Wow! I am starting my review with that because that was the first thing I thought when I walked…read moreinto Cox Brewing's Rally Point. This is a great veteran owned business. Listen, if you know what a hand circle has to do with a rally point, or what a LACE Report is, then this place needs to be high on your OPORD For the rest of you, read the rest of the review to see why you need to come here too. First lets clarify why Google and Yelp are calling this location Cox Brewing and Rally Point. Cox Brewing Company is the brewery, and they used to have a separate location a couple miles away. Rally Point is the name of their tap room where you enjoy great beer in an awesome atmosphere. Rally Point is co-located with the Pizza Town restaurant. You can bring food from the latter over to the tap room. Order it and they will text you when it's ready. Now on to the important stuff. The beer here is flat out great. The bartenders are more than happy to recommend beers for you. She suggested two for me and they were both on point. They went down like 50 meter targets (if you understand that, you better already have this place bookmarked). The atmosphere here is unique and a lot of fun. There's sandbags, ammo cans, belt feeds, and other great stuff you won't see at any other bars. The two bartenders that attended to me were super friendly and seemed to really enjoy their job. On top of all that, there's live music. What are you waiting for? Shoot your azimuth and get here double time!

Exciting new brewery in E-town! Cox Brewing Company used to be located in Rheems but now has a much…read morelarger and really inviting space next to Pizza Town -- with a roomy indoor taproom, long bar, stage area for live music, outdoor seating and fire pits, and tons of great drinks on tap. I was able to visit once before the Christmas holiday and again right before New Years so the hubs and I could ring in 2021 with some delicious local beers. We started with the two sours on tap -- Bug Juice (perfect tart blend of strawberry/blueberry and lime) and Lawn Dart (peach/mango) -- and I hope they keep them on tap through summer because these are the types of beers I'd enjoy with friends on a hot afternoon. Next up were two IPAs -- CH-47, which is a light and super smooth American style, and IPA-X, which is another American style but with a little more citrus - not sure which hops are used, but they're good! We also decided to sample one heavier beer -- the Armistice Ale, which was listed at 11% ABV. That's should be enough to wipe out those 2020 memories, right?? This isn't a style either the hubs or I are into -- it's a scotch style ale, which is darker and heavier -- I'm glad we only did a howler, as more than one glass a piece might've done us both in! But the flavor was good. The staff is taking COVID precautions seriously, which I appreciate -- they all wear masks, clean regularly and provide sanitizer. There were a few folks outside at the fire pits when I visited, but most were taking their growlers to go. Nice steady business Wednesday night when I visited (after 5pm), but I beat the crowd on a Saturday by arriving as soon as they opened. The prices are reasonable -- $10 - $15 growler refills and $6 howler refills hit the spot. If I could carry more than two growlers at a time, it'd be dangerous! This is a veteran-owned business, so there's tons of military references not only in the names of the beers (Ghille Suit, Gun Bunny, etc.), but also in the atmosphere at Rally Point. Not my typical style, but it's very inviting and everyone is super friendly, so you can't help but to want to hang out and chat with the staff and knowledgeable regulars. It also looks like they arrange a lot of fundraisers and events to support other local veterans orgs -- flyers posted around the venue and advertised on their website. I love supporting not just a good local brewery and veteran business, but also a hometown company that pays it forward to their community -- especially during this crazy pandemic.

Besides a terrific server who ran her legs off, they have a dedicated fryer for fries! I was so…read morejazzed I never asked if the bleu cheese was vegetarian friendly, but I had on my black and bleu bean burger anyway. It was delicious! The place was quite busy for a Saturday dinner rush, but we were lucky to get a table. I did not really notice decor, but bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Side parking lot had a bit of a wet hole in the gravel and one handicap spot, but we squeezed in anyway.

Stopped here on a whim because we were in the area and we are so glad we did! It's always a toss up…read morestopping at a brewery with kids (we have 3) and they were SO accommodating, even gave us kids cups for water! The bar staff/wait staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was nice and there is a huge back section outside with rocks that the kids were able to play in since no one was seated there. They have a covered patio as well as an open area closer to the bar- lots of outdoor space. The food took a little bit to come out but they were understaffed. The food was DELICIOUS! We had mild wings, pretzel sticks and the famous PB burger. Everything was fresh and hot and perfectly seasoned. I'll say these were the best wings I've had in PA! Great spot, we will be back for sure, I highly recommend stopping in!!

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.

We stop in to check it out. Great atmosphere and the service was speed and excellent. Beer was very…read moretasty.

Visited Liquid Hero Brewing Company on a beer tour. I was immediately taken with the look and feel…read moreof the venue. It's a dark bar, but has a gentleman's club vibe going on that juxtaposes nicely with the high tech tanks and brewing equipment. The lone bartender was nice enough, but there were a lot of us so he efficiently dealt beers and took payments without much interaction. While there were A LOT of beers to choose from, most were around 6% and tended toward IPAs and lighter beers (as far as I could tell. The beer list was pretty small and I wasn't wearing my glasses). The beer snob in me ordered 16oz of the highest ABV IPA. It was just ok. I think this place would be cool to hang out in during summer months but the beers leave something to be desired. Doubt I return (I live in MD anyway!).

My friend and I were in York looking for a good place to grab a bite. I found this place on Yelp…read moreand we decided to try it. It was a clean, welcoming place with friendly staff. You order at the bar and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready to be picked up at the window. My friend was excited because they had bourbon and burgers, which hit the spot for her. She got a black and bleu burger with a side salad and raved about the burger. I opted for a gyro with fries, and a German pilsner. My sandwich was good, but I thought it needed more tomatoes and onions. The fries had a kick and were a very generous sized portion. If I'm ever in the York area again, I'd definitely stop back in.

Collusion Taproom at the Lititz T-Shirt Factory…read more . $10 wings on Sunday. Went with the bartenders suggestion of the Rei Rei Sauce (Combination of Mango Habanero Sauce, Thai Chili Sauce and a smoky BBQ Sauce as described by the bartender). Apparently they made it for a regular patron, and it was so good, it made it to the menu. . Wings were "naked" decent size and cooked rather crispy. I'm usually a hot and honey guy, so this was a bit more spicy than my norm, but it wasn't burn my butt off hot. Good mix of flavors in that sauce. Look forward to visiting again and trying the hot and honey. Beer list was also extensive and delicious! -- at Collusion Tap Works Lititz.

Gift Horse Brewing Company is exactly where you want to be on a beautiful day downtown. The vibe is…read moreoutstanding, laid-back, lively, and the outdoor area really sets it off. The beer was on point across the board, and between the atmosphere and location, it just hits right. Easy spot to hang out, relax, and enjoy the day. Definitely one I'll be back to.

Great brewery and bar. Awesome outdoor area with great live music. While in the area we ended up…read morehere each night for the live bands. Good beers, cocktails, slushies, and food! Good staff.

We stopped in last night and are glad that we did. I ordered the tootsie roll cocktail and at…read more$7.50, it was great! I don't know how something made with orange juice tastes like a tootsie roll, but it does! My sister had a tequila sunrise and said she enjoyed it. We had no clue that they actually serve food and will be back to try that soon! The bartender was super friendly and the gentleman (who we assumed was the owner) was also very nice and talking to everyone! We felt welcomed there, which is always a plus!

Starview Brews is a charming spot in the heart of Columbia, PA. The nicely renovated space…read morepreserves a nunber of original details and is divided into a number iof smaller, quaint spaces--reminiscent of a UK public house. Service was quick and friendly at the bar and there are nice variety of beer styles to suit most tastes. I enjoyed a River Rat IPA (yeah, I know, boring!) which was nicey flavored and with a bit more malt than typical IPA. Food is also available, but we did not sample the menu--hence my "personal limit" of four stars for a drinks-only review. Starview has somewhat limited hours--open Wed thru Sat--so check befiore visiting. The bar was reasonably busy during our Saturday evening visit with what seemed to be a nice mix of visitors and locals Starview is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in lovely Columbia, PA.

Beers were pretty good! They did serve some food. Seems like a lot of locals and a crowd that…read morereally knows each other. I enjoyed the beer flight. We ordered at the counter. Cute place!

We stopped in on a Sunday for a few drinks. They had a good selection of beer I really enjoyed…read moretheir English ale. The bartender was great they were closing shortly and he recommended our next stop and where to go for food. It was a nice cozy place you could tell there were a lot of locals that hang out there and they all know each other but made us feel welcome.

Great beer! Excellent variety, each with a unique flavor. Look forward to trying the next stray…read moreIPA. Will definitely be back.

Cool little find during random drive around Hummelstown! Owner had great information about his…read morebeers, cool stories for each! Some interesting experimental flavors and solid representations of their beer styles! Will definitely be back!

Closed. Gone. History now…read more That said, Hell in a Bucket was great while it lasted! Microbrewed beer, a scratch kitchen, and live music. Maybe somebody will pick up this idea and run with it again...

Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and found the place pretty quiet and empty. The highlight may…read morehave been watching the World Marble Championship on the tv. The bar was almost completely empty and for most of our experience we were the only patrons in the restaurant. The staff who greeted us were very nice but the food service was horribly slow for us being the only table. We tried to order a pizza, but the dough needed to proof and it would be 30 minutes. Then tried to order a double patty burger and again told it'd take a minimum of 30 minutes for the burger patty's to be made. Ended up ordering nachoes for appetizer plus basic lunch fare and the order still took 45 minutes to come out and it was cold. We also felt that the kids menu prices were pretty steep. Beers were fine and the food was fine, but did not feel for the wait anything was really fabulous. If it wasn't for the fact that this location is on the 2025 Ale Trail, we would not recommend.