After spending a few days in Las Vegas we found that most casinos craft beer menu is solely defined as
Ballast Point Sculpin,
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and Lagunitas
IPA. And on occasion you can spot the Joseph James Brewing Company
Citra Rye from nearby Henderson and a very decent offering. But obviously not a diverse selection and not necessarily small and independent either. Fortunately there are a number of actual craft breweries in Sin City - 14 according to
theCompass Craft Beverage Finder. And one of these offers four satellite tasting facilities directly on Las Vegas Blvd:
Sin City Brewing Company. This craft brewery was launched by long-time
Gordon Biersch Director of Brewing Operations Richard Johnson.
Two different times we visited their Bally's location, a narrow bar with outside seating tucked in the far corner of the Grand Bazaar Shops fronting Bally’s. Just follow the smell of hot dogs. Not unexpectedly the styles follow what you would expect at Gordon Biersch with a Blonde, Weisse, Amber Ale, Irish Stout, and IPA. The beers were well made and clean with the Miller Lite and InBev drinkers moving seamlessly to the
Never Pass Up A Blonde. The
Dark Side of Sin Irish Stout passes as a Guinness and the
Say Hello to Amber was a contrast to the sweet and malty amber ales that I try to avoid. Although
The Ale With A Tale was a decent IPA, I stronger preferred the slightly heavier seasonal
Imperial IPA which was big but providing a balanced mouth feel and soft finish.
- Sin City Brewing Co. - Bally’s
- Sin City Brewing Co. - Harmon Corner
- Sin City Brewing Co. - Planet Hollywood
- Sin City Brewing Co. - The Venetian
