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Mother Stewarts is on the Ale Trail, so we popped in one Sunday afternoon for lunch. Turns out, it's more of an event center in a really old warehouse, so there's just a bar inside - the food is in a food truck outside. No worries, the crew was super friendly, walked us through the beer selections, and let us know what to order from the truck outside - couldn't ask for anything more! Beer was clean, like cold filtered and had a nice aftertaste as well. Low on the IBUs, so not bitter at all.
My partner and I tried Mother Stewarts tonight for the first time as part of the Dayton Ale Trail and they were fantastic! We really enjoyed our time there. Pictured is the Barrel Aged Porter that I ordered first. It was really a good heavy malt base porter that had then been aged in a whiskey barrel. Definitely worth a try. I then had the Disco Dancer IPA. This was my personal favorite of the 2. Great hazy IPA that was well balanced and tasty! The brewery itself is large and open with a big bar. I can see why this is a popular spot, especially during the warmer months. And finally, the service was awesome! The bartenders were more than happy to allow you to try samples and were truly great! I definitely recommend trying Mother Stewart's!
Great beer! Friendly service! Huge space for music and private events. Often have food trucks. Check socials for events!
Mediocre. Limited selection (4 beers). What is there is all IPAs and other light beers of similar blandness. The brewery itself leaves a bit to be desired. Went in July and it was pretty warm and humid inside. Get ready to sweat. And, the main bar area played Christina Aguilera music, so that didn't help with the overall feel. Won't be going back.
Nice atmosphere and good beers. They had live music the day we stopped and several food trucks to choose from. Service was a little slow considering how busy they were.
A great microbrewery in an old repurposed industrial building in Springfield Ohio. I had a pint of the Mother May IPA and it's well made, well balanced and made my taste buds happy. Food is not served here but there was a food truck just outside the entry door. It's a good thing!ill be back here.
A really neat brewery located in Springfield. It feels like an amazing bonus to the locals of the area - but doesn't necessarily feel like a "destination brewery" for driving into - the beer selection just feels a bit too limited for that. PROS: -Beer prices are amazing! Absolutely so. Their regular, everyday prices are the same as some of the best happy hours we can find in Dayton. -TONS of seating. I imagine Mother Stewart's is probably one of the "community centers" of the entire seating. They have the most seating I've seen out of almost every brewery I've been to. Lots of those community table seats, but they also have bar seating and high-top tables as well as four-person low-top tables. And that's just the inside! They have an entire adorable-looking outdoor patio area with even more seating out there. It's impressive! -Brewery itself doesn't sell any food. They do have, quite literally, food trucks outside. They even have a spot for them. The food trucks place their menus on the tables inside, and you can text your name and order, and they'll bring it in for you. (At least, the food trucks that were there when we were!) What a good system - especially in winter! -Parking lot right outside the front door. I imagine the parking lot overflows into other areas during peak times, but it's not too small for the brewery size and the people who will have a DD to drink. CONS: -The beer selection is really limited - surprisingly so for a brewery. About 7 offerings. I imagine this tends to be a great choice for locals who want to enjoy the atmosphere and have found their favorites here, but as a "destination" brewery, we were a bit disappointed. (We drove 40 minutes to get here and then 40 back). -We weren't particularly fond of the beers we had. I think it's likely a water source difference since the beers had a similar taste to them that just wasn't for us. I saw lots of people enjoying theirs, so I think it's just a taste preference - like all beer, really!
3 months ago
We went on a quiet Sunday, and the bar tender was nice. The inside and outside both look awesome! Great reuse of the space. Tasty beers! read more
I love mother Stewart's. This place was opening as I ended my time at Wittenberg and I'm so glad I could experience it. The beers are very drinkable, which I appreciate. There aren't a ton of options, so I hope they do expand, but they have some wine and other drinks to fill it out. This is a much more relaxed environment than some other places in Springfield. They have a projector to show games on tv, and they have a collection of board games, too. Everyone is nice here - seating is pretty open and you often run into friends here. There are long tables as well as bar seating and a few smaller tables. Hoping Springfield can expand their beer scene. I'd love to see Mother Stewart's anchor a little brewery district someday! read more
2 months ago
Mother Stewarts is on the Ale Trail, so we popped in one Sunday afternoon for lunch. Turns out, it's more of an event center in a really old warehouse, so there's just a bar inside - the food is in a food truck outside. No worries, the crew was super friendly, walked us through the beer selections, and let us know what to order from the truck outside - couldn't ask for anything more! Beer was clean, like cold filtered and had a nice aftertaste as well. Low on the IBUs, so not bitter at all. read more
My partner and I tried Mother Stewarts tonight for the first time as part of the Dayton Ale Trail and they were fantastic! We really enjoyed our time there. Pictured is the Barrel Aged Porter that I ordered first. It was really a good heavy malt base porter that had then been aged in a whiskey barrel. Definitely worth a try. I then had the Disco Dancer IPA. This was my personal favorite of the 2. Great hazy IPA that was well balanced and tasty! The brewery itself is large and open with a big bar. I can see why this is a popular spot, especially during the warmer months. And finally, the service was awesome! The bartenders were more than happy to allow you to try samples and were truly great! I definitely recommend trying Mother Stewart's! read more
2 years ago
Great beer! Friendly service! Huge space for music and private events. Often have food trucks. Check socials for events! read more
1 year ago
it was awesome but they gave my 2 year old toddler a bunch of alcohol and got them drunk. #lit #raiseemright read more
3 years ago
Mediocre. Limited selection (4 beers). What is there is all IPAs and other light beers of similar blandness. The brewery itself leaves a bit to be desired. Went in July and it was pretty warm and humid inside. Get ready to sweat. And, the main bar area played Christina Aguilera music, so that didn't help with the overall feel. Won't be going back. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
1 year ago
A great microbrewery in an old repurposed industrial building in Springfield Ohio. I had a pint of the Mother May IPA and it's well made, well balanced and made my taste buds happy. Food is not served here but there was a food truck just outside the entry door. It's a good thing!ill be back here. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
A really neat brewery located in Springfield. It feels like an amazing bonus to the locals of the area - but doesn't necessarily feel like a "destination brewery" for driving into - the beer selection just feels a bit too limited for that. PROS: -Beer prices are amazing! Absolutely so. Their regular, everyday prices are the same as some of the best happy hours we can find in Dayton. -TONS of seating. I imagine Mother Stewart's is probably one of the "community centers" of the entire seating. They have the most seating I've seen out of almost every brewery I've been to. Lots of those community table seats, but they also have bar seating and high-top tables as well as four-person low-top tables. And that's just the inside! They have an entire adorable-looking outdoor patio area with even more seating out there. It's impressive! -Brewery itself doesn't sell any food. They do have, quite literally, food trucks outside. They even have a spot for them. The food trucks place their menus on the tables inside, and you can text your name and order, and they'll bring it in for you. (At least, the food trucks that were there when we were!) What a good system - especially in winter! -Parking lot right outside the front door. I imagine the parking lot overflows into other areas during peak times, but it's not too small for the brewery size and the people who will have a DD to drink. CONS: -The beer selection is really limited - surprisingly so for a brewery. About 7 offerings. I imagine this tends to be a great choice for locals who want to enjoy the atmosphere and have found their favorites here, but as a "destination" brewery, we were a bit disappointed. (We drove 40 minutes to get here and then 40 back). -We weren't particularly fond of the beers we had. I think it's likely a water source difference since the beers had a similar taste to them that just wasn't for us. I saw lots of people enjoying theirs, so I think it's just a taste preference - like all beer, really! read more
9 years ago
Psssssssst!! Hey you... Have a moment for a deep, dark confession? I'm going to have to WHISPER this, because I don't want anyone else to know... I (ahem) don't really like beer!! Never much of a fan, can take it or leave it, this Bud's for you, I'll pass...!! Phew!! They say confession's good for the soul, so my soul's FINE, thank you very much, and EXTRA fine, because even though I'm not the biggest "suds" fan on the block, I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place, and everything that it means for downtown Springfield!! We've heard SO MUCH this wonderful addition to our downtown, including all the oddball worries before it arrived, that it would somehow mean "mayhem and depravity" and hoards of drunks roaming the streets (look in the mirror, Springfield...) but there's been nothing but GREAT news coming from this place, and only more ahead!! Lots of special events happening here, including a wide variety of concerts and charity events. You can tell they take what they do here VERY seriously, and have made this a true showplace, both inside and out!! What a great neighborhood gathering place, and hopefully, a great trendsetter for the rebirth of "never-say-never" Springfield!! We finally checked it out on a warm Saturday evening, and things were just as great as we had heard!! Lots of choices for (just about) every beer lover (!!) Cozy indoor seating, and plenty of room outdoors as well. Order food from one of the rotating list of food trucks that stop by, or bring a pizza in from Bada Bing, and ENJOY this place, beer lover or not...!!! read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
I'm not a 5 star guy unless it is well deserved and this place has it all! My only complaint is that they close too early! Venue: decor is incredible especially given the history of the building it's in. The bar and tables are all repurposed wood from other places of the building and that combined with the perfect balance of concrete and steel just set it off. Very clean and well kept. Wide open so even on busy nights it's not too crowded. Public table concept with a very long and accessible bar. Staff: Friendly and on point. Even though they may seem a bit quiet at times if you watch carefully you will see that they are focused on swift and friendly service. No nonsense and amazing all around! Beer and Drinks: fair prices and a killer value. Given most of if not all the beers on tap are brewed on site they are absolute incredible. Regardless of your taste they have something for everyone. Liquor selection is limited but top shelf at fair prices, can't go wrong! Food: while they do not have a kitchen or menus that always have a quality food truck just outside the door keeping the menu versatile and delicious. They are also open door when it comes to food. Bring in a picnic lunch or anything that sounds good, they encourage outside food! Local Supporter: from local artists to music this place has it all. Art shows, live music, and more! All in all this place is worth spending an evening or two. Great value, amazing venue, amazing environment and vibe. Can't go wrong at Mother Stewart's unless you have a personal issue with having a great time! Only Tip: They close at 11pm every night, so by the time the band gets ya moving the doors are closing. Maybe keep it going till at least midnight?!? The good time vibes are just not long enough! read more
If you're in the area, stop in. This place is growing leaps and bounds both as a business and a pillar in the community. Perfect example of almost every style of beer at a fair price. They usually have a food truck outside, otherwise bring your own. They sometimes have live bands so it may be a bit loud those nights otherwise it's normal bar chatter. read more
9 years ago
Wow! What a great place! I'm really glad I had a chance to visit last Sunday, as I'd been hearing through the grapevine that a brewery was coming soon to Springfield. It's a huge rehabbed warehouse, and used to contain a casket manufacturer - don't let that creep you out, because it now contains a huge welcoming space with plenty of options and room for events. They have a stage area, an outdoor patio/lawn area, and you can even view the brewing area up close. They bring in food trucks, so no food in-house. The beers here are solid. My husband and I each had a flight, so we tried 8 of the 11 beers currently on tap. Lots of well-balanced brews, and a diversity of styles - not just 9,000 hoppy beers like most places offer these days. It really reminded me of the german style of brewing in the sense that many of the beers were flavorful and smooth without beating you over the head with a bitter hoppy finish. Hey, they do have an IPA though if that's what you're into! I live in Columbus, so this is a bit of a trek to drink here frequently, but I definitely recommend it if you live in the area or if you're passing through town. A welcome addition to downtown Springfield, and I hope this helps to bring in more businesses and interest to these beautiful old downtown buildings. read more
7 years ago
Not only does this brewery have a cool atmosphere, it has many more drinks than just a beer. I enjoyed the beers myself, but if you are not interested in drinking beer, it's an awesome place to hang out. Parking was easy, the service was quick, and the drinks were good. A definite recommendation in Springfield! read more
7 years ago
I've been in the craft beverage scene for a long time. Longer than you would probably guess. In that time, I've gone all the way to the bottom of the craft beer rabbit hole and back. I was a homebrewer, a brewing contest judge, and I helped found a meadery in Columbus, Ohio where I lead tours still. I've been a fervent supporter of the American craft beverage renaissance my entire adult life. There are so many breweries now, and they're all trying super hard to be unique. All too often, you wind up with beers that have too much going on, a thousand words of copy on the bottle, and a crazy stylistic twist that doesn't really add anything or demonstrate any finesse. Breweries try to be quirky, cute, or edgy, and in the process they seem to forget that they're supposed to be making drinkable beer. In the old days, before prohibition wrecked America's alcohol culture, every neighborhood had a brewery. Every farmer made beer, or whiskey, or wine, or mead, or all of the above. They were adapting recipes from their homelands to the resources available to them in the new world. We had unbelievable diversity back then. After prohibition, only the big players were allowed to enter the market. It wasn't until the Carter administration that people were allowed to brew beer at home, which sparked the modern craft beer renaissance we're all enjoying today. Craft beer took off. Small breweries exploded in popularity and a lot of people rushed to capitalize on the public's interest. There's a lot of great beer being made, but there's also a lot of noise and nonsense out there. Small breweries are pushing their distribution as far as possible, and we have a confusing glut of very average, similar tasting beers flooding our shelves. I have long wished for a resurgence of the "neighborhood brewery". Local places not necessarily trying to capture the attention of the entire world, but rather trying to create a solid, consistent, high quality line of true-to-style beers that are extremely drinkable and approachable for people that live around the brewery. A brewery that is connected to it's immediate community first and foremost. I believe Mother Stewart's Brewing Company represents that next step in the evolution of the craft beer industry. They don't have crazy names, they don't have super elaborate branding, they're not trying to package it up and sell it all over the world. They're just making really delicious beer and letting it speak for itself. The tap room is absolutely delightful. I won't talk much about it because I feel like other reviewers have covered it. Suffice to say it's a very pleasant place to enjoy a pint. One afternoon, I was across the street at The Commons standing in line at Ramen Rickshaw and I struck up a conversation about the brewery with the guy in line behind me. He said he didn't care for MS because "it tasted like Budweiser". He meant it as a dis, but Budweiser is pretty incredible when you think about it. They produce an exceptionally drinkable, refreshing pilsner that is flawlessly consistent across multiple brewing locations, day in, day out, and the flavor hasn't changed for generations. You have to have a PHD in chemical engineering to be a brewmaster at Budweiser. So to suggest that a tiny brewery like Mother Stewart's is able to pull off something like that is pretty impressive to the mind of an informed beer drinker. I'm really proud that when Springfield finally entered the craft brewing scene, it was done in such a classy way. Mother Stewart's is a real local brewery in the way breweries were meant to be before prohibition stole them from us. What should you try? Everything. Should you come and visit? Yes. Do we care if you don't? No, this is Springfield's place. We know we've got it good and we're loving it. World class beer for regular folks. A family friendly tap room that serves its community bigly. A portrait of what modern craft brewers should aspire to. An absolute gem. Flawless victory. Five stars. read more
As a Wittenberg University alum, I am sad that this place was not in business before I graduated. The space both inside and out is spacious, yet still instills a cozy backyard vibe. The beer garden outside is so nice with cafe lights strung and is a great space for gatherings and events, like a food truck rally or reunion. The beer here though is not the creme of the crop - the Witbier is a little flat and the Truck Stop Pils nor the Whiskey River Red Ale aren't as flavorful as others I've had. The few times I have returned to Mother Stewart's, I've hoped that the beer would be slightly better, but that has not been the case. Overall, great venue, okay beer. read more
7 years ago
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7 years ago
Stumbled upon the food truck rally while driving downtown and I am so so glad we stopped. The truck rally was small but mighty; around 7 food trucks but all were delicious. I love to support a small business with bonus points on being local. read more
8 years ago
They have created a fantastic outdoor space. Incorporating a large tent for shade and a bocce ball court too. Also bringing to life an old industrial building oozing tons of charm and character. Keeping with the theme the interior bar stretches down a large bank of windows viewing the outdoor space. My personal favorite; the cobalt blue glass pendant globes dangling down the length of the bar. Hey and go figure a brew pub with an array of decent signature brews. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
LOVE the atmosphere; indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff, esthetically pleasing, great beer selection. Wine & ciders also available (I'm gluten intolerant & found something for me). Huge big screen projector, we're playing some college LAX when we arrived. Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. read more
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