Stopped in because I was in the area and wanted a beer. I got the Apple Boomer and omg!! I ended up buying a four pack to take home as well. I sat outside and it's lovely patio, the road to one side and train tracks and the bike trail to the other. They have a water station inside, and ample seating inside. They do not have food, FYI. read more

North Water Brewing - Apple Boomer Cream Ale - Brewpubs Near Me - Kent, Ohio

North Water Brewing did not disappoint! The location and atmosphere of this quaint brewery located in Kent were both Welcoming and authentic. I sampled 4 beers in my flight and enjoyed each. The body, flavor, and finish of all beers were fantastic. The only thing that could be improved is a food menu addition. I would've stayed longer if there had been any appetizers or small plates. read more

North Water Brewing - a flight of beers on a tray - Brewpubs Near Me - Kent, Ohio

We went here for a pre-valentines day dinner drink. I was pleasantly surprised to see the menu had 6-7 beers brewed right there, their own brand. We're often more wine than beer people, so we kept it pretty light with trying their 2 current IPAs, their blonde, and then my husband picked the Smokey pale ale. All were enjoyable, though the smokey one really tasted quite smokey, which was cool, but not to my taste. The interior is awesome with the brewing equipment visible. You order at the counter and pick from an assortment of high tops, tables, or bar area. There was even a group outside next to a heater bundled up, even though it was 25 degrees out! I know this place is new and I'm Sure they have a food plan to roll out, but my 4 star review is because there isn't any food here. Now again, we knew we were going to dinner after going here anyhow but when you're offering beer, some of which are heavy stouts, you've got to at least have some basic finger foods. Chips, pretzels, flatbread, etc. we did see a table with hot pretzels and cheese cups but we also saw a table with Burger King so they clearly allow you to bring food in, but if you don't know that beforehand, it might be a bummer to show up, order some beers, and not have anything to go with them after a few. And honestly, it doesn't have to be anything fancy, just something to soak it up! They'll profit more by having a few food options for sure. Hope to visit again come spring to sit on the pretty patio, at which point I can hopefully update my review to a 5! read more

North Water Brewing - $12 for a 4 beer flight, we'll worth it! - Brewpubs Near Me - Kent, Ohio

This is my other home brewery. Love it. Constantly adding things to calendar for locals to participate in. Upgraded interior. Rotating trucks. Live music. Rotating beers and drinks. Even local artist work. Part of Dora. Fan of the IPA's. I won't say I like every single beer because most people don't at places they go, but they have something for everyone and it just seems to keep improving. Better get there before winter hits to enjoy the lovely patio. See you there. read more

Had our first family gathering at a public inside location this past weekend and North Water Brewing was the perfect spot!! Very accessible for my dad and wonderful social distance & cleaning protocols so that we could enjoy our time out. We tried almost all of the beer styles and not a clunker amount them! We also enjoyed the Kitchen 212 food truck - quick and very tasty - especially the Midwest Nachos! We will be back! P.S. also love that they have Popped! Popcorn - the kids loved it and supporting other local biz! read more

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Actually, the beers are pretty decent, it's the lack of service/friendliness that warrants a 2. The short, curt answers with no smile, almost yelling, but not quite, with no explanations was over the top. While the bartender was alone and busy, I was the only one in line. I can give grace for that, but since I was the only person in line, she could have responded differently. I actually gave her a couple of chances since i do this for a living. I do secret shopping for so many restaurants, so this comes second nature to me. Service can make or break a restaurant, and good beer cannot overcome that. read more

One of the hidden gems in Kent. Quaint little place with the best beers around, we've never had a beer we didn't like. Has an almost relaxed "beachy" vibe to the atmosphere. No food but when they have food trucks, they're always great local places that you can get authentic tacos or BBQ from. The playlist is always on point. The beers always have such interesting flavors. Would highly recommend. read more

This is a pretty cool place that opened up about a year ago that's walking distance from our house. So, that automatically gives it a few points. The atmosphere is pretty cool for a brewery. It's really community-focused, which is cool because they're bringing in local musicians, food trucks, and other activities daily. The only reason for four stars instead is five, at this point, is that the beers aren't great yet for the cost. I think it will keep getting better the longer they're open. So, this review could get updated. read more

Flights! You can get a sip of anything for 25 cents!! The flights are a good deal. A few sandwiches stocked in case you get hungry. Sodas, too. You can see the whole brew area from the seating area. Love this! Had a big screen out for the Browns game. Everything is pleasant. Love the atmosphere here. Games out to play! None of the beers are bad but everything is a safe choice. Meaning there is nothing amazing but again, all good! Love the flight boards. Definitely worth the stop. read more

The bartender completely ignores customers. Ended up just leaving and going to another bar.

The beers we had which was Oops and Uber both lacked good flavor. The oops tasted like tap water without any real flavor. The Uber had a hint of the flavor that was described. Was looking forward to trying them, but overall was disappointed and unlikely to return. The environment was decent and the patio was nice. Just had chairs that even skinny people couldn't sit fully back in. read more

Nice, new brewery. Good location with ample parking. Older, less rowdy clientele than many of the other downtown bars. At the northernmost tip of the DORA, so it's a great place to start a drinking tour. Interior is clean and inviting, with local art for sale on the walls. Spacious patio with lots of seating. Good variety of beers to choose from. read more

A little slice of Asheville, NC right on the doorstep in Kent. Great outdoor and bar areas, cool vibe, food truck and the drinks are fantastic. Abbey the bartender was superb in guiding us through the drinks menu and everything was wonderful. Will certainly be back many times. read more

I was going to give this place a 4 but when I bought my can to go the price was not correct on their menu, it was a dollar more. That's just lazy not to have your menu prices up to date. That being said, the beer selection is good. They have their own craft beers and some beers on guest tap from breweries in the area. The flight was good. The service was good but lacked any personality from the servers. The place was covid distance reasonable. It's a nice place to relax and have a flight or two. read more

Fantastic. Far from your average beers -- every one we tried was fantastic in its own right, and have mastered a beer having a distinct flavor without being a sugary or overpowering mess. So so happy we found this place. read more

The coffee blonde is the best I have had so far anywhere. Very cool vibe and very clean.

The two guys behind the bar are not very friendly. We tried to have a conversation about the different beers not helpful or nice. Safety code violations observed in the brewing area . The beers; however, were good. read more

Stopped here on a whim while taking a Sunday drive. The exterior of the building showed promise & looked very cool & industrial. Sadly mistaken, the inside offered a very cold atmosphere with hard cheap metal chairs & tables. There was only one person working & he lacked any interest in his customers. I heard a customer rave about how great his beer flight was & although we're not big beer drinkers I think this place has something special if it was more personalized & made their customers feel comfortable & appreciated. read more