The last time I visited Tired Hands before this month was December 2014, according to my Yelp photo of a grilled cheese sandwich. I was in the area with a few friends and was glad to return. I tried a small pour of their Fiona, which is a nice and light winter-spiced beer. I also tried their gin and jam cocktail, which was potent with a nice hint of sweetness from the jam, but not overpoweringly so. We didn't order any food, but it was nice to chit-chat with the bartenders. The space is cozy and chill in contrast to the Fermentaria's bustling atmosphere. read more

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I see Tired Hands is listed as temporarily closed(At least Yelp has it listed as temporary but could very well be permanent). Hopefully any issues with the brewery is going through can be resolved and any measures to get back on track takes place. I stumbled across with internet brewery exploration Tired Hands and immediately fell in love with their swag. So for a while now I've been purchasing t shirts and hoodies through their online store. It wasn't until just recently I had the opportunity to try two of their beers in which Steve and I both enjoyed considerably. To start we got the Trendler Dopplebock which had a delightful caramel, toffee and malty flavors in the beer which made the beer pretty enjoyable to drink. The beer we really liked however was a session stout, a type of stout that you don't come across very often. This beer was called the Crushable Void which had a great smooth, roasty, creamy and malty flavors with a low ABV . Like all session beers they are made to drink at a slow pace throughout the day and this stout definitely fits into that category nicely. *Update* Thanks to a fellow Yelper there is another Tired Hands location that remains open under a separate Yelp entry, the Tired Hands Fermentaria remains open. Thank you fellow Yelper for the additional information read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Crushable Void Session Stout - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Fresh ingredients, artfully prepared, beautiful space, casual feel. No one is in a rush; the point is to relax with friends/family and enjoy visually and culinarily appealing food and drink. The service was professional, attentive, but unobtrusive. read more

Great vibe. Fun menu with comfort foods and variety. Great service. Highly recommend for connecting with friends or a casual date night. read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I was lucky enough to go to the other TH locations but I really like the vibe of their original spot: it's quiet, rustic and cozier it's like being in someone's home. The kitchen is small but manages to crank out a good panini and surprisingly some decent Asian fusion style dishes. The cold chili noodles were delicious and I've heard 'leak ash' kind of downplayed or even disparaged a lot but it adds so much to the dish. Also, sounds super basic but their bread and butter is just so so good. I don't go into details about beer in my reviews, but I will say that their beers were excellent, but you could go to the larger fermenteria for that too. I like it here because while the selection won't be as broad the vibe and the small plates make up for it. read more

I love it here. It's simple, not super expensive and has great food along with great beer. Everything seems to change seasonal from their menu. I didn't ask but it all seemed local and fresh, another thumbs up. Today my guy and I shared a veggie plate that came with 3 slices of fluffy light bread that pairs well with any beer. We had zucchini, eggplant, radishes with two dips/spreads. Sharing is caring so we split a panini that had fried bologna (not my initial favorite) and cheddar cheese. I've gotta say I was pretty happy with our food. The beer was great also----right on point. The dude had Cocao Pod Juice Milkshake IPA; the chick had Phoney Bologna. Both equally tasty. There is plenty of seating here for large parties (upstairs) and a parking lot next door. read more

I had a meeting with someone who recommended that we grab a bite to eat and speak here, so we did. I thought that this place would have a bit more of a coffee shop feel, but it was clearly more of a brewery. For example, there was loud music throughout the upstairs and they were unable to turn it down, so I could better hear the conversation. I wish they did not advertise this place as a cafe because it is clearly not. Our waitress was nice and brought over some menus, which included an assortment of food and drinks. The menu itself had items that were mostly heavy. Therefore, I decided to just get one of their homemade sodas and some bread. The homemade soda was a mixture of honey, some herbs and seltzer. It was quite good, actually and had a nice hint of honey. The basket of bread and butter was fairly small with only pieces, but tasty. The sourdough bread was fresh, airy and tasty. Altogether, if you want a quick bite to eat or to grab a drink, I suppose that you can check this place out. read more

There aren't enough good things I can say about Tired Hands. I fell in love with the Fermentaria and love enjoying the intimate feel and humble beginnings at this Brew Café. It's no wonder they are able to open their own General Store a storefront down the street from here! At the Brew Café where Tired Hands all started, you can find a constantly rotating list of beers of all types. They always have their HopHands (classic Pale Ale) and SaisonHands (saison, as expected) on tap at both Brew Café and Fermentaria but they both typically won't have the same rotating beers so I will typically go to both locations over one weekend. The beers change all the time and their tap list with extensive details including ingredients and key taste notes are always given to you and found on their website. No flights here; you can get them in 4, 8, or 16oz servings and can take them home with you in 32/64 oz growlers (but only using their growlers). Also food!! You aren't going to get a meal here like you do at Fermentaria; they just don't have the kitchen for it. But what they do have is solid, delicious local cured meats, cheeses, and pickles as well as a panini press for some light meals. They not only make their own beers and sodas but they also bake their own dense, delicious bread that they serve with nearly everything that they have here. Their foods also rotate to keep up what is fresh and local so I'm always looking forward to what they bring to the table. You can tell they really care here about quality of their food and drinks. I mean, they make homemade soda, have some ballin cold brew, and Darjeeling iced tea? Man, if only I didn't come here for only their beer and food... Anyway, I love this place and you certainly will too if you enjoy quality beer and food by the Main Line, this is the spot to be. read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - duck prosciutto and burrata! - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

We happened to pass by while on an errand and decided to stop in for a light lunch and a few samples of their beer. We shared the Burrata, which is similar to a ball of super fresh mozzarella swimming in olive oil with garlic and blanched heirloom tomatoes. It was so tasty, we asked for extra bread to sop up the flavorful oil and tiny bits of tomato and cheese. We sampled four of their beers in flight-sized 4 oz pours (although they don't officially offer flights, and only serve one glass at a time). All were very good. They only had two IPA varietals on tap, and most were on the low ABV range (under 5%), which is very much a good thing in my opinion. Definitely worth coming back again. read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Burratta - So good! We asked for more bread to sop up all the olive goodness! - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Tired Hands is one of my favorite local breweries. I've only been to the Fermentaria before, so I was looking forward to visiting this location. I love the atmosphere of this location. Low key, quiet, more intimate, and a more focus approach to food. Not as many beers on tap, but luckily the Fermentaria is in walking distance. read more

5/5 for beer. Hands down. Tired Hands is the best brewery experience and beer that I've had. They're creative, push the boundaries, and unique. They're also friendly. You have to have friendly people serving you a ​beer to really enjoy it. The beer options here often differ from those at the Fermentaria but are just as good, if not better. 4/5 for food. I personally prefer the food options at the Fermentaria (right down the road) more, but that's just me. You go here for a different experience and more "pub" food with a plethora of paninis (Tuesday is Panini Pandemonium with a special panini each week). I'd go to this location for a relaxed, casual, beer and panini or unique sides. I'd also go for just a beer--the upstairs is a great spot for bar seating and this location has been less crowded than the fermentaria when we have gone (usually during weekdays). If you want the "brewery" feel go to fermentaria. They also have a wider selection of food options. Moral of the story- you can't go wrong. It's the best beer in this region (if not the entire east coast in my opinion). Do yourself a favor and go ASAP! read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Curry cauliflower - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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We used to live in Ardmore and love this place. We were back in town and had to stop in. My favorite brewery I've ever been to. Beer: I'm not an IPA person, so the saison hands (and any variation of it) are amazing for me. I got the rhubelion (rhubarb saison) and it hit the spot. Ambiance: cool, quirky, always something to look at. And they redid the bathrooms! We like heading right upstairs to the bar and playing dice games while having a pint or a few. Food: I'm a snacker, so I love this place! Pickle plates are the bomb. And the local veg pickles this time around we're my favorite. We also always get a cheese plate which comes with 4 types and amazing homemade bread and butter. Finally- the candied bacon. Delicious. Pour over coffee is a nice touch too. Love it! read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Stop #1 on my Philly trip was welcome after an exhausting Megabus trip. Around 10 pm on a Friday, the place looked pretty empty, but apparently the upstairs space was packed as there was a half hour wait. We opted to chill in the downstairs bar. Quite a few people came by during our hour-ish there and it ended up being pretty lively. They have a super interesting list of their own brews that changes frequently. Many are "aggressively hopped" so that made narrowing it down easy for me. Prices were reasonable (compared to NYC), I think I paid $6ish for my half pint. I went for the Button, which is described per their menu as a kvass, made with "house made rye caraway bread, Pilsner malt and 6 row barley," "gently hopped with Saaz and Lemondrop," and "fermented with a sourdough culture that our Baker, Jean-Luc, wrangled and our Magickal saison yeast." Anyway, it tasted like a milder, grain-driven Saison, which I was a fan of. My friend had a house made soda at a reasonable price which she enjoyed (thank, designated driver). I had gotten myself excited about the mushroom panini but they were out of that... and a couple of other items I asked about. I ended up going for one of the specials, a chorizo and queso fresco torta. It came out in about 20. It's a hearty sandwich with a lot of grease and salt, though it was tasty. Staff was super friendly. Good vibes in this space. Don't know that I would recommend widely given the hops-heavy approach and the suburban location but if you're a beer geek in the area you should give it a try. read more

This is a different beast for those who have visited the Fermentaria. Both locations are unique in many ways. The original brewery has more character whereas the Fermentaria has the feeling of mass production and each location brews different beers, odd but true. The brewers at the original location focus more on Saisons, and the Fermentaria tends to reproduce beers that have already been made. After being both locations I don't have a favorite. I like them both equally and in their own way. read more

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I know this place makes great beer. That's no lie. But i think their food has a bit of room for improvement. I opted for the fresh halibut fish tacos . The tacos were both piled high with lots and lots of cabbage and a creamy red sauce, with a small portion or of fish and lots of batter. I'm from California and I know we have mexican food that's second to none but I think there is a huge room for improvement here. The piece of halibut was very much on the tiny side after you work through the batter. There was also two corn tortillas with each taco and for me one tortilla would have been plenty. I get that they wanted to ensure that the taco stayed together with two, but it was just too much for me, so I pulled one off. I would gladly pay a few dollars more for more fish, so i don't feel like i'm eating a cabbage taco. The sauce on the taco was tasty and I even spiced it up a bit more with some extra sauce the bartender provided. The service here was warm and friendly and the beer was spot on as usual. 3.5 Stars!!!! read more

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Why are all the good places all so far?! Maybe it's a good thing because this could be dangerous for us. Very cute little corner place with all their own beers. Some really great choices for craft beer lovers. Sea bird crying is a great one, it really did remind me of the beach ! We didn't try their food because we ate at their other location down the block (note, there are different beers at both) but they had a lot of tasty sounding vegan items. Make sure you go next door to their General Store, friendly staff and really cool items. read more

The building here is so awesome. I love the atmosphere and how they have left it original. I was easily able to find metered parking outside and was greeted by a Hostess when I entered and seated immediately at the bar. This is my first visit here so I tried one of everything with my boyfriend! That may seem crazy but they let you do little pours for just a couple bucks and then we shared them. They do not do flights and they do not pour all at once so each time you want to try the next one on the list you just ask them and they'll give it to you. And they weren't short-staffed at all you always had one of three guys back there to serve you. No waiting very friendly. I got their bologna and cheddar Panini with a pickle on the side and they're hop hands mustard. Oh my God it was delicious take a look at my picture! My boyfriend got there ham and peaches Panini and he loved it. But what about the beer you say! I really loved sticky IPA, Mimosa hands, hop hands and several more that I can't even remember right now but they were so damn good. Now I have to go over to the fermentation location and try all of theirs. It was so good I got sticky IPA in a growler to go. Which was super reasonably priced. I actually can't believe how well priced all the beer and food was. I am a huge fan, you guys do a wonderful job. I can't wait to try some of the milkshake series! read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Bologna and cheddar panini - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Went in because a friend recommended this place but we were disappointed. Every beer they had on tap was an IPA. I know IPAs are hip now but you got to have something else for people who're not into IPAs. read more

Tired Hands has some excellent beers that are getting stellar recognition in the beer scene on a national basis. They are fantastic, and as that's pretty much common knowledge at this point, I'll focus on reviewing the brewery space itself. It's hard to compare breweries against each other, except when there are two of them within walking distance in the same town. If I had to pick, I'd spend more time at the Tired Hands Fermentaria. It's newer, brighter and more spacious. It's a good thing I don't have to choose though. They each have different draft lists, so why not visit both? During my visit my group found its home to be by the bar on the second floor. The atmosphere is darker and more pub-like. It also got crowded quickly. At one point I felt like I was just standing in the walkway and had nowhere else to move. Once the space emptied out, there's some decent space towards the back of the bar. At least I had some enjoyable brews (Cars Parked in the Sun and Beware of Darkness) to enjoy in my space. I didn't sit or eat, but they also have a menu and table service. Not a bad way to enjoy a Tired Hands beer from the source, but the Fermentaria is a bit more of my scene. read more

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It's a small two story place. Warm and inviting. Very relaxing atmosphere and somewhat romantic with the lighting... Huge selection of beers... The bartender said they change daily...how nice is that..?? I sampled a few....very different in tastes...everything from grapefruit to vanilla.. Their menu is unique and tasteful.. with house made bread , pate, duck prosciutto, salads and sandwiches theres a large selection of cheeses the goat cheese and beer cheese were on my plate... If you like to taste different... You definitely find some of that here... The staff was great, from the moment I stepped in the door ! And NO TV's..it was wonderful too! read more

Tired Hands is a great name because your hands actually do get tired from hoisting all those glasses of great beer to your lips! If you are a beer aficionado you are probably familiar with the Iron Hill locations. This is a completely different type of experience in a couple of ways. 1. These folks are what are known as a "small batch" brewery. When they brew a beer the result is less than 200 gallons of delicious beverage. That sounds like a lot but in the beer world it's small. What this means to you is that they sell out quickly and are replaced by something new. This can be great fun. The other side of this is that you can try a beer, love it, and come back in a day or two only to find it gone. Most folks live with that occasional annoyance in return for the pleasure of new brews to try. Speaking of new beers, expect to find around 8 well-selected varieties. For those new to beer you can order your brew in 3 sizes from small samplers up to pints. 2. The other big difference is the food choices. At a place like Iron Hill you have a large menu with full meals of appetizers, salads, entrees etc., etc. Here you have what I would call light bites designed to go with great beer. You can get a CHEESE PLATE with four delicious varieties for $16. Or you can try a MEAT Plate with 3 meats for $12. To be fair you can get a sandwich or two. A TURKEY & MOZZ on incredible bread goes for $11.50. They even have HOUSE-MADE PICKLES in 3 different varieties ($4.50). The atmosphere here is wonderfully rustic and the entire experience for me is 4 stars. read more

A beer lovers microbrewery, Tired Hands offers some of the best and most unique beers around, along with a delicious menu of food options. Thank god I live close enough to this place to walk but not close enough that I'm tempted to come here everyday. Tired Hands is not only the best place to get microbrew beer but one of the best places to eat in Ardmore. This location is the original location (not to be confused with the Fermentaria a few blocks away) with an upstairs and downstairs bar. The word is definitely out about the place since it always seemed crowded in the evenings. The interior can be described only as immensely hipster - chalk boards, cozy, Kurt Vonnegut references, the full works. It goes without saying that the beer here expertly crafted and not your typical assortment. This is definitely a beer lovers brewery, with small batches of different flavors made monthly and a tasting list that reads like a wine tasting list. They don't sell flights here but you can 4oz pours for $2-4, which is so much better. You can easily taste most of the beers on the menu, my favorites being the Yup (honey blonde with a little bit of hops aftertaste) and the SaisonHands (saison, solid slightly sour beer). As if the beer wasn't good enough, Tired Hands offers a wide selection of food options, from cheese plates to pickles to paninis. I've had the Jackie Raabinson Panini ($12.50) and the Peppery Dills ($5.00). A sucker for a good pun, the Raabinson is a take on the classic pork and broccoli rabe hoagie, and they pull it off in a massive (as in split with two people) panini. The peppery dills are spicy dill pickles served with bread and butter with salt on the side. The spicy pickles are ideal for spice lovers, with the initial pickle taste hitting first then the spicy after burn. The bread, butter and salt enhance the flavor and help cancel out the spiciness (the bread tastes homemade). Overall, this is my favorite place in Ardmore (tired) hands down. You can't go wrong with either location, but if you want the full cozy bar with a dash of hipster, the original brewing company is the place for you. read more

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Ever since I read on Foobooz that my old stomping ground of the Main Line was going to be home to a small-batch craft brewpub with a menu that featured plenty of house made ingredients; I was sold on having to try it. So when my dad celebrated his birthday a couple days before Thanksgiving I saw it as a good opportunity to see what it had to offer. With 8 brewed on site beers on tap that ranged from 3.5 to 13% alcohol content on the list it was pretty tough to choose. But being in the mood for some saisons made things a little easier, especially with the M.A.P. touting hints of Meyer lemon, Spanish lavender, and wild rosemary flowers. Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt might just be the best name for an emo-indie band ever! but it was also a pretty damn impressive India black coffee saison that had hints of bitter sweet chocolate and citrus. While both beers more than sufficed, I could have just as easily indulged upon the Zombie double India Black Ale that's brewed with local wildflower honey, or the strong dark Westy13 saison that's aptly named for it alcohol percentage. But if you have a harder time deciding you may relish in the fact that you can choose from a 4oz to 16oz glass for plenty of flight options, or even take some home in a growler. While the menu might be one of the smallest that I ever seen for such a place, it was also one that reveled in its simplicity. But since its a place that locally sources all of its ingredients, cycles them with the seasons, and makes its bread and pickles on site; that's a very good thing. while the half-sour whiskey dills didn't balance in taste that I was looking for, they did make for a slamming pickle. and I appreciated the bread and salted butter that accompanied them. The Beautiful Bacon & Blue Panini with double smoked bacon from Green Meadow Farms and Birchrun Blue quickly made its way onto my top 5 sandwich list thanks to the roasted apples and caramelized shallots that were pressed into the bread along with it. and while I didn't I could have easily saved room to savor some creme brulee! With plenty of more brews to tap in the future, and even more menu options that should rotate in with the seasons, Tired Hands definitely has even more to look forward to! read more

I was blown away by my visit here yesterday. I'm going to break it down into three categories so here we go! Beer- First want to note that no flights are available but you can get any beer in a 4oz taster size. Between my boyfriend and I, we sampled every beer on tap. My favorites were the saisons (SaisonHands, Searching for brain, and Sans non) Although you really can't go wrong with any beer here. They were all full of flavor and freshly brewed! Loved the Searching for brains beer so much that we bought a 64oz growler on the way out. I can't wait to enjoy it. Food- We were blown away by the local cheeses, in house baked bread, different types of pickles (my favorite was the Tzatziki Zucchini), havarti and mushroom panini, and even the salad was full of flavor. I felt like a queen. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of food we received. Ambience- We were there in the evening so we got to enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner. The waitress was on pointe, asking us if we'd like another beer right after we finished the last. She even replaced our candle whenever it ran out of wax without us even having to ask. She was present but not overly so. The decor is cozy and Jean's beer artwork is hung around. It was fun to take pictures and peek into the brewing room to watch where the magic takes place. We wanted to visit the merch shop next door but unfortunately it was closed before we had a chance. Definitely next time! read more

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This brewery is hands down, my favorite brewery on the east coast. Tired hands is a saison sanctuary as they had roughly 4-5 saisons in there menu. Everything ranging from soft and sweet and tart and packs a punch. My favorite beer I tried was 'searching for brains'. A jasmine infused saison that was incredibly floral and tasted like green tea. Pairing along with the beer was a fantastic array of food, ranging from salads, cheese boards, paninis, charcuteries, there famous bread and a pickles to die for. This brewery is a must for anybody driving by that happens to be a lover for all things beer. Unfortunately we missed the gift shop because we were stuffing our faces with the incredible food and beer, and it was closed by the time we were leaving, but this is definitely not our last visit to Tired Hands. read more

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What a fantastic place. Excellent beers and small plate foods to match. Great hands on service by the people who actually make the beers. One of the best panini's I ever had. read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Bacon Panini with Blue Cheese - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Overall I enjoy the intimate vibe of this place, even though I'm told there's a larger facility somewhere close by. I went on a Saturday afternoon, and while there was a crowd there, it was nowhere near packed. I've also been told that the crowd can sometimes get out of hand, and judging from their space, I wouldn't want to be packed in here like a sardine. Their beers are good in general, but also somewhat hit or miss. The overwhelming majority of their beer menu is saisons, which pleases me, but I can see others being very disappointed. Ultimately you're at the mercy of their tap, which can change at a moment's notice, so if you go in expecting a specific beer there's a good chance you will be out of luck. Honorable mention goes to their brew called Dudholio, which is comprised of corn. Our waitress put it perfectly when she said it was a tasty version of a bad beer. It's like something you'd drink at a frat party, just a lot easier on the palate. It made me nostalgic. Sure they're just a brewing company, but I was disappointed in their food selections. None of it sounded appealing, or even like it would at least pair well with the beer. I ended up getting the candied bacon though and was definitely not disappointed. Their candied bacon is a sinful treat, and very filling to boot since their bacon is thick cut. I would go back to this place, but nothing about it truly wowed me to the point I would make the close to 40 minute trek out of my way to get there. It's just a solid brew pub, so it comes with the good and the bad. read more

Phrases like 'hole in the wall' , 'gem of a place' , 'cozy' describe this place really well. When it comes to micro brews , this place is really micro mini. Found it on a detour route home while driving out of Philly and I'd say that a memorable little place. Keep up the good work guys .. Cheers ! :) read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I love Tired Hands because it delivers exactly what its vision promises: fresh, locally-sourced, and "strange and beautiful" flavors in its beers and food. Add a comfortable, well-designed space in which to enjoy these flavors, and you have what is my favorite hangout in the Philadelphia area. The brewery is located in a small, 2-floor building in the Philly suburb of Ardmore, and due to its growing number of accolades and its reputation as a "must-see" brewery amongst the beer geek crowd, it is almost always full or close to full. Service is quick and efficient, but keep in mind that smaller groups of 4 or less are always better if you're hoping to be seated quickly. I personally prefer the upstairs bar and seating area; it feels a little bit warmer and cozier. Jazz nights on Thursdays feature a live band upstairs, too, which I enjoy quite a bit. Tired Hands has earned a reputation for its takes on Belgian farmhouse ales and American IPAs, so you'll see a good number of IPAs and saisons on tap, but that's not to say that they don't also experiment with a wide variety of other styles. There is generally something available for anyone's taste. You're never required to take too deep a plunge if you're not ready - there are 4, 8, and 16 ounce pours available of almost any beer, in addition to 32 and 64 oz growler fills to go. Prices range from $2.5-7 per pour, depending on size of the pour and the complexity of the brewing process. Food is prepared with the same principles as the beer: fresh, locally sourced, and "strange & beautiful" flavors. The bread is baked on site and is of the highest quality. Do yourself a favor and order some with salt and butter for only $3. Pickles, cheeses, candied bacon, paninis, and fresh salads round out the rest of what is a relatively simple and limited menu, but it's enough to satisfy and absorb the beer. Prices are good and never more than about $12 for a plate. It's hard for me to write a relatively objective view of this place because of how much I've grown to love it over the past few months. It's become a regular stop for me. If you are in the Philadelphia area, you owe it to yourself to stop in here and take advantage of its world-class beers and really fun, unique feel. read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Tired Hands sells itself as brewing and serving high quality beer, and their beer in the cafe is excellent. One example of their dedication to quality: they dole out sample size brews one per person per order to ensure that the samples don't warm up while waiting to be tasted. But if you like their beer and want to share it at a party, don't bother coming back with a high-quality growler such as one from Growler Werks which is insulated and keeps the beer carbonated (it even has a variable pressure setting so you can match the carb level to the beer style), because they won't fill anything but their own crappy glass growlers. Why? "Because of branding" I was told. Branding. Okay, then offer me a sticker to slap on the side of my growler and then fill it. The thing that makes this even worse is how hypocritical Tired Hands is. In addition to their serving policy to ensure quality of samples, they have a quote on their chalkboard that reads "Reusing is better than recycling" alluding to the reuse of a growler being better than the recycling of cans and glass bottles. But apparently they only believe in that if their name is slapped on the side of it, even if it is an inferior growler. I'm an owner of a brewery in Seattle and there is absolutely no way we would ever enact such an asinine policy. Part of the craft brew culture is sampling other people's creations and learning about new flavors you didn't know existed or went well together, then using that knowledge to improve your own beer. This feeble attempt to "Lock in" customers is pathetic and below the quality of the products on offer at Tired Hands. Having just moved here from Seattle to begin a PhD, I was very excited to discover Tired Hands and looked forward to frequenting it over the next five years. Now, I don't think I will ever return. read more

Came back in and wish I could give a 6 or 7 star review for this time around. The upstairs bar area and tables are just such a welcoming place for mid-day Sundays. It's homey, the music is good (yes, I think that it is) and there's no TV or obnoxious screaming people. The servers are always friendly and super nice. It's just down to earth, low key, good fun. The whole building kind of reminds me of drinking in some kind of modern version of a medieval Hobbit tavern or something like that... Anyway, had some incredible stuff yesterday, the top two (for me) were Beautiful Crystalline Structure (just simply wonderful) their honey saison which had a definite taste of honey without being overwhelmed the way some other honey beers are and the Perfectly Preserved Brain, which was a smoked barleywine with a (relatively) modest 8.2% alcohol if I remember correctly. This was unbelievably drinkable for the style. Had two of each, one of everything else that was on tap (a Passion Fruit IPA, a sour that I wasn't as fond of, a good Single Hop IPA, HopHands, and another good Saison that I'm forgetting) Anyway, this place always has something wonderful and surprising on tap. I guess like I said in my other review I could see how this may not be the place for some people, but I wish I could live here. Also, the homemade bread with fresh butter and gray sea salt is killer. I'm not a huge bread person but I could eat theirs forever. read more

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My boyfriend is a huge beer fanatic, homebrewer to the max. We came here on his suggestion while we were in Philly for the weekend. There was ample parking in the parking lot right outside the bar. When we arrived, the place was packed to the max and we were told it would be about an hour wait. The beer that I had, was great. My boyfriend actually planned to purchase a growler from here so he could use the yeast in his homebrews. He knows a few people who have done this and have had great success. We weren't able to taste their food, because after the hour we decided to head to iron hill to try a new place. However we liked the beers that they did have. This place loses a star because I do think they could do a better job with seating and getting people drinks. I know they are doing their best to manage their space but i think they could incorporate maybe just.some.more seating along the walls. It was quite crowded and awkward to move around. read more

Our favorite brews of the trip so far! They have a wide variety of styles, but what was most impressive was that they have a growler trade-in option, so no matter whose growler you bring in, you'll walk out with one of theirs. Man, if all breweries could adopt this policy, it would be wonderful. Atmosphere is a bit dark, and i can imagine it getting really packed, but fortunately, we were there late, and there weren't many people there. read more

I have been waiting to review Tired Hands because I wanted to keep tasting more and more beers. I came to realize and understand that most of the beer are delicious and I like most of the offerings on tap when I visit. The experimental curiosity of the brew master produces some pretty awesome beers. The food they produce is average, but I would recommend the candied bacon - who doesn't like bacon!! I feel they could warm up a little, the service was polite, but not friendly and it could be quicker. Note: The beers are pricey, so it you are coming to taste - trust me you will enjoy - just bring enough money. read more

Was really looking forwards to this brewery. The OG. It was not all that I expected. If you're into craft beer and love their beers for sure stop in. I order a taster pour of all the beers. Don't get me wrong the beers were all decent. Nothing stood out but all well rounded craft beers. We shared the cheese and meat plate and it was expensive. $18 each plate. And nothing was great. The plus side is their take out store is located next door. Which was pretty cool. My suggestion check out their other location for a few more beers. It's a bit larger read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Our seat. Right in the open window cute and unique felt like a French cafe. - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Cute cozy little spot with great beer. I tried the grapefruit witbier and the strawberry saison and I loved both of them. I wish they did flights so I could have tried more. The brew cafe has a smaller food menu than the fermenteria but we were super satisfied with our lunch. We tried the jackhammer ( their version of a ham and cheese) which was absolutely delicious. The ham was very high quality and flavorful and the bread is made in house and is amazing. The corn relish on the panini added a unique yummy spin. We also had the babaganoush which was creamy and flavorful with a nice pop from the crispy garlic and again the bread is delicious. All in all we had a great experience here and would definitely recommend it. read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Jackhammer, absolutely delicious. - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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The main reason for a 5 star review is the beer. Tired hands makes some of the most enjoyable and diverse beers that I've tasted. Where else can you get a beer made with ants or fermented in a ceramic egg? They keep their flagship beers on tap but change their other taps regularly so frequent visits are recommended. The brewery itself is nice and cozy. The staff is very knowledgeable and so far have been nothing but excellent in service. The food is very good and the bread with butter, salt, and pollen is fantastic. The bread is house made. read more

Amazing place! Worth taking the trip from center city to Ardmore, and a quick train ride. I ordered the Orange Lazarus Milkshake beer to drink. I was glad I went for the 16 ounce pour. I'm not a big beer drinker, but this was amazing, creamy with hints of orange but not too heavy. We ordered the carnitas tacos for an appetizer, but that could have been a meal on its own. For the mains we tried the burger and, at the waitress's suggestion, the brisket. I wanted to try the burger because I had read that it won various awards recently, and it did not disappoint. Delicious. However, the star of the show was the brisket. The waitress told us it was amazing, and she was correct. Two big thick pieces of meat, no sauce, but it was not needed. Juicy and tasty. Also yummy cornbread. They have an amazing homemade hot sauce that was delicious on the tacos and with the brisket. I'll be back! read more

My bandmate & I were looking for a place to grab a beer before a gig in Ardmore, PA when I found this place on my Yelp phone app. A Brewery! Already sounds promising. The beers were all brewed on the premises (everything we both tried was amazing!) and they offered some very interesting twists as well as their own versions of classics (IPA's etc.) some featuring fresh local ingredients. Speaking to a couple of people that work there, it's obvious that they're always experimenting and inventing their own new recipes to keep things interesting. The place had a nice rustic feel to it and seemed to be a popular local hang. In fact, while we there we struck up a conversation with a couple who offered to let us taste some of their food (delicious, by the way) and ended up coming to our show later that night! Looking forward to playing in Ardmore again, I will be back! read more

Ardmore Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

A beer lovers trip to Philly is not complete without visiting Tired Hands. On a recent road trip from Baltimore up to NYC my fiancé and I had to make the quick detour to this Brew Pub. Initially, I was a bit confused, it seems like Tired Hands has taken over this small area of town with a Brew Cafe, Fermenteria, and General Store all within a few blocks from each other. After a quick Yelp search it looked like the Brew Cafe was the OG so we decided to stop here first. Located right off the main street, we came exactly at 11:55 on a Sunday (a bit excited for some road trip beers? Yup!) and parked in the attached lot. There is also plenty of street parking around the block for easy access. Located in an old building, this pub has a nice cozy feel (perfect on the chilly rainy day we arrived). There is a large selection of drafts they brew on site, although there is no full kitchen they offer pressed sandwiches, cheese & charcuterie, and other nibbles. I noticed that Tired Hands was more focused on the Saison styles so I grabbed a few of those to try. They don't offer a proper sampling tray, but you can get 4oz pours (one at a time) or a full pour. I tried the Saison Hands, Clock (dark saison), and Hyperbolic Existance (Double IPA). The Saisons were defiantly the highlight, well balanced and bursting with flavor. We didn't grab food here (not too many vegan options) - but did go down the street to the Fermenteria to fuel up on grub! In all, I enjoyed the atmosphere and beers better at the Brew Cafe, relaxed, cozy set up and friendly staff. The Fermenteria was more high energy, kid friendly and (at the time) more IPAs/more food options on the menu. But - if you have time, try both to compare for yourself! read more