Not that I am a beer snob except that perhaps...maybe I am. The best place for excellent beer in Tallahassee. This is where I tasted my first ever cask ale and it pretty much ruined me for ordinary beer. Great servers - very knowledgeable. My only complaint. They used to have the most excellent cheese platters but now alas they are completely foodless (not even a pretzel) . Hopefully that will change soon... (NOTE: I am updating my review because now they have cheese again plus food trucks about a block away - nom nom) read more

Had a lot of fun here, small, crowded and noisy! WE LOVED IT. Took a few min. to figure out how everything works and even tho I ordered WINE (I'm not a "craft beer" kinda guy) we were still treated well and welcomed by the regulars. Sitting on the patio, they had the grill fired up for Kabobs, talking with a REALLY eclectic group of new friends was a great way to enjoy a quiet Fl. night. read more

This has become my favorite bar in Tallahassee. On First Friday (and on other nights, from what I understand) they open up the Hop Yard (large yard down the street) and have an outdoor party with the food trucks, live music, corn hole, and beer tasing. They are turning the old WCTV(?) building into a brewery. It's a very up and coming place. If you want to check out the Hop Yard, tell the bartender and they won't pop your drink for you so you can walk down without an open bottle (lots of cops sneaking around in their patrol cars on busy nights). The bar is nice, small, and it has an unending supply of different beers. Tell the bartender what tastes you like and they will help you out- very nice, very professional. They have sausage and cheese (cheese supplied by Thomasville, GA Sweet Grass Dairy) which is excellent, and small beer sample boards. They have live music on Thursdays, I think. Highly recommend it as a fun place with a lot going on. Check it out on the first friday of the month, you won't be disappointed. read more

The best microbrewery in town by far and a great atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit.

Fermentation Lounge is a cool little beer specialty bar that great for the beer connoisseurs out there. Located on All Saints, it fits well with the neighborhood vibe. The bar is quite small, basically a strip-mall sized rectangular bit of space. There is also a nice outside area which blends with the storefronts of the neighboring shops and which was populated by beer drinkers during my visit. This is a spot for beer-lovers. You will also pay beer-lover prices, because they do not sell your common boozehound beers, but instead a variety of specialty beers, foreign beers, and microbrews. The beers I drank during my visit were between $4-$5 a pint. All of them were very good. The bartenders were friendly and the bar had a fun atmosphere that was a little bit sophisticated and a little bit bohemian. This place is not for everyone. A bar like this is naturally going to be a bit pretentious, but it's not unbearable here. I may return, but I generally count myself amongst that group that just doesn't like paying $5 a beer. For those of you that do, or for those of you who want to sample some unusual and tasty beers, Fermentation Lounge is sure to be a hit. read more

Really great beer selection, ambiance, and bartenders. It is always packed (near-literally) on weekend nights. If you plan on only getting one drink, bring cash because there's a $10 minimum on cards. Sometimes the owner brings his tiny super-cute dog and you can pet him all you want. read more

I walked in and was disrespected right away. The worst part was that a patron was the one to cause trouble and the staff did nothing. I cannot believe the staff would let such behavior occur. For the staff to allow patrons to be treated so horribly by other patrons and not intervene is irreparable to the reputation of this place. The beer was not worth the possibility of experiencing what I experienced again. read more

Was in Tallahassee for work and staying with my cousin a senior at FSU who introduced me to this place with some friends. It was an awesome space that had a good beer selection and serve wine and food as well. The music that night was cool and the vintage movie/ad clips on the screen were a great addition. The service was friendly and timely. I'd really love to see this concept on the north end of Downtown Tampa along Franklin Street. I think it would do well. read more

My partner and I had an amazing experience today! Pete was an awesome and attentive bartender; we bonded over raising toddlers. He provided us with both knowledgeable and friendly service as well as a fantastic experience. The house toasted coconut porter was delicious! read more

When the owners of Fermentation Lounge decided to open the doors to the public it was about one thing, creating a relaxed place where friends could meet for a good micro brew or a classic glass of vintage wine. They have done just that! Thanks Ann, Scott, Dan, Carmen, and everyone at Ferm. You guys ROCK! Long live Pirate Night! read more

Let me preface this by saying that I do not typically consider myself a beer-lover. Wine and cider are my go-to's, but this place really forced me to branch out in a way that I am not at all mad about. I had never even heard of "Ferm", but I am so glad that I now know of its existence! Unfortunately, I couldn't tell you the names of any of the drinks I tried, but only one of them was a cider! I started off with a sour beer which isn't too far out of my comfort zone, so I wasn't necessarily surprised by liking it, but I did enjoy it much more than I have enjoyed sour beers in the past. Second came the cider, which I liked but found too sweet after the sour. The last beer I tried is probably my favorite beer I've ever had. I hate that I don't remember what it was called, but it was dark and rich and reminded me of a smooth black cold brew coffee (my favorite). I can't wait to come back and get even further out of my comfort zone, so thank you, Ferm, for opening my eyes to the world of beer outside of IPA's and Miller Light! read more

A sweet little Tallahassee gem, that I'm sad took me so long to find. They have the best bartender service in Tallahassee, hands down. The bartender was super helpful to my friends and I in finding the right beer. He even put on a hat and did a rendition of Willy Wonka. The inside was really chill, with lots of comfy seating. The outside also had a good deal of seating with a little fire going. The beers that I had were great, and they had a good selection of beers(including sours). This place was really chill and had a community vibe to it. I will definitely be back! read more

We don't come to this place often enough. On an uncrowded night, this place is fantastic! Decent beer selection, along with some wine options. The decor inside this place is cozy, and there's also nice outdoor seating. This is a great intimate place to make fun memories. read more

Great drink selection and very relaxed vibe which is perfect for those nights where Collegetown and Midtown is just too much.

By far, my favorite bar in Tallahassee. This place generates a sense of community for the more mature sector of FSU students. Most of the clientele are grad students, mature undergrads, artists and professors. It's has a cute, casual interior but it's a small space and people often spread on the outside sidewalks. This is the one place in Tallahassee I truly enjoy frequenting. Everyone is friendly and they have a fantastic, changing selection of beer and wine. read more

My 2nd favorite bar in Tallahassee (next to Poor Paul's). I just visited this place for the first time and was really impressed. The beeristas are super friendly and entertaining and the selection of beers is one of the best I've seen here (beers are also pretty fairly priced). What really makes this place special though is the atmosphere. It's kinda hipstery but in the best way with movie theatre seats and bean bags as chairs and a projector that was playing Dogma. I need to go more often and I highly recommend this place to anyone into craft beers and having a good time. read more

First time customer and last time costumer. The "bartender" was extremely rude and the food reminded me of a cheap buffet. I also use the noun bartender loosely, because simply pouring beer into a glass would insult actual bartenders across America. read more

The bar has a good feel to it; and they always have some old school cartoon or other odd show playing on a projector screen. They have a great beer selection with decent prices. The biggest problem is that several of the bartenders are pompous; some of the bartenders have been cool and helpful, but most are not. With that said, I will still visit this establishment purely because of their beer selection. read more

One of the first boutique-ish brew pubs that I'd been to in TLH, Fermentation Lounge offers a great indoor/outdoor location, ample options on tap, and a general hipster feel with a broad range of patrons. We've come a 1/2 dozen times or so, and each time, the bartenders are very knowledgeable of the offerings. Ideal times (for me) are fall & spring, as I think the real upside is in spilling out on the outdoor deck (rather hot in the summer, hit/miss cold in the winter). read more

This place! When it first opened this place was the only true brewery in town. It was still not known and became quite popular among real Tallahassee locals. I myself was a local there. Then they became too popular, expanded and just lost it for me. Too crowed. It lost its appeal but the beer is the best in town no doubt! read more

Official first Yelp review. I kind of hate myself for even doing this, because I'm judgey about Yelpers. I cannot believe how well-rated this place is. I had an awful experience and I used to LOVE this spot. The food took a ridiculously long time and was really mediocre, the bartenders were pretty much incompetent and rude, and the music was unpleasant and clearly highly-specific to the tastes of the bartender on duty. I'm not here to snitch on bartenders, though. I used to come here back in the good old days when it was a fun little underground spot. The bartenders were all awesome and it felt cozy and familiar. The owners were always there and they were awesome, which really added to the quality. It's lame now. read more

Fermentation is my favorite place to be on a Sunday afternoon. They have an awesome patio which I find is a lovely place to be on a slow afternoon. The beer selection is huge and I believe could impress even the snobbiest of beer fans. They also have wine and sangria which is what I usually get. I like that they also offer board games to play while you're having a drink. This is a small bar so on popular nights it can be really crowded. This isn't a bar where you'll find dancing or a crazy special. The crowd is a little more grown-up than what you find in College Town. It's a place you might find your T.A. or dad at. Sometimes you want to grab a drink and just chill with your friends and this is the perfect place for that. read more

Most underrated place in Tallahassee. Great people, great beer, and great vibes. If you're a trivia fan, stop by on Wednesdays. The trivia host is great , the questions are tough, and cheaters are shamed!!! Strict no phone rule. read more

Visiting family over the holidays and found this place. Great beer selection - rivals some places we go in Brooklyn. Even serving up their own brews. Affordable too. I'm used to $6-10 pints of good craft beer and was stoked to find them for $4 here. Tallahassee needs more great beer joints like this. read more

The drinks are pretty solid, as a celiac its great that they have some gluten free options. Its a small, fairly quiet and cozy bar with some nice fire-pits outside and the bartenders are really friendly and attentive. read more

Great place for rare beer and wine. Crowd is hipsters and young professionals with some of the older crowd there a bit earlier in the night. Always better than going to terrible college bars around town. They have an amazing selection, plus if you don't like what you ordered they let you switch it free of charge! read more

Probably the best "laidback" bar in Tallahassee with a huge selection of all different types of beer.

Great beer selection for all palettes. Funky vibe. Friendly and informative staff, enjoyable banter and beer chat. This was our first stop in town and I'm happy it was. The outdoor BBQ grilled shrimp was ridiculously tasty. read more

Perfect getaway from the raucous college bars. A tavern serving a choice selection of unique craft beers and mead located near the city's art district. read more

We've lost another great little spot in Tallahassee. The Fermentation Lounge has a new owner. Now it's darker, less friendly and inviting, younger and the prices went up. We keep losing the great spots around town. The Warehouse is gone, now the Ferm. So sad. read more

Love the ever-changing and always fantastic beer selection. Love the decor and ambience. The only downside is that the bar is small, because it can get very crowded on weekends. read more

A great selection of beer and funky/comfortable decor! I loved that they had plenty of board games to go around. The bartender was helpful in recommending beers. This is a must-visit bar in Tallahasse! read more

The place for good beer in Tallahassee or the whole damn big bend region. A rotating barrage of excellent domestic and imported styles of brilliant beer. You'll see continental, west coast, midwest and east coast representation on the taps at any given night. The bartenders have an encyclopedic knowledge of their hopy arts. Prices range from good to as expected for little seen beverages in this little capital town. A casual atmosphere with projections of old films and odd advertisements that overflows onto the streets in a wonderful sense of community. Only thing to be aware of is its a fairly congested destination on First Fridays and other events of note. read more

Very cool bar. Too be clear here, the name refers to alcohol fermentation, not fermented teas (don't come in with the wrong expectations). Came in on a Sunday afternoon and had a few draft beers. It was Grilled Cheese Day so they had several grilled cheese sandwiches for specials - my friends and I ordered a sampling, one of each, and were very satisfied. We sat at the bar and the bartender was pretty friendly. read more

Went here this past weekend for a first stop with a bachelorette party. Everyone had a good time. This bar has a pretty chill atmosphere with one of the best selections of craft beers that I have ever seen in Tallahassee. The service was really great and they had a good deal for a sampler if you wanted to try some of what they have on draft, and the samples were pretty large! If I lived in Tallahassee again I would certainly make this a personal favorite. read more

Great and knowledgable bartenders make this one of my favorites spots for a casual night.

Absolutely amazing choice of beer. Love how the selections change. Atmosphere is very hip and chill. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and they don't change out that ofter (which is a huge plus). One of the owners is almost always behind the bar, ready to chat and recommend a new beer. Everyone should try Fermentation at least once, or go there all the time! read more

My favorite little bar in town. Go during the week, though - it gets SUPER crowded on the weekend!

Great, ever-changing selection. The service is really awesome and they will talk shop with you about the beer if you ask! I love coming here but I do get overwhelmed by the crowded space. read more

Killer little bar. Tons of craft beer and a new addition next door that serves up some pretty good wine, as well. Bar has a hipster feel that attracts both a younger crowd and professional getting off work and looking for a strong beer to end the work day. Events typically throughout the week. Be sure to take a walk around this area, during the day, as there is some interesting architectural structure and boutiques. read more