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"With over 60 beers on tap (each with their own designated glass), Hopleaf is great for getting to know fellow beer nerds. Aside from their commitment to hoppy water, this Andersonville staple’s food menu goes beyond typical bar food with dishes like Belgian-style mussels and a cashew butter, fig jam, and raclette sandwich that’s basically a souped-up PB&J. The bar is naturally a solid place for beer talk, but if your casual chat about IPAs evolves into a 10-person debate, Hopleaf also has a few long shared tables. Possible Conversation Topics: How many of the beers they’ve already tried, favorite beer vessel, how many servings are truly in the mountain of fries that comes with each sandwich." - john ringor