Ms. Benjamin always manages to entertain me with her books, and I have been charmed by every story that she's penned that I've read, and this first book of her Brewing Love series was no different. Right from the beginning, I was drawn into this story due to what the heroine is going through. Will she be able to make her dreams of getting Antero Brewing back come up and running come true? How will she make it happen when she doesn't have the capital to make it happen? Will she allow someone outside the family or those she trusts to be a partner in the company again?

The dialogue was well-written and I loved both characters back stories. Bec finds it hard to trust after what her ex-boyfriend did, and the fact that Wyatt is from the city puts him in the you're-no-good-because-you're-a-city-slicker category; a man who could possibly gain her trust, betray her and then leave her heartbroken if she considered giving him a chance. However, I liked that the heroine didn't let her past keep her from getting to know Wyatt. Really, the heroine is strong and brave by wanting to try and get Antero Brewing back in business and I liked that she wasn't afraid to use the fact that Wyatt wants her last barrel of Zoria to her advantage. Yet, what I liked most about the heroine was that she was true to her promises and wouldn't let her brother interfere in her dealings with Wyatt.

While Wyatt, he was a fantastic hero. He needs something special to help revitalize and find a way to bring in more customers to the gastropub he owns with a friend, and Bec's barrel of Zoria is the perfect solution. However, I liked that she provided a challenge for the hero with everything she makes him do, because she needs certain things to be able to start making beer again. But what I liked most of all is how Wyatt proved to Bec that not all city-slickers are like her ex. That they're honorable and would do their best not to hurt the woman they're falling in love with.

Overall, this book starts off this series superbly, even though I wanted to slap the heroine's brother for how he treated his sister when it came to her making decisions and believing she was making the wrong one. However, in saying that, he did redeem himself by believing in her in the end and by all that he was willing to do to help her restore Antero Brewing to its former glory, as she's a fine brewer. Furthermore, I enjoyed the chemistry between this couple, which spills over onto the pages in hot sex scenes and illustrate that Bec shouldn't be afraid to give love and happiness another chance, because Wyatt will be there to catch her when she finally falls and prove that he reciprocates her feelings.

And lastly, the way this story ended had me smiling because of Wyatt does for Bec. She shouldn't feel guilty about what happened, especially when it wasn't her fault and I liked that the hero wasn't afraid to use any means necessary to see justice served. I would recommend Love on Tap by Meg Benjamin, if you enjoy books by authors Kelly Jamieson, Erin Nicholas or Sydney Somers.

when wyatt montgomery gets a lead on a rare barrel of a special craft brew, an imperial stout named zoria, he believes that it might be just the thing he needs to save the slumping receipts of his denver gastropub, the ridiculously-named quaff. the action in love on tap really kicks into gear when he gets to the little town of antero he tracks down bec dempsey, the brewmaster of the now defunct brewery that produced the zoria.

she has one keg left. and she's willing to sell, for the right price. it's not just money bec wants. she needs more ingredients. she still believes in her brewery, and she's embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that she left her friends and vendors holding the bag when the brewery folded.

though, really the truth is a bit more complicated than that. the brewery didn't fold because bec was careless or lacked business sense. it was her ex-business partner and ex-boyfriend who pulled the financial backing and skipped out of town when he was over the relationship. bec is wary of wyatt, who seems too good to be true. except he's actually not.

collecting the ingredients bec needs almost turns into rumplestiltskin's tasks. and yet with his charm and good-natured perserverance, bec over too. in fact he almost gets her believing in herself again. and how's that for feel-good romance.
he wins over the naysayers and slowly and surely, he wins

bec and wyatt's story is heartwarming and charming. wyatt is a dreamy guy, patient and strong and tough as nails. he cracks through antero's tough small-town exterior to become one of their own. and how he does it is totally worth reading about.

It's interesting enough. I liked both main characters, and story was good too. Although there were some scenes that were a little boring and I think the book could have done better without them. For example, the whole "romantic date" scene. It was about side characters so I don't think there was need for so much detail. Other than that it was a good read and enjoyed it.

*3.5 Stars*

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wyatt owns a gastropub in Denver, but he needs to find a unique beer in order to draw customers away from his competitors. When he hears about a legendary beer that was only brewed once, he decides to track down the brewmaster to see if there is any left that he can buy. When he gets to the tiny town that the brewery was, he is surprised to discover that the brewmaster is a woman named Bec.

Bec's brewery failed because her silent partner and former lover left her in the lurch without any money. As a result, she could not pay back the suppliers in the town, and she has become a loner. When Wyatt comes around, she decides that he can buy the last barrel as long as he gets her more product to create more. As he helps her, they grow closer and love begins to take hold.

This was a really cute book. Wyatt is determined to save his business, but his kind heart also sees that Bec is hurting, and he decides to help her. Bec was not as strong of a character, and the plot was simple, but the emotions and the storyline made this a quick, easy read that I really enjoyed.

A delightful story involving the latest concept in beer brewing, craft beers, and small independent breweries. The story started out strong, with a attention grabbing concept, building momentum as the story and characters evolved. The author created very believable and likable characters, with chemistry and personalities. As part of the Brewing Love Trilogy, I look forward to reading the remaining books...I'm sure the stories and characters will be just as enchanting.

This book was provided by the Publisher and Netgalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Maybe if I was more into beer I would have enjoyed this book more. I just could not get into it at all. I found myself skimming it.