World of Beer

[BarryRX]

Stopped by Brownwood on the way back from our Sunday ride and saw that World of Beer was open. They were mobbed so my wife and I didn't stay, but I look forward to trying some of the Belgian beers they have.

[rubicon]

Wonder how they are going to price their products??

[Cobh521]

Wen to the soft opening today. You needed a ticket. Beer prices are high compared to other establishments in the villages. The beer we wanted was $7.00 per beer. They also require a credit card to run a tab. We did that and told our waitress she never brought our card back. She had actually messed up and charged someone else's beer and food to our card. I recognized the card she was carrying around and she never acknowledged that she made a mistake.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wen to the soft opening today. You needed a ticket. Beer prices are high compared to other establishments in the villages. The beer we wanted was $7.00 per beer. They also require a credit card to run a tab. We did that and told our waitress she never brought our card back. She had actually messed up and charged someone else's beer and food to our card. I recognized the card she was carrying around and she never acknowledged that she made a mistake.

Soft opening, right? Isn't that where they try to work out the bugs?
MG, they are not even officially open and getting slammed already.
Can't wait to read the posts in another week.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Please lets give this new restaurant a chance...they just opened and need to work out the bugs. We need more restaurants down south and instant negative publicity will not help. Everyone knew world of beer will be higher priced because of the atmosphere, decor, and the great expensive beers they offer, so lets compare apples to apples and beers to beers. Can't wait to try it !!!

[gomoho]

With those prices it will be very difficult for them to compete.

[LittleDog]

What kind of food do they serve?

John

[anarick]

What kind of food do they serve?

John

Beer nuts. :beer3:

[Rickg]

I tried To get in there tonight, but I couldn't even get a place at the bar after 20 minutes. They were packed I had to go to city fire which wasn't all that crowded. I'm looking forward to trying it.

[birdawg]

Beer nuts. :beer3:

No thats the customer's Hi Rick

[Mallory]

As to food, my understanding from visiting other World of Beer locations is that they typically do not serve food but you can bring your own. One location I visited had take-out menus from other local establishments and would order it.

It's a craft and specialty beer establishment. If you like brands like Dogfish Head, Lagunitas, SweetWater Brewing, and Cigar City it will be great. If you're more into Coors, Miller, and Bud Light it may not be a the place for you. I wouldn't expect too many $1 16 oz. drafts.

Personally, I can't wait for the 11 AM opening on Labor Day.

[BarryRX]

If you're going to compare this place to happy hour $2 yeunglings at the country clubs, then this is not the place for you. But, if you'd like to try a bunch of beers that are unusual and generally not available in this area, then this might be a place to try. I've liked beer for a long time, and for most of my life I've been very happy with a Bud or a Miller. But when the craft beer revolution happened in the 90's, I found that learning about different beers and tasting and enjoying them was a nice hobby. For me, I'm willing to pay the higher prices for the new experiences. I recognize that there are others who aren't. If you do go, and are a little overwhelmed by all the choices, they offer a flight of 4 of the seasonal beers on tap. Beer tasting is as much fun as wine tasting, and in beer tasting we don't spit! John.....I did see some pub grub on their menu, but since we didn't stay I didn't take a close look at it.

[Villageswimmer]

Just a guess, but it seems like it would be difficult making the business profitable if they don't sell any food. Maybe I'm wrong. Have been before (many times, in fact.)

[Cobh521]

Soft opening, right? Isn't that where they try to work out the bugs?
MG, they are not even officially open and getting slammed already.
Can't wait to read the posts in another week.

You are talking about me slamming them. I realize they need or work out the kinks but not with my credit card!

[lpkshop]

Hubby and I stopped in tonight .hopping place premium prices but we are used to that coming from NYC. Had a blueberry wheat withe blueberries VERY good. Not as good as thrones I had outside Fenway but good. Also had a tangerine wheat . We will be back!

[Villager Audio Video]

My neighbor applied to work there, she told me that this is the 1st location to serve food.

[Skip]

We got invites to their soft opening tonight and chose to sit outside. Erin was our server. My better half had a Young's Double Stout and I had a Local Coast Tangerine Wheat. Our friends had Black & Tan, Florida Avenue Ale, Left Hand Sawtooth Nitro and a Delirium Tremens. They were all on the house. Entertainment, raffles and lots of partying inside in an overwhelming noise level. At the end of her shift, Erin will have put in 14 hours in one stretch. We met Adam too. This place will be packed when the snowbirds come back, so try it now before the article about their Grand Opening gets in the Daily Sun.

Skip

[Skip]

My neighbor applied to work there, she told me that this is the 1st location to serve food.

Not true. Other locations have their Tavern Fare too.

Skip

[SpicyCajunPugs]

If you're going to compare this place to happy hour $2 yeunglings at the country clubs, then this is not the place for you. But, if you'd like to try a bunch of beers that are unusual and generally not available in this area, then this might be a place to try. I've liked beer for a long time, and for most of my life I've been very happy with a Bud or a Miller. But when the craft beer revolution happened in the 90's, I found that learning about different beers and tasting and enjoying them was a nice hobby. For me, I'm willing to pay the higher prices for the new experiences. I recognize that there are others who aren't. If you do go, and are a little overwhelmed by all the choices, they offer a flight of 4 of the seasonal beers on tap. Beer tasting is as much fun as wine tasting, and in beer tasting we don't spit! John.....I did see some pub grub on their menu, but since we didn't stay I didn't take a close look at it.

Your post is right on, and as an avid beer taster who loves her dark and mysterious german brews, I look forward to trying some of their unusual beers. It is not for the price conscious, and I will not spend all my entertainment hours there for that reason, but it will be fun on occassion to splurge.:icon_wink:

[billethkid]

"Soft" openings are usually not intended to work out the bugs and train.
The better run retailers and food establishments will always do their training and debugging before opening....hard or soft.
Incidents like the misuse of a patron's card without comment are a sure sign of inexperience...and that may be more than just the server.

I would like to think things like this are isolated incidents and they are for the most part ready to go.

I have participated in several soft openings, specifically soliciting customer reactions and making changes if need be and then have a knock em dead grand opening.

As has already been stated if you are looking for TV happy hour 2 for ones, this is not the place for you. They will no doubt run special promotions of one type or another......but not like Yingling twofers.

Remember if there is something you did not like ask for the owner/manager...it is the only way to help them be successful.

btk

[karostay]

"Soft" openings are usually not intended to work out the bugs and train.
The better run retailers and food establishments will always do their training and debugging before opening....hard or soft.
Incidents like the misuse of a patron's card without comment are a sure sign of inexperience...and that may be more than just the server.

I would like to think things like this are isolated incidents and they are for the most part ready to go.

I have participated in several soft openings, specifically soliciting customer reactions and making changes if need be and then have a knock em dead grand opening.

As has already been stated if you are looking for TV happy hour 2 for ones, this is not the place for you. They will no doubt run special promotions of one type or another......but not like Yingling twofers.

Remember if there is something you did not like ask for the owner/manager...it is the only way to help them be successful.

btk:pray::wave::beer3: Hit the nail square on the head..Great Post

[Bonny]

We went yesterday. We had a ticket which got you a free beer. They were letting people in without tickets. I'm not a beer drinker, but I did try a couple that were very good and they were $4.00. Big glasses.
Several menu items. Appetizers, a giant pretzel, salads, flatbreads, burgers, sliders, grilled cheese, rueben and other things.
They will have a hard time with mixed drinks. $5.00 and up.
Not really a full bar. Lots of things they didn't have.
I hope they do well. Everyone was enjoying their beer. Didn't hear much complaining from the beer drinkers about the prices. We had several friends that were there.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Saw this on the **************.com.......food on the table.

World of Beer opening today at Brownwood Paddock Square - **************: The Villages, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Fruitland Park (http://www.**************.com/world-of-beer-sets-sept-2-opening-at-brownwood/)

[asianthree]

at least they will be open late

[Bonny]

So here is what I drank at World of Beer yesterday. I told them I like Coors Light. So I had the Narragansett Lager. It was very good. Gary got the Radeberger Pilsner. I drank 1/2 of his. It was good. I also tried Florida Native Lager and Whittekerke which were all good. Mine was $4.00 in a large glass.

[asianthree]

So here is what I drank at World of Beer yesterday. I told them I like Coors Light. So I had the Narragansett Lager. It was very good. Gary got the Radeberger Pilsner. I drank 1/2 of his. It was good. I also tried Florida Native Lager and Whittekerke which were all good. Mine was $4.00 in a large glass.

$4 for a how many ounce? fat tire is $6 for 12oz

[Bonny]

$4 for a how many ounce? fat tire is $6 for 12oz

It was a big glass. My guess it was a 20 oz. glass. Bigger then the 14 oz. glasses I see some use.

[Villageswimmer]

Saw this on the **************.com.......food on the table.

World of Beer opening today at Brownwood Paddock Square - **************: The Villages, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Fruitland Park (http://www.**************.com/world-of-beer-sets-sept-2-opening-at-brownwood/)

Thanks for posting. Looks like a fun place. Can't wait to try it. I hope they do well.

[Ohiogirl]

Craft beers are typically sold in pints (16 oz), sometimes Imperial pints (20 oz). There is a World of Beer in Columbus, OH, where we are this summer, but only Ohioboy has been to this one. There has been some kind of craft beer explosion here in Ohio since we've been back - some kind of law change in the liquor licensing. There are numerous places where you can have a growler filled.

Anyone know if you can fill a growler at World of Beer in The Villages? Not sure what the Florida laws on this are.

[elevatorman]

Growlers not allowed in FL. Florida's "growler bill" dies in the Senate - southflorida.com (http://www.southflorida.com/restaurants-and-bars/the-lush-life-blog/sf-growler-bill-dies,0,6188353.story)

[stephsan]

Please lets give this new restaurant a chance...they just opened and need to work out the bugs. We need more restaurants down south and instant negative publicity will not help. Everyone knew world of beer will be higher priced because of the atmosphere, decor, and the great expensive beers they offer, so lets compare apples to apples and beers to beers. Can't wait to try it !!!

I have been to many other WOB's and was excitedly waiting for this one to open! This is huge for The Villages! If you are the $2 Bud person this is most likely NOT the place for you. They do have wine and mixed drinks but if you LOVE good craft beer then carry on! Double Chocolate Stout, IPA, Double IPAs, German Wheat, oh the choices are endless..... Enjoy!!
:loco:

[asianthree]

yup wine but not a great list..so go with the beer

[DougB]

yup wine but not a great list..so go with the beer

Hence the name World of Beer instead of World of Wine I suppose.

[DougB]

I have been to many other WOB's and was excitedly waiting for this one to open! This is huge for The Villages! If you are the $2 Bud person this is most likely NOT the place for you. They do have wine and mixed drinks but if you LOVE good craft beer then carry on! Double Chocolate Stout, IPA, Double IPAs, German Wheat, oh the choices are endless..... Enjoy!!
:loco:

That's the spirit! When a beer joint opens up it's considered something "huge".:beer3:

[Eve2278]

So here is what I drank at World of Beer yesterday. I told them I like Coors Light. So I had the Narragansett Lager. It was very good. Gary got the Radeberger Pilsner. I drank 1/2 of his. It was good. I also tried Florida Native Lager and Whittekerke which were all good. Mine was $4.00 in a large glass.

You made me laugh! Didn't you say you were not a beer drinker in a previous post..sounds like a change is coming on.:beer3:

[gomoho]

I love a good IPA, but won't be happy if I have to pay more than $4. Just my opinion.

[Bogie Shooter]

One night at Cheers, Cliff Clavin said to his buddy, Norm Peterson:
"Well, ya see, Norm, it's like this.. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members! ; In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine! That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers

[bluedog103]

Good one Bogie! Really funny.

[Bonny]

You made me laugh! Didn't you say you were not a beer drinker in a previous post..sounds like a change is coming on.:beer3:

Nope I drink about 3 - 5 beers a year. Just wanted to give things a try and check everything out.

[tainsley]

One night at Cheers, Cliff Clavin said to his buddy, Norm Peterson:
"Well, ya see, Norm, it's like this.. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members! ; In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine! That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers

Thanks for the laugh!

[skip0358]

Went to WOB tonight with another couple. Place was packed. We got a seat nice waitress explained everything, joined the loyalty program and tried several different beers. All was good. Tried both draft and bottles. Will definitely be going back. It's not a common beer place , it's a craft beer place they do have a happy hour and specialty nights so give them a try. The official opening is set for Sept. 28th so they have time to work the bugs out.

[asianthree]

Nope I drink about 3 - 5 beers a year. Just wanted to give things a try and check everything out.

so when does your year end? if its in the begining you need to change that 3 to 5

[Bonny]

so when does your year end? if its in the begining you need to change that 3 to 5
Ha ha LOL :clap2:

[chuckinca]

Craft brewery near us sells 2 oz shooters of their beers for about $1 each when you buy a tray of 10 or more.


Bear Republic Brewing Company - Sonoma County, CA (http://bearrepublic.com/)

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[rdhdleo]

We went to World of Beer for lunch yesterday. I have to say it will be one of our favorite places for sure even though we are closer to 42! Food was awesome, best brats we have had since moving here 11 years ago! Coleslaw was wonderful! Let me say I am not a beer drinker normally don't like the stuff but I tried their wheat ale blueberry beer (after tasting a sample which the waitress brought out several for me to try) I loved it!!! My husband loved the Ale he got also. both ours were $5 each and I was ok with that especially since were not huge drinkers. Love the place , service was great and the young girl who served us had done her studying she never once had to say let me go check on that. Loved it but come snowbird season since it is somewhat small it's going to be packed!

[Yucatan2]

We have been to multiple World of Beer joints, and never one that had food before. I think their food menu has some nice choices on it. We love IPA's also and there are usually several to choose from.

We went on Tuesday around 5:30, no room to sit inside. Started to sit outside but it was too hot, so went back in to a now empty table. Service was SO slow, it took an hour to get 3 beers. Hubby ordered one and I ordered a taste of the pumpkin beer. When the waitress brought his beer, I ordered the pumpkin....he was long finished with his before I got mine. I do hope they get the bugs worked out because it seemed like wait staff just grabbed tables here and there, rather than working in a section. We had wanted to order food but were so frustrated at the length of time to get drinks we chose to eat elsewhere.

[buggyone]

We have been to multiple World of Beer joints, and never one that had food before. I think their food menu has some nice choices on it. We love IPA's also and there are usually several to choose from.

We went on Tuesday around 5:30, no room to sit inside. Started to sit outside but it was too hot, so went back in to a now empty table. Service was SO slow, it took an hour to get 3 beers. Hubby ordered one and I ordered a taste of the pumpkin beer. When the waitress brought his beer, I ordered the pumpkin....he was long finished with his before I got mine. I do hope they get the bugs worked out because it seemed like wait staff just grabbed tables here and there, rather than working in a section. We had wanted to order food but were so frustrated at the length of time to get drinks we chose to eat elsewhere.


What was your total bill for the three beers and what did you tip the server?

[ilovetv]

We went there and think it is a great addition to TV. But, WOB Management, please take note:

With the volume of patrons who will want to dine and drink there, it is a mistake to not have at least some beer taps (maybe daily featured ones) and bar equipment at the outdoor patio bar.

With the bartenders having to go inside for every drink, it will slow things down and patrons will get frustrated and leave as Yucatan2 described. When January population hits Brownwood, WOB needs to be able to serve more people faster. We want the businesses there to succeed.

[jhrc4]

As for the comment on how long will they last ? A prediction.. A Very Long Time.

News Flash: They have droves of customers to fill the place every day/night..and guess what the snowbirds will be arriving very soon..they have zero concerns..None that is a simple fact.

There are plenty of Liquor Stores, also, Winn Dixie/Publix/Sweetbay/ choose your beer plenty of choices, toss it in the fridge, grab some nuts/pretzels, chill out, all without the hassle.

Grab a movie, put your feet up..stay loose.

[linda_sears]

Went to World of Beers last night and had a wonderful time. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the products, the prices were not bad for craft beers. If you want bud light 2 for 1...its not the place for you. But if you enjoy different craft beers. It is great. The general manager (originally from Leominster Mass) was very pleasant. I will definitely be back!

[zcaveman]

We have been to multiple World of Beer joints, and never one that had food before. I think their food menu has some nice choices on it. We love IPA's also and there are usually several to choose from.

We went on Tuesday around 5:30, no room to sit inside. Started to sit outside but it was too hot, so went back in to a now empty table. Service was SO slow, it took an hour to get 3 beers. Hubby ordered one and I ordered a taste of the pumpkin beer. When the waitress brought his beer, I ordered the pumpkin....he was long finished with his before I got mine. I do hope they get the bugs worked out because it seemed like wait staff just grabbed tables here and there, rather than working in a section. We had wanted to order food but were so frustrated at the length of time to get drinks we chose to eat elsewhere.

Rule #1. When it is crowded and the service is slow - ALWAYS order two rounds for the table and when the server brings them order another round. That way you will not get thirsty.

Z

[Steve & Deanna]

Oh well, bugs need to be worked out and we're there when we get back to TV. If they have a full house now, what will it be like this winter?