We got to town from driving 1200 miles late. We wanted to celebrate with green beer for St Patrick…read moreday. Mt husband called and they said we can pop in so long we were gone by 8pm. Considering it's a Sunday that a HUGE win. They were friendly and we didn't feel burdensome or rushed. Such a pleasure to visit this place. Can't wait to come back and chill here. Their patio is huge too.

Great beverages and a solid selection of food as well. Hazy was great and Stout was stout....what…read moreelse could you want?

Belton Texas treated me pretty well when I visited. Mostly because Nolan Creek Brewery served up a…read moregood time with their pints and fun stuff for my toddler to play with. You'll see a buncha wooden tables that gives this place an "off pub" look but still very nice and warm. Friendly staff recommended a few brews for me to try and the pricing was great. I got 2 beers, an IPA and a blonde to taste. Both were refreshing and delicious and I ordered a side of dill dip and pretzels (which i didn't really care for). Beers tasty, snacks are good, stuff for my toddler to do. I had a good time there. Thanks Nolan Creek Brewery!

When you're out in the middle of central Texas, full of BBQ, and time on your hands waiting for…read moreyour big brother's graduation (CONGRATULATIONS Bruh!!!!!), what do you do? You take a flight! Small towns make walking around easy. My family went antiquing, and I waltzed on over to the local brewery. Walking in, it was still early afternoon. There is a massive parking lot for retail outside. The brewery has a patio out front, and ample seating inside. I chatted up a local fella at the bar for a bit. He put me onto the Pioneer Porter, which was very tasty. My favorite was the Creekside Warmer, an 8.3% Winter brew. Very tasty. The ramblers Amber and the Coyotes Call were very good too. The place is very clean, the staff is friendly and chatty. They have events throughout the week, and Mimosas for those so inclined! There is a food menu, but I did not partake in the chewables. Pricing was good too, can't complain. If I find myself out in those parts again, I'd be back!

Decent place to grab a bite while traveling thru on a Sunday. Prices were pretty high but in line…read morewith other breweries in on the 35 corridor. Outside tables and lawn for the families to enjoy and let the kids run around. Burger was delicious, I changed out the goat cheese for Gouda. Really good! The fries were well seasoned and crispy. I had a blood beer that was ok. Super nice servers but they had a lot going on I guess. Total with tip came to over $35.

I came here on a Friday night with a large group, and this brewery had plenty of open space with…read morelive country music. They have many beers, which my friends enjoyed. I was looking forward to trying their burgers here as I heard this was their main food. Unfortunately, the burger I had was far below my expectations. It did not compare to some of the fast food burgers I have had. I opted for the bulgogi burger because it sounded interesting, and I tend to like fusion burgers. I could not tell the burger had bulgogi flavor at all. There was just some kimchi on top, which probably made the burger more expensive than the others even though it was just a little kimchi. There was nothing else special about the taste of the burger, and it did not seem worth the $20+. The fries were extremely seasoned, and I was probably the most dehydrated I had ever been from eating fries, but they did taste good. We got a large soft pretzel to share, and it was really fragrant. It didn't have an overly salty taste like many pretzels do.

This place is pretty nice, and spacious. Pool tables, arcade games, board games, table top games,…read morepunching machine, oh my! Nick, the owner, is a standup guy and I would definitely come back. They'd see me more if they carried a sour beer, but I know I'm a minority in that department, so I won't hold it against him. The vibe is pretty chill, and if you're a veteran, you'll feel right at home.

Nothing fancy here, just friendly atmosphere and good cold beer. They had a military event going…read moreon, but the manager(?) saw us walking up and invited us in and found a spot at the bar for us. The brewmaster took the time to tell us about the beer making process and made recommendations. I tried the Killeen Me Softly and it was very good. They had a food truck, but didn't eat on this visit.

Went on the beer tour around Temple. Took you from the BJs tasting room (not to be confused with…read morethe restaurant) where we were given a flight of 4 beers of our choosing. Then we bought a beer to go for the bus ride over to Bold Republic in Belton where we got another flight of 4 beers of our choosing. Final stop was at Fire Base Brewing where we got a set flight of 4 beers. I was slightly disappointed in the set flight just because I knew right away I wasn't going to like 2 of the beers (because I never like those kinds). Bold Republic and Fire Base both brought the tour back to the tanks for an optional info session and photo opportunities while learning a ton about how each brewery started and how they make their beers. The staff was super friendly and fun! They made sure we stayed on time without being pushy. The final stop is fairly close to the beginning location, so you can always just tell the staff you're going to stay/walk back if you didn't want to wait. Bus was clean and the tables in the back were great for conversations with other guests. Overall, would I do it again? Definitely!

Now called Corky's. This is a new business that deserves your attention…read more We had a wonderful New Years. Thank you! The live band was great, we got free vittles, decent drink prices, and then a breakfast. It made the horrific 2021 slide into the hopeful 2022. God bless!

Taproom featuring the BJ's beer lineup, all their standards plus a variety of seasonals. Definitely…read moreworth checking out if you'd like to try their beers, without the sit down restaurant ambience. Plenty of space inside, and they have a stocked cooler of cans if you want to take a six pack home. Nice brewery tasting room in a quiet area. Plenty of parking, usually a food truck outside if you get peckish while trying the beer lineup. Dog friendly as well. Only open Fridays and Saturdays.

Who knew such a big restaurant chain had a small intimate space. I loved the local, rustic charm of…read morethis place. There were locals chopping it up, live music, and decent beer, what else could one ask for. The bartender was friendly and gave us insight into the logistics of the beer operations. There were no food trucks when we were there, on a Saturday evening, but the bartender mentioned they have a few that rotate in and out. The only reason I'm not giving 5/5 stars is because the beer was just ok, which is on par with my general experience with BJs beer.

I've been here before but need to shout these folks out! It was my birthday and I met my cousin for…read morea late lunch. We had a small trouble with our food. We told our waitress and her response was "oh no! I'm sorry, let me get the manager because she'll want to talk to you. She's just downstairs." The manager showed up and after a brief description of the issue, apologized and took that food off our bill. We felt sincerely cared. To add to their sweetness, we always forget to take pictures. A separate waitress took great photos for us....and happily greeted us when my cousin returned to grab her purse she left behind 15 minutes later. The pizza was good...very good, but the people make it taste the best! We're coming back! Thank you Oak Fire!

I was inspired to go to OakFire after my friend told me it is her go-to date spot. The pizza was…read morefantastic. The vibes were great, and even though we came on a busy Saturday night, we didn't have to wait for a table. It's a nice romantic atmosphere, but there were also plenty of families with kids there as well. We got the OakFire Street Taco pizza, and it was amazing. I love trying unique pizzas, and this was one of the very few that stood out to us on the menu. The two of us shared a 20 inch pizza and finished it all. This was with a man who eats a lot, so I would probably normally get the smaller pizza. They have a selection of beer and wine as well as a few prosecco beverages, mimosas, and wine spritzers on a back page of the menu. I got the strawberry fields prosecco, and it was a tasty and sweet drink. My date got the Creek Don't Rise Lager and Lagersaurus Tex, which he enjoyed as a beer drinker.

Cool lil spot with food trucks and great beers that we enjoyed for our lunch stop on a Saturday…read moreafter a long day of exploring Salado. There was ample seating and it was nice to walk to the nearby creek/river for some pics.

The outdoor ambience by the Salado creek is nice with many children playing around. This is a fun…read moreplace for a big group. You can order from a limited menu at the outdoor bar, or go inside for the full menu. I asked the bartender about the non-beer drinks they have, and he told me about the short list of options. I opted for the siren seltzer, which he said tastes exactly like a strawberry White Claw. It unfortunately tasted very bitter and did not taste like one at all. My friend who is very familiar with White Claws tried it and confirmed my findings.

Not sure if they are still in business but when I went over abyear ago, they were small but…read moreawesome, and helpful.

My girlfriend and I recently moved to the area but have been looking at home brewing for a while…read more We decided to go to the Harker Heights Wine and Beer festival a couple of months ago and came upon Black Hawk Brewing Supply, which was doing a brewing demonstration. We picked up some information about them that day. A few weeks later we decided to go check it out. When we got there, we were helped immediately. Even though we were complete newbies, they explained everything to us, answered all of our questions, and really made us feel welcome. We bought a startup kit, some bottles, and a beer kit. Since then my girlfriend and I have been in there a quite a few times. Every time, our questions are answered and we are helped with what we need. They even have their own recipes for beer that they will give you. They will even help you figure out what grains you need depending on the method of brewing you will be doing and the recipe. The owners run the shop and they are extremely knowledgeable. Their prices are reasonable and they even have wine making supplies. We haven't delved into that realm yet though. Maybe eventually, but for now, just beer. They even have these cool little cheese making kits there if you want to do that. Last weekend we went in and decided we wanted to do a partial mash based on a recipe they had. We were helped all the way through from having the grains ground and put together for us, to the kind of malt extract, hops, and yeast we were supposed to use. It was all explained to us too so that we would understand it. We went that night and brewed our beer. It is now fermenting successfully. Looks like so far we did it right! This is actually the very first time that I have written a review on a company because I was so happy with it. If you are looking into getting into home brewing, check these guys out. It's a small shop but they will have what you need. Very honest people too. I have actually been talked out of buying some things I didn't need. They don't pressure you into buying anything, which is one thing I dislike about going into some businesses.