"A cool brewery in a nice quaint area that is close to the interstate for fast and easy access to a…read moredelicious beer and surprisingly good food." When me and my girlfriend take road trips or mini vacations we try to hit up every brewery in that area and/or surrounding areas. On a recent birthday trip to Rocky Gap Resort that my sweet and beautiful girlfriend arranged for us we stopped in here during the early evening last week. As we pulled up I liked the whole aesthetics of this place. So we walked in and the place was pretty busy for an early Sunday evening but I believe it was because of the musicians that were scheduled to play. I noticed a lot of cool metal art which I later found out the owner created. That's awesome! We immediately walked up to the bar and ordered a couple of beers. - Shanty Irish Red Ale for my gf 4/5 - Iron Bird Hazy IPA for me 5/5 As we were enjoying our beers the people next to us received a food order and I looked at my girlfriend and said that pizza looks good. She replied, You want me to get us one? I giggled because she is a foodie like me lol. So we looked over the menu and decided on a 10" cheese pizza with mushrooms & jalapeños and a small order of chicken bites with honey mustard. So after about 10 minutes our buzzer went off and my gf walked up to get our food. We really enjoyed every bit of the pizza and chicken bites. Thank you! - Pizza 4/5 - Chicken Bites 4/5 While we were eating our food there were two people who started playing music and this is why this place gets 4 not 5 stars. Not because the musicians weren't good but because a place this size should never have people playing music so loud that you can't even have a normal conversation without saying huh or yelling. One of the two owners came over and asked if I'd like another beer and I could barely hear her and then the other owner came over and introduced himself to us and talked to us for about 5 minutes or so about the brewery, business, art, etc. and we could barely hear him and some things he said we couldn't make out, which sucks because I would have loved to chat with him without a loud distraction. Seemed like a very interesting and knowledgeable man. Next time my guy. Listen, I'm a huge brewery person and this brewery has great vibes and everything you could want to enjoy while visiting one but having musicians with amps blasting inside no longer makes it what makes breweries great and then turns into a bar. The whole reason of going to a brewery is to enjoy good beer, good food, and good conversation and that's impossible with music blasting. You can either be a bar or a brewery but you can't be both. Light music or acoustic would be much better in my opinion and my opinion should matter because I've been to hundreds of breweries across the United States. Either way the beer was good and the food was too. We will be back soon. Thanks for creating a nice and welcoming space. Sláinte

Hadn't known of this place, but saw they were hosting Shanty Irish on St. Patrick's day, While we…read morecouldn't get there for the music, we did stop for lunch today. Excellent beer and food. Dog friendly. And very friendly staff. Conveniently located on our way back and forth from Columbia to DCL. Will definitely be back.

Good beer and burgers…read more And the service is good. What else do you need to know? I will be back when I'm hiking in West Virginia.

Overall: super cute little brewery, cart of shared games, single stall inclusive restrooms,…read morechanging table, delicious IPAs The inside of this place looks so much different than the outside. They don't sell their beer in any cans. They have a small tap list and menu. I tried a pale ale and 2 IPAs all of which were fabulous! The bartender was nice.

It's where the locals, and I mean locals hang out and drink…read more The WV accent is pretty distinctive and it is abundant in this spot. Beers are refreshing but the service is a tad on the slow side. The Kolsh and the Lager were cold and needed on a warm day after hiking the Appalachian trails. I'm sure tons of hikers hit this spot up.

We came here for my birthday in a Friday night and never got the chance to try the food or drinks…read more First, we stood in front of the "wait to be seated" sign for 10 minutes without being greeted or acknowledged. The place was hopping but there were several open tables and bar stools. We were a couple & despite having open picnic style tables the waitress yelled to the bartender/host that we could have a high top table or nothing. I'm am unable to sit at a high top. The waitress was SO RUDE we just decided to leave and give our money to another local establishment. I WAS really looking forward to this place and sadly the cold and rude treatment left me embarrassed and sad.

After a day of exploring at Ohiopyle me and my friend who are craft beer and brewery enthusiasts…read morewere excited to stop by here and have some beers afterwards. We initially were stopped in our tracks by the doors being locked and the business being closed which was a surprise to us because I had read on Yelp the hours were 4-10ish but we'd later find out that was more like 4ish to 10ish. Haha! We were bummed and as we were walking back to the Jeep to head somewhere else, I sparked up a conversation with a couple gentlemen from the area who were in the parking lot. They were waiting to go inside as well and assured us that the owner would be there soon. So we chatted about beers and breweries and then boom, the owner pulled in. We found out that she had to pick up an order she had placed at Sam's Club and while doing that a girl had called off, so totally understandable. We all helped her unload the stuff she bought for the bar and then she served us an ice cold Halleck Pale Ale in frosted mugs from Chestnut Brew Works, which sadly enough I'd never had until then, Wow was it was tasty! Thanks Shorty for the recommendation. It's now on my favorite list. After chatting it up with the locals we happened to find out to our surprise that a guy we grew up with now lived in the area and made friends with the locals since they were all super good musicians. So they called him up and he came down and had a beer with us before we had to head out. They played us their new music on the jukebox and it was very good and we also met a local guy who had just been inducted into the WV Music Hall Of Fame. Damn, these are the days I live for! Listen, this place is 100% awesome! The owner Laura is amazing, the locals are kind and friendly, the beer is super cold and mostly local but some of your other favorites too, she makes her own wine and it's on tap, the food looks good, she supports locals businesses as well by purchasing their stuff for resale, it's roomy and they have a pool table. It's a super cool place and I can't wait to go back and hang out again and grab a pizza from the pizzeria next door. Sláinte!

Stopped here on our way to Cooper's Rock. The service, while friendly, was very lacking. They had a…read moreselection of 10 West Virginia brewed beers on tap, along with some domestic beers, NA options, and house-made wines. Most of the beers we tried were pretty good, and the selection offered a little bit of every style to choose from. They also serve food. The food was not good. Everything was clearly warmed up in a microwave in the back. There was ample bar space and tables, along with outdoor seating. They were offering a fermentation class the night we went, which we did not participate in, but seemed very neat

Have been coming here for years. Great beer selection. Every…read moretime my husband and I go we always get great service when Jesse is around. Anytime we go and see he is working we know we will be well taken care of! Overall a great place and great vibes.

Great first visit here and we will definately be back Fun…read moreatmosphere, great service, good beer variety, nice menu mix. Indoor outdoor seating and stools at the bar. Comfy counches and chairs in addition to dining tables. Private parking lot Table service Bonus coffee bar too. What we tried: Food Southemn style fried green tomatoes, goat cheese, mustard remoulade, balsamic glaze, sarto bacon Honey Pizza - For those af us that are sweet & spicy. Peperroni, shaved parmesan & Mike's hot honey drizzled on top Drinks/Beer Golden Ginger Fizz - Pineapple juice, OJ, ginger beer, non-alcoholic bitters, splash of pomegranate juice, garnished with an orange Park Pass- Helas Lager- abv 59% 2021 GABF Siver Medal Winner! This traditional German-style lager is a crisp, clean brew that is carefuly balanced with Noble German hops. A delightful easy drinker Veer-Featured Flavors Hard Seltzer abv 5% Vibrissa Hard Seltzer with an addition of all- natural flavoring. Delicate, light & refreshing Naturaly Gluten-Free GEM -German Style Pilsner - abv 4.7% We lagered this one forever to achieve a crisp, refreshing, clear beer that transports us straight to the heart of Bavaria. German noble hops shine with a harmonious balance of flavors, from the smooth malt backbone Compass Hefewelzen - abt s % Classic German style wheat beer brewed with pilsner and wheat malts, Traditional german wheat beer yeast gives this ale a distinct flavor profile of fruit and spice. Scout-Gingerbread Milk Stout- abv 7.5% Our award-winning milk stout just got a festive makeover. We infused this seasonal release with gingerbread, bringing flavors of cinnamon, molasses, and nutmeg to the forefront. Rich chocolate malts, holiday spices, and lactose come together for a ful-bodied, semi-sweet stout that is perfect for any holiday occasion. *CONTAINS LACTOSE PRODUCT* Scout-Death by Chocolate Scout Chocolate Milk Stout- abv 7.5% We took our GABF award winning Sweet Stout and added a deathly amount of chocolate to the beer! A silky and smooth stout with an explosion of roasted chocolatey notes followed by and a sweet finish. Delicious, full bodied, and a perfect beer for any chocolate loveri *CONTAINS LACTOSE PRODUCT* *descriptions from menu My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings) +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

I really liked this place. It seemed fairly busy on a Sunday afternoon, with plenty of outdoor…read moreseating and a fire pit out back. We opted for a table inside, and there was plenty of space. They don't generally have food beyond a few snacks, but it seems like they try to have a food truck around during busy times. In terms of the beer, I really appreciated the wide selection. This wasn't the type of place that serves 10 different IPAs with everything else being an afterthought. They had a dunkel, an American wheat, a festbier, an American style oktoberfest (seasonally), plus many others. The beer was generally good, but not always exceptional. I'm also very opinionated around beer, so take that with a grain of salt. Overall, this was a nice find. It made for a fun afternoon while I was in the area.

Amazing beers! Exceptional service. This is the best brewery in our area…read more The beers are delicious.

Nice and comfortable brewery. Friendly people. IPAs are solid and they tend to have at least ibe…read moreof each major type of beer (ipa, american ipa, stout, fruit wheat and porter). They clearly have regulars but take effort to make everyone feel welcome).

Worth visiting on the Winchester beer & cider trail. (https://winchesterbrewtrail.com). Beer is…read morefine. Nothing to write home about. They had a very tasty Nitro Stout a while ago.

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Yough River Brewing hits the three things I look for in a brewery - food availability, outdoor seating/dog friendly, and of course the beer. Went here after golfing with a buddy and had a solid IPA and a pretty good Oktoberfest. The variety available is good enough that most people should be able to find something they like. A really nice outdoor seating area with a couple of fire tables and Adirondack chairs makes it comfortable and inviting. I happened to be there on a Sunday afternoon and I think a football game was going on or just ended because there were a bunch of unsupervised kids running around the tables. Not that they were over the top obnoxious, but they were definitely distracting. Other than the timing, I enjoyed the ambiance of the place and the beers were good enough that I'd gladly make the 40 minute drive down again. 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

The atmosphere was so cool! The fire pits were a perfect touch in addition to the Christmas lights…read more I love sours so I got a flight and they were good. The fall margarita was great too. The bartender, Luke, was super fast and friendly. They don't have food but look ahead and see if they have a food truck. A nice family-friendly place.

Stopped in for a quick drink and loved the vibe. The pale ale was smooth and easy to drink, and the…read morewatermelon cocktail was super refreshing. The place smelled amazing with BBQ cooking, and the setup was clean and cool--loved the garage door opening to the patio and the view of the brewing area. Staff was friendly.

Came here with our friends, bringing 6 kids in total! Staff were very accommodating. A lot of kids…read moremenu options. We ordered the jalapeño deviled eggs, Cuban sandwich, sausage sandwich, and kids quesadilla. The servers were gracious enough to offer samples of what's on tap. The menu has something for everyone. Very relaxed vibe inside with some games like cornhole outside. Very fair prices, which is refreshing for a microbrewery!!! Will definitely be back!