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    Fermentery Form

    4.7 (28 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bill M.

    There used to be a time where the majority of alleyways in Kensington/Fishtown led to rare mysteries that most people would be out of their minds to explore! But when times change and Fishtown lead to brand new ventures like distilleries, breweries, axe throwing, indoor batting cages and more it leads to even more possibilities! So when one such building led to indoor/outdoor mini-golf (Mental note: must go!) it led to a great opportunity to create a phenomenal hidden gem brewery. And despite being the tiniest brewery that I ever visited, Fermentery Form is one that delivers some of the most forward thinking sour beers that I ever did try! I give a four because even though the main room is a miraculous one that's filled with antlers, church pews, a mahjong/card table, and more; its a tiny one bar space that gets crammed rather quickly in the winter. But during the spring/summer FF opens up an incredible outdoor side patio that opens up a lot of grand possibilities. Ultimately you come to Fermentery Form for the delicious sour beers, and whether you get them on draft or in big bottles to share among friends, you get some pretty serious winners! My initial favorite was their Pure Phase which is a satisfying tart IPA style that they made with Crime & Punishment (https://www.yelp.com/biz/crime-and-punishment-brewing-philadelphia). But I've also been impressed with their Gestalt dry hopped farmhouse whose flavor changes with batch release, and their dank Super! Belgian tripel. But for their bottles it doesn't get much better than their Slo-Mo which contains decadent notes of cherry and blackberry puree.

    Jaime H.

    Been waiting to check this spot out. Finally made it on a Saturday around 5pm which was just in time before a huge rush -- the actual room itself is quite small but they somehow managed to have around 40 people standing there's 3 barstools at the bar for seating and one larger table where people were playing card games. The outside area is HUGE -- great for warmer weather. The owners are extremely nice and knowledgeable on everything they are serving and doing at their locations. Most bottles are able to be purchased to go which is a nice benefit. Price range is $16 for a bottle. If you're going for your first time it's worth it to just buy by the bottle then what's on tap. They're only open one day a week saturdays 2-8pm Form Extra is delicious!

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    Michelle P.

    Sours excite me. Kensington scares me. However, all I've heard is positive buzz from the time Fermentery Form opened within the past few months. Odd operating hours and the location were deterrents for sure; however, it's well worth the visit. A few important tidbits- 1) They are cash only. Come prepared. 2) The bar is extremely tiny; however, they have an outdoor courtyard. Planning a nice day for your visit is ideal. 3) Between the drafts and bottles, the menu isn't robust. It won't take too long to "conquer it all" in one visit, especially if you are sharing bottles with a group. No need to plan a full day there. 4) It's conveniently located by Federal Distilling and not too far from St. Benjamin's and Evil Genius. Between all the Fishtown hotspots, you can easily make a day in Fishtown and Kensington. I heard it gets pretty dark in that alley at night, so just plan your travels accordingly if you don't like wandering down dark alleyways. 5) They have snack foods, but no real food. I'm not sure their policy on BYOF. Fermentery Form is different because they actually ferment their beers. I'm really not sure the whole process involved, but I'm sure they'd be happy to explain it. It seems like they collaborate with others, as they had just tapped a collab beer with Crime and Punishment. While not immediately jumping to my "favorite sours ever list," I think it's so great to have something new to the beer scene. The beers I tried (Pure Phase, Solmo, Gestalt 8, Super! And Bitter) were very complex and you could taste the intricacies and heart in them. I see great things to come for Fermentery Form, and I'm excited to take that hike over to Kensington.

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    Samantha C.

    My husband loves sour beers, so we we're pretty psyched to check this place out. It's conveniently located next to one of our favorite bars/distilleries. Finding it wasn't hard, but can be difficult if you don't know what you're looking for. We went on a Spring Saturday around 5 PM, and it's clear their secret is out. The small seating area was full, but we we're lucky enough to grab the two seats at the bar. The owners/ bartenders were friendly. We enjoyed slo-mo, informal #1, and super then grabbed dark light to enjoy at home. We enjoyed everything, though some was too sour for my tastes. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I was able to enjoy without being a huge sours fan. We look forward to returning with friends and would recommend this place to anyone.

    Kimberly B.

    Super cool super low key super unknown(as of yet) spot cranking out top shelf craft beers. From the walk down the alley into the unknown, we were met with a wave of cool air and thankful for the small but kitschy indoor space. Friendly staff, beer geeks abound, we had a blast tasting our way through their current bottle selection Pros: Flavorful unique brews Drinking amidst the barrels Knowledgeable staff who are proud of their product On site slices of pizza brain being slung Cons: Small indoor space (the outdoor patio looked super fun and spacious but it's currently 100 degrees out) Bottles are not to go

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    Priya B.

    This place is difficult to find and difficult to catch when their open - but so worth it if you do! Following them on Instagram is the best way to know if they're open or closed. It's pretty hard to locate it and you'll probably miss it a couple times. The beer is great! It's a pretty small room but worth it. Definitely recommend it!

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    Feels like being in Europe. Sour beer HQ for Philadelphia. Semi hidden but easy to find location adds to the fun.

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    Great hidden gem. If you like sours, this spot is a must. Small, but I don't mind it. Cash only, so come prepared.

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