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SOUNDS & SUDS
It seems that you can't turn in any direction these days
without running into a restaurant with a tap list 20 or
30 deep of craft beers. In the same vein, you can't go
very far in the Roanoke region without finding yourself
five miles or less from a craft brewery. From Roanoke
Railhouse to Chaos Mountain, craft breweries dot the
landscape - and that's a very good thing for beer lovers
everywhere.
One of the relative new comers to the scene is Flying
Mouse Brewery, a much anticipated brewery located in
Troutville. Although the operation ran into a few hitches
in opening regarding zoning, and some pushback from
some neighbors, it has now been opening its doors since
September 2013 and welcoming thirsty patrons from all
over the region as well as from the Appalachian Trail and
Trans-Atlantic Bicycle Route.
Brewing session beers - i.e. brews with a lower percent alcohol by volume - Flying Mouse offers something
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for everyone. My favorite is the No. 8, a nutty porter
that rolls in at only 4% ABV, leaving plenty of room for
tastings of all the other offerings. The brewery's kolsch,
No. 3, is the perfect beer for a backyard cook-out or
day at the beach given it's summery lightness and crisp
taste; the No. 5, an English Bitter, takes the cake for a nuanced, slightly bitter and malty sipping beverage. Several
seasonals and experimentals are usually on tap as well.
The main attraction of the brewery, though, is its large
bier garden with views of the surrounding forest and
Tinker Mountain. Dotted with tables and chairs, it's the
perfect spot to sit back, relax and listen to one of the
area's local bands. Additionally, at least one food truck
(or BBQ smoker) shows up every Saturday, so you have
no excuse not to spend the afternoon relaxing outside.
Family friendly with plenty of delicious options for both
adults and kids, Flying Mouse is one of my new go-to
breweries and somewhere I know I'll spend quite a bit
of time this summer.

Top left: The Easy Pickin's
play a set inside the
brewery.
Top right: A flight of all
of Flying Mouse's beers is
always a good idea.
Lower left: Flying Mouse's
bier garden.
Above: The mouse takes to
the air.

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Contents
Letters
The 360
The Flavor
The Gossip
The Gist
The Calendar
Brainiacs 2014
New Threats to Cyber Safety?
Can You Go Home Again?
Fall Fashion in the Green Room
Great Family Sapces
Home Advice From the Experts: 10 Great Tips
What's Your Home Worth Now?
Dining: Summer Treats Around the Valley
The Dish
The Perfect Weekend
Education Excellence
Top 100 Realtors
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - The Flavor
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