Under Pressure Brewing

I travel to the Plymouth, MN area a few times a year for work and always try to find new breweries. This one was quite near to the office. I wound up going twice -- one late afternoon for a little reconnaissance and then the next day for a happy hour with colleagues.It's a really fun place. I should qualify that I'm a big gaming nerd myself. If for whatever reason you're lame and put off by that, the vibes of his place might bother you. But it's a chill place with a cool decor -- a suit of armor, book shelves, all sorts of stuff that evokes fantasy fiction and tabletop gaming.I tried a few beers over the two visits and they were quite good. The gentlemen behind the bar were a little gruff, but not overly unfriendly or anything. All in all, had a pleasant time on both visits and my colleagues seemed to enjoy it. Whether there's active gaming going on or not, it's a relaxing place to hang out and select from a wide range of brews.

Ton of beers on tapNever seen it that crowdedHit up if nearbyThey probably have at least 30 on tap at any given time which is pretty amazing for a brewery. I can only think of one brewery in Iowa that surpasses it for number of choices. Always two menus. One for more of the mainstays and one for the seasonals. I'm more of an IPA or lighter drinker, but I definitely enjoy the darker ones here. Can always find something I haven't had before every time that I go. Give 'em a shot! Never had any trouble bellying up at the bar here.

At first this place seems really neat! Lots of space. Families there playing games. We walked in and up to order a beverage. The man taking the order seemed like he did not want to be there. Like we were bothering him. I ordered a seasonal beer. The pumpkin spice (pictured) with whip. It was really good. We stayed for about an hour drank and played cribbage (brought from home)

My husband and I are on a mission to visit every brewery in Minnesota and this was #112 on our list. The decor of this place is amazing and they have a really great selection. The beertender was super friendly and knowledgeable about the different beers they had on tap. She explained the different types as well as recommended some blends to try for some really unique drinks. They offer up several flight options including a 4 sample, 8 sample or a 8 FULL size pint flight! We opted for the 4 sample for the really cool sword board it is served on! We cannot wait to come back for trivia night and their other great events they host.

Ok, last brewery for me today. This makes my 282nd!! No, not today of course, that is my total. Under Pressure was pretty close to my hotel as I was headed back so I had to stop. It's quite the different vibe from the previous brewery I was at today. UP had a taco truck out front and since I hadn't eaten in over 12 hours, and I love tacos, I picked up a couple. Fabulous tacos but I can't recall the name of the truck. Actually in posting my photos I see I got the name of the truck in a photo, Tacopolis! UP is kind of dark and quiet. I felt like I was in the library in Dracula's castle or something. It's cool but has a very different vibe than most breweries. I like it!I got a flight of four and then added a fifth because, well, me. And because UP has 27 beers on tap! I started with Lick It Up peaches and cream ale which had a nice peach flavor. Next was, well, I kinda forgot. I was sitting at the bar tasting beers and working on this review when a friendly gent started talking to me. So instead of doing the review we talked beers with the bartender. I'll just say EVERYTHING I tried here was really good. A few highlights were the Irish red (SWPFTD would approve), the blueberry cream stout, the chocolate cream stout, and the rauchbier. Under Pressure is brewing up some excellent beers. If you don't stop in and try them, well, you're wrong. Enough said...If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

I was looking for something different and creative and found that under pressure offers art sessions on a Fridays and that's exactly what I wanted to do. Their drink list was pretty cool but I'm not a beer person. Glad that they had kombucha so sipped that as I painted. They do sell pretzel snacks but you are welcome to bring food though. The vibe and the decor is medieval; there were couple of knights there and love that you can come in for a drink and read. The vibe is pretty chilled. I'm definitely open to trying the apple ale, BFG and cranberry ale next time.Parking is available!

Under pressure is tucked away in a strip mall, very unassuming, but then you walk in the doors and you are instantly teleported to a medieval themed space with a library. They even serve flights in a stainless steel sword and their tap list is endless. They even create their own mixes between the beers that they make. Service is fast, friendly, and they even host events such as beer tastings and markets.

The medieval theme might throw you when you walk in, but a brewery with a library will win your heart over quickly. This is one of the most unique breweries I've visited and I've become a fan. Their beer selection is huge and their flights are even bigger. I've only been in the afternoon and have found that it's quiet with ample space. Can seem a little dark inside, but goes with the theme. Staff have always been friendly and have great recommendations. The last time I tried a summer brew called Stacked Blueberry Maple Stout and fell right in love with it. There's no food on site, but you can bring your own in or get it delivered. There are food trucks, trivia, and other fun things in the evening. Happy with this spot!

I visited Under Pressure to discover a unique space in a non-assuming building. There are lots of comfy seats, tables that make you feel like a viking, and even a library! When I saw the flight options I was tempted to get the biggest one, but that would have been a feat for just myself. So I settled on the flight of 7 beers, took a seat at the bar, and prepared myself on picking out the beers from their very lengthy beer list. Black IPAA roasty and bitter IPA that shines a deep black color. Medium low bitterness with low roasted coffee and dark cocoa. This beer was my favorite of the bunch.Rye or Rye NotA British Summer Session Ale with low smoke, smooth rye spiciness, and a hint of fig.California CommonA style that you don't see very often, but I nearly always order. I got medium apple fruit, low bitterness, and low dough. The beer is slightly woodsy / rustic and went well with the vibe of the space.Extreme IPAAn American IPA triple dry hopped to showcase the hops. It had  medium bitterness, medium-high pine and low citrus flavors. Not an overly fruity IPA, more of a West Coast which was a nice change of pace.Darkside of Demon Dog DudleyA deep dark Schwarzbier with dark malt and roast flavors that were about a medium, smooth, and medium-low bitterness. Not astringent at all even with all of the dark malt.Apple AleThe only fruited beer of the bunch in my flight. High apple flavors, low tartness and medium low acidity. Just enough tartness to pucker the palate, but not make you cringe like sucking on a lemon.Beerded Dragon Belgian QuadA traditional Belgian Quad. It had medium high caramel and medium-low butterscotch / molasses. A lot of complex malt character. A fun space with a lot of beer options that made it hard to pick!

Tons of beers. I love to see local people doing something that matters to them, without trying to blow it up. I felt that here. They care.The three beers we tried were sort of experimental and certainly different - in a good way.Plymouth needs more spots like this.