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The Press took a peek at the full menu and it looks pretty stacked.Įxpect Box Kick IPA Braised Wings, some Aussie house specials like Steak & Mushroom Pie and Sausage Rolls and fresh fruit hand-crafted popsicles.Īccording to its Facebook page, Platypus Brewing is closed on Mondays and open from 3 p.m. With the weather finally giving Houstonians a break from the heat, the spacious outside patio will be sure to draw a hungry, thirsty crowd. "The rub on the beernuts is a mixture I've used for my barbeque since I started cooking, probably when I was 15," he said. Chef Douglas doubled back to the table to reveal some of the magic behind the heavenly bites of cashews and peanuts drenched in dark, red spices that sent tingles down the spine.
The tastebuds will do a dance of joy soon after the bowl arrives at the table. Don't let the simple listing of "Beernuts" (without any description) on the menu deter the eyes. The most surprising item of the night were the beernuts. On this visit, our party enjoyed the Chilled Gulf Prawns, Spent Grain Pretzel Baguettes and a mason jar of delicately pickled carrots, cucumbers, red jalapenos and okra. The beer was light on malt and true to the menu description of being an "easy-drinking delight."Įxecutive Chef Michael Douglas explained that the soft-opening food menu was an abbreviated version of the full menu, which will be offered for lunch and dinner once the brew pub is officially open. Platypus wants their customers to submit a name for this brew. The Name Me! beer is a brown ale with hints of roasted coffee and chocolate. With notes of red licorice and a sweet candy aroma, this red ale is a bit on the sweet side and finishes with a flowery essence on the tongue. The Ranga at 5 percent ABV is another good choice. For being an IPA, it satisfies the palette with underlying citrus tones while leaving a not-too-bitter after taste. The strong, hoppy presence in the beer is perfect for Houston's lingering heat. Box Kick is perhaps the most fragrant and notable of Platypus' beers. Interestingly named, Box Kick, the resident IPA (India Pale Ale) is a 6.7 percent ABV. All but one of the beers is a 5 percent ABV (alcohol by volume).
A mezzanine and event space is available upstairs.įlights provide an opportunity for patrons to sample four-ounce pours of four of its six house brews. Through another set of glass doors towards the back of the dining room stood the giant stainless steel tanks and piping. Inside the glass doors is a brightly-lit dining area with a contemporary-style bar and loads of taps on the wall. A long, narrow sandy aisle runs the length of the deck with boxes and bags ready for a game of Cornhole. A partially-covered deck spanned almost the entirety of the front area of the brewery with space for a dozen long communal picnic tables.
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Located in the space of the former Drake nightclub at 1902 Washington, Platypus offers plenty of free parking across the street from the brew pub. Signage is large and set high upon the massive brick-walled side of the building. The Houston Press happily stumbled upon the soft opening of Platypus Brewing on October 2. The newest brewery in the Washington area blends homegrown ingredients with both Texas and Australian hops to produce Texas-Australian hybrid beer. The tag line reads: Brewed with Texan Heart and Australian Soul.
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