First of all, the place was a bit hard to find. When we arrived at the rather nondescript metal building, we parked and entered what we thought was the correct door. There was a few picnic tables and a small, dark room with a bar in it, but no one was there. We wandered into the brewing area where we saw a few workers- none of which acknowledged us at all. As we turned to leave, we met a lady who told us to go to the door at the other end of the building. We did, and were met with the same indifference. We took seats at the bar and did get service. Hubby did enjoy the beer and I was happy to find they also had some liquor available. We bought a mixed 6-pack to take with us. Prices were very reasonable- we just found the vibe to be a bit off. read more

Bur Oak Brewing - Stout Heart - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

We went to Como the bbq restaurant and had a beer, Clydes caramel cream. We liked it so much my husband looked up the brewery. Low and behold Bur Oak Brewing is 2 exits away. So we had to stop in and grab a couple cases and shirt. We also picked up the brown and cherry sour. The brewery is a huge warehouse and while we were there was a cornhole tournament going on. Wish we could have stayed and enjoyed ourselves read more

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This place was recommended by google when we asked for places we could take our dog indoors (it was freezing outside). A tucked away location with a tiny "bar entrance" and plenty of parking right at noon on Sunday. We were originally going to Shakespeare's but lo and behold they service Shakespeare pizzas! Huge brewery dining area with picnic table seating. No welcome, in fact, not even an acknowledgment that we had entered the premises. We found a table and waited for our friends. The place was nice and cosy, and warm, which was in itself inviting. Staff was all busy preparing for business I guess, so no one spoke to us. In a way that was actually ok, and we eventually went up to the bar and ordered our drinks and pizza. Pizza was delivered to us after a few minutes and tasted fine. Glad we found an indoor place which welcomed pups in this town! read more

An unassuming brewery that puts quality beer over fancy decor. It's located in a big warehouse-like building, obviously because its primary purpose is to make beer. it has a little bar you can sit at that holds maybe 10 people, with plenty of other picnic table seating. I was there during happy hour (thursday 3-6 i believe it was) and pints are only $3! They had a variety of styles to choose from, although sadly there were out of a few. They have a black cat that hangs out there and customers had a dog or two inside. everyone got along fine. i was also sad that they don't have the soccer/bowling thing that they used to have. bartenders were friendly and helpful. read more

Bur Oak Brewing - beer menu - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

We came here on a weeknight, and it was a chill vibe. The bartender was friendly and welcoming. It was our first time, so we ordered the flight to taste a variety of beers, along with a Lily Sunrise cocktail. They did not have any sours, but their other beers were solid. - Lily fruit ale: this was my favorite. It is a fruit ale, so slightly sweet but not overpowering - High octane: this one is 8% but did not taste like it! - Hoppen-daz mango: slightly sweet and not super hoppy which I like - Big tree DIPA: standard DIPA, bold flavor - Lily sunrise cocktail: almost tasted like cocoa! You cannot taste the vodka at all. Really good cocktail overall read more

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Great people flock in here! If you haven't checked them out - you are missing a fun ambience, great beer & fun activities! You need to se "Clyde" - the black friendly cat! They named a beer after him! Beer prices are fantastic! My hubby & I love this place! read more

Always have had a good time here workers are great and very friendly. Relaxing atmosphere with good prices and drinks.

No college scene at this joint and kind of out of the way, which I love. Bartenders are always awesome and helpful. So glad they opened up the space inside, so roomy and easy to have conversations. Games, Clyde the cat, food and great beer, what else could you ask for?! read more

Great atmosphere, great drinks, lots of games, and friendly staff. The staff even come sit and conversation with you! 10/10 good kitty! read more

Bur Oak Brewing - Great drinks, atmosphere, and friendly staff. Some even come sit with you at the table! 10/10. Good kitty! - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Great place to meet people and enjoy some great beer. They also have mixed drinks. Lisa was nice and friendly and enjoyed meeting some people at the bar and had a super time. Try it. Yes, it's a little drive to get to but worth the effort. read more

Visited this brewery with a work outing and all I can say is I was impressed with the owner-Craig and Dan. Being from a larger city, this brewery is going in the right direction. Worth the drive as the location is off the beaten path and huge facility for private party's and would be a great venue for weddings. They are exceptional on explaining the craft process and conducted a fantastic tour. The beer was excellent and a large wide range of flavors for anyone. I loved the BigTree as I am an IPA girl. read more

Bur Oak Brewing - IPA-yum - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

One of the first breweries we have visited while being in Missouri and we love it here. It's kids friendly and the guy working is very outgoing. You can try anything on tap and there is cans available of anything you like. They will also fill a growler of you want to. I love the moccachino and the clydes cream ale they have on tap. Mix those together in a growler and you have a dessert for the next couple of day's . We ordered a pizza big enough for 5 people but they also have burgers on a separate menu. It looks like they are dog friendly as well! One of our favorite places in Columbia. read more

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Bur Oak knows how to make a mean brew! I'd tasted some samples of their finest at some KC area brew fests so I knew this was on our STL to KC Road Trip Must Taste list. Happy hour half priced pints was such a nice surprise! We made our own Big Boy flight with full pints at the table. We got to meet Clyde the kitty, tour the giant line, took some pics near the Christmas tree and played some trivia in the warmth of the tap room. Left with a soft "63" Tee and wanted to take 6'ers of all beers home with us. They do let you build your own 6 pack to take home with you for your loved ones. The bartender was the BEST! Gave a little taster of the limited release tap. So much knowledge, we felt so welcome and didn't want to leave. Can't wait to come back for summer beers! See you at the next beer fest! read more

Great brews. They have the best idea ever - soccer pool Great service and good environment. Large area in the back for tours and private parties. Quality drinks. read more

Bur Oak Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Extremely friendly staff. I stopped in for one of their free tours on Saturdays. I enjoyed a glass of Old 63 during the very informative tour. I also grabbed a 6 and 12 pack on my way out. I would recommend anyone who likes good beer to stop on by. I am so pumped I live so close to them read more

Visiting here with some friends and they were surprised that I have not been here before and said it is a must-go-to place and all I can say is, they were damn right! If you want to spend some excellent, fun, awesome time with a couple of friends and enjoy the company, talk, and fun games together, definitely visit here. In addition to all this, friendly people are working here. All are happy to talk, explain, and chat with you and answer questions. Is it evident that I enjoyed my time here, or should I write more? Haha? read more

We've been to over 600 craft breweries to date, and this one compares well with the field. The bartender was friendly and let us sample before we bought and the beers were all great. The large warehouse-with-picnic-tables setting was great for a casual microbrewery. We were only traveling through and wish that we had more time to enjoy the evening crowd and, of course, more of the beers. read more

I've had Bur Oak beer in the past and always been satisfied, but we visited the tap room/brewery for the first time for a special event featuring live music in the brewery and food from a local restaurant. While the location is a bit off the beaten path, it was worth the extra few minutes. The taproom was small but a great place to enjoy a casual drink or two away from the usual crowd. The beer itself was delicious. I tried one of their limited release beers, the Lily Ale, and loved it. It was fruity and floral, which speaks to my tastes. The other beers we ordered were the Boone County Brown and Trail Bender Wheat, which are solid Bur Oak staples. The Boone County Brown is very easy to drink for a dark beer, and the Trail Bender has a little something different going on for a wheat. I will continue to drink Bur Oak beer, and plan to return to the tap room for drinks in the near future, or (hopefully) for another cool event. read more

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What a cool spot in CoMo! This is one of the breweries I hadn't been to in the area yet, so I had to check it out during my recent trip. They have a good selection of 10 beers or so with different styles. I really liked Clyde's Caramel Cream Ale, plus I got to meet Clyde the brewery cat! They have games in the tap room, along with giant jenga, foot pool and ping pong in the spacious warehouse. Bur Oak is making a good name for Missouri beer! read more

Came here for the Savory Summer kickoff hosted by Bur Oak Brewing. It was a fantastic event. I think Bur Oak did a fine job with it. There was plenty of room despite the large crowd. It was very warm, but it is mid June in Missouri. You should expect it. I enjoyed the industrious look it had in the large room. The beer on tap was cold and delicious. I would love to go back to a tasting of all thier beers. The venus is available for rent. read more

Bur Oak Brewing - #serveitupcomo #filltheplates - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Recently visited Columbia with several friends, and thanks to Yelp discovered Bur Oak. We arrived on Saturday afternoon, shortly after they had opened the taproom, and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome by the friendly, and extremely knowledgeable, bartender, Paul. Seriously Paul was an awesome host, and after he discovered that this was our first visit he gave us an amazing overview of all their available beers. I would be lying if I said that I knew which beer I wanted, so instead we started off with two flights of 4, which allowed us to sample all their available beers before deciding on one. While I liked all of the beers, I have to say that I really enjoyed the DarkStar, which is a classic German Kolsch ale, with a mild caramel nuttiness delivered in a darker beer that goes down easy. It wasn't easy to pick just one beer, because the Boone County Brown was a top pick too, as it this Brown Ale had subtle hints of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a slight caramel backdrop that resulted in great tasting beer. However my most favorite had to be the Barrel Aged Clyde's, which was their Clyde's Caramel Cream Ale aged in whiskey barrels. However don't be disappointed if the Barrel Aged Clyde's isn't available as its non-barrel-aged twin, Clyde's Caramel Cream Ale, is also available and delivers a smooth creamy finish with hints of caramel and vanilla, and is almost as good. However don't let my favorites keep you from trying all of their other amazing beers, trust me you will not be disappointed. While not available year round, be sure to try Lily, which is an easily drinkable wheat beer, with hints of orange, raspberry, and even lavender. I will say that after two flights, I immediately knew that Bur Oak has earned its way into my top 4 list of breweries visited, which is currently sitting at about 55, and I have no doubt they will continue to stay there too! As far as the inside goes, it is cozy however you are free to venture into the brewing area however you will have to stay away from the equipment. Be sure to check the calendar as they often host events here too, unfortunately, we were unable to stay later into the evening for that night's mouse races, and yes it's just like it sounds. Before we left we were lucky enough to spend a few minutes talking with the owner, Kraig, who was just as awesome as Paul (who was currently giving brewery tours). We talked about beers and learned a bit about the brewery's history and their new brewmaster. Overall this was an awesome visit, filled with great beer, quality conversation with an amazing staff who really love their beer and it really does show. If you are in the area, I cannot recommend stopping into Bur Oak enough. I know that I will be back next time I am in town! read more

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Had a nice tasting of beers and a very fun tour. I would recommend this as a stop for anyone traveling along I 70 East of Columbia. Don't forget to say hi to Clyde, truly the star of this brewery. read more

Bur Oak Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Bur Oak is the best kept secret in CoMo. It's time to uncover the secret. This brewery makes great IPA, stout, a variety of lighter and darker ales, and lots more. Go for a visit. You won't regret it! read more

Really really good beer. I got the lily and my boy friend got the Clyde. Both were amazing. The bartender was super helpful and let us sample multiple beers before picking what we wanted! read more

Solid beers. Not the same ole lineup of craft beers. Good selection for every palate. Friendly/courteous staff.

This was an awesome spot very close to our home. Paul, the tasting room bartender, is an excellent host. The facilities are incredibly clean and the product is very good. I encourage Columbians to visit regularly and often to support this great business. read more

Found this wonderful brewery on a drive back to KC. Didn't know what to expect since it's not in the main shopping/restaurant district. Ended up being a great stop. Tap room is open Saturdays and Sundays. Excellent beer, great people. read more

Very friendly staff. They had no heavy beers with the brown being their darkest. Nice tap room, but a little remote to draw the local crowd.