More than 22 different ales and lagers are brewed throughout the year at this beer-lover's paradise.

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The Scene
The soaring post-and-beam architecture is left over from its days as the Rusty Scupper, but Faultline is certainly squarely in the brewpub idiom. It's loud, sprawling and raucous, with a barnyard whiff of hops and yeast, to boot. The restaurant closes on the weekends for private events, including weddings and corporate parties.

The Food
Stay simple: burgers, club sandwiches, quesadillas. It's when the kitchen strays into territory like Thai seafood brochettes that things can get a little dicey. Five standard beers and up to three seasonal beers are available at any given time. The golden ale exudes a malty aroma and clean, bitter finish; the pale ale is similar, with a heartier taste and a spicy hops nose. Perfect for the warm weather, an unfiltered hefeweizen (wheat beer) has a fruity, yeasty taste and a lush body.