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DINING CRAFT ADVISORY BREWING
ADDRESS:
1314 Government St., Ocean Springs
PHONE:
228.334.5000
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Craft Advisory Burger with House-made Beer Cheese Queso.
story and photos by Canonblue Lalley
134 | September 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic
hit the Coast in a devastating
way, shuttering numerous bars, restaurants and local watering holes. Through the rough, a tiny sparkler shimmered in the dark: Craft Advisory Brewing took its first breath.
A new brewpub with big dreams and big plans, Craft Advisory sports twenty-nine taps across the bar, serving only craft brews. Eleven
of those are brewed in-house,
and Brewmaster Martin Konrad
is hoping to fill every tap in with house specialties soon.
Co-owner Sandra Konrad happily explained the unique process of Belgium style brewing, the favored method at Craft Advisory. The sour
series in particular hit in an entirely different way than any sours I’ve experienced here on the Coast. The kettle-style brew technique folds a sour mash into fresh fruit compote, all made in-house. The Mango sour is a perfect blend of sour and tart, with a smooth base. The Margarita Sour is almost indistinguishable from a traditional margarita.
Chef Matthew Stuart has brought his unique perspective to the new menu, touting specialties such as their Craft Advisory Burger and house-made Beer Cheese Queso, each a modern take on classic flavors. The beer cheese was both smooth and velvety, sticking easily to the Belgium-style pretzel bites, generously sprinkled in coarse sea