Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFat Pants Brewing Co.
Eden Prairie, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fat Pants Brewing Co. Pairs an 18-tap brewery with a cocktail list that runs from a $10 Slushy Cocktail to a $15 X-Presso Martini. The beer lineup spans styles from Session IPA to ESB, with 10oz pours at $6 and 16oz at $8. Cocktails like the Manhattan and The Empress show range, while the wine program is limited to sparkling-based options. A rotating lineup and happy hour discounts make it a practical stop.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 10oz pour of BAJO, a 5.0% Session IPA, to gauge the house style, or go for the X-Presso Martini, which blends Shanky's Whip Whiskey with Nitro Espresso Cold Brew. For a lighter option, the Slushy Cocktail with vodka or tequila rotates flavors.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers will find a wide range of styles, from sessionable lagers to hazier IPAs. Cocktail fans have a diverse list with familiar classics and creative twists. The $2-off happy hour on all drinks (except custom event cocktails) makes it budget-friendly for groups.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $2 off all drinks, though custom event cocktails are exempt. The lunch special, which includes a burger or two hot dogs with a beer for $10, is a good value for a midday visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers run $6 for 10oz and $8 for 16oz. Cocktails range from $10 to $15, with the Slushy Cocktail at the low end and X-Presso Martini at the high end. Wine-based cocktails are $12 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue is a brewery that also invests in a full cocktail program, listing 16 options with premium spirits like Empress Gin and Mount Gay Rum. The X-Presso Martini, made with Shanky's Whip Whiskey and Nitro Espresso Cold Brew, is a standout example of that crossover.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 16-item cocktail list spans classics like the Manhattan and Margarita to originals like The Empress. Prices are reasonable, with a $10 Slushy Cocktail and a $15 X-Presso Martini. The use of spirits such as Empress Gin and Mount Gay Rum adds depth.
Menu strengths
- — Broad menu with 16 cocktails, from Bloody Mary to Rum Punch.
- — Varied price points from $10 to $15.; Creative ingredients like Shanky's Whip Whiskey and Nitro Espresso Cold Brew.
Standout selections
- — X-Presso Martini: Shanky's Whip Whiskey, Nitro Espresso Cold Brew, $15.
- — The Empress: Empress Gin, Elderflower, Ginger, Lime, $14.
Pricing: $10-$15
Wine
The wine program is minimal, offering just two sparkling-based cocktails: a Mimosa with Prosecco and orange juice, and a Bellini. Both are priced at $12. This is a functional but shallow wine offering.
Menu strengths
- — Clear pricing at $12 for both wine cocktails.
- — Sparkling-based options align with a brewery's casual setting.
Standout selections
- — Mimosa — $12 — Prosecco, Orange Juice; Bellini — $12 — No description provided.
Pricing: $12 each
Beer
A rotating tap list features 18 beers and one bottle, covering styles from Session IPA to ESB. Uniform pricing at $6 for 10oz and $8 for 16oz. Customers have praised the chocolate cherry stout and the hoppy offerings.
Menu strengths
- — 18 taps plus a bottle option, with a wide style range.
- — Consistent pricing: $6 for 10oz, $8 for 16oz.
Standout selections
- — PALEY'S COMET: American Pale Ale, collaboration with 14 Lake's Brewing, 5.4% ABV.
Pricing: 10oz $6, 16oz $8
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