Mix it Up

Mix it up is a block from Pleasure house; another mall location next door to an ABC store. The bottle side is unimpressive. Certainly less than the 500 bottles advertised. Some random wind and alocpop products mixed in. No coolers, which made the shelf of IPA's kinda sad. Taproom side may have 50 taps (although that number seems high to me), but on my visit at least a dozen were empty. More importantly, the only information about what is on tap is scribbled on the bar in front of the taps in grease pen. Rather annoying, particularly since customers tend to hang out there to drink their beers, which makes figuring out what they have painfully slow. Really dumb idea, people. Fairly cramped space with oddly loud music playing. Customer service was first rate, however, and they offer free tiny little samples of anytihng. I thought the selection was so-so, about half VA taps, and half an eclectic selection of "other" beers. There is a back patio outside on sand where dogs are apparently allowed. In then end I have a hard time giving this place a good score, but they could really improve their game with a few small changes, like an LCD tap board, perhaps even one that shows the current state of the keg.

Store has a good quality craft bottle selection. But where Mix it Up shines is the expanded taproom, Growlers Flights & Pints. 50 quality craft beers on draft spanning all styles, including a couple of craft ciders. Zero macros. Local breweries are well represented. Full and half pint servings offered. 64/32 oz growler fills to take home. Custom flights also offered. Frequent updates on social media. There’s a few high-top tables and chairs and a few board/card games for public use. Overall, great craft beer destination in VA Beach.

Small store, soon to be expanded. Growler filling station, good bottle selection. Not a whole lot, but all better brews. Small wine selection as well. Friendly service, but prices a bit on the high side.