Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Casual Pint of The Grove
Hoover, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A self-described craft beerstro pouring 34 rotating drafts with full style specs, from Alabama locals to bourbon-barrel cream ale. Nonic pint glasses and to-go crowlers and growlers round out a serious draft program. The nonalcoholic side stays basic—soft drinks, root beer, and canned water—making beer the clear draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 5oz flight to navigate the rotating 34-tap list, then commit to a 16oz pour of Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale, an English brown with Alabama wildflower honey. For hop intensity, Ghost In The Machine delivers 100 IBU at 8% ABV.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Those wanting cocktails, wine, or spirits should look elsewhere, as the program centers on beer alone.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft pours range from $5.00 to $10.00 for 16oz, with flights from $3.00 to $11.00. To-go crowlers run $9.00–$70.00; growlers $15.00–$120.00, depending on the brew.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue brands itself as 'The Nation’s Only Craft Beerstro,' with taps integrated into the cooler for short lines. Its 34-draft list is served in traditional nonic pint glasses, and beer is available to go in crowlers and growlers.
Beverage categories
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Beer
The draft list is extensive and transparent, with 34 current beers detailed by style, ABV, IBU, and brewery. Service in nonic pint glasses and to-go crowlers and growlers add practical depth. Named selections span local and national breweries across a range of styles.
Menu strengths
- — 34 rotating drafts with style, ABV, IBU, and brewery details listed.
- — Served in traditional nonic pint glasses to preserve head and aroma.
Standout selections
- — Ghost In The Machine – Parish Brewing Co. Imperial IPA, 8% ABV, 100 IBU, $9.00 for 10oz.
- — Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale – Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., bourbon barrel-aged, $8.50 for 16oz.
- — Spring Street Saison – Avondale Brewing Co. Farmhouse ale, 7.2% ABV, $7.50 for 16oz.
- — Milk Stout Nitro – Left Hand Brewing Co., notes of roasted coffee and milk chocolate, $10.00 for 16oz.
Pricing: 5oz flights $3.00–$11.00; 16oz pours $5.00–$10.00; crowlers $9.00–$70.00; growlers $15.00–$120.00
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic range covers standard soft drinks, Abita root beer, and Liquid Death water, all priced at $3.00. A hangover recovery drink and Red Bull add variety. No specific nonalcoholic beer brands are listed despite a homepage mention.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Abita Root Beer, a craft-branded option.; Offers Liquid Death water and a dedicated hangover recovery drink, Biolite.
Standout selections
- — Abita Root Beer – $3.00, from Abita Brewing Company.
- — Liquid Death Assorted – $3.00 for a 12oz can of water.
Pricing: $3.00 for soft drinks, root beer, and Liquid Death; $4.00 Biolite; $5.00 Red Bull
How it sits with the food
Food options incorporate beer directly: housemade beer cheese accompanies pretzels, and craft beer marinated bratwurst appears on platters and sandwiches. Pair those with a malty brown ale like Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale.
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