Bottle Rocket Brewery

This was my first time at this brewery and even the town of Seward. Coming off the highway, it was easy to find this place. Located in the heart of downtown, Bottle Rocket brewing company is housed in a beautiful historic building that was once used for grain. Upon entering, you can tell that the company did a very good job restoring this place. A lot of wood accents, a vintage piano, and old bottles and beer cans from the early 20^th century. I approach the bar and struck up a good conversation with Jason, their marketing guy, and gave me a good history lesson on the building and this up-​and-​coming brewery. They’re excited to also expand their establishment with a social hall coming this July. My experience has been great so far.
Then, I saw the beer list. Now, I understand this is a newer brewery but something was puzzling to me. Bottle Rocket brewing company had 7 beers on tap, 4 open to the general public and 3 only available to «mug members». In order to be a member, you would have to shell out $ 100 per year. Granted it came with other promotional perks, but this was new to me and I didn’t know how to respond to it or for any visitors who can’t frequent the place due to distance. Anyway, I didn’t think much of it and ordered a flight of their 4 public brews: holiday ale, wit, stout, and pale ale (first time ever being in a brewery that didn’t have a lager, Pilsner, or IPA). Overall the beers were pretty good but had a harsh bitter/​sour finish, except for the wit. In fact, I don’t care for this kind of beer but it was so smooth and tasted phenomenal! It was the perfect libation as I spent a lazy Sunday afternoon chatting it up with the local patrons, a very friendly bunch.
All in all, the beers weren’t my favorite but I’m holding out for a larger selection down the road for this new brewery. If you have a taste for wit bier and agricultural architecture, this is your place.

Great new brewery for Seward, 1^st one! Friendly owners who have a true passion for making great beer. It just opened so they only have beer right now but they are expanding and will hopefully have mixed drinks in the near future for the non beer drinking folks. Located in a historic building near downtown.