The place I have been waiting for has arrived. Located on 104th NW and 33rd St., a white building stands tall, with the letters M, I, and A in bold, bright colors. MIA Bruhaus is the laid-back place to go after work, classes or just as an excuse for a night out. Especially if you are part of my crowd: the beer lovers. I visited it for the first time this weekend, and I cannot explain how packed it was. As we walked inside, a loud and energetic atmosphere caught us by surprise. It's immediately distinguishable from the typical bar environment, presenting itself as a community of people who enjoy good company and better beer. The center of the room is taken up by the long bar; the wall against it displaying its varied menu. Along the sides, there are high tables, small tables and booths. On the far left, the walls turn into glass, through which you can see the birthplace of the drinks in front of you. Before the glass plays a live band, whose enthusiasm is just as effective as the heaven-made drink in your hand. I loved the extensive menu, and the fact that the beers--at least those I tried--were extremely enjoyable.
For instance, the Miami Weiss (pronounced Miami "Vice," it makes me wonder if there was some hidden intention!) tastes wheaty and a tad hoppy, and man did I enjoy it. Next, the Blue Monster. Brued with agave and aged for 12 months in tequila barrels. It is dark and strong--in flavor and in alcoholic content at about 9%. It's definitely worth the try! The great thing about MIA Bruhaus is that they also serve food. To go with our beers, we ordered the Buffalo Chicken Nachos. They were delicious! They are quite flavorful--and messy--and great to share. The only thing to improve is the small terrace surrounding the building. Given that is was so full, we decided to sit on the wooden benches outside. Since it's Miami and it rains so very often, the farther sides of the benches were drenched, and only after some squeezing and sharing with other parties were we to get settled. But overall, MIA Bruhaus is definitely one of my favorite new places to chill.
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