Saw the signs for Beerfoot last fall and was curious about what might show up.
First beer I had there was a St. Arnold's Red Icon after the Mardi Gras Pet Parade.
I have enjoyed several beers there since Mardi Gras and every time I go I am anxious that it will have been "discovered" by the hordes of Pleasure Pierers or segwayers or sweaty, grumpy surrey-pedalers.
So far, it seems to have avoided the attention of the masses. I know this can't last. It is too laid back. The beer selection is too good. It is too relaxing and welcoming.
The concrete floors, whitewashed building, and the ocean breeze blowing freely through the oversized front window make you feel you have entered some other time, on some other island. It feels like it should be located in Havana or Key West and Hemmingway should be seated at the bar, except that he'd be watching March Madness on the big screen TV's or rocking on his bar stool to some AC/DC or Black Keys. He might shoot a round of pool or shuffle some board.
Either way, he would be served some choice beers (some brewed in house) by knowledgeable bartenders who seem to love talking about the stock. They would even let old Ernest have a sample, or two, or ... hold on now Ernie, don't get carried away.
Hate to recommend this place, because it will get crazy popular and the Hemmingways will leave for the summer. But, it is a cool venue with a great vibe and should be rewarded with all the business it can stand.
Cheers, Beerfoot! Wishing you great success, but also hoping you always have a seat for me and Uncle Ernest.
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