Friendly bartenders, dog friendly and so many good beers! Love that you can bring food in and there's tons and tons of space. Great for a rainy day or literally any lazy Saturday. read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Very cool hole in the walll type brewery with amazing murals and yummy beerr, mostly darks and ipas! Very Great atmosphere read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Definitely some great beers here. Stopped in on a Sunday wanting to try some delicious brews. They have four ounce pours for $2 - $3. This is great to get to try a number of the beers they have on tap. Everything was really good especially the IPA's. Though IPA's are usually my go to, so I may be biased to them. My favorite was the Stellar Wind triple IPA. This is a dangerous beer as it is 10% abv, but tall that alcohol is masked and the beer is quite flavorful. They have a great space with a bunch of picnic tables and a small bar area. There are some games on the side if you just want to hang out for a while. I love that they have a bike rack inside. Living so close I can definitely see myself biking here and enjoying a few beers. It does lack a bit of heat being a big warehouse type place, so dress warm in the winter. I was a bit disappointed that they did not have any IPA's available to take home in a growler. They stated that anything they have available in cans is not available in growler. Maybe they should keep at least one IPA available in growler form. I ended up taking home a four pack of the Stellar winds IPA and am enjoying one of them now as I write this review. I will definitely be back here. read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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This has to be one of the most simple and pleasant experiences I've had at a Brewery, and it was right in my backyard the whole time! I'll touch on the beer first, since I think it's the easiest to go over. Most of the beers on tap were IPAs, and our table sampled them all. The beer I liked best had to be Red Shift (American Sour brewed with cranberry and yuzu. Yuzu is a Japanese fruit with citrus and pine flavors). I liked it best because it was so unique to so many other beers that I have tasted, including other sour beers. The IPAs were good, I had the 8.4% abv Oscillation 003. I really enjoyed that the bartenders were very welcome to having us blind sample brews, it helped a lot in finding what we liked. By far the best part about the space, other than the beer, is the numerous picnic-type tables that they have with tons of board games to choose from. We landed on Apples to Apples, Jenga, and Scrabble. Also, they have tons of menus from places that deliver, and most people ordered pizza in (we did too). It was a very easy process, as all the places knew where Finback was. I'm so happy that our neighbors showed us this place, it was a great way to spend the day! read more

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Just came back from their 5th anniversary celebration. They have fantastic beer and it's refreshing to see a place from Glendale attract so many people into their beautiful neighborhood. COMPLAINT: There was a female bartender who was blatantly disrespectful and rude to me. I understand it was a busy event but to keep it simple, if you can't be decently pleasant to a patron who has spent a fair amount at your brewery since it's opening, maybe the service industry isn't for you. Her rudeness was consistent every time I ordered and it really ruined my vibe there. Overall, I'm not going to let one sour apple spoil a great batch of beer. Definitely stop by and have their great beer if you're in the neighborhood. read more

First off, thank you yELP, if it wasn't for you I would have never discovered this gem. Living in NY there are many places to get beers from all over the world. But to have the ability to get beer brewed right in your backyard is amazing. I went to them on a Saturday night and was able to tats almost everything on tap. Every brew tasted was excellent and unique in it's own way. Rarely do I go to a brewery and find my palette embrace every individual sample tasted. Finback hit the spot. I had a hard time picking which brews would fill my 2 growlers. I settled on the Moby and the porter which were top quality. I recommend that anyone with any interest in great tasting beer to come here. Staff was really friendly and answered all my questions. There was also parking in front and plenty of space to sit and enjoy that great beer. I give 2 thumbs up to Finback and promise I will be back to try all or Atleast as many of their future releases as I can. read more

Finback Brewery - Their beer menu. - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Over the course of about five years, likely north of that estimate, microbreweries appear to have morphed into a saturation point across the country, or so it seems. To me, the saturation never reached the overflowing point in NYC but may be closely reaching that point. Cooks and Crafts is a yearly event hosted within the walls of Finback and although few vendors were peddling their wares, I thought the idea was adorable and good for the community. Bellying up to the bar my accomplice and I waited a fairly long time to be addressed. One bartender serving, two others in and out, toweling down spouts, banging away at the point of sale terminal always with their backs to the customers. I honestly couldn't pick and one of them out of a small crowd. With only four beers available, at ten minutes of five o'clock on a Saturday early evening, did drain some excitement from my first experience. Beginning with the Starchild, from label to the liquid contents within the Sapporo-esq pint, I just didn't get the citrus musty flavor. Points to be had for the across the four beer board, as the ingredients gave all brews huge body and intense flavors. Double Session(ion) took home the gold for overall best in show. The fermenter and vats sat in the dark as I really had hoped to gain a closer more illuminated gander. From ownerships perspective, I do understand this not being an available option. From how I read the overall inner workings, it seemed staffers, manager and ownership were dull to the emotions that should be center stage at such a venue. Not a smile to be had, a smiling comment to be shared, with the one exception of the main bartender who made our first and only Finback experience quite pleasant. read more

I've been wanting to go to FInback for months now but it was a little further out than the other Queens breweries-and not as accessible mass transit wise so I didn't get here until a few weeks ago. Prior to going, I sent an email to do a 'bottle share' which is a fancy way of saying can I bring beer? Yeah, I know beer to a brewery but it works. Basil sent me a quick reply and I showed up later that week with a couple of out of town goodies that I shared with him and Kevin while sitting in their huge space. Right away you can tell it's a neighborhood place with locals sitting around drinking fresh beer while watching football and with an honest-to-God knitting circle hanging out. I had the Archer Saison which had a great citrusy flavor and I FINALLY got to try their En Verano which was a wit with jalapenos which did not disappoint. I also tried their Sour made with cider as well as their Chocolate stout-the sheer range of what they make is great and run by a bunch of great guys. I definitely want to revisit soon-come to think of it I don't have plans this weekend... read more

Impressive brewery right here. I'ma just bullet all the highlights to (try to) make this review short and sweet. Finback: -parking isn't a complete shit show - the brewery space itself is massive, wide-open, industrial-feeling, barebones/no gimmicks - brewing some adventurous, creative beers (Wit with peppercorns, ginger and chamomile? or one with jalapeño?, I'm a sucker for such uniqueness) - flights and pours are fairly priced - brews all impressed me - there's a popcorn machine if you get the munchies As I mention above, the Double Sess(ion) Wit with peppercorns, ginger and chamomile was a standout. Reminded me of a tea but with a bigger body and all the joy that comes with drinking beer. Another winner (they were all winners like in public schools nowadays, but since in real life we have to choose) was the Cat Love Double IPA. A lot of East Coast breweries are producing these incredibly fruity (think mango, pineapple, passionfruit, etc) IPAs and DIPAs nowadays and Cat Love is one of those. The aroma might remind you of a paleta on a Caribbean island. The beauty to this particular brew is that the taste matched the aroma, which is not always the case. Juicy is another good way to describe this brew. I wanted more. I also was hoping to find BQE and Moby on tap and even better the Barrel-Aged BQE, but alas, none were available. Instead there was another beer on tap called Smoke Detection, a smoked sort of English Brown or English mild with a low ABV. I'm a sucker for smoked brews so I loved this, but be warned, such a beer is not for all. The smell reminded me of the taste in my mouth after I've been smoking hookah, but the taste was more a medley of campfire, smoked ham and caramel and bread. I noticed this beer was selling in bottles for those interested. If I lived in the area, I'd probably sign up to for the Community Supported Brewery program which seems similar to what my locals call mug clubs. It seems you get a number of bottled beers throughout the year and possibly save on pours and growlers at the brewery. Finback is doing awesome stuff so I'd be happy to fork over the $. I will note this place is quite out in the cut and if I weren't driving and on my way to the airport, I don't know how I'd have paid a visit. Either way, a great spot, great brewery and I expect they'll be making lots of waves in NYC in the years to come. read more

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The only thing that would make finback better, is if they were in my backyard. In fact some people have all the luck! Across from residential property, there's a warehouse... Like many breweries the building is unassuming, enter through the factory door with that paper sign that says finback and throw caution to the wind. Free popcorn and board games are inside... Not in some creepy brown van luring you in with candy sort of way, just welcoming beer drinking sort of way. Finback has some of the best beer around too! You can order some delivery when you get there and spend some time with the pouters who really tend to know their stuff. The Merch is great and their huge space usually has some sort of art show in the next room so check it out. Finback is never a disappointment! read more

Great place to get drinks and noms. Tried 3 or 4 of their beers, and they had pizza from a local joint, which was also great. Modern and simple atmosphere. Everyone was nice. Numerous dogs and kids, which opened up conversations made it enjoyable for out of town people. read more

Finback is an excellent spot to chill out and enjoy a variety of beers. Yes it's off the beaten path but it's great spot to relax and try out a local beer. Staff was courteous and helpful. Crowd was great! There's a u shaped bar featuring 12 taps as well as a wider selection of cans. Additional seating was bench style and had some cool games. Food wise, there's a pizza guy there. Simple and it works perfectly. Highly recommend! And try out the Finback Crispy Buoy. read more

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Finback was the lone brewery that my husband and I had not visited in the area. We decided to just make a "quick pit stop" on the way home (back to Boston). Uhhh...that pit stop turned into about 2 hours of us just hanging out and enjoying a great brewery. The space has a really cool and relaxing warehouse vibe (it is a warehouse) where you can go, relax, eat some free popcorn and play board games. BUT the best part?! Their beers are actually really good! They have some unique and interesting brews and I love what they are doing with their sours. I have no idea how you would get here on public transportation, but I had a car so I was golden. I will be making a return visit the next time I'm in town and I will be bringing my car-less friends! read more

Finback Brewery - Tasting room - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

This place is further than life. It's situated a few blocks from a massive cemetery in a residential neighborhood, and took us an hour and one bus transfer to get here. When I come back next time, I am definitely biking over taking public transit, and they even have a large bike rack inside the brewery. I went on a warm Saturday afternoon in May with the hopes of trying their IPAs, my fave beer. About 5 of the 8 beers on tap were IPAs, so I was in beer aficionada heaven. Most of the beers were damn good, except for the coconut IPA which tasted like a cocktail I would have mistakenly consumed one drunken night in college -- a shot of Malibu rum dropped into an otherwise perfectly good pint of beer. I left in good spirits with a growler and a brewery sticker which I collect to decorate my commuter bike. You can bring your own food, and they have a few board games to play (Settlers of Catan, Cards Against Humanity, Jenga etc.) read more

Finback Brewery - They have bike racks inside the brewery, so you can keep an eye on your bike while you imbibe! - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Spent some time at Finback Brewery on Friday evening. Ordered several tasters, two drafts, and some cans to go. Ended up trying nine of the beers on the menu. Quality I first ran into Finback Brewery at a beer festival in South Florida. I knew they frequently collaborated with some of my favorite brewers in the South Florida, so when in New York I decided to seek them out, and it was the correct move. They are an IPA heavy spot that really tries to push the envelope. During my visit I tried out nine of the beers on top including Something Amarillo, Trees And Leaves, Dematerialize, You, Visible Spectrum, Cats And Dogs, Duplicate, Relaxation Cassette, and Spirt Of The Dead Watching. Now if you don't enjoy hazy and hoppy beers this is probably not the spot for you. Of the thirteen beers on top, ten of them were some form of IPA. I tried two of the non-IPA selections Relaxation Cassette, a sour with lactose, and Spirit Of The Dead Watching, an imperial stout. Both of them were fine, but they were my least favorite of the evening. The best of the bunch for me were Dematerialize, Cats And Dogs, and Duplicate. Dematerialize is a dry hopped IPA, that is just smooth and easy to drink. Cats And Dogs is an awesome DIPA collaboration with brewer Civil Society. With guava and raspberry flavor it has the perfect mix of citrus and hop. Then there was Duplicate an incredible triple IPA. This one packs a punch and is not for those on the fence about the style. In the end if IPAs are your thing this is the spot for you, otherwise you may want to look elsewhere. Quantity They don't have traditional flights, but they encourage you to get as many 4oz tasters as you like. Obviously the larger drafts are a better deal, but the tasters allow you to get a sense of what beers you will enjoy. Value The 4oz tasters were $2 to $3 depending on the selection, which is pretty standard in comparison to other breweries. Drafts meanwhile ran between $5 and $9. All fair prices for good beer. Ambiance Finback Brewery is located in the Glendale area of Queens. The brewery sits in a garage building at the end of a residential street. The taproom area of the space is large and spacious. With a bar that stretches about half the length of the building and then a bunch of picnic tables around it. There is plenty of room for busy days. They also have a private room in the back for large groups. It was a beautiful day outside, so they had the garage door pulled open to let in some fresh air. They also had set up some games including cornhole to help occupy time. The decor was simple and mostly made up of piles of barrels, some of which appeared to be in use and others marked for future beers. In the background a mix of classic hip-hop had many guests and the staff singing along. Crowd There was a decent crowd during my visit to the brewery. Folks constantly streamed in and out, but there was always a good number of people sitting around the bar. I saw a few people come in just to grab cans and go, but most stuck around for at least a drink. Many of the guests had come by bike, so I assume it is a hot spot for locals. Service The entire staff at Finback was amazing. The bartenders were extremely friendly and welcoming, talking to customers about the styles and types of beers they enjoy. They also helped create a nice laid-back atmosphere where it is easy to enjoy a few brews. Parking The brewery is located in a residential area that appeared to have very limited street parking. I was just visiting the city, so a car service was the smart choice for me. Extra Finback Brewery is a cool spot in Queens that places heavy focus on IPAs. And while this may not be ideal for folks that like to explore lots of different styles, it is great for lovers of hoppy beer. Definitely a spot I would happily return to for a nice hazy IPA. read more

Finback Brewery - Beer Menu - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

We heard of Finback at our local bar, Owl Farm. With our friends, we decided to make that trek to Queens for beer. Yes, I hardly go to queens to see my family. But I would go for beer. The brewery is hard to get to via mass transit. Word of advice: drive - there is a good amount of parking around. I am a fan of their IPAs and double IPAs. If you can't decide, do a 2oz pour for $2-$3. The space is huge with plenty of seating around the bar and picnic style seating on one side of the brewery. There is so much space that when we went there was an art exhibit in one of the rooms. I wish I asked about any brewery tours because that would have been great in learning how they started out. Other great aspects of the brewery: + Self Serve popcorn + Board games If it was only closer, I would go every other weekend. read more

Finback Brewery - Oscillation release day!! - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Finback continues to do some really awesome stuff. I could drink smooth beats Miami for the rest of my life. Love that beer! Their space is huge which is nice, but it's kind of transformed into an event/hangout spot. Still comfortable to hang out and enjoy a few beers. I like that they feature local art as well. Finback is always our go to on-the-way-home spot when we're coming back from a trip upstate. Their tap list changes often and we always find something we like. read more

It was okay. The space is large and airy with a lot of light. The beer I think was fine but not memorable - maybe good for an easy drinking growler. I liked their logo. read more

Nice place. Good sour beers. Laid back vibe. Only problem was I noticed the next day a charge for 20% tip on my cc when I didn't add that on. Guess they must be struggling. read more

Finback brewery is a great spot to come and hang out with friends. They have a bunch of tables with benches to accommodate everyone. They also have complimentary board games and popcorn! Beer is always delicious, and the menu is constantly changing with new beer options! They also have corn hole! Love coming here! What a great addition to glendale NY. read more

Finback Brewery - I love our neighborhood brewery! they have delicious beer, great atmosphere and fun games that remind me of childhood :) - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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4.5 stars... With the recent craft brewery boom which has hit NYC within the past couple years, Finback has to be hands down one of my favorites. Finback is a bit farther from public transportation but if you're biking or driving, getting here is a breeze. Aside from free self serve popcorn (and $2 bags of chips) they don't have food here but you can get food delivered here. The space is massive so I doubt they ever get packed so much where you can't find a spot to hang out and relax. They do have a rotating selection of local art pieces and a number of board games as well as a side room with corn hole. Service was friendly and their beer lists are helpful in describing each of their beers. As for the beer they had 9 options when I was there, This is a combination of beers that are always available and a rotating selection. 4oz samples are $2-3 and most pints are $6. There's a little bit for everyone with their beers. Of all the breweries I've been to in NYC (of which there are many), Finback was definitely one of my favorites from a beer taste point of view (along with LIC Beer Project and Threes Brewing) so I'll definitely be back at least a couple times this summer. My two favorites this time around were the Sunday Field Trips, a 7% saison and Double Sess(ion) a 4.8% wit beer. Of course that's highly subjective so come and try them all and find your own go-to Finback beer. read more

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This is a nice little brewery with a good selection of beer styles to choose from. The atmosphere is totally chill and dogs and welcome. My only knock on the place is they don't have cider or wine alternates for non beer drinkers. read more

Finback Brewery - Great neighborhood brewery a short walk from Forest Hills. - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Rose beer was great . Space was cute photo worthy . Bartender was nice and helpful. Music was ok . read more

Finback Brewery - Brooklyn cider house rose - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Awesome experience. Cool, open space with nice lighting, basic decor, great for hiding out on a hot day, but still enjoying the vibe and the good weather as a result of the huge loading bay being wide open. They had a food truck vendor set up selling sandwiches. I tried the maple buffalo chicken sandwich and enjoyed it rather thoroughly. My friend had the quesadilla and we were a bit surprised when it came out being made on bread, but I think he nevertheless enjoyed it. Now to the main focus - their beers - they're great. Mostly IPAs on the menu and they're not really my thing, but they had a sour (which was sold out), an ale (which was delicious) and a delicious extremely mild IPA with coconut providing a large flavor component. Their prices are reasonable - one beer was $5, the other $7. They sell small pours for $2-3/each. They also have a decent number of their varieties canned and available for purchase at between $16-20 per 4-pack and growlers available for purchase. No question about it - I'll be going back. read more

A dog friendly brewery 8 mins from my apartment. $2-3 mini glasses so you can try a bunch. Nice bathroom, friendly staff, and friendly patrons. Really cool spot and affordable. They do have "dirty chips" and flavored sparkling water for non drinkers of if you're needing a snack. I'll definitely be back when they open up the garage doors in warmer weather! read more

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Nothing blew me away here, I have heard a lot of great things, but their tap list consisted of mainly IPA's, nothing really jumped out at me, and there was not a lot of creativity when it came to style. The one dark beer they did have was Harambe and that was very tasty. The whole place is extremely hipster, simplistic design, weird music, not my cup of tea. Also the bartenders were wasted, which I don't appreciate as a customer. We brought home a 4 pack of the Mochi which was described as an IPA with green tea and strawberry, it was nothing special, and was not as advertised. read more

Finback was an awesome brewery to visit! Tucked away in a very residential area of queens, it's easy to miss. I went on a sunday during a visit to the six queens breweries that you can drink at - Finback was number 5 and it was my favorite. Unlike some of the other breweries, this one was not crowded at all (due to the fact that it's hard to reach). The employees working there were super friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and the brewing process. After talking to them for a bit, one of them decided to give us a quick impromptu tour. Also, they were selling bags of hot fries. Paired with a jalapeño beer, it was perfect - I like spicy things :-). Plenty of seating, great beer and no overwhelming crowds. Can't ask for anything more!! read more

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Finback Brewery had great beer, reasonable prices, courteous staff, and great atmosphere. On the day I visited there was a bbq truck with great food. I highly recommend this brewery. read more

This Queens brewery is a welcome addition to the scene and the two guys behind the bar are brewing up great work. They are super knowledgeable about the craft and we had a good chat learning about how all their different beers come together. Each brew is super creative and I recommend anyone who comes here to try the tasting of all their beers ($2/tasting glass). Word of advice, don't start drinking until the bartender finishes pouring all of them for you and don't mess up the order he places them in. There is a reason behind it and he'll share that with you! The prices are a steal and the free popcorn can help hold you over if the beers start hitting you before you finish your flight :) I can't wait to come back when they have new brews on tap (it takes two weeks to create a batch as we learned on our tour)! read more

Finback Brewery - Tasting glasses of the 7 beers they have on tap today ($2/glass) - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I came to finback after a recommendation from the bartender at St Gambrinus. Well worth the uber ride! First, the beer list was incredibly well rounded. From juice bombs to barrell aged stouts, you can find it all here. Personally, I really enjoyed all their hazy IPAs! The prices are also very good, pints are 7 bucks and tasters are 2 to 3 dollars. Not bad! The space was also well done. Very sleek with plenty of space to stretch out. Lastly, the bartenders were stoked on their beer. That says it all! Finback might be my new favorite brewery. I am praying that they distribute to san diego soon! read more

A really cool spot with incredible beers, ambience and music. Bailey and Marcos had the place really pumping.

At least during the afternoon, this brewery has to be one of the most relaxing I have ever visited. It's a great place to drink beer, play some board games, talk to your friends, and spend a leisurely afternoon. As for the beers, we did a flight sample and the standouts on this occasion were the coconut infused Smooth Beats Miami IPA and a grape Must IPA. Also, their clothing is really well-designed and I walked out of here with an extra T-shirt to go along with a couple of four packs of the coconut IPA to enjoy back in Texas. I would strongly recommend anyone in New York City to find their way to this brewery. I'm certainly glad I found my way over here. read more

Finback Brewery - Flights at Finback - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I've been coming to this location for a long time and they've been getting more popular which is not a surprise because their beer is pretty good! Love the space, board games and the service. This is my go to brewery, just 10mins away from Queens Mall. MUST TRY! IPA heaven. read more

Finback Brewery - Stout game is strong. - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

We can be very picky when it comes to beer, especially coming from the Pacific Northwest. Hands down, Finback is our favorite brewery in the New York area. Their IPAs and stouts are perfect. Tasting room is spacious and will often have a pizza pop-up. Kid and pet friendly! My SO and I visit at least once, if not 3-4 times per month. I imagine this place is going to continue to blow up in the upcoming years. read more

It's of course nice that this place exists, but do I really need a selection of 50 beers? Ninety percent of which are IPAs. Then there's porter, stout, saison, etc. Excuuuuse me. How about one or two of each, sommeliered by you beer fanatics so I don't have to. And enough with the IPA. Those catchy names and descriptions of wood tones and blueberries are no help to this person with a life beyond beer. What won't you see? For the most part any pilsners, kolshes; you know, actual beer. If so, rarely. Basically an F.U. to the neighborhood's historical German orientation. This place is for you if you're just back from a tour of 18th century Belgian farmhouses sampling brews tapped by monks. Otherwise you might as well have a case of Bud Lime in the fridge at home. read more

Far from the high density neighborhoods of breweries in Long Island City and East Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Finback enjoys the relatively quiet environs of Ridgewood deep into Queens. Thus it comes as no surprise that I first discovered Finback popping on beer lists in the summer of 2017. After trying the Smooth Beats Miami coconut IPA, probably the best IPA I have tried to date, I knew I had to visit the brewery itself. The brewery is fairy large, and I was pleasantly surprised to see quite a few families with small children there. Who said breweries were for bros? If the day I went was anything to go by, IPAs are the specialty. At $2-3 for a 4oz pour, I ended up trying 8 different beers and taking home a set of tasting glasses with the brewery's trademark whale logo. The winning beers on the day were the Knoll IPA and the High Contrast porter. Keep an eye out for both if they re-release them. Picking a favorite local brewery is like choosing a favorite child for me, but I think Finback might just be the one. read more

Do you want a beer that tastes like tea or candied fruit? Yeah... me neither. Too expensive, crappy delivery schedule, non responsive sales team. Almost like they don't care about selling their "beer" read more

One of my favorite breweries! Great Double Session and I normally enjoy all their beers. I'm not a fan of the super happy and the bite but they change their beers so often that even though I may not be a fan of all their beers all the time the quality is great. My only complaint is that they rarely let you get growlers anymore. Half of the list is always marked no for most growler fills. It's pretty annoying. I do love the brewery though. read more

Ideally, I'd give this place 3.5 stars, but that's not an option on this app. The warehouse atmosphere is clean and funky. Great, eclectic mix of customers. The beer is good, but the servers weren't particularly friendly or informative. The other downside is that parking is terrible. The do not have a lot and the neighborhood's street parking is VERY crowded. read more

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Can't say anything about the beer because the one time we had it, it was at a wine and cheese event that we got into courtesy of Yelp. We waited 30 minutes at the bar on a Sunday afternoon and never got served. Thirty minutes, kid you not. Granted, there was only one guy working the taps but we watched him tend to the opposite side of the bar, casually, and neglected to even look up at us when we were sitting ever so patiently in front of the register. He literally did not see us every time he went to the register to close someone out? To wash the glasses? We watched people walk up to "the chosen side" and get served almost right away. It didn't help that everyone's order was huge, like 4 glasses and cans and cans of beer. The last straw was when he asked our side who was next and three hands went up. He served the older lady at the bar, fine, she was here before us. We thought we would be next. NOPE. He goes RIGHT BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAR. EVER SO LEISURELY. Normally a calm person but I was irked. No one else seemed to mind the wait which was ridiculous. We had to walk out the door at that point, thoroughly upset. Never, never going to give Finback a try again. read more