Place: Beer NV
Locale: Reno (South)
Beer NV Website
Visits: A few...
Drinks: 4 out of 5 on the Burp-O-Meter
Venue: 4 out of 5 on the Burp-O-Meter
Will I return?: Already did more than once!
NARRATIVE:
First off, the name says it all. It can be translated as "beer envy", "beer Nevada", or whatever. Beer NV is a true beer lover's Chuck E. Cheese minus the Whack-A-Mole machines - a little bit of everything beer. The building itself is located at the corner of S. Virginia and Foothill Rd. After walking in, you soon realize how the priorities of the world have shifted. In BNV, the HD screens displaying a multitude of sporting events have been relegated to the non-primary walls. The primary wallspace here (that is, behind the bar) is dedicated to the conveyance of high-definition hops and the like.
BNV proudly displays 60+ different beers, ciders, and related bevs on four extremely large HD screens. Seems a little unusual to observe more eyes looking at the beer boards rather than on the handful of sporting events around the large L-shaped room, and that really works for me. Depending on the day of the week and time of day, it can be daunting to find multiple contiguous empty bar stools. On weekdays immediately after the normal workday (I forgot what that is), the place can become packed. For the lucky ducks that do sit at the bar, the decisions are plentiful. The bar seats are preferred for a couple of reasons that follow. During the warmer months, an ample outdoor seating area is provided. There are couches, regular old dining-style tables and chairs and good old standing around room as options.
Sitting at the bar provides much faster drink service. Being that close also means I can read the beer boards without glasses (for you old timers who understand that). That is not to say I don't also enjoy sitting away from the bar on the plentiful high-tops. The screens are also quite easy to read from that distance as well (okay, glasses on again). Problem with sitting away from the bar is that the servers do not get around quickly when things become crowded. Nothing worse than an empty glass in a drinking establishment. This is a minor knock however.
Depending on the beverage, BNV offers great tasting options (including flights) at different sizes. Each specific size and cost is posted on the before-mentioned displays. Being able to sample a 4-oz taste of a new beer before to committing to anything more is a great thing. Additionally, on nearly every visit, the staff offers quick complimentary tastes -- another great way to introduce a newer taste.
Because BNV does not currently offer food, they are more than happy to permit folks to bring dinner into the building. In fact, they carry menus for Los Compadres, Yosh's Deli, and South Creek Pizza Co., at BNV (they are all located in the same center). We eyed many patrons ordering dinner over the phone and having it carried into BNV without leaving their seats - convenient!
The beers and other offerings (including some wines) rotate often. The selections cover a broad spectrum of tastes and strengths. The software used to display the current beverages is state of the art and very informative. They bring brews in from all over the country and several from overseas. Something for everyone.
Highly recommended.
-BG
First off, the name says it all. It can be translated as "beer envy", "beer Nevada", or whatever. Beer NV is a true beer lover's Chuck E. Cheese minus the Whack-A-Mole machines - a little bit of everything beer. The building itself is located at the corner of S. Virginia and Foothill Rd. After walking in, you soon realize how the priorities of the world have shifted. In BNV, the HD screens displaying a multitude of sporting events have been relegated to the non-primary walls. The primary wallspace here (that is, behind the bar) is dedicated to the conveyance of high-definition hops and the like.
BNV proudly displays 60+ different beers, ciders, and related bevs on four extremely large HD screens. Seems a little unusual to observe more eyes looking at the beer boards rather than on the handful of sporting events around the large L-shaped room, and that really works for me. Depending on the day of the week and time of day, it can be daunting to find multiple contiguous empty bar stools. On weekdays immediately after the normal workday (I forgot what that is), the place can become packed. For the lucky ducks that do sit at the bar, the decisions are plentiful. The bar seats are preferred for a couple of reasons that follow. During the warmer months, an ample outdoor seating area is provided. There are couches, regular old dining-style tables and chairs and good old standing around room as options.
Sitting at the bar provides much faster drink service. Being that close also means I can read the beer boards without glasses (for you old timers who understand that). That is not to say I don't also enjoy sitting away from the bar on the plentiful high-tops. The screens are also quite easy to read from that distance as well (okay, glasses on again). Problem with sitting away from the bar is that the servers do not get around quickly when things become crowded. Nothing worse than an empty glass in a drinking establishment. This is a minor knock however.
Depending on the beverage, BNV offers great tasting options (including flights) at different sizes. Each specific size and cost is posted on the before-mentioned displays. Being able to sample a 4-oz taste of a new beer before to committing to anything more is a great thing. Additionally, on nearly every visit, the staff offers quick complimentary tastes -- another great way to introduce a newer taste.
Because BNV does not currently offer food, they are more than happy to permit folks to bring dinner into the building. In fact, they carry menus for Los Compadres, Yosh's Deli, and South Creek Pizza Co., at BNV (they are all located in the same center). We eyed many patrons ordering dinner over the phone and having it carried into BNV without leaving their seats - convenient!
The beers and other offerings (including some wines) rotate often. The selections cover a broad spectrum of tastes and strengths. The software used to display the current beverages is state of the art and very informative. They bring brews in from all over the country and several from overseas. Something for everyone.
Highly recommended.
-BG
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