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    Crux Fermentation Project

    4.3 (982 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pretzel
    Mark F.

    Wow! This place is awesome! It's like a park outside and the food and beers are incredible. I spent a week in Bend and there are SO many great places to relax and have an awesome beer, this place is definitely one of the best around! I have been doing "beertender's choice" flights almost everywhere I went this week but here, I just stuck to what I like. I got 3 West coast IPAs and one imperial. They understand this style and knock it out of the (their own) park! Today the "Grade A" did it for me and the 1/2 hitch was an excellent stronger option. It will be a while before I return (500 miles from home) but if you live in, or are traveling through the area, definitely give'em a try!

    Dragonfruit Jalapeño Margarita
    Julie D.

    Walked into Crux on a Sunday afternoon and it was barely busy. For a change, I had the dragonfruit jalapeño margarita and we shared the brewers Mac n cheese. The drink was fruity and a little sour, no detectable jalapeño. Good flavor, just not what I expected. The Mac n cheese was a huge disappointment, Bland and flavorless. We added salt, pepper and hot sauce to make it palatable. I would skip this next time and probably get a sandwich. Lots of seating inside and out. Food truck onsite as well.

    Corn Hole
    Sara P.

    We love going to Crux whenever we visit Bend (which is at 3 times a year). It's a great place to meet up with friends and for all the kids to play/hangout. There is live music a lot of times. I enjoy choosing my own beer sampler. The kids have plenty of options for food. Highly recommend!

    Robbin M.

    Great local brewery. Inside or out seating. Food trucks and fabulous beers. Very laid back atmosphere

    Project nacho
    Camille H.

    One of my favorite breweries to stop at in Bend! Great beer options and also have good food. Service was good and staff were friendly. Very spacious indoor space, they even had a market going on on Sunday when we went. There is also great outdoor seating available. A couple of food carts available as options. I had the project nachos, Italian sandwich (hot) and tried the whipped feta. It was all super good.

    Alexa M.

    Went here for a beer, and it is the cutest outdoor spot to hang out with family, friends, or just your pup! There are tons of benches and they have food trucks too if you are hungry! Definitely would go back!

    Alexander G.

    Besides gorgeous mountain views, Bend has a ton of amazing beer. My first visit here I missed quite a few of the favorites, and since trying a few canned selections from Crux and hearing people say it was their favorite, I made an effort to make it the first stop. Just off the highway and close to downtown, Crux Fermentation Project has a stellar reputation for great beer. They have a lot of dedicated parking in an area that doesn't seem to have much else. We visited on a holiday so it was extra busy, but the bartenders and servers were so fast and efficient it didn't matter. They have a large outdoor area with tables and fire pits, plus indoor tables. The main bar area snakes through the merchandise section, with multiple menus above the cashiers. You can order food and drinks here. They also have a dedicated side ordering area just for drinks that it seemed like more people were using. A few friends ate various foods and everyone loved what they had. I had two flights of different beers, trying some new ones and ones I've already had but fresh on tap. Their beer is excellent. The brewing facility is large and beautiful, be sure to check out the back areas. Thank you to the bartender for doing a sticker swap; this is a must visit for any beer fan visiting the area.

    Kathleen W.

    My SO is huge on beer and breweries so when we came here, he got a delicious flight and an even better 6 pack of nonalcoholic beer to go ~ I love the creativity of the flight stands too. Easily one of our favorite breweries in Bend.

    Jonathan S.

    To me, Crux is perfection. There's nothing like driving or ubering along the backroads that deliver you under the highway, before passing the "no outlet" sign that turns you immediately into the Crux parking areas. Then, finally, beer lovers can rejoice that they made it. You'll enter through the main doorway just in front of the smaller front parking lot and then turn left to begin your stay with the bartenders manning the first large pouring area. I had been here once prior, so it was a joy to return in winter. We made our way through the line and were helped by two servers who designed our flights for us. We were impressed with the metal work inside, and then the flight holder was presented, we were glad to see such an interesting metal design there, too. I cannot recall exactly what I ordered, which is a good thing. I LOVED the unique cherry blossom beer and was bummed to learn that it was not available in cans since it was a special release. If you dine here and they still have it, buy some to drink! You will not regret it! We chose to sit outside by the lively firepit and were lucky to get a bench that would fit our flights and our bums. This is a very social area, so come with energy and the desire for small talk. We were grateful to learn a few impressive things to do in Bend from locals, so thank you to everyone who we spent time with! We especially loved our dog friends, Autumn and her sister! We understand the tacos at the on-site food cart are great, too.

    Beer. All good
    Drew H.

    This restaurant space is huge, especially outside with the fire pits and the food carts. We sat at the bar. Service was fantastic. We did a tasting flight with additional tasters. We didn't have one bad beer. All were good. Got the pretzel and the cheese sauce was zingy and good. Overall nice experience.

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    Best beer lawn in Bend, super busy and fun on weekends. Probably my favorite spot in Bend to chill. Best beer selection

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    Great food, fun atmosphere and the staff were so friendly and helpful! Looking forward to coming back soon!

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    Ask the Community - Crux Fermentation Project

    Hi! Is there Wi-Fi here?

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    Does this location take reservations for large groups of 7-8 people?

    We don't take reservations but our space is large enough to accommodate most groups and on nice days, the long tables in the back are usually available. We hope to see you soon. Cheers!

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    Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House

    Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House

    4.1
    (1.8k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I love this place! Plenty of draft beer choices, great food, and great service!…read moreThis is a very lively, fun place where you can go to chill after work, play, or just exploring the area while on foot. Food: Really good artisan cuisine, this is way better than typical "pub-fare" Their pizza is amazing too! Grab a beer, get some grub, and grab a shirt before you leave. You must go there when you're downtown window shopping. Prices: $$ What you'd expect for such a great place! Parking: This is downtown, so before rush-hour, it's not bad (be mindful of the parking time posted on the signs). You probably don't need reservations, I never have, but if you have a large party, might be a good idea! Very enjoyable!

    Food was meh, service was half friendly but lackluster and half, well... rude. Had pulled pork…read moresandwich with Mac salad. Pork was a bit salty, but ok. Mac was unseasoned and dry. When the busser came to clear the plates, she asked how everything was. I said good except the Mac was not great (and was basically untouched). Her disdainful reply, looking at it, was "well, that's a lot of pepper." The pepper wasn't the problem, and being snide to a customer who hadn't complained or asked for anything despite my disappointment in the dish was unnecessary and rude. On the plus side, the beer was good and what I expect from Deschutes. Given that there are a bunch of brewery restaurants within a few blocks, I would have expected more flavorful food and absolutely a better experience with the staff.

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    What kind of witchcraft is happening in this kitchen?! I came in expecting typical brewery food and…read moreleft wondering how I'm supposed to enjoy pretzels anywhere else. The food was hands-down the best brewery food I've ever had, but let's talk about that pretzel. It was, without question, the best pretzel I've ever eaten. It's such a simple bar-food staple, but they absolutely nailed it. Perfectly warm, soft, salty, and served with incredible dipping sauces. Days later, I'm still thinking about it. We chose to sit inside for lunch and had wonderful table service. The atmosphere was relaxed, friendly, and exactly what we were looking for. After we finished eating, we weren't quite ready to leave, so we grabbed a spot in the outdoor seating area to watch one of the World Cup matches. It ended up being the perfect way to spend the afternoon while our 4-year-old burned off some energy running around before we headed to the airport. Great food, great beer, great service, and a fantastic outdoor space that made us want to linger. Bend Brewing Company is an absolute gem, and it'll be one of the first places we visit the next time we're in Bend.

    They have seating inside and outside with attentive, friendly service. Their beers were a little…read moremore sweet for my liking. Ordered a burger that was okay and brussel sprouts that I wish were crispier. Overall, there wasn't much to write home about but I still liked the vibe and location a lot, so I would go back because of that

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