BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION

Obed and Isaac’s

500 S. Sixth St., 670-0627 While the rest of the U.S. began enjoying the revival of craft brewed beer in the mid- 1980s, Springfield was waiting patiently for the trend to trickle down. And our patience has rewarded us: Obed and Isaac’s opened in 2012, offering the sweet nectar of beer brewed on-site in their now-popular gastro pub. Our favorite brew at Obed’s – as most folks around here have taken to calling it for short – is their Ditzy Blonde, a crisp, golden beer that feels perfect for a warm summer day on their patio. Check out some of their darker beers, too, like the Long 9 Black IPA, which manages to blend hints of coffee or dark chocolate with citrus notes. It goes great with their delicious lamb burger, which will help you maintain your balance when you finally (reluctantly) stand up from your table. Runner-up: Brewhaus