Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Brotherhood Lounge
Olympia, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Brotherhood Lounge runs a beverage program built around a deep draft list and a useful nonalcoholic selection. The taps cover IPA, cider, amber, hefe, lager, porter, and pale ale, with Boneyard RPM and Georgetown Bodhizafa representing the hop-forward side. Wines and champagne, including a Freixenet Brut split, are listed alongside a basic spirits well. Three Magnets nonalcoholic craft beer is on tap at $6, and happy hour brings micro pints to $5.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Boneyard RPM IPA on draft, or try the Three Magnets nonalcoholic craft beer if you want something without alcohol. The Freixenet Brut split is a straightforward sparkling option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a broad draft selection, including nonalcoholic choices, will find plenty here. Wine drinkers have a short but functional list.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the value play for $5 micro pints and $3 Rainier pints. Otherwise, the regular $6.50 micro pint price applies.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Micro pints are $6.50 outside happy hour and $5 during it. Rainier pints drop to $3 at happy hour. Three Magnets nonalcoholic beer is $6, and happy hour wells are $3.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft lineup spans seven distinct styles, and the nonalcoholic options include both a craft NA beer on tap and a NA ginger beer. The wine list includes Pinotage, which is less common.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine list includes House Red, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and a Freixenet Brut split. It covers red, white, and sparkling basics with a slightly unusual Pinotage.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a sparkling option with Freixenet Brut split.
- — Offers both red and white varietals, including Pinotage.
Standout selections
- — Pinotage is a less common red grape that adds interest to the list.
- — Freixenet Brut split provides a single-serve sparkling choice.
Beer
The draft lineup covers IPA, cider, amber, hefe, lager, porter, and pale ale, with local and regional names like Boneyard, Georgetown, and Headless Mumby. Bottles and cans add macro lagers, Belgian, stout, and nonalcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Draft selection spans seven distinct beer styles.; Happy hour pricing offers $5 micro pints and $3 Rainier pints.
Standout selections
- — Boneyard RPM IPA is a well-regarded Northwest IPA on draft.
- — Georgetown Bodhizafa IPA offers a hop-forward option from a Seattle brewery.
- — Headless Mumby Local 66 Lager is a local lager choice.
Pricing: Micro pints $6.50 regular, $5 happy hour; Rainier pints $3 happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options include Timber City Ginger Beer N/A on draft, St. Pauli Girl NA in bottles, and Three Magnets nonalcoholic craft beer on tap at $6. A promotional image also features Self Care nonalcoholic beer by Three Magnets.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both draft and bottled nonalcoholic choices.; Three Magnets NA craft beer is a local nonalcoholic option.
Standout selections
- — Three Magnets Brewing nonalcoholic craft beer is on tap at $6.
- — Timber City Ginger Beer N/A provides a draft nonalcoholic alternative.
Pricing: Three Magnets NA beer $6.
Spirits
The drink menu states a fine selection of spirits is available, and happy hour wells are priced at $3.50. Specific brands or types are not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — The drink menu states the venue has a fine selection of spirits available.
Standout selections
- — The drink menu states the venue has a fine selection of spirits available.
Pricing: Happy hour wells $3.50.
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