Brassneck is all about keeping it intimate. Filling up faster than its hot-off-the-shelf growlers, the brewery’s tiny tasting room holds just 50 people and often has a lineup outside the door. Don’t be put off—it’s worth the wait. Open for just two-and-a-half years, Brassneck has become one of the city’s most prolific beer curators. Current on-tap treasures include Old Money, a four-percent traditional English mild; Passive Aggressive, a dry-hopped pale ale; and the aptly named “Inertia”, an imperial stout weighing in at a respectable nine percent. Aiming to keep things cozy, Brassneck recommends arriving in groups of around six. We suggest you leave two of those drinkers at home. Providing a unique take on the flight concept, Brassneck’s Brass Bat offers four glasses on one easy-to-carry paddle. Repeat: just four glasses. Trust us—when the beer’s this good, you won’t want to share.