A single man’s trip to a local brewery reportedly became awkward today after the absence of a dog or children in tow prompted weird looks from everyone at the family friendly establishment.
“I just came by to try their new triple sour milk stout, but everyone has just been staring at me since I got here—do I have a sour milk stout mustache or something?” said John Berg, wiping his upper lip with a napkin. “And three times now the staff has asked if I was lost, or if they could help me find my dog. Then when I said I wasn’t expecting company the bartender suggested that I might be more comfortable at the sports bar down the street.”
Berg’s attempt to enjoy a beer solo hasn’t slipped the notice of concerned parents and regulars of Urban Playground Brewery.
“At first I figured that he was meeting his wife and kids here, or maybe his partner took their dog for a walk, but he’s been here for an hour alone just enjoying himself— it’s really starting to weird me out,” said Colin Bartlett, shielding his kids from looking at the man. “Breweries are supposed to be a place where you can get a drink while you make your parental responsibilities everyone else’s problem, not for people to actually enjoy a beer in the middle of the day. If he wants to be carefree in public he should really go to a dimly lit dive bar so we don’t have to see it.”
At press time, Urban Playground Brewery announced they’d start checking for proof of child or dog ownership at the door.
