Small brewery's are common in Appalachia. Some have even turned into larger operations, over the…read moreyears. Names like Appalachian Beer Company and Lancaster Brewery come to mind. These places some excellent beer. But they also are restaurants. So, maybe beer is a draw in or the food at times. So with that, Drunk Monkey is a pure brewery. They make, sell, distribute, and promote their own product. As far as promoting, I am not sure they need to do much work as the product has really gotten some attention at the street level. I have seen the main beer showing up at local restaurants the last year. There has also been solid word of mouth. Some of their beers are even winning awards. So it didn't take much convincing from a coworker to get me there before our Nittany Lions came on. The brewery, itself, is a tiny place tucked into an old industrial park that use to be home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. Long abandoned, different smaller businesses now call the park home. One of the more sustained businesses is Fisher's bee farm. That brings us to the brewery. The owner of the bee farm decided to start a brewery near his business. Once finding the brewery, you notice that it is a whole in the wall kinda place. But once entering, the place is organized, clean, and the folks are extremely warm and friendly. Everything is clearly marked. Beer prices are payed out in a sheet on the wall. There is a merchandise rack clearly marked. There are cases clearly marked for type. You can tell this is a place where the people love and care about their beer. The lady manning the shop was knowledgable and friendly. She gave us a preview of the beers and described each one as we taste tested the taps. She then offered us a tour of the small brewery which we jumped on. This definitely plussed the experience and ultimately earned that fifth star. We learned that this particular young lady also hand labels, preps, and fills the bottles. So she does more than just look pretty selling the beer. Now for the beer. I really can't remember all the particular names of the beer. But I had a few favorites. In particular, the German wheat beer was fantastic. That is what I got my growler filled with. Some of the other beers that tasted great, Kraken and one named Mistress or something to that effect. Fittingly, the mistress had a tap handle in the shape of a ship figure head. Speaking of which, all the beers have nautical names based on the folklore of Captain Jack which many local landmarks are named. I have nothing negative to say about Drunk Monkey. They are in an obscure location. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside. But like most really great businesses, it is about the knowledge of the people behind the business. Drunk Monkey has plenty of that! If you are in the area on a Wednesday or Saturday, stop in for a taste.

Nice little brewery with good beers and a great sausage bar. We did flights so we could sample as…read moremany options as possible. Nice staff.

What struck me about Bald Birds is SCALE. The building is big and has an extensive list of their…read moreown beers to match. The space is a well-designed, beautifully crafted refit of an industrial facility in Jersey Shore, PA. It is spectacular. Bald Birds is somewhat off the beaten path but well worth a visit. The beer menu leans heavily toward IPAs but everything I tried was exceptional. Service was fast and friendly and prices very reasonable. Beers are available as both pints or 5 oz tasting sizes. Bald Birds is more of a taproom/tasting operation than a conventional restaurant. Food is available through their affiliated food partner, Gunzey's. Four stars only because we didn't try the food. Five stars on all other aspects. Definitely recommend for beer fans. Thanks

This is a good place to go with friends- tons of room! Tables galore and even outside seating when…read moreit's nice. The arcade games are a fun addition to the brewery. It's very family friendly so expect lots of kids and not a lot of supervision. The food I've had was fine- it's a brewery so I don't expect fine dining. The beer is mid from what I'm told. So are the cocktails. Again, you go for the ability to be social and have a good time.

This brewery is so spacious with two levels, but the upstairs was closed for a private event. The…read morespace is covered, but very open that it's pretty much outdoors. Due to this, they only had fans to keep cool while circulating the outdoor air. Since we had our pup with us, we were only able to sit in the patio area, but it's not like the "indoor" area was really indoors. Anyways, I wasn't in the mood for drinking, so just had some lunch here. There's two restaurants combined at the food counter (which used to be food trucks here). You can get pizza from pizza and subs from Flo Bros Pizza and wings, burgers and sandwiches from Marin Eats. I had the Crabcake Sandwich ($15) with Tots (+$2). The sandwich was solid and tots were crispy. It's a nice space to hang out with a group. There are pinball machines, cornhole, and games for entertainment. It's nicely situated next to a creek, so you get a bit of nature too.

Currently, living in Danville. I was going to come here with my attending surgeons to welcome one…read moreof the new hires last month. We opted for a different location but I had this spot in mind for a good summer evening. Came here with some friends on a Friday summer night for banter and brews. There was a beautiful stone patio with greenery and a lovely view of the sun and horizon as it set. The burger was tasty. A tad expensive at $18. The rest of the meal was pretty cheap. I got two beers and we shared a platter of nachos with the brisket (exclusive on weekends). Spent a bit over $40 total. If I could go back, I might get the brisket sandwich. $20 and you basically get a pound of meat on a roll. A friend got it. It looked delicious although I was happy with my meal as well. The food was pretty good but I think the real ticket is the scenery and patio. Definitely, consider it for your weekend meetup in the area.

A terrific find in Williamsport, about halfway on my drive to/from NY for work. Lori and I stopped…read moreto fuel up on brews and grub. First piece of feedback - the staff was very friendly and smiling! Thank you! Beers were good! I had the stout and Foggy IPA. Lori had a flight. Burger was awesome, had the one with Blue Cheese / Buffalo sauce drizzle, so many flavors! Excellent quality! Lori had a wrap, grilled chix, also so good! Fresh cut fries perfect! Such a good find, beautiful place, clean, and fun to read the menu! We'll be back!

Cool, chill, good beer and cocktails (for non-beer enthusiasts). Dog friendly!…read moreAmazing taco food truck outside! As others may have noted, it's located behind some other factories/warehouses, so if you think you're lost, just keep going...

New Trail is a solid spot located in an industrial area of Williamsport, PA. This place is all…read moreabout the beer, with a factory vibe in the tasting area adjacent to the brewery. There's a full selection of New Trail's offerings on tap. They don't offer flights per se, but you can order 4-ounce pours. Food is limited to food trucks on site. The beer is excellent and fresh since you are enjoying it right at the source. New Trail ships around the region and beyond and has grown into a reasonably good sized business. As such, the overall tasting room experience feels a little...corporate...with plenty of merch on offer in addition to the beer. As others have noted, the exterior spaces are functional but basically tables in a gravel area off a parking lot. I get it--there's not much you can do with that location. However, if beer is your priority then the rest is secondary. Definitely recommend.

Nestled into a little nowhere...coal country brewing has the welcoming nature of a dive bar but the…read moremenu can rival that of a Michelin star experience with a home town touch. Every menu item is like a hug. The cook here makes everything from scratch from making fresh sauerkraut to pickling their own gardenia. All the meat is local and freshly processed. All draft beers and cocktails are brewed in house. With 4 cocktail options and 16 different draft beers on tap, plus 4 non-alcoholic options, there is something to tantalize every preference and taste bud. Having been here a couple times now...I can say without a doubt my ancestors sing every time we order the tot, sauerkraut and corned beef appetizer. The wings are crispy and flavorful. The seafood is also fresh off the ocean. The service is personal and exceptional like having family serve you with food made from love. My favorite hands down is the Italian hoagie with au jus. Prepare for a happy food dance every time you eat here. It's worth the drive and the try, and I'm sure you will find yourself, like me returning time and time again.

Was out in the area for a family reunion. Went here and was very impressed with all the beers…read more The drinks they make are wonderful my wife loves them. The food is very good also. We had different dishes and everyone was very good.

Clean and yummy! Beer was great and the brand new seasonal…read moredrink was great. Food was out of this world fresh.

First, I live in Millheim, and come here often. Second, we live in Millheim BECAUSE of this place…read more It is such a warm community hub that it had a lot to do with why we moved here 9 years ago. That said...we've seen the ups and downs. The live music is always great, fantastic, really, with small but nationally noted acts. The beer is outstanding (and I write about drinks for a living), though you will NOT find anything fruited, or sour, or trendy; OTOH, the standards are finely-honed perfection. The service is... eccentric, but loving. The food has had some rough patches, but the current chef is great. The menu has been revamped, with solid regular items, and inventive specials. We'd still move here for the Elk Creek.

This was our first time visiting and we were so happy we went to this brewery. My sister was…read moregraduating from Saint Bonaventure University with a Masters. Her honors program came here to celebrate. Everyone was very accommodating and made sure we were taken care of in a very positive and caring manner. I would definitely recommend coming here. There are many choices and everyone is friendly.

I can't say enough positive things about this tour, the amazing staff, the beer, the buildings, or…read morethe food. 100% a must visit place and experience! The building is historical and used to be Olean brewing company prior to prohibition. They redid this place so well while keeping original things. Jarrod, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and passionate about the brewery, history, science, product, and community involvement. He gave us an amazing tour and offered to take pictures of us in the brewery. The food is unique and delicious. Just like the beer menu the food menu is limited, but extremely high quality. What they do do they do flawlessly. The inside restaurant, beer garden, land scape, and brewery itself were immaculately clean. There is a 2nd floor to rent Everyone was friendly, fast, knowledgeable, and happy to be there. A real all genders, ages, races, incomes... welcome type place.

Went there for dinner, OMG their buffalo cauliflower was absolutely impressive. The sauce is made…read morein house, incredible. Nice casual comfortable vibe with good service. Will definitely be back!

The beer selection and interior design were more impressive than the food…read more Both beers we ordered were poured well and had good citrus and hoppy notes. No complaints there. Besides the staple menu, there was a rotating menu featuring a soup, mussel dish, flatbread, burger, and pasta. The food took some time to come out, and everything was rather bland across the board. The interior was decorated nicely for the holidays though. *Hummus Platter: a huge shareable for $10. The crispy naan resembled the Costco version but fried. The naan itself worked well as a base for the hummus, although the hummus was neither smooth nor flavorful. There was no fragrance from the chickpeas, and it tasted rather unseasoned. The selection of peppers, carrots, and cucumbers was decent. *Garlic Butter Mussels: their monthly mussel dish. The mussels were cooked well and coated in a one dimensional sauce. The sweet wine was cooked down with lots of garlic, while the butter was subtle. I wished there had been a bit more toasted baguette to balance the one pound of seafood. Note there is a 3% credit card surcharge. I could not find this listed on their menu and but I saw the charge on my receipt. I enjoyed the few beers I had, and the food was acceptable for a bar. With some improvement to the flavors, this could be a worthwhile visit for a bite and a drink.

Visited this place from out of town and saw a HUGE beer garden on the website. Sadly when we went…read morethere was no beer garden but that place was still pretty cool. You can sit wherever you'd like and there are games and stuff to use while you're there. For a beer company, the selection was fairly small. They did have canned cocktails that were local though! Food menu was pretty big. The burger and tacos were delicious, the mozzarella sticks only had 3 sticks which seemed too small to be app. Overall nice place with friendly staff.

While driving from NJ to Lancaster area we were looking for someplace new to try. Rural City Brew…read morecompany was a great find. Cool building with fun decor & ample parking in the back. We sat at a very comfortable bar & sampled several different beers. We settled on a Dark Kolsch & a Blonde stout. Both were excellent. Food was fresh & delicious. Bartender was friendly & helpful & told us about the history of the building. We even got to meet one the owners. To top it all off the prices were very reasonable. I would highly recommend stopping by or check out their other location in Lancaster. We will definitely be dropping by again.