Any excuse to visit Equilibrium and I'm there. The ride is an hour just to visit. The BBQ is the best I've had as far as I can remember. In particular their BEEF RIB is out of this world. Same goes for their tomahawk ribeye when it's available! Incredible. The value is off the charts. I love their IPAs and even their stout is crack and I don't usually order anything besides IPA. Really great that they have food during the week, but if you're fortunate enough to be there during the weekend BBQ, I don't think you can go wrong with anything they offer. Can't wait to go back. I might drive an hour in the snow today just to get that beef rib... Cheers* Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 10/10 Beer 10/10 Distance from me 4/10 ;( read more

Two months ago, I posted some pics from Middletown NY on IG and multiple people, including one of the more knowledgeable people I know about NE Craft Breweries asked "did you go to Equilibrium?" It was around that moment, I realized I should have gone to Equilibrium. Two months later, I was again traveling through Middletown and I planned my day around visiting. The space was cool. Lots of wood. Cool large Einstein art as you approach the building. Lots of inside seating with natural light. Outside seating and smokers for BBQ. I ordered two 4 ounce pours as a way of informing my can purchases. Photon, a Pale Ale. And MC Squared, a Double IPA. Both were very good. Reminded me of the ales at some other top breweries. I decided to buy a 4 of MC Squared and I asked the person working if there was anything special that they had in cans. She recommended Mmmosa, which is a pale ale with orange flavor. I tried it and it also was very good. I didn't eat, but I note that Equilibrium really seems focused on BBQ. Something to research before you visit. 4.5 Stars read more

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Beers were excellent. Tried all 4 flagship beers and they did not disappoint. Cool outdoor area. Service was good.

I'll say it, I'm not a beer person but I love going to breweries with friends and seeing all they have to offer! My friends wanted to check out the new Equilibrium brewery and it's a beautiful venue. It's open and airy. The architecture is pretty and I love the art work in the building but also on the cans. They have cocktails too! Don't worry I didn't suffer! They also have a nice selection of food. My friends enjoyed the beers. Definitely a spot to check out! read more

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I love this brewery. They are great for large groups and could accommodate our large group of family and friends no problem. The service was quick and friendly. We love the beers and the food here. We can't wait to come back and try more! There was ample parking too. read more

I thought that I had reviewed EQ a few years back when I went so this will be an average score of both visits. First visit was a 4 and this was a more like a 2. Anyone that remembers the old brewery with the chairs and the line shares can see how far these guys have come. Still churning out some delicious and unique brews but now in a beautifully designed space. The setup is typical of the modern brewery where you order everything from the bar, including food. It wasn't always easy figuring out where to stand and order but it seems like the back corner where the staff enter and exit is the proper spot. You also bus your own table like you would at a cafeteria or fast casual spot. Unfortunately, my most recent visit really left something to be desired in terms of the food. The pretzel bite appetizer was decent and the ipa mustard had a nice zip to it but the beer cheese was lackluster at best. The wings and brisket felt like they were smoked 3 days prior and then reheated prior to serving. The meats were desiccated and lost some of their smoke but the sauces were thankfully flavorful. I didn't find the food quite as underwhelming last time I visited despite having the same items, so perhaps it was just an off day. The beer, as expected, was solid throughout a range of styles. Started off with some sours, then some DIPAs and finally some porters. $7 for 4oz pours of sours and $7 for 8oz pours of DIPAs/porters so they are on the higher end of modern beer pricing; up there with trillium and other high rent spots and pricier than Hudson valley brewing on the other side of the river. Equilibrium is definitely a fine choice if you find yourself thirsty cruising down 84 or in the Middletown area. It seems like it might be prudent to go on a weekend when the smoker is actively running. read more

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When I knew I was coming to this area for a trip this was one of my top spots I wanted to go check out! I am a beer person and love trying out new breweries!. This space is very interesting and not like your usual brewery. It has an interesting circular shale to it. There are plenty of seating options inside and out. To enjoy your brews. There are also a few tvs here too. I was excited to try their beers. The staff was nice enough to give me a sample of two beers I could not choose which one I wanted. This brewery has a cute little merch shop as well. I love the logo of this place and the cans are intriguing too. This is a must try place if you are in the area and enjoy great beers! read more

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Love the place and their staff, great vibes, great deals and great food. Of course great beer too

Traveled there from Long Island at least 3 times now. My husband likes the beer. It's too heavy and thick for me although I am a huge fan of IPAs. The beer is always served warm. The food is eh. You have to order at the bar and then they bring you your food but never come back. So if you want another drink you have to go to the bar. If you want water you serve yourself at a water station. And they put buckets at the garbage so you can bus your own table. Not my thing if I'm going out for drinks and dinner. read more

Ordered I have a pound of brisket. It came out cut with a fork. The brussels sprouts were also amazing that we had to order a second serving to feed the rest of my party read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Half pound of brisket cut with a fork - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

Genuinely love it here. Fantastic beers always and the food is top notch. Got pulled pork quesadillas, simply phenomenal read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Pulled pork quesadilla - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

I had written a review of equilibrium brewery in the past and it was in high praise. It has been some time since I've been back. Today we attempted to return and boy has a lot changed in a short time. Walking in it wasn't anymore busy customer wise than it was any other time I've been there. But the staff seemed to have other priorities than customer service. The blonde bartender apologies for not knowing her name was outside taking pictures in the snow while there were 40 customers inside. The male bartender behind the bar whispered to another staff member "who's cleaning those tables, I'm not". We simply asked if someone was going to clear the empty tables of garbage so we could snag a table. We waited about 15 minutes and the bartender just simply stared at us and tended to like two customers while the dining area had each table covered in garbage. By the end of the waiting the female bartender must've finished with her photo op and came back in (wasn't much help) so as we stood there waiting for someone to clean off the 6-7 tables covered in food and garbage. No one came so we left. That's pretty horrible for customer service considering the place is pretty much self service you get up and get your own drinks and food. U literally just need someone to serve the drink cook the food and clean. The food used to be very good but since it's been some time and the fact that the service changed so drastically I question if the food is still good. Really hope this place hasn't changed and it was just one bad experience with the staff that was present today. read more

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Now this is a unique space! There is a circle bar in the center with some indoor seating on the outer edges and outside seating outside of that. There is a lot of glass widows that allow all the natural lighting to come in. If you look up, you can see a lot of bottles and cans of other breweries. It was cool to see what I recognized. Service was quick. The bartenders came around often to see if you liked the beer or needed food. My favorite of the day was the farmhouse ale Austin Plum. The IPAs were okay. I love that they had food on site, and BBQ at that! I ordered a brisket sandwich that came with rosemary fries. What a great pairing. It was satisfying and fulfilling. Overall, I would go back. read more

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Decided to try a new spot and found this place. Upon arriving, they do have a parking lot which is a plus. Once we entered, we were told we could have a seat at the tables, but we had to order at the bar. (It was a Wednesday early afternoon). We ordered with the bartender, and she brought our food to the table when it was ready. We ordered the Mac and cheese and the crispy chicken sandwich. The Mac and cheese was very good, it seemed to have a layer of breadcrumb on top which made it very crunchy. It was also cooked nicely. The only thing that was missing is that it could have had a bit more cheese. The crispy chicken sandwich was delicious. It came with chipotle aioli, but there was definitely not enough chipotle aioli, so we did have to ask for more, which the bartender had no issue getting for us. The fries were delicious! They had really good seasoning. For drinks we got the Hudson North peach cider which was delicious, and the String Theory Pomegranate & Plum beer, which was also very tasty. We were also able to purchase a 4 pack of the string theory beer, and you get a 10% discount when you show your dine-in receipt! There is indoor/outdoor seating. This place definitely looks like it gets packed on the weekends because it seems to have a really nice atmosphere. I would definitely return and recommend this place! read more

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Visited this brewery for the first time this week and was absolutely blown away! The atmosphere is casual but nice enough for a date night or special occasion. The food was the showstopper here - the barbecue is unbelievable. You must try the Macaroni and cheese and the Brussels sprouts as well. I'm not a beer drinker but my husband loved the beer and I enjoyed a cocktail. I think we found our new go-to! read more

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They were out of steak skewers and steak frites. The Mac n cheese was not good. The cheese sauce was runny and laying in the bottom of the cast iron pan. My brisket sandwich and French fries were good. read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Mac n cheese - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

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I really enjoyed their beer and my friend enjoyed a mixed drink. The pretzel appetizer was good and came with a ton of pretzels, cheese, and mustard. We also tried the cornbread, which is recommended. The art around this place is awesome, it kind of has a Pink Floyd vibe mixed with Einstein. The staff was friendly and the food came out in a reasonable timeframe. There was a dj playing songs as well. read more

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I came on a weekday around lunch time. The tap list will not disappoint. There are a lot of options with handy descriptions and a great variety of styles. It was one of the most sophisticated tap lists I've seen. You can use an app to order, which was nice but at times felt a little impersonal. Nonetheless, our waiter got us beer and food very quickly after submitting through the app. I thought the brisket and chicken salad were a little drier than I was hoping, but the french fries were really delicious. Get the beer cheese (though it comes with a ton more fries!). There's a pretty seamless way to get your cans to go. Snap a pic of the menu so you can ponder. Glad I could make it to this important and renowned brewery! read more

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- sours were delicious - 4 pack of beers run around $20 - some of the beers they have for sale, are not available to taste like blueberry sour - service is alright - I didn't eat - not much staffing during the day - there's lots of space - no flights, but they have 4oz selections are $7 read more

Our last visit to EQ was for Father's Day 3 years ago, though we've been fans for years, since the original location opened and my husband has picked up beer many times since. Sadly yesterday's visit for Father's Day fell short of our expectations for a few reasons, mostly due to them being understaffed and having 3 amazing bartenders serving the entire bar, restaurant, and outdoor area. I made a reservation online for 3 people at 12:30 and we arrived and were seated by one of the bartenders, who gave us menus and told us to order at the bar. That seemed odd, since 3 of us were getting food, but it quickly became clear that there was no traditional waitstaff (last time we came for Father's Day, we ordered directly from the table using QR codes, which was totally fine so we could order more as we wanted and then check out online). We had to remember orders for 3 people and wait at the bar to order, which took time, and by 12:45, they were out of the advertised bone-in beef rib, which my husband wanted. Not sure how they sold out of a special so quickly. We got our drinks and settled down then proceeded to wait 45 minutes (yes, 45) for 2 brisket sandwiches, a 1/2 lb of brisket, pretzels, and skillet mac n cheese. The fries that came with the sandwiches were not even lukewarm, so I assume they had been sitting until one of the bartenders could grab them to bring to our table. Someone else brought the skillet of mac n cheese shortly after and warned us that it was "hot" to which I replied "at least something is hot" because our meals weren't (she laughed, no offer of further assistance). Getting a 2nd round of drinks took about 10 minutes as well and at that point, we wanted to settle up and leave after. I will say that the food was very good and the brisket was flavorful but waiting 45 minutes for cold food negated it. Waiting to pay to get out also took another good 10 minutes or so. Then my husband wanted to stop at the retail shop to get a few bottles on the way out. Had to wait there as well for one of the bartenders to come over to assist. I asked him if it's normally this short handed and he sighed and said they didn't realize it would be so busy on Father's Day. The bartenders did a great job but 3 people cannot manage to serve an entire bar and restaurant. Other patrons looked annoyed as well as people were piled around the bar waiting to order and when we left around 2:30, a table who arrived shortly after us still had not gotten their food. Though the food was good, it was not worth the wait time to stand at the bar and have to wait and order food and drinks. We could have had a much better experience elsewhere. I don't know who thought that was an adequate amount of staff to have at a brewery, especially on Father's Day, but we will not be back and will stick to beer pickup or shipping in the future. read more

We haven't been here for a while and apparently they have had an upgrade of the food menu and they were the only place we could find open on July 4. We ordered the bonfire burger, brisket sandwich, coleslaw and the chips and guacamole. We also had a variety of their drinks and beer. The sevens izzup, bourbon peach lemonade, citra paradox , pbj fall from grace, circinae and the double barrel fall from grace. Let's talk food first. The burger was well prepared and the bun was great!! The brisket was seasoned and no fat! Which is amazing considering its brisket. The coleslaw was tasty and the guacamole and chips was sooooo goood we actually ordered another one!!! The double barrel was sooooo good that it was the highlight of our evening. The other beers were very good and the seven Izzup is the perfect summer beer!!! We placed our orders at the bar as it was a "holiday " and there were no servers on the floor. We still got great service and the restaurant was very clean and calm. (Sorry no other pictures as we were soooo happy for the food and drinks that it totally slipped our minds until everything was gone :) read more

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Finally got here. It's been in my top 5 breweries across the US so it was great to be able to visit here. The IPA's are top notch! The space is really cool and the bartenders are great. They offer a lot of their beer I know 4 packs to go and their collabs are phenomenal! Ghost in the Laboratory is amazing. But most of them are. Fractal is one of my favorite constants from them. The food was delish. Had the pulled pork and the brisket sandwich. Both were awesome. Love this place. read more

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A quiet and rainy afternoon, we stopped by as we were out and about in Middletown. In the area and there's a local brewery... It's my duty to stop by and sample. We were hungry as well. Got a table, and went up to the bar to order drinks and lunch. The wait staff was nice and placed our orders. There was a wide selection of beers to try. I ordered temporal loops and then string theory pink guava/strawberry. Both were light and refreshing. I didn't think I'd enjoy a tangy sour beer, but they both went well with the chicken sandwich. My sister got the Fractal Strata. Stole a sip, and it's also nice. My son gobbled up his bbq pouitne fries and Boylan ginger ale. The place is clean, and they have outdoor yard games as well. Alot of outdoor seating as well. I'd come back with the hubby for some grub and beers. read more

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Our server Sam made this visit fantastic. We enjoy this brewery but she was great. We will be back and hope to have her or someone of her caliber. read more

This place is a hit or miss with their beer but when they get it right it's out of this world. Definitely the best brewery in Middletown. The service is amazing if you stay a while and the food is solid. Great spot for any occasion. read more

I just moved to Middletown in June and this is the one spot I've returned to several times now. All their beers are delicious and their food is surprisingly stellar. And to top it, their dining space is very modern rustic with a beautiful outdoor patio and a few games giving it a Backyard barbecue type of feel. A few of their beers they use marshmallow to make which sounds insane but I actually really like them and not all of them are sweet. They have a variety of beers that range from sweeter to dry and the beers are always in rotation so each time I've gone back, there was always something new for me to try! They even have guest breweries come by every so often. Mondays and Wednesdays are my favorite days to stop by because on Mondays, drinks and sides are half off and on Wednesdays, drinks are half off if you show your college ID. But the weekends are a great time to come by because it's always a vibe. There's Wi-Fi at the bar and outlets as well so it's a nice spot to have a beer and do some work on your computer on a weekday evening read more

Equilibrium Brewery - 1/4lb brisket, 1/4lb pork belly and a pint of Mac and cheese - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

Was super excited to check out their new eat in location after they split up with Tapped. We came for Sunday brunch and it wasn't too busy. I like the ordering system where you can order everything on your table and someone brings it out to you. I don't like that because of this you can't ask any questions. As per usual, their beer is very good. I got a beer moss which I liked a lot more than I thought I would. Now onto the food. This place does smoked BBQ. I got their version of eggs benny and it was good but nothing great. The meat here isn't very flavorful. I also paid for a side of beer cheese and it wasn't great. The place is gorgeous though and I'd love to come when it's warmer to experience their outside set up. We did go when they first started so I would like to give them another chance. read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Eggs benny - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

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This is the first time we've been back since they built their outdoor patio. It's really nice! You order using a QR code at the table & service is really fast. The beer is always good. We were hungry so we ordered wings, brussel sprouts w/o the beer cheese, smoked tomato hummus w/o pita chips. The wings were really good & so were the brussel sprouts, I would NOT recommend the hummus. We've been pretty spoiled by the Mediterranean places around the city like Hummus Market. The hummus here was just really bland despite the added smoked tomato & it really wasn't smooth. Anyways, we really love this place & see ourselves here a lot! read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Smoked & fried Buffalo wings. Roasted Brussels sprout w/o beer cheese. Roast tomato hummus. - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

Pulled port quesadilla was delicious and so was the Mac and cheese! Not sure if this place is meant to be a self serve place cuz the waitress never came back to the table after brining the food. U go up to the bar to get your drinks. Make sure you check your bill also! They charged us for 2 drinks we did not have on the tab! The outside was ok. Very buggy the day we went. Dogs are allowed. They need more outside seating or a separate area for children to play because the kids were running all around near my dogs! read more

Equilibrium is one of the best breweries around... and near the Woodstock concert grounds. Had brews here two days in a row before the Phish concerts. Sierra took care of us and did a wonderful job. Enjoyed Equilibrium! read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Orbital Oasis (west coast IPA) with their Steak Frites and Texas potato salad - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

The food, service and atmosphere is great!! The ribs, brisket, wings, burgers, chicken are all AMAZING!! These cooks are doing their thang!! Haven't had a disappointing meal yet. read more

This brewery is by far one of my all time favorite breweries! Absolute IPA heaven!!!! There is plenty of seating inside and unlike most of breweries these guys have delicious BBQ meats and other food choices. I have very happy and satisfied with the different food options here. Their beer on tap selection is very unique and very delicious, there's something for everyone. The bartenders also are very helpful and you can try any of the beers before you buy it. One thing that caught my eye was that you can choose what size you want your beer starting from 4oz, 8oz and 12oz. This way you can just get a small taste inside of having to buy a full glass in case you don't like it. Another big plus is that there's plenty of parking over here. read more

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My husband and I wanted to walk around and check out what was new in the area and stop by there after because we had been there before for a quick stop. We were quickly turned off by the service there. The girls behind the counter made little effort to acknowledge us, seemed like they wanted to help a select few. We even sat at the bar thinking we would get better service but no we had to call someone over because clearly they did not want to be bothered. Clearly client services is not a priority here. The ambience my be nice but service not so much. read more

A place where friends become family! The food and selections are tasty and amazing! The palates hit umami on all levels. The service couldn't be anymore inviting, or it would be called "cheers." Where everyone knows you and the same love is shared all the way around for food and good brews. The atmosphere is amazing. The artwork, wood decor brings you to a new age pub style that is smokehouse and Hudson Valley, NY all the way! Come enjoy, and leave happy read more

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Poor service. Arrived sober.. on foot Was asked to leave immediately. I had sweat pants and boots on, if that makes a difference. I walked 35 mins for 6 wings and 6 to go. Was refused my third beer because I suppose " I didn't look like a tip.." I should also point out there were a lots of off hours workers and they seemed to be owning the bar. It was very hard for me to get service. This is not the first time... Or the second... it's been ongoing for a year. The beer is outstanding.. The food is....... Pretty good The bar staff.. should be fired in my opinion. read more

Extremely disappointed. Not sure if I got yesterdays leftovers but ordered the wings , they were hard and flavorless. Cornbread was cold, stale and crumbled at touch. Also, butter was cold. Brisket was hard and old. Collards were flavorless , old and dried out. Mac and cheese had no flavor. The Erin's were ok. Gave 2 stars because service was Excellent!. It was clear that I may have been given old food. read more

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We had three beers from Equilibrium Brewing that we really enjoyed! The first beer we had up was the C Lime Pie which was a key lime tasting beer. I felt the flavor profile was not too sweet and had a nice creamy taste like you might get on an excellent version of the pie. Next up was the Tasman C which was a very tasty pale ale Steve and I both really enjoyed. The third was the MC2 which was a great Double IPA. It had good hoppiness to it but was never overwhelming. Equilibrium was a hit with the three beers we enjoyed and looking forward to having more! read more

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Stopped here on our way back from Vermont. Very good NEIPA's and stouts. They also have a substantial food menu, which isn't always the case for a brewery. We ordered using a QR code at our table and started a tab online. That was a first for us, but it worked fine. Burger was cooked medium as requested. They also had a designated area to buy beer to go that we stopped by before we left. read more

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The beer was really good. They have a good selection of IPAs and a couple of stouts. The brisket was surprising good... like "southern slow smoked" type good. The corn bread had a honey glaze on it which was delightful. And they had French fries and Mac and cheese for the kids. The actual brewery/eating area was clean and modern with both in door and outdoor seating. I came with my family (wife and two boys under 10) on a Friday evening. It was a good time and everyone enjoyed. You can also purchase beer to take home in the retail section of the brewery. A four pack of pints to take home will set you back about $20. The only reason I spent that much was because I was on vacation and wanted to unwind with quality brews... otherwise, too expensive to keep in my fridge on a regular basis. read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Brisket, corn bread, Mac and cheese - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York

We really enjoyed this place! We went either the day after or a couple of days after Christmas and it seemed everyone had the same idea. It was packed. Very cool looking on the inside. It was seat yourself, but the staff had a "figure it out on your own" demeanor and I get it. It was busy. So, we found a table, and then got fussed at for sitting when it hadn't been wiped down. So ‍. We ordered from the QR code. It really is self explanatory and made a lot of sense once we got to using it, but a general heads up would have been nice. The food was excellent. Absolutely incredible. The wibs and wings especially. The burger eh. Further 2 star rational: Someone at our table has a peanut allergy so we noted when ordering not to have fries put on his plate because it's all fried in peanut oil. They disregarded that entirely. It's a pretty big deal. So hopefully they'll learn from their mistake here. read more

Equilibrium Brewery - Wibs - Breweries Near Me - Middletown, New York