USA, AR: Moody Brews opens in Little Rock’s Pettaway neighbourhood
After a long and well-documented odyssey, Moody Brews, the new brewery helmed by longtime Little Rock brewer Josiah Moody, has opened in downtown’s Pettaway neighborhood at 414 E. 21st St., the Arkansas Times reported on March 27.
Known for his time at Vino’s Brew Pub as well as partnerships with other breweries under the name Moody Brews, Moody has a reputation for making beers that are both technical and inventive. Situated in Pettaway Square alongside Pettaway Coffee, Paper Hearts bookstore, and the regular spot for the Smashed N’Stacked food truck, the Moody Brews taproom carries on the micro urban themes of the new small business commercial district spearheaded by local developer and Pettaway resident Michael Orndorff. There is a cozy bar area, a patio facing into the square, upstairs seating and an upstairs patio creating four separate spaces. The patios facing inward provide an escape from the usual design of a patio facing out to the street, creating a respite from the hustle and bustle of a busy, car-oriented culture.
Moody Brews has house-made ginger ale and root beer. These receive the same attention to flavor and detail, so expect unique and delicious experiences when you order one. The root beer is lighter than most, showcasing more acidity than mass-produced versions. It brings a slight bitterness while avoiding overpowering saccharine flavors. Similarly, the ginger ale tastes distinctly of ginger instead of sugar. It is lighter in body and produces a definite tingling sensation.
It’s a small operation but provides some of the best beers in Arkansas thanks to Moody’s experienced hand. Moody Brews has more offerings like the Katchiri’s Bier, a Belgian-style farmhouse ale (7%) that may be his most personal creation (it’s named after his wife) and the Oatmeal Pale (0.5%) that isn’t quite non-alcoholic but can give you all the flavor of a pale ale without the punch. Visit Moody brews and see what a true passion project looks like in fruition.
29 March, 2024
