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    Big Elm Brewery

    4.6 (32 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Dan R.

    Say you're poking around in Western, MA, maybe shopping at the Lee Outlets or exploring the stores in downtown Lee or Great Barrington. Here's the perfect way to make those enjoyable days even better. Why not include a stop at the Big Elm Brewery to your day? Its in nearby Sheffield, MA. Their Taproom is open with limited seating, and of course masks and social distancing are observed. Under COVID-19 state guidelines, you'll have to buy some sort of food item to drink there, but no worries - you can get hummus and carrots, an apple, or cheese and crackers for a buck or two. What I liked a lot about their beer selection is that they were not overly dependent on any single style. They went across the beer spectrum with a lager, an ale, an IPA, a DIPA, a stout, a pilsner, a NEIPA, and some hard seltzers. Truly something for everybody! I'm not a fan of the IPA family, so I sipped on an American Lager -it was light and very drinkable. My wife went for a glass of their Lavender Lemonade Hard Seltzer -I mooched a sip and liked it too. We found a table under one of the trees, marveled at their arrays of solar panels that power the brewery, drank our beverages and had a totally enjoyable time. And the packaged hummus and carrot snack was good too !

    "Happy Wife...Happy Life" Life couldn't be better!!!

    Going home We stopped by for a very quick taste and buy. For our first time it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. Our server was awesome...great pours. Thx All the tastes were very good and true to taste. Going home to California I will miss Mass-eee beer. "Life can't get any better" That's my BF... I'm blessed

    Lisa E.

    Superb local brewery in the Bosom of the Berkshires, right off of Route 7 Their local beers are being seen in a wider radius and it will only be a matter of time before more and more folks are able to appreciate the vast and fine collection of Lager, Ale's, Session / IPA's and Stouts. Dog and family friendly, large bright open space with plenty of hi top seating. Keep watching as they branch out and thrive.

    Shiny!
    Adam R.

    Didn't get a chance to go on the brewery tour, just in for a quick tasting. And four samples for five bucks is a hell of a deal. Sure, the samples are well... sample sized. But did I mention the fact that it was five bucks? Tastes are obviously subjective, and I was really looking forward to the blueberry sour, but it wasn't very sour. The double IPA was my favorite, while the lager and stout were fine, but nothing to write home about. Nice staff, cute little place, and I bet the tour is fun.

    Interior counter. Nice people here.
    Stephan C.

    Great beer selections. Dog friendly too. So easy to find with a sign off the road. Loads of parking.

    Some of the interior decorating!
    Tim T.

    Great little brewery in the middle of the Berkshires! Friendly staff, plenty of choices on tap and prices that make any beer snob smile. The tasting room is decorated with nostalgic beer paraphernalia, oak barrels and a great view into where the magic happens. A worthwhile stop for anyone interested in a tasty pint.

    Delicious flight ... trust me!

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    9 months ago

    Super cool place to hang. Lots of space and low key just to relax and enjoy a really good beer. Thank you!

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    Out of the 82 breweries Ive been to, Big Elm is the only one I come back to again and again to stock up on case loads.

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    Great beer, friendly and welcoming staff. Dog and kid friendly. You can bring food in from local restaurants and eat at the taproom.

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    Awesome tab room and great tours by the owners. Oh, and the beer is absolutely top notch.

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    I can bike to this brewery. What more can I say. LOVE the raouchbeer, and friendly folks in the tasting room.

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    Barrington Brewery & Restaurant - Nachos

    Barrington Brewery & Restaurant

    3.4(435 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    My wife and I visited Barrington on New Year's Day. The place is very rustic and we like that!…read more It's a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the soft pretzel and cheddar ale soup for starters. The soft pretzel, made fr spent brewer's grain was really good! The cheddar ale soup was a bit disappointing. It delivered on the ale, but the soup was thin and had a kind of gritty texture. Not the creamy texture you'd expect in a cheese soup. My wife got the brisket sandwich with fries. It was odd. Normally brisket is served sliced which accentuates the tenderness, but this was pulled, like pulled pork. The flavor was okay. I had the chicken pot pie which was okay. I wouldn't order it again. We didn't like the service at all. The staff wasn't really welcoming at all. When I went to the bar to pay for a four pack of brown ale, I waited probably five minutes before anyone paid attention to me. Two servers and the bartender all basically ignored me, and the bar wasn't busy. The bartender was engaged in small talk with other patrons. The highlights were the beer and the chocolate stout cake, which we took home. The beer is excellent. I had a brown ale and a stout. The chocolate stout cake with chocolate ganache is really good! In the end, the other reviews I saw were pretty accurate. Beer - great! Food - meh. Service - not good.

    My husband and I stopped in and had a Barrington Blonde beer before heading out to dinner. Beer…read morewas very good and light. Service was good. Bright and airy inside with plenty of seating.

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    Subversive Malting + Brewing - Classic burger

    Subversive Malting + Brewing

    4.4(56 reviews)
    28.0 mi
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    First thing you see pulling up to Subversive Brewing is gravel. A whole front lot of it. And behind…read morethat, those tall industrial beer tanks. The gravel path pulls you in towards their outdoor area with picnic tables under big black+white umbrellas and there's a tent with white lights that'll be straight-up cozy once the sun goes down. You order at the bar, keep a tab if you're settling in and grab one of those tall number poles so they know where to bring your food. Inside, it's all high-tops and a clear view of the tanks cranking out their beer. Even though I've never been a beer drinker, I didn't mind coming to Subversive B's. Their online menu looked promising especially their vegetarian options. Though it wouldn't hurt if they threw in some seafood options too- but hey. I aimed for the Mediterranean Platter but I was told they "were all out". Grilled cheese the way I noticed online? Nope. Not in here. At this point, I didn't know how else to feel but resorted to their sweet potato+black bean tacos with red onions and Cotija. They slapped actually. Hubs tore into his buffalo wings and these Bavarian pretzels that were ridiculously soft and addictive. He washed it down with an ale, I stuck with a canned Paloma that hit harder than expected. The service is nice. The menu situation? Kinda irritating. Between the "we're out" moments and the website vs. reality mismatch, it's hard not to feel a little side-eyed about it. But the vibe, outdoor lights, beer tanks if you're a beer drinker, gravel under your feet, it's got charm.

    Awesome brewery with great food and atmosphere too! I…read morevisited on a Sunday night in the winter and was blown away with the ample outdoor space complete with fire pits and comfortable seating. It was so warm and cozy to sit outdoors, which was awesome. My boyfriend ordered a beer and I opted for the hot apple cider. We also ordered wings, which were absolutely delicious. You order at the bar and they give you a number if you order food. We were really impressed with their ample food menu and great selection of beers and non alcoholic options. Definitely a must visit in Catskill!

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    Old Klaverack Hop Farm - Taps

    Old Klaverack Hop Farm

    4.7(15 reviews)
    19.2 mi
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    This micro-brewery is tucked away in a very unappealing strip mall but it's worth visiting…read more Ambiance: rather rustic lodge look somewhat lacking in composition Beer: Fantastic beer! The Longbeard Imperial Stout (8.1%) was a fantastic imperial stout. This beer is superb! The Barnwood Brown Ale was excellent too. Service: Very good service. Eric, the brewmaster and proprietor, is very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall cleanliness: above average Bathroom cleanliness: average

    This brewery is located in a strip mall. Don't let that fool you or stop you from coming in because…read morethese beers are top notch. Eric is the brew master and was working this day serving these fabulous beers that are worth a stop to this place. They also have another location down the road at their farm. That would be cool to visit another time. This place and the bathrooms are super clean, bright. There is plenty of seating to allow you to spread out. Each table has games so if you just want to enjoy a beer and play games you can. I played the BeerIQ game and I learned a few things about beer and now I want to buy the game for home. Beer: I had a sample of brown ale and the imperial stout. Both were incredible. It is hard to get a good brown ale and Eric nailed it! I ordered a brown ale since I was driving and the alcohol content was lower. I tasted the Imperial stout and wow delicious. One of the regulars was raving about the imperial stout and he was so right! Some days they offer food, but we came on Saturday where the kitchen was closed. Eric was kind enough to allow us to get outside food so we could continue to enjoy his brews. Everyone here is friendly. Highly recommend to come. Even if you are not near by, these brews are worth the drive.

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