In Roanoke for the day and needed a beer. Scale: 1-5 Beer: 5 - I had the NE IPA that was good. Saw a porter and ESB that I will try next time. Atmosphere: 5 - Relaxed vibe. Nice outdoor seating. Service: 5 - Quick and informative. Food: N/A Cultural/Political Agenda (1-5): 5 -Everyone is welcome. No preachy nonsense or virtue signaling, just beer, as it should be. read more

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We enjoy visiting local breweries and decided to stop in at AFOG on a Sunday evening at 6:30pm after calling and confirming their hours. The brewery was easy to find and we originally thought it was housed inside an old school building but later learned it was previously a health services building. In addition to AFOG, there are also residential apartments in the remaining adjoining part of the building. There is a large outdoor area where a birthday celebration was happening amongst a small group. We proceeded inside and were immediately greeted by Sam. She helped me identify the IPA options and i immediately chose their Millennial Serum, which is a hazy imperial style that I enjoy. We looked around a bit, snapped some photos and looked at their swag. I'm a big tie dye guy and I was happy to see they had a great selection of AFOG tie dye shirts in my size. We decided to sit at the bar while I enjoyed my beer and chatted about our day. We also enjoyed talking with Sam and learning more about the brewery. We learned they are soon opening their second location in Buchanan, Virginia. Great stop, we felt welcomed, the beer was delicious and I have a new tie dye that will remind me of our time in Roanoke. read more

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This is a pretty friendly place. My husband had the pumpkin beer which he would recommend. He said it had a good pumpkin taste and the right amount of spice. There was a group with food in one area. The decor was a goat theme. It had a cozy feel inside. There is a nice variety of merchandise. read more

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You can order to go which is best. I was able to order in advance and pick it up within a few minutes. It's very helpful that the entry is located part of the weet end flats. Very chill late night crowd of a handful of guests. The barman checked my order and quickly proceeded to make my drink and offered an alternate since the main option I had was unavailable. Very spacious inside with a merch wall and pinball machine. They also have an outdoor seating yard space with yard games. read more

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This is a great brewery! I was staying on the property at an Airbnb and found one night when they were actually open for more than a few minutes and went there and had a beer before I had to jet off to meet a friend for dinner. They're not open very often or very long, but if you can sneak in while somebody is there, the beer is outstanding. There's not really much food available to speak of. The night I was there they were having trivia and everyone was having fun. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

A Few Old Goats Brewing - Lil Red is delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I came across this brewery when looking for something open in the area to wait out afternoon rush hour traffic. The name is what initially caught my attention, then seeing they specialized in barrel-aged beers...I followed the beer carrot to what ended up being an amazing beerperience! I was the only person in the place a few mins after their 3pm opening and was warmly greeted by the beertender (who was also one of the owners) who hadn't initially seen me, so was surprised to see me sitting at the bar. He graciously let me "try before I buy"-ed, even though I was getting a flight, which definitely won extra beer-points in my book! Their lineup was exceptional and there wasn't anything on their list that I didn't immediately want to try. Being an #abvsizequeen I was instantly smitten w/how many #bigbeers they had on draught! Another owner came in shortly after I got my flt and we began to beer nerd out about adjuncts, aging, and their upcoming releases. Do not visit Roanoke without stopping in this hidden little gem of a brewery and saying "hi" to the #oldgoats read more

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I found this place through my brother-in-law a few weeks ago. My wife and I stopped back in a few nights ago to see/taste what was brewing at AFOG. The pour list had changed up a bit and still had a few taps I remembered from our first visit. Most notable was the Black IPA which was set to be served early this week. Kyle, who was taking care of us, offered a sample - very different and enjoyable IPA. The atmosphere is very family-friendly so if you're looking for a place to taste some great brews and recipes and want to bring the kiddos along with you, this is the place. They have ample parking, board games, and a few wall-mounted screens offering sports, and some background music you can hear, and ignore if you need. They have an outdoor garden with many tables I can see filling up when the weather turns a bit warmer soon. I'm heading back this week to take in the Black IPA, and maybe something else new that might be ready and waiting to taste. read more

Came here with my parents as a pit stop on our road trip and it was great! Guys behind the bar were super helpful in getting my Dad (just a regular old beer!) and mixed a sour and seltzer to give my Mom a perfect drink. We loved the pinball machine and just hanging out here. My fiance wears his shirt all the time. If we're ever in the area, we will definitely be back! read more

This was the final brewery stop of the day for us and it was a really good one to end on. Most breweries in the area are downtown or in industrial looking areas. This place is inside of an old State health Dept building(or something like that) and converted to apartments and this brewery is on the end. There is plenty of parking and some outdoor seating. This place had a very low key vibe in my opinion. There was a mixture of young couples with kids to older groups. They also have a lot of beers on tap to choose from... several IPA and dark beers. We did a flight of 4. The best of the ones we tried in my opinion was Lil' red. It is a red beer with just a taste of coffee on the finish but not overpowering. Tom was the bartender and was a very nice guy. This is a cool place. I will definitely go back. This is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Stopped in for the first time Saturday night and really enjoyed our visit. The server was helpful in helping us pick out the right beers for us! We'll be back!!! read more

Zac is a great bar tender. Very informative on the product he has on hand and not pushy to get you to "just pick one". They had a great beer selection and not just all IPAs with one or two others for the non IPA drinkers. Prices are also very good. They offer flights, 5,10,12,13, and 16 ounce pours. Plus a couple growler options. Nice fenced off outside area too. This one is one is slightly off the beaten path of the main area in downtown, and probably not the busiest place you'll find. But that could also be what you're looking for--something quieter. Also if you are confused that you seem to be at an apartment complex, you're probably in the right place. The bar/brewery is in the same building as flats(apartments). You enter through the same entrance too. Big ding on this place is there are no food offerings! They need to advertise as bring your own food(BYOF) for their customers. Or work out an option where delivery to AFOG is cheap for paying customers of the bar/brewery. Can't believe they've been around four years and I just know about them. Great spot. I'll be back. read more

I'm always up for trying local breweries when I travel and A Few Old Goats looked the most promising to me in the Roanoke area. Interesting location for a brewery. It was cold when we visited so everyone was inside but I *think* the large patio out front was theirs. It was football Sunday when we were here and this is my definitely a football place. The service was good and it was dog friendly. I found the beers average. Between my husband and I we tried tasters of pretty much everything they had on tap. My favorite was their gose. read more

Hidden gem in the a valley. Great outdoor space and super comfortable indoor area. Dog friendly, check! Family friendly, check! Great staff and good liquid! A must visit every visit home! read more

This place is very cool, the super laid back atmosphere makes it a great place to bring friends or family. Our bartender/beer pour was Sam and she is just amazing, she was very friendly and very professional with a great knowledge of the beers on tap. This is our first visit but not the last. read more

Nice brewery convenient to downtown Roanoke. Sister in law took us there and it was a hit. Cozy tap room with tv and games. Very good beer, I enjoyed the regular Saison. Took me a minute to find it as I thought my GPS was playing tricks on me. You enter through the backside where there is a parking lot and a nice outdoor area. It would be a place we would like to return if we are in town again. read more

The old goats tending bar were friendly and inviting. The beers were wonderful as was the overall atmosphere. Next time we come to Roanoke, we will definitely be visiting again. We may even visit again this trip. Keep up the good work. read more

Great microbrewery! Kyle is really friendly and knowledgeable. The Double Pillow Talk is awesome! read more

Great beer. They had a couple sours we enjoyed. They also had a jalapeño ale or sour or something that was great. I don't recall what type of beer it was but it is legit. Can game could use some upgrading as they only sell single cans and to me, it's smart from a business aspect, but wayyy over priced to the customer. I'd go back. read more

Today tried a flight and an extra 5 oz . Pillow talk, peach pit, goatmeal stout, Irish red, dirty pillow talk. Loved then all! They have sold out of the latest batch of ghostly saison (another crowd favorite) so missed it this batch. Fun trying and learning. Owner extremely helpful with suggestions, descriptions, etc. Mellow and laid back. read more

A Few Old Goats Brewing - Outdoor patio. Starting to rain so fun is inside right now... - Breweries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Second visit, still great beer but we were looking for something more bitter (less sweet) in the IPA end and there was nothing that suited that taste. Hoping they experiment more and maybe do something more piney soon! read more

A Few Old Goats Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I was in the retail beer business for ten years so to say I tasted a wide variety of beers is an understatement. In addition, I listened daily to the likes and dislikes of our customers. So it's with great confidence, I can declare beers made at A Few Old Goats Brewing some of the consistently best-tasting beers I've had. They are flawless even if not in your style. The portions are generous and the pricing is very kind as well. Cheers to the folks at AFOG! read more

This place is tucked away in an up and coming neighborhood! The beer was was really good and the service was amazing! They have a beautiful outdoor patio as well! read more

A Few Old Goats Brewing - a patio at night - Breweries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Newer brewery that is a little hard to find but worth the effort. We had a flight then pint of our favorite - a nice solid ipa "cursory glance" The beer tender was friendly and offered us free pretzels or chex mix to snack on. Atmosphere is no nonsense but comfortable and welcoming. Everything brewed in house. Come in and give them a try! read more

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One of our favorite stops in the Roanoke Tour de Brew and sticker quest. Table and bar seating and we enjoyed the bbq food truck that was outside. It sits adjacent and is part of some kind of residence building so you may think you are in the wrong spot. Fear not and walk up to the door and you'll see the sign on the door. read more

A Few Old Goats Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Great beer, awesome staff! One of the Old Goats serving up beer and advice on other breweries to check out while we're in town. Genuinely awesome spot! read more

The friendliest craft brewery in Roanoke. Great beer. Always has a nice selection of IPA's, ales, darks and saison. It is attached to an apartment community and was a little hard to find the first time but has good parking and an outdoor area. This is my go-to brewery in the Roanoke area. Checking out the numerous breweries in the area? You gotta check this one out. read more

A hidden gem!!! Curtis served us samples of all of their amazing beers and suggested a local restaurant that delivered great burgers, pizza and salad to accompany our night. The bar is in a plain building but parking is really easy. The bar is spacious and comfortable with an easy going ambience. The music form the 60s and 70s gives it a relaxed feel. A perfect evening. An amazing host, great beer and a wonderful place to hang out. read more

Good variety of beer. Nice courtyard style outdoor seating. Im not sure if they have servers but it would have been nice to have someone explain the different brews. read more

Update. Read til the end. They have expanded hours and one of the nicest outdoor seating areas around. Several Heather's for when it is chilly and canopies for when it is toasty. Breadth of beer has expanded. Like everyone else has said. The folks that work there and own the place are awesome. Unlike many breweries in the city you will hear more birds than cars. Dunno. Perhaps they were migrating but it did sound awesome. read more

Yep, this is a nano-brewery. Great beer, great local, cool vibe. It has it all. It is very helpful when the beer-tender (Keith, I am looking at you) is informed, intelligent, pleasant, and helpful. I only get to Roanoke a few times per year, but when in town again, I will definitely be back. Kudos to the owners for having a great place. read more

Visiting from Asheville I was happy to find this spot. Excellent beer, friendly and accommodating.

This is what you'd want in a neighborhood brewery. Nothing fancy but they have all the styles you could want. Tom was the most genuine owner I've met at any of the hundreds of breweries I've been to - I couldn't have felt more welcome & it was refreshing seeing an owner asking patrons if they needed water. Had a blast at trivia night & loved that our dogs were welcome inside. Great parking arrangement for a brewery. Their NE IPAs & pumpkin beer were our favorites read more

A very nice establishment run by 3 fine old goats who provide all with an excellent selection of brews ....

Been wanting to check this place out for a while now, finally tried it last night. Great Beers! Awesome and friendly staff! Awesome Brewery! Love the outdoor patio with heaters and fire pit. Will definitely be back. read more

Don't judge this brewery by its size! Seriously! These guys are pumping out some WICKEDLY awesome small batch beers! I've been there twice in the last month and they've already started going through new beers. These guys are going to give the other local breweries a run for their money. read more

Limited beer selection, and you can tell the bartenders are pretty new. The inside of the space is a little weird, kind of uncomfortable and cold/not welcoming. It is not super easy to find-- you have to walk through or around an apartment building. There is street parking. (The lot is private for the apartment building). With all the breweries around town, not really worth an extra visit. read more