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Love their beers! I only started coming here during the pandemic, so I've only had their beer to-go. They specialize in super tasty IPAs, but do a wide range of other beers and ciders. I've never had a beer from here that I didn't enjoy. Their cans are 16oz and have the cutest label designs! It seems like their only releasing a beer or two at a time in cans, so options are fairly limited. You can always get a growler filled with what's on draft! The process of ordering online and pick up is super quick and easy. They have a contactless system and it works efficiently. Your order is set down next to your name on the counter-- pick it up and go!!!
Brewery ARS is everything that's right with craft beer. The location is unassuming and humble, and the beer is very good. I loved the creative beer names and funny can labels. The single television was playing looped video of bicyclists doing tricks, and the exposed brick walls were complimented by an audience of plants and simple tables. Bring your board games, bring your card deck, bring your friends and some snacks, and Brewery ARS can be your hang. If I lived closer, this is the type of place I'd visit regularly. It's not crowded, it's not pretentious, but the beer is very good - and they have a variety of different pour sizes, which is the actual key to my heart.
Hands down, the best brewery in the city. The place is quite small, so if you are going on peak hours, be patient and be happy with a small space to occupy while you enjoy some beers. You can find street parking too, so that is a plus. They offer a nice variety of styles and their hoppy stuff is on point. 8oz. pours are a plus and on more days than not, they'll have some cans to take home too. It will only be 1 or 2 offerings. Reasonable 4 packs when compared to other breweries in the state. Food trucks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to my knowledge. Check their hours, as they don't open before 5pm on W, Th, Fr and closed Monday and Tuesday.
In Philly for good time not long time. Heard great things about this place. Wasn't sure if I wanted to make the trek but after getting a steak at pat's I was craving a cold one. Bartender gave great recommendations and even better vibes. Tried the connect + flow which was kismet because I did yoga this morning.
5 stars for the incredible forward thinking beers and top notch brewery experience, yet knocked down to 4 for the small scale size and somewhat wonky hours. Overall though Brewery ARS is a whimsical showcase of what happens when two crafty brothers with a penchant for home brewing with fresh ingredients channel that passion into opening a microbrewery. Whether you love strong and hoppy ipas and stouts, or lean towards saisons and Belgian style ales, you'll find plenty of eclectic brews. And with a flight just costing $8 for four, its possible to enjoy several without breaking the bank. In the past I've been won over by the Ashland porter w/ BBQ sauce, the Artique saison with simcoe hops, the super strong Simpleton Belgian tripel and others. But their selection rotates on the regular, always includes at least one cider from Kurant, and they always know how to throw a good party for a new brew release. If Brewery ARS just had a larger location they'd be able to have a more consistent food menu and be open for longer than 4 days. But at the same time it wouldn't be the quirky neighborhood garage brewery with endless West Passyunk charm if it had those things. And its things like the new brew releases, and nights that they play host to a BBQ food truck that make it well worth the somewhat out of the way visit.
Brewery ARS opened fairly recently in South Philly. Pam S. suggested it as a good UYE location and about a month later, a nice-sized group of us piled in. To note: - The brewery is small. I assume depending on the time of your visit, it could be tough to find a place to sit...especially as it grows in popularity. - It's extra good if you're already in the area. It was a bit of a trek for me. - There seems to be rotating food selections. The bbq smells insanely good. - Flights are $8. Bus your own table. If I lived in the area, I'm sure I'd be a frequent flyer. Alas, I don't but I can say I enjoyed my flight for the most part. There was no variety in selection since it's a very small operation still. I was able to try: - Clymer: Wheat saison - good hop kick - Ashland: Really nicely done porter - Déjà Goûté: Super super hoppy - World's Apart: Relatively hoppy -- not as in-your-face as the aforementioned sample I'm sure the brothers will continue to create good brews moving forward. I'll keep an eye on the tap list and perhaps make my way back again in the future. Best of luck!
Such a cute brewery that has so much character! The place was very full (all tables were taken) when we arrived. Everyone seemed to be locals who knew the staff very well and it felt like a local spot. My boyfriend and I had heard about Brewery ARS and had been meaning to stop by for sometime. We were at an open house and wanted to explore the area while we were there and we stumbled upon it. We went in to split a flight and I have nothing bad to say about any of the beers we sampled. If you are into beer and love LOCAL beer- this is the place for you!
2.5 Stars. I guess I didn't like ARS as much as the other reviewers. I gave the excellent and nearby Second District Brewing 4.5 stars and ARS just doesn't compare favorably. The brewery reminds me of my grandmothers kitchen. An old wooden table with old metal chairs and a little XMAS tree and plant on the table. The room when you enter is very small and there's a smaller side room where they brew the beer. The place looked old and dingy. Thought it was odd there was no table service. You have to go to a small counter to get your beer. They had about 8-10 beers on tap if I remember correctly. Staff were friendly. I ordered a beer flight and a separate pint. The beers were all average in my opinion - I rated all between 2.5 - 3.25 on untapped. With so many excellent breweries in the Philadelphia area, ARS just isn't worth the trip. I don't get all the 4-5 star reviews? BK
I came to this place after reading about it on Uwishunu as part of their 17 or something new breweries to try out in Philly. It's nice, but small. Nothing like Flying Fishes expansive new brewery in Brewerytown and they have about as much selection as Frankford Hall. Pros: they have a variety of sizes which you can pick and choose from. Great if you're in a budget. Cons: they don't have food and the place is like a hole in the wall.
Another brewery in a Philadelphia in a booming beer metropolis is always a welcomed sight. Brewery ARS is the first that I'm aware of in South Philly and was an easy Lyft ride away. The space itself was pretty small and very relaxed. It almost reminded me of a lodge of sorts. You need to head up to the bar to order, pay and bus your own beverages. During my visit during the recent UYE, there were only four beers on tap so it might flight selection very easy. The beers were all solid but nothing really standout. I tried a saison (Clymer), a hippy Belgian (Deja Goute), a pale ale (Worlds Apart) and a porter (Ashland). I did enjoy drinking them in the relaxed environment. They had a BBQ-oriented food menu that looked delicious and was reasonably priced, but unfortunately I didn't partake. I'm not sure if food is always available. As I love to support the local beer scene, I would absolutely return and look forward to seeing this brewery get better and better.
A tiny but nice little brewery that is nice when you want to grab a drink in the good weather. We ended up getting a hazy and it was pretty decent and was nice to have on a hot day. The staff was pretty friendly and the outdoor seating was nice for everyone that had dogs too. They ended up having a food truck pull up which is nice to have at any brewery. With our luck the generator for it was right next to us though so we left pretty quickly after that. Still nice to have and if we wanted to stay we could have found quieter spots. It seems like they are doing well for the tiny amount of space they have. On a nice day it seems like a great spot for a beer. read more
9 months ago
This brewery doesn't have food so you can bring your own. Sometimes there's food truck in front of the brewery. On the day I went there El Rancho Viejo was serving tacos and nachos. I bought El pastor tacos $8 for 2 fresh from the tromping. Very delicious with chopped pineapple. The guy at the brewery was friendly and let me try some beer. I got a flight of beer, you can try 3,4, or 5. My favorite is Margs all around and todas las limas, very refreshing. You also grab some canned beer from the fridge behind the counter read more
Love their beers! I only started coming here during the pandemic, so I've only had their beer to-go. They specialize in super tasty IPAs, but do a wide range of other beers and ciders. I've never had a beer from here that I didn't enjoy. Their cans are 16oz and have the cutest label designs! It seems like their only releasing a beer or two at a time in cans, so options are fairly limited. You can always get a growler filled with what's on draft! The process of ordering online and pick up is super quick and easy. They have a contactless system and it works efficiently. Your order is set down next to your name on the counter-- pick it up and go!!! read more
Brewery ARS is everything that's right with craft beer. The location is unassuming and humble, and the beer is very good. I loved the creative beer names and funny can labels. The single television was playing looped video of bicyclists doing tricks, and the exposed brick walls were complimented by an audience of plants and simple tables. Bring your board games, bring your card deck, bring your friends and some snacks, and Brewery ARS can be your hang. If I lived closer, this is the type of place I'd visit regularly. It's not crowded, it's not pretentious, but the beer is very good - and they have a variety of different pour sizes, which is the actual key to my heart. read more
Hands down, the best brewery in the city. The place is quite small, so if you are going on peak hours, be patient and be happy with a small space to occupy while you enjoy some beers. You can find street parking too, so that is a plus. They offer a nice variety of styles and their hoppy stuff is on point. 8oz. pours are a plus and on more days than not, they'll have some cans to take home too. It will only be 1 or 2 offerings. Reasonable 4 packs when compared to other breweries in the state. Food trucks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to my knowledge. Check their hours, as they don't open before 5pm on W, Th, Fr and closed Monday and Tuesday. read more
2 years ago
In Philly for good time not long time. Heard great things about this place. Wasn't sure if I wanted to make the trek but after getting a steak at pat's I was craving a cold one. Bartender gave great recommendations and even better vibes. Tried the connect + flow which was kismet because I did yoga this morning. read more
2 years ago
5 stars for the incredible forward thinking beers and top notch brewery experience, yet knocked down to 4 for the small scale size and somewhat wonky hours. Overall though Brewery ARS is a whimsical showcase of what happens when two crafty brothers with a penchant for home brewing with fresh ingredients channel that passion into opening a microbrewery. Whether you love strong and hoppy ipas and stouts, or lean towards saisons and Belgian style ales, you'll find plenty of eclectic brews. And with a flight just costing $8 for four, its possible to enjoy several without breaking the bank. In the past I've been won over by the Ashland porter w/ BBQ sauce, the Artique saison with simcoe hops, the super strong Simpleton Belgian tripel and others. But their selection rotates on the regular, always includes at least one cider from Kurant, and they always know how to throw a good party for a new brew release. If Brewery ARS just had a larger location they'd be able to have a more consistent food menu and be open for longer than 4 days. But at the same time it wouldn't be the quirky neighborhood garage brewery with endless West Passyunk charm if it had those things. And its things like the new brew releases, and nights that they play host to a BBQ food truck that make it well worth the somewhat out of the way visit. read more
10 years ago
Brewery ARS opened fairly recently in South Philly. Pam S. suggested it as a good UYE location and about a month later, a nice-sized group of us piled in. To note: - The brewery is small. I assume depending on the time of your visit, it could be tough to find a place to sit...especially as it grows in popularity. - It's extra good if you're already in the area. It was a bit of a trek for me. - There seems to be rotating food selections. The bbq smells insanely good. - Flights are $8. Bus your own table. If I lived in the area, I'm sure I'd be a frequent flyer. Alas, I don't but I can say I enjoyed my flight for the most part. There was no variety in selection since it's a very small operation still. I was able to try: - Clymer: Wheat saison - good hop kick - Ashland: Really nicely done porter - Déjà Goûté: Super super hoppy - World's Apart: Relatively hoppy -- not as in-your-face as the aforementioned sample I'm sure the brothers will continue to create good brews moving forward. I'll keep an eye on the tap list and perhaps make my way back again in the future. Best of luck! read more
7 years ago
Such a cute brewery that has so much character! The place was very full (all tables were taken) when we arrived. Everyone seemed to be locals who knew the staff very well and it felt like a local spot. My boyfriend and I had heard about Brewery ARS and had been meaning to stop by for sometime. We were at an open house and wanted to explore the area while we were there and we stumbled upon it. We went in to split a flight and I have nothing bad to say about any of the beers we sampled. If you are into beer and love LOCAL beer- this is the place for you! read more
3 years ago
2.5 Stars. I guess I didn't like ARS as much as the other reviewers. I gave the excellent and nearby Second District Brewing 4.5 stars and ARS just doesn't compare favorably. The brewery reminds me of my grandmothers kitchen. An old wooden table with old metal chairs and a little XMAS tree and plant on the table. The room when you enter is very small and there's a smaller side room where they brew the beer. The place looked old and dingy. Thought it was odd there was no table service. You have to go to a small counter to get your beer. They had about 8-10 beers on tap if I remember correctly. Staff were friendly. I ordered a beer flight and a separate pint. The beers were all average in my opinion - I rated all between 2.5 - 3.25 on untapped. With so many excellent breweries in the Philadelphia area, ARS just isn't worth the trip. I don't get all the 4-5 star reviews? BK read more
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9 years ago
I came to this place after reading about it on Uwishunu as part of their 17 or something new breweries to try out in Philly. It's nice, but small. Nothing like Flying Fishes expansive new brewery in Brewerytown and they have about as much selection as Frankford Hall. Pros: they have a variety of sizes which you can pick and choose from. Great if you're in a budget. Cons: they don't have food and the place is like a hole in the wall. read more
10 years ago
Another brewery in a Philadelphia in a booming beer metropolis is always a welcomed sight. Brewery ARS is the first that I'm aware of in South Philly and was an easy Lyft ride away. The space itself was pretty small and very relaxed. It almost reminded me of a lodge of sorts. You need to head up to the bar to order, pay and bus your own beverages. During my visit during the recent UYE, there were only four beers on tap so it might flight selection very easy. The beers were all solid but nothing really standout. I tried a saison (Clymer), a hippy Belgian (Deja Goute), a pale ale (Worlds Apart) and a porter (Ashland). I did enjoy drinking them in the relaxed environment. They had a BBQ-oriented food menu that looked delicious and was reasonably priced, but unfortunately I didn't partake. I'm not sure if food is always available. As I love to support the local beer scene, I would absolutely return and look forward to seeing this brewery get better and better. read more
Ok, here is an actual real review... Decent place on the non-hip side of Passyunk. It's tiny, maybe nine tables and a five foot long bar. The night we went in they had three beers on tap, two saisons and a porter. All three were decent, with one of the saisons standing out. They have several more beers coming out, and I look forward to trying them. Both the owners/brewers were welcoming and friendly. Beers available in several pour sizes with pints being about $6. Only food available is Goldfish or peanuts. I'm in the area often, so I look forward to trying out new beers as they come out. The location isn't ideal, but it'll do. I'll update the review when I've tried a few more. read more
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Great chill out place in south philly. Love the vibes! The beers are fair priced and they have 4oz options so you can try a bunch of different brews! It was a rainy day but we were able to sit in the garage section and it had a great atmosphere. There was a food truck outside that served what looked like delicious Mexican tacos and burritos. Definitely want to come back on a better weather day, but overall really enjoyed the experience!! read more
I moved to this area about a year ago, and apparently that's when Brewery ARS was born! I had never walked past it till recently, it's a very cute, hole in the wall brewery. It's rustic inside, and with s cozy atmosphere. There are mason jars next to a big water jug to stay hydrated (I don't know why I love this concept so much every gimme I see it!) there are board games to play. You can see the big basins with beer in them. The staff is. Dry friendly, and will let you sample any beers. The beers are so cheap too! I love that they have a flight of 4 beers, if you don't want to settle for just one. They also sell two sizes of growlers if you want to take some home. It's small in there, with one co-ed bathroom. I love this small local brewery and I will be back to support them. read more
9 years ago
This is the best brewery in Philadelphia, hands down. The quality of the beer is outstanding. If you like Pacific Northwest-style beers, loaded with Simcoe and Mosaic hops, this is the place for you. Check them out on Facebook or Twitter to see what delicious food truck will be there that night. We had Babalouie BBQ there last night; the brisket was to die for. ARS also often has pizza trucks too. Owners are super friendly, and from Upstate NY to boot! Totally unassuming, relaxed, casual atmosphere that makes it super fun. My wife and I try to get here as much as we can! read more
10 years ago
9 years ago
Awesome South Philly hole-in-the-wall startup brewery. You may drive right past it at first, but stop for a good selection of beers which seem to update frequently judging by their "up next" list. Ramble Pizza food truck was there tonight which is one of our new favorites. Apparently he ARS comes from the last names of the brewers/owners. Got to meet one he was super nice and helpful with my questions! read more
7 years ago
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9 years ago
This is a great place owned and run by a couple of the best dudes. They have some of the tastiest beer I've ever had, not just in Philadelphia. Their beer list is rotating so the flavors are never stale. Each brew is new, different, and always great. read more
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