Great beers in a great atmosphere. Love it, wish we didn't live an hour away but that doesn't stop…read moreus from going. That should tell ya something.

Blue collar & Appalachia are a big theme at this brewery. It's half beer half music, Saturdays have…read morea cover for the band which have a huge stage and lighting. Staff and patrons were all very friendly. Tons of space for kids and even a sand pit plus corn hole: Many motorcycles coming in all day too. Beers are just okay hence the knock down rating. We enjoyed it and would come back. It's not a destination for us but if nearby would certainly stop.

Let me preface this by saying I've about had it with the so-called breweries popping up everywhere,…read moreeach one seemingly more committed to clichés than the last. You know the drill: no table service, order at the bar using a kiosk or an iPad, which makes you feel less like a customer and more like a data entry clerk. And don't even get me started on the servers who act like they're doing you a favor by taking your order. Then there are the long lines to order your drinks and food, which completely destroy any semblance of a pleasant customer experience. Waiting in a queue that resembles a theme park line just to get a drink ruins the whole vibe (this is an ABSOLUTE dealbreaker for us). Oh, and let's not forget the chaotic atmosphere--kids running amok, dogs, and live bands cranking out tunes that make it impossible to hold a conversation. It's a sensory overload that just isn't my cup of tea. Now that I've gotten that off my chest, let's get to the beer. We ordered a flight, which is the trendy way to say "sampler," and I must admit, one or two out of the six beers were decent--particularly the hazy IPA, which was a bright spot in an otherwise dull lineup. Most of the other brews were solid but forgettable, a far cry from the unique, crafted experiences that breweries claim to provide. Overall, we did enjoy the beer! As for the food, it was a parade of disappointment. We tried the garlic and Parmesan wings, shrimp tacos, and, of course, the infamous Bent burger. Ah, the Bent burger--a prime example of how a simple, delicious hamburger can be completely ruined by a slew of unnecessary toppings. Instead of sticking to the classic approach of a juicy patty, they decided to throw on pork, a fried egg, and a medley of other ingredients that clashed rather than complemented each other. It was a chaotic mishmash of flavors that worked against itself, leaving me wondering why anyone thought this was a good idea. Gimmicks like that are rarely a recipe for success in my experience. The tacos and wings? Equally lackluster. The wings were bland, devoid of any real flavor punch despite the garlic and Parmesan claims, and the tacos were so underwhelming they could have been served at a school cafeteria. In summary, Bent Run Brewery is just another cog in the wheel of craft beer clichés, serving up a loud atmosphere, long lines, and gimmicky food that fails to impress. If you're looking for a genuine experience with great beer and simple, tasty food, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. If you are able to "plug in" to this nonsense, then it's worth a try.

We came here just to get a sampler of beer. Each one of the 5 that we sampled were very good…read more Service- was nice. We were able to take our little doggie with us and sit outside. Ambience- lots of outdoor seating, indoor is nice with garage doors open on the nice days. It's close to the water and right now, the leaves are glowing. Overall great place to drink a beer.

~ So sad to hear that this brewery closed . . . seems like this location is cursed (Four Sons (the…read moreplace where the employees used to wear kilts), Blue Canoe, and now Lavery . . . so sad. I last visited around Christmas time, and I thought the beer and food were excellent. T-Vegas just cannot keep breweries in business . . . oh well . . . Cheers (while it lasted)!!!

We'd been to the Blue Canoe several times, so we very were sad to see it go. However, we went into…read moreLavery with an open mind and were not disappointed. For beers, we had the Eureka and Dulachan. Pretty good IPAs. For food, note that their menu on the website is not up to date. I had my heart set on the spätzle, and they didn't have it. We went several times during our stay. We had: Smelt appetizer - very good. Had it twice. Hot sausage pizza - make sure you like spicy - very hot! Pepperoni pizza - a bit spicy for pep pizza, but still good. Awesome crust! *They will split a pizza half and half if you ask. Cubano - incredible. The pork belly makes it fantastic. Seafood pasta - it's not on their website right now, so I don't remember the exact name, but it was delicious. I just wish they'd serve a piece of bread with it. Peppered kettle chips - Yum! Cheesecake - varieties change often, but if they have the rootbeer, get it! The base cheesecake is incredible, so get whatever flavor appeals to you. Downsides: I do not recommend the fries. These were shoestring fries and tasted like frozen ones. The acoustics are horrible. If you want to talk to anyone, don't go when it's even a little busy.

I just poured the last of my Snowbound Cinnamon from my growler into a glass. It is so sad seeing…read morethe prior empty, while controlling my excitement for the latter. Total "first world problems." Just wanted to say, the Snowbound is probably one of the most fantastic ciders I have ever had. I've got my backups at Arsenal, and they are all fabulous, but nothing is as special as the Snowbound. Yes, it really is that amazing. To The Business: THANKS! I really appreciate what you all are doing, with, the exception, of not making Snowbound year round. :) :) :)

We always love coming to this spot. The cider is absolutely fantastic and the workers are always…read morekind and very knowledgeable. The vibes in the building and the decor is always inviting. Arsenal is conveniently located about 3 minutes off I-79 at Soergels Orchard. Today we bought a pumpkin cider and two sorbets. I believe the sorbet is a seasonal product and it is definitely worth trying out. It was extremely smooth and flavorful, and it was actually better then I thought it was going to be. As for the Apple Pumpkin flavor cider, I can not wait to try it later. I do not have any doubts that I won't love it. This is also a seasonal flavor. I love how they are continuously making new flavors and every time I arrive there is one I have yet to hear of. Their Archibald cider is my favorite and it is always available as far as I know. The bottles the cider is poured into are glass and you can bring them back every time you go back for more! When you do that, you do not have to pay the price of the bottle. If you are ever in the area, I suggest stopping in!

On a recent visit to Clarion, we tried out the two local breweries in town, and it was Mechanistic…read morefor the win. The other brewery has the more visible Main St location, but it was very dark inside and heavy metal music was playing loudly. Mechanistic is just around the corner and has a much warmer, brighter vibe with a lot of outdoor tables. The inside bar area is small but has good natural light, and they were setting up for an event in a larger room next door. Our bartender was friendly and welcoming, and mentioned they weren't officially open that day except for the event, so we appreciated being welcomed in. I ordered a pumpkin beer and it was SO GOOD. I've had several recently, and this was my favorite. It tastes like a slice of fresh pumpkin pie, smooth and sweet but not overly so. Would definitely return here.

Great atmosphere, decent selection of brews. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They also have…read moresome ciders and specialties that some brewery's never seem to have.

Actually, I rate Gristhouse Beer Crib at 4.5, but have no option to do so…read more Familiar with the Millvale location, I did a double take when we passed this Rt 8 location because we had just moved into the area. It didn't take us long to make this a regular place to go. The beers are great, although my favorites are juicy IPAs and I tend toward this style. The staff there is mostly friendly, we all have off days. ;) The food, from Freedom Farms, is very good and offers generous portions. I deducted a half point from my review because they do not keep an updated menu on their website. The beer selection is updated regularly, though. We went last week, expecting to have dinner and beer to get us out of the house because we were going winter stir-crazy, and were surprised to find food truck-style offerings from a bbq place instead of our favorite Freedom Farms fare.. It was pretty good, but as a warning to those who are unfamiliar, when you order "pulled brisket" what you get is a scoop of meat in a paper bowl. There was a brocolli salad that sounded good for $5, but at that point the line was long and I just didn't want to bother. Husband thought that the pulled pork mac&cheese was really good. I will return again on a Thursday to check out the taco food truck, it may be more what I want from a meal. Can't wait for warmer weather, we love sitting outside in the greenhouse area. The main building can get pretty loud, especially when a lot of kids are running free.

"I think they're playing my iPod," I thought, after the fourth song in a row came on that I could…read morejam to. "This is so relaxing." For "new (to me) brewery Sunday" we stopped at the beer crib after a trip up north for a bit. The atmosphere outside is very relaxing in the flowery greenhouse and swings. There's plenty of seating between those options plus the corn silos. There's a disc golf course as well as a kitchen that has a smoky smell that was amazing. Bartenders offered quick service. It has about half the tap list vs the millvale location, not sure if that was just due to the end of the weekend or if that's normal. But only 5-6 beers. Thoroughly enjoyed this stop, wish it was closer!

Freaking awesome. Great place to enjoy a picnic table with the dog or inside in the air con (sans…read moredog). Easy,free parking. We are an hour away but we want everything on the menu. Loved the peach beer myself (just the one) and my spouse enjoy his 3 ipa's. Met good patrons, which always tells me about a place. Pickle pizza hit the spot! And to make it 100% id suggest adding Sriracha or ranch drizzle? It needed just one *something.* but also totally brilliant without.

I stopped by here a number of weekends ago now with my wife for lunch and some drinks. We had been…read morelooking for a brewery in Erie to visit after the Erie Marathon whenever Lavery Brewing popped up on Yelp. This place is large and has both outdoor seating on the side as well as plenty of indoor seating. The inside looked like a mix of cozy and industrial, with a long wooden bar stretching the length of the room, warm pendant lights hanging overhead, colorful beer boards on the wall, and shelves lined with bottles and glassware behind the bar. It had a relaxed but lively feel to it. After looking around to figure out where we wanted to sit, we ultimately chose the bar. For lunch on this day I chose to go with the pimento smash deluxxxe while my wife went with the pesto pizza. The menu described my meal as two smash patties, bacon, American cheese, pimento cheese, and onion rings on a brioche bun while my wife's was described as parsley basil pesto, triple cheese blend, fire roasted tomatoes with a balsamic glaze. I thought that the burger here was delicious as the patties were seasoned nicely and I appreciated the onion rings. While there was plenty of cheese and it was flavorful, I almost could have used more of the pimento. Then my wife liked her pizza here especially the pesto combined with the fire roasted tomatoes. Then for drinks, as I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At Lavery Brewing, a flight consists of 6 beers and I chose the Active Recovery, Seeking Clarity, Lime n Cuke, Throwing Tropical Shade, Sound Mild, and Divine Intervention for my flight. I first started with the Active Recovery which was light and hoppy and very drinkable. Up second was the Seeking Clarity which had a clean start before a heavy dose of hops in the middle which surprisingly didn't linger. Third was the Lime n Cuke which has a strong cucumber smell and the drink itself is dry like most goses with a mild lime and stronger cucumber flavor. Fourth was Throwing Tropical Shade and you could really taste the orange and other tropical flavors with a finish flavor of coconut. For me this was a really delicious beer. Up fifth was the Sound Mild which was light but you got the nice flavor of those toasted malts at the finish. Last but certainly not least was the Divine Intervention which had a strong coconut flavor on the finish. Out of the bunch my favorite ended up being the Throwing Tropical Shade. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed the beverages and the food and we left both happy and stuffed.

How have I never reviewed this location out in Cranberry? I was so sad when the South Side location…read morewent away. So many great shows there from my many friends with bands to some of the best-known punk acts in the country. This location is really just as great. It's a spacious restaurant that does at times have live music. Family-friendly. Incredible service. And the food...big portions and enough to share. I love the habanero burger. My boyfriend loves the Tony Montana Cuban. The classic mac and cheese is so good, it's like it came from someone's kitchen. Totally scratch-made. Those steak tacos aren't too shabby either, friends!

Great spot. Stopped in for some late night St. Patrick's Day shenanigans…read more Service was great. Interior is fun. Beers were tasty. I tried a few different beers, but the one that would keep me coming back is their "Coffee Break" imperial double coffee stout. This was so good. One of the best stouts I've had in a minute. Overall, fun time at Smiling Moose. Didn't try any food, only a slice of cake (which was very good). Would love to come back to have dinner/drinks at some point.