PLANO, TEXAS

One of the better craft beer joints in Plano, Texas (north of Dallas), BRICK HOUSE TAVERN & TAP competes favorably with local competitors such as Fillmore Pub, Holy Grail Pub, Taverna Rossa and Vickery Park.

A freestanding TV-replete sportsbar with basic pub fare and fine Texas draught brews, its central bar services a cozy fireplace-centered couch area, several surrounding booths and tables and a front patio deck.

On my initial journey in July ’17, quaffed (512) Pecan Porter and Pecan Porter with Chipotle, Franconia Wheat, Revolver Ironhead IPA and Revolver Blood & Honey Wheat Ale. (reviewed fully in Beer Index). There was also Texas fare from Rahr & Sons, Community Beer, Lakewood, Deep Ellum, Peticolas and Shiner.