Graveyard Post II -- Somewhere between Philly and Phoenix

07/28/2024 - 08/18/2024

As you may recall, Sarah Love's phone was lost and along with it all of the pretzel tasting data spanning roughly seven months. The following is a recollection of the noble, and maybe not so noble, pretzel information lost.

Disclaimer: everything in this Graveyard Post is solely based off pictures and memories.

07/28/2024

Walter Station Brewery -- Phoenix, AZ

"Pretzel Bites"

Menu Description: with "Winston's British Bitter" beer cheese

$8.00

These small pretzel nuggets resembled pastries. They were adorned with an adequate amount of salt over their perfect light amber brown color.

08/04/2024 The Attic Ale House -- Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ A dear friend of Kenny's joined us on this pretzel tasting adventure. Unfortunately, her comments were lost along with the rest of the critique.
"Jumbo Baked Salted Pretzel"
Menu Description: dijon mustard, beer cheese
$8.50

The typically shaped pretzel had three twists in the center and was colored deep, mahogany. Two accoutrements (presumably, mustard and beer cheese) accompanied the lightly salted snack. The pretzel was a decent sized appetizer for three.

08/11/2024 Throne Brewing -- Glendale, AZ "Jumbo Soft Pretzel" Menu Description: hand-twisted, salted, soft pretzel; served with your choice of beer cheese and/or mustard $9.00 Kenny and Sarah Love elected to purchase both accoutrements. The medium brown pretzel came out glistening without a lot of salt. The treat was of regular shape and had three twists in the middle.

08/16/2024 Four Peaks Brewing Company Airport -- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

"Brickhouse Pretzel" Menu Description: Salted Noble Pretzel; side - spicy mustard; side - green chile cheese sauce $11.50 This snack was definitely fried as it was soaked in fryer oil, made visible by the oily bubbles coating the pretzel. It was typical in shape and light beige in color, almost like it was undercooked. We think there was a light amount of salt, though it is hard to determine with the amount of grease covering the pretzel. Though we do not have the exact rating, Kenny and Sarah Love both recollected it was assigned a terrible one. Definitely not worth the price and we do NOT recommend.

08/18/2024 Snitz Creek Brewery -- Annville, PA We attended one of Sarah Love's good friend's wedding and we decided to do a tasting afterward. The wedding was in the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania but we managed to find a place that served a pretzel. "Philly Pretzel" Menu Description: Explorer Ale cheese sauce The pretzel was long, braided and skinny; accompanied by cheese sauce which was dripped on the pretzel making it look very unbecoming if you get our drift. Not only did the mild to deep brown snack that was seemingly salt-less look comically awful, it's taste was not too flattering either. Again, Kenny and Sarah Love highly discourage ordering a pretzel at Snitz Creek Brewery.

Thank you for your support and comradery in the pretzel tasting experience and reviews. We appreciate you and your time! We have updated a few things on the blog for easier viewing and reading, thank you for your kind feedback. Keep it coming! Sincerely,

Kenny Muzzey & Sarah Love

The Attic Ale House -- Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ

The Attic Ale House - Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ
May the 4th be with you! May 21st, 2023 Kenny and Sarah Love visited The Attic which is an Ale House that we love to frequent as much as possible. It's situated on the top floor of a small shopping center with random shops we have never thought to explore.

One of the things that draws us to this place is the exquisite view. Sitting on the outside balcony you can see the breathtaking Camelback Mountain. (A part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve). The interior of the place is long and skinny with plenty of TVs to entertain the sports enthusiast. Every once in a blue moon Kenny and Sarah Love go there to watch football, namely the Eagles but especially her Bills!

There is a pretty solid drink selection, too - from craft beers to mixed drinks to wine to mead.  Kenny's most memorable drink was called The Caveman Bloody Mary. It costs as much as a meal but it's a meal in and of itself and literally has everything you can imagine adorning it.

Sarah Love thinks the mimosa flight (consisting of three glasses of sparkling champagne with different juices) is outstanding. You can choose from a wide selection of mixers including peach, passionfruit, mango, guava, orange, grapefruit, pineapple or cranberry. They're also on special every Sunday during brunch (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)!

Lastly, The Attic is small and quaint which adds to it's welcoming appeal. It's definitely a spot we suggest you visit!
5/21/2023

Our pretzel came out a beautiful golden brown in color. There was a scant amount of salt decorating the treat. A nice crunch came with the outside while the inside was surprisingly soft. The consistency was comprised of a yeasty and thick dough. The beer cheese was a little spicy and sadly somewhat cheap tasting. However a tasty horse radish mustard also came with the pretzel which was a much better complement.
2.9/5.0

Sincerely,

Kenny Muzzey & Sarah Love