Next two beers were the E-6 Brown Ale, and then on to the Founders Breakfast stout.  Both were awesome.  The breakfast stout was strong and malty (I prefer stouts, and porters over IPA's), and the coffee flavor was excellent.   Also had the Creme Brulee IS which was like candy.  

My advice is go with half pints because there are way too many beers available, and you don't want to miss out.  

I'll be back as soon as I can!  FYI the atmosphere at E-6 is great!  Don't let the strip mall fool you, its a different world in there... cozy and relaxed.  They also have plenty of TVs which makes it a great place to eventually watch a Blues game if that lockout BS ever ends.

Good little microbrewery with a nice selection of brews! Quiet and unassuming, I'm down for another drink and this unpretentious little spot.