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    Brewery ARS

    4.5 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreweries
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ajia L.

    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!!!

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    Andrea R.

    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.

    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.

    Current hours as of May 1st 2019
    Tom L.

    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.

    Bill M.

    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.

    Kathleen D.

    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!

    Paige J.

    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!

    Billy K.

    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

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    Izzy D.

    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.

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    Michelle P.

    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.

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