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I really like the vibe of Salt Face Mule Brewing Co. It’s typical Asheville, a brewery with food, and mini golf. You know, family fun, but the parents can get ripped. No judgment here, though. I get a kick out of that.
The Holla Atcha West Coast IPA was tasty, as was the house-made hard seltzer and the Bless It Hazy IPA. Overall, this is a solid brewery.
The Buns of Anarchy burger was very well done — it was essentially burnt. Burgers should not taste that carcinogenic…