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    4.3 (145 reviews)
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    Maria L.

    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!

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    Brian G.

    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.

    Whitney D.

    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!

    Half pound of brisket cut with a fork
    Rob N.

    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

    Pulled pork quesadilla
    Tyler F.

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

    Wings and pulled pork poutine
    Kevin V.

    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.

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    Jamie L.

    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.

    Mac and cheese
    Cyn C.

    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!

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    Amanda T.

    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!

    Mac n cheese

    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.

    Isaac A.

    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.

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    Jess L.

    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!

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    Judy H.

    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 :)

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    We've been here twice now- the first time was Nov 2020 at night and the second time was last…read moreweekend (April 2021). Both times we had a great experience here. I love that they grow most of their own hops and other ingredients, and the outdoor space is really nice, with lights strung up above you. The beer is good and consistent. I enjoyed the IPA they had on tap and M enjoyed the rye and the red ale. You order inside their tasting room, where there are a few small tables for indoor seating. They also had tables set up in front of the tasting room that were covered, then they have a large outside area with picnic tables and other seating arrangements. When we went the second time we couldn't light any of the firepits due to a burn warning in effect. The first time we went, it was later in the day and the food truck had run out of food. The second time we went, we had better luck and ordered from a Thai food truck. Food was great and they accepted Venmo, which is always a plus. Check their FB page so you know what kind of food truck they'll have. Overall, we would return when passing through the area. It's a good find!

    Such a nice place! They had plenty of beers to choose from and even had wine, cider, and seltzer…read moreoptions if you don't drink beer. There was a Nacho food truck on the day we went which was also great. Plenty of seating as they had a large tent set up with tables and chairs. We even got to see the two cats on property who were adorable. Great way to spend a low key afternoon.

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