This book is just fine. I really like the tropes of enemies to lovers and workplace romance but this book made it far too messy. Kat and Ryan had no chemistry and they were horrible at communicating. Their romance wasn’t believable and their last fight and then the ending just confirmed they didn’t go together. I did like beer angle of book along with the representation of different characters. Some characters there wasn’t a clear feeling on by the end because sometimes they were painted as good people and other times they were blamed for things. Both main characters felt very immature and overall, this was written okay but wasn’t for me. 3⭐️, 1.5🌶

So I had high hopes for this book. It was super sweet and a great romantic comedy for readers! There were points that I struggled to continue on but overall it was good!

I’ve Got My Mind Set on Brew is an enemies to lovers rom-com with lots of back and forth arguments. Kat and Ryan’s romance is supposed to be the main focus but it felt more like Kat and beer romance:, as there was more romance between them than the latter.

This is one of those books that has so much potential with both the premise and the first few chapters, but then never quite delivers.

I didn't feel much chemistry or romance between the leads once the "enemies" portion was over.

Book Review: I’ve Got My Mind Set On Brew
Release Date: April 2024
Genre: Romcom

Summary: Kat wants nothing more than to marry the beer!🍺 She’s given a chance by her bosses to learn the brewing process but when the brewpub is sold, her new boss, Ryan, isn’t as keen to give Kat the same opportunity with the beer.

The two butt heads instantly but eventually work related outings turn into more. Can Kat and Ryan overcome the work drama which includes Ryan’s father being the investor, or will the beer remain Kat’s forever love.

My Thoughts: This was good, and I liked it. I enjoyed learning about the different types of craft beer and the variations in the brewing process. I didn’t quit feel the romantic, tingling sensation I expect with a romcom and because of that I didn’t find myself rooting for Kat and Ryan as much as I should have. But the story had a lot more to offer, so I still enjoyed it and recommend it, especially over a pint! 🍺

New author for me. Was a good book. I highly recommend this book. If you like romance. I do like s variety of books.

I enjoyed the overall premise of I've Got My Mind Set on Brew, and really resonated with a woman in a male-dominated industry finding her way in the world. However, I just couldn't get myself fully on board with the romance between Kat and Ryan. I didn't so much mind the boss/employee aspect, but it was just so clear to me that he wasn't good enough for her, that I found myself really hoping she fully left him behind in the end. I would've loved to see her grow into her new career without him. I absolutely still look forward to reading more of Stephanie Jayne's books though!!

DNF @ 20%

Unfortunately, I didn't vibe with the writing style of this book and I found it really difficult to get into. This just wasn't for me, but others may enjoy it!

This got a total five stars from me but I must preface and say I’m totally biased because I met my husband when we both worked at the craft brewery, Whitewater Brewing Co. In I've Got My Mind Set on Brew by Stephanie Jayne, readers are served a pleasant concoction of romance, craft beer, and workplace tension.

Meet Kat Malone. She’s a down-on-her-luck craft beer brewer who is facing financial woes after a job loss and a messy breakup. When she stumbles upon a surprising new career path (craft beer brewing, of course) it's a chance for a new chapter.

Meet Ryan. He’s the inexperienced son of the new owner who takes charge after the quirky Resistance brewpub is sold. He wants to transform the pub into a run-of-the-mill sports bar, leaving Kat out of the brewer's assistant position she was promised.

Their clashes are as bitter as an IPA as they reluctantly collaborate to save the pub. Jayne's writing captures the essence of Chicago's craft beer scene, infusing it with love, commitment, and a dash of magic. I've Got My Mind Set on Brew is a refreshing romcom where opposites attract, redemption rules, and love warms your heart like a pint of stout.

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I thought this was a very average romance book. I did like the setting of this book. But overall I really did not think anything stood out to me. But I did enjoy.

This was such a sweet little romantic comedy book. It definitely was a great palette cleanser and I recommend!

I was looking forward to reading this as the synopsis made it sound like a must read for me...I was however disappointed by it and really struggled to finish it! I was actually bored by it!

I enjoyed reading this book, however I really wish that the beer and brewing beer had more of a focus throughout the story instead of it being more of a focus on personal growth for our FMC Kat.

I am currently pregnant and not able to have beer but that did not stop me from salivating at all of the descriptions of the beers that were discussed throughout the book, so thank you to the author for that!.

I LOVED that each chapter started with a kind of beer and what made it unique.

This book was really good. I loved the setting of it and the whole vibe of the book. I really liked that we followed a woman who wanted to be a brewer, since it’s not something we see often and especially not in romance stories.
I also really liked the character development, even though it was a really slow development, it turned out to be a pretty huge one for both of our characters.

With that being said there was a few things I wasn’t that hooked on in this book. I thought that the pacing was a bit slow for the first half of the book. I also didn’t find the chemistry behind the two main characters believable and through out the whole book I kept wondering if they even fit together that well. If it had been a contemporary story about a woman following her dream, instead of a romance I would probably have liked it a bit better. Frankly I just found the romance a bit annoying in it.

However I will still recommend it, since I really loved everything about this book besides the romance. So if you want to read a story about a struggling woman whos trying desperately to follow her dreams, this book is definitely for you. Just ignore the romance part like I did.

I’ve Got My Mind Set on Brew is a charming romance set in Chicago and featuring a fictional brewery, Revolution, which reads as authentic as all of the real Chicago locations do. The main character, Kat, is a female brewer who dreams of “marrying the beer” because she loves it so much — a cute inside joke that refers to switching career paths after the difficulty of adulting pushes her that way. I particularly like that this book addressed the weight of student loan and credit card debt, which is a reality for most people in their 20s and 30s, and it’s nice to see that we do belong here in romance books.

Thank you so much to Alcove Press, Netgalley, and Stephanie Jayne for this eARC!

This book is so cute! I love a good enemies to lovers type of story. The characters were great, and I was really rooting for them for a while. It's nice when the main characters are so likable. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book.

I loved the idea of this book - my husband and I are big into craft beer and love to go out to breweries and such - I just wish there had been more meat to the romance itself. At times it felt rush, and it never really felt like a two sided relationship. There were also so many side characters, if would have been great to either flesh them out further or reduce the number of characters that were focused on.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and the opinions expressed are mine entirely.

This is a perfect read for those who enjoy slow-burn romances. It follows Kat who is like every adult -broke and reeling from a backup who takes up a job as a beer brewer. However, something happens and she ends up working with Ryan who is clueless about beer but wants to save the brewery. It's a story about finding yourself, getting better with your craft and asking for help. It is a slow burn so you have to power through.

This was honestly a Did-not-finish for me. It started out okay and I enjoyed the references to different types of beer, but I could honestly care less about the characters and storyline.

This book had a lot of potential- the beer, the Chicago setting, a little enemies to lovers- but it didn’t quite deliver on what it promised. It was a little bit Miller Lite and not enough well-balanced craft beer- I wanted to know the characters more and I wanted their chemistry to be more palpable. I think if you really really liked that movie about the brewery life with Jake Johnson in it a few years ago, this could be for you!