Taste

Soaking in experiences and experiments at Las Vegas Brewing Company

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Las Vegas Brewing Company’s sausage board with Chantilly cream ale
Photo: Wade Vandervort

Breweries have proliferated around the Valley in recent years, elevating the local beer scene to new heights. And though COVID temporarily stunted that growth, as things normalize, we’re seeing newcomers arrive on the scene.

Las Vegas Brewing Company marks the return of indomitable brewer Dave Otto—from a brief self-imposed hiatus to Tonopah—to the city and his old stomping grounds, the former PT’s Brewing Company site in the northwest Valley. The building’s brewing roots extend even further: It once housed Tenaya Creek Brewery until its move Downtown.

Otto clearly hasn’t missed a beat in his time away, offering up a new rotation of nearly 20 of his own drafts. The lineup reflects his traditionalist roots: a superb flagship in Penny O’Reilly’s red ale; an easy-drinking, vanilla-accented Chantilly cream ale; and the 1677 Stout, a dry Irish stout reminiscent of his award-winning version from PT’s.

The master also has some new tricks up his sleeve. His White Wedding white stout suavely delivers hints of coffee and cocoa nibs. Those unfamiliar with the style might be surprised by its lightness. His whimsical Blue 42, a tart, fruited sour brewed with Sour Punch straws and Jolly Ranchers, is certainly atypical.

And Otto isn’t the only one branching out. Executive Chef Hollin Rothmann has toiled outside the limelight in a number of acclaimed Strip kitchens, and she has unveiled a delightful mix of elevated pub food at LVBC. Start with the Junk Chips ($15), a delicious mess of Sloppy Joe-strewn house-made potato chips layered with spicy pickled jalapeños, cheddar cheese and green onion cream. Those chips also accompany the sandwiches, alongside an addictive caramelized onion and sherry aioli.

The chipotle lime grilled tofu sandwich ($13) might be vegan, but it won’t leave you longing for meat. Another outstanding option is the southwestern watermelon salad ($11), swimming in an Anaheim chile vinaigrette and dotted with toasted pepitas, cotija and red onion. And do leave room for pretzel bread pudding ($9) lacquered with an outrageously tasty salted caramel sauce.

Otto and Rothmann make a wonderful pair out of the gate, and we’re looking forward to seeing what else develops at Las Vegas Brewing Company as they continue scheming together.

LAS VEGAS BREWING COMPANY 3101 N. Tenaya Way, 702-333-4858, lvbrewco.com. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight.

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Tags: Dining, Food, Beer
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