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    Bloomington Brewing Company

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiffany K.

    The chicken and waffles were awesome! I really wanted some chicken and waffles and this was the first place we found that had it on the menu. It wasn't too busy there. When I read it on the menu, it only said "chicken breast" so I thought I was only going to get one piece of chicken. When the food came out, there were two pieces of chicken, which made it feel like a huge meal. So worth it. It came with butter and syrup. I don't usually use butter on any of my foods. It could've used a little bit more syrup. It both came in little condiment cups (see picture).

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    Ken N.

    I was confused when I arrived here, so to help anyone else who is like me, just know that Lennie's Restaurant and Blooming Brewing Company are run out of the same space. You can get the beer and food on each side of the business all on the same check. The restaurant side is on the left (west) and the brewery/bar side on the right (east). Each has its own entrance, but there are several openings in the interior to pass from one to another. Having selected the brewery side, we seated ourselves and were greeted and brought menus for both the beer and food options. I decided I wanted to go with a flight of beer as my beverage. The flight includes five 4-oz selections for $6! Great deal! I decided to go with a wide band of flavors and selected Kirkwood Cream Ale (4.9%, 22 IBU) as my starter. Great flavor which even my non-beer drinking wife enjoyed sipping. Definitely a gateway option into the world of craft beers for someone who has only tried commercial brands. I also tried the Persimmon Ale (6.2% 9) which had a nice aroma, but not quite as flavorful fruitiness as I anticipated. I moved onto the 10-Speed Hoppy Wheat (5.2% 27) which reminded me of grapefruit juice in the level of tart/bitterness. The Rooftop IPA (7.4% 80) had a lot of hoppiness and is second in rank on bitterness, but was overall a pleasant option, especially when paired with the food I also ordered. My only disappointment was the Swashbuckler Oatmeal Stout (6.8% 37) which seemed a little one dimensional with mostly a cold coffee taste. I thought it might really pair well with my bistro beef, but the flavors didn't work well together. Overall, a great bunch of flavors and a really great price. The waitress was friendly and helpful too. Note that the restrooms are located on the restaurant side of the business. Seating was also a little bit tight as we sat at a 2-top table with one chair and the other side a bench seat. Review #2206

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    Kim B.

    The beer is locally crafted on the property and is consistently made with high standards. Set beside Lennies.. you can feast on the food while sitting in the bar. The wait staff is efficient. The area is tight and the tables are tiny, but quality and quantity is top notch. If you love a wide variety of local food and crafted beers... this is your place. They serve nitro, hoppy, stout, barrel aged, cream ale, persimmon, October fest. At times, They match the release of the beer with a special menu. It is specifically pair the beer with the menu. On weekdays flatbreads are $4 from 4-6. On Sunday's they $7.50 growler fills. Wine is also available. The ambience is perfect for a couple, or a small group. Parking can be an issue, but something usually opens up if your patient.

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    Still banging it out! Great brewery, one of the best in Indiana and definitely the best in Bloomington!

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    Great brewery. Great beer. Start sending that stuff out east!

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    . It is the door to the right of Lennie's, and is a super small industrial/rustic pub with a very small bar and limited seating

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