Always consistent and setting the bar high! Since moving out…read moreof the area we don't get to visit SB as much as we used to, so it was great to get a chance to stop in for Dr. Nyce's Christmas performance on Sunday. Our visit was great as usual! The service and employees are friendly and professional, making sure our drinks are topped off all evening. The large selection of beer has something for everyone from dark stoudts to juicy IPAs. They also have a great selection of cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.  The menu offered a variety to choose from and still reflects Shy Bear's commitment to serving  quality cuisine. The crab egg rolls were very flavorful and the Rueben was amazing. My burger was cooked perfectly and served with quality french fries.  The live music was great and provided a fun atmosphere for all.  Two words-- Jay Bird. Still the standard for all other IPAs!

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. Shy Bear is a top-five brewery for this kid. The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Shy Bear easily accomplishes all three and earns a double bonus for welcoming our Doodle. The staff was great - they were packed but our hostess and waitress both made sure we were taken care of without being up-in-your-face. They understood both the food and beer menus and were able to make good suggestions. The overall atmosphere of the place was fun too - trivia night was going on while we were there and even the people who weren't playing along were obviously engaged. We had lunch not too much earlier, but we couldn't pass up trying one of the flatbreads that the waitress recommended. We were very happy that we did - just the right size and very tasty. We each got a flight of five so we got to sample a good chunk of their offerings. They had some unique variations like a cookies n cream sour and they also had some truer to original styles that I prefer - and I walked out with a four pack of their West Coast IPA to prove it. For sure I intend to try to convince Mama to go back again, get a room nearby, and sip on a few drinks outside when it's warmer - even though it's about a two hour trip! My rating scale: 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

A great new brewery right in downtown State College. It's in the space formerly occupied by…read moreBarranquero Cafe and has a great vibe and atmosphere. Hours are limited to the weekends but the place was hopping on our recent visit. The drinks lean towards the hoppy and sour side as the owners also own Moody Culture Kombucha but the beers are good and my wife enjoyed her cocktail. Food is limited to flavored popcorn but they encourage you to bring in food, relax, and enjoy. There is bar seating, a smallish loft that would be fun for groups, and a few outside tables too. We will definitely be back!

First of all, beers were amazing. We're from Oregon, they have excellent IPAs and Haas. Also have…read moregood loggers if that's what you're looking for. Staff was amazing on gameday , the owner was working also. Their Philly cheesesteak station right outside. The brewery was over the top. Great place to go regardless of what you're doing for the day.

This is a good place to go with friends- tons of room! Tables galore and even outside seating when…read moreit's nice. The arcade games are a fun addition to the brewery. It's very family friendly so expect lots of kids and not a lot of supervision. The food I've had was fine- it's a brewery so I don't expect fine dining. The beer is mid from what I'm told. So are the cocktails. Again, you go for the ability to be social and have a good time.

This brewery is so spacious with two levels, but the upstairs was closed for a private event. The…read morespace is covered, but very open that it's pretty much outdoors. Due to this, they only had fans to keep cool while circulating the outdoor air. Since we had our pup with us, we were only able to sit in the patio area, but it's not like the "indoor" area was really indoors. Anyways, I wasn't in the mood for drinking, so just had some lunch here. There's two restaurants combined at the food counter (which used to be food trucks here). You can get pizza from pizza and subs from Flo Bros Pizza and wings, burgers and sandwiches from Marin Eats. I had the Crabcake Sandwich ($15) with Tots (+$2). The sandwich was solid and tots were crispy. It's a nice space to hang out with a group. There are pinball machines, cornhole, and games for entertainment. It's nicely situated next to a creek, so you get a bit of nature too.

Constantly excellent quality beers and entertainment. All seasons, indoor and out, the vibe is…read morestellar. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and brew master is top notch.

We joined another family after traveling to the State College area with our high school aged…read moredaughters. After living elsewhere for several years, I was really excited to see a brewery scene popping up in the area and the food trucks sounded like a cool idea. We arrived at 6:30 and put our food order in by 6:45. By a little after 8, our food had still not arrived and the food truck had told our husbands that they weren't equipped for the food demand, but a staff member came and told our girls that they would need to leave at 8:30 when their 21+ policy kicked in. I can understand not wanting small children running around in the evening, but our girls were sitting and quietly talking. I explained that we had been traveling all day and that the food truck was behind, and they seemed understanding, but everyone still felt rushed to eat quickly and leave. I think the adults were getting more cranky about being hungry than the teens, but takeaways from this visit is that the food service may be understaffed to deliver even a simple order and they will start enforcing their 21+ policy at 8:30 even if you're still waiting on an order. Probably a very cool spot for 21+, but I would not bring my teens here again, even before 8:30 for the food trucks.

We went for brunch shortly after opening on a Saturday. Our waiter Cole was the only waiter and got…read moreincreasingly more busy during our time there. He was pleasant and helpful even though he was quite busy the second half of the time we were there. The food was delicious. I got the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise was quite lemony, but something that I really enjoyed. My husband ordered the southern waffles and his was fantastic! My sons waffle was light and the banana foster was yummy. The only suggestion I would have for brunch was to have some more options but with a small staff that can be hard.

Love everything! Had the flights and cheese tray. Have to leave am with several bottles…read moreeverytime we visit for the last several years.

It's a fairly deceiving name. It's basically a bottle shop and not a Brewery. understaffed when we…read morevisited.

Awesome find. If you're in Holidaysburg they have a nice draft selection and tons of bottles and…read morecans. The wings were great and the fries were worth the trip. But most of all the service!!! Never been here before and they treated us like family. It was like sitting down and mom's house for a pint and some wings!

A terrific find in Williamsport, about halfway on my drive to/from NY for work. Lori and I stopped…read moreto fuel up on brews and grub. First piece of feedback - the staff was very friendly and smiling! Thank you! Beers were good! I had the stout and Foggy IPA. Lori had a flight. Burger was awesome, had the one with Blue Cheese / Buffalo sauce drizzle, so many flavors! Excellent quality! Lori had a wrap, grilled chix, also so good! Fresh cut fries perfect! Such a good find, beautiful place, clean, and fun to read the menu! We'll be back!

We stopped in this past weekend and didn't know what to expect, as we've never had their beer…read morebefore. We were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. We enjoyed sours and the wife got an ipa too. I ordered a tequila club, as I didn't want to get too full from beer. We weren't going to eat, but the chicken and waffles were calling my name. We are so glad we ordered them, as they were the bomb.com. The highlight of our visit was our server, Jade. Not only was she super attentive, she was very friendly as well and made the experience enjoyable! We'll be back in the fall!

What an awesome brewery! The place is huge, with plenty of seating, but I definitely recommend…read moremaking a reservation. We tried stopping in once before and they were completely booked for the night. This time we planned ahead, made a reservation, and were seated right away. At the recommendation of our waitress, we all ordered the chicken and waffles special, and every single person loved it. It was absolutely delicious. I also had the Reuben soup and it was very tasty. They also have a wonderful beer selection. I tried the blueberry beer, which was very tasty with a smooth blueberry finish that really stood out. If you're looking for a great brewery with good food, great beer, and a fun atmosphere, I would definitely recommend checking this place out!

Been here a few times, both for regular dining and for Galantine in February. Food is good in…read moregeneral. Today I had cheesesteak and fries, which were good. Just not sure about the merinara sauce to go with the fries. Of the beers I tried, my favorite was the Swish (Swedish Fish-inspired sour beer). Service was great- our waitress was very attentive and friendly. For Galantine brunch, the omlett station was my favorite. Least favorite was that the cocktails that we ordered at the bar before the cocktail-making demo was not included with the prepurchased tickets. Second floor of the restaurant has a lot of taxidermy (not my thing, but may be a lot of other people's), and game tables, like pool. Will be back!

Huntingdon is a small town to which new trends come slowly and often imperfectly - the town, after…read moreall, still hasn't really accepted Juniata College, one of its largest employers, but - to be fair - it hasn't been quite 150 since the college was founded in 1876. So, it's almost a miracle that Huntingdon got its own microbrewery while the craft beer renaissance was still on, rather than decades later. Juniata Brewing Company is a welcome addition to the Sleepy Borough (by the way, there is no relationship with the college of the same name - the town has zoned all areas near the students "non-commercial" in order to deprive itself of the disposable cash these students bring to Huntingdon every year). JBC is located in a repurposed building in a fairly isolated part of town, adjacent to the railroad tracks but not on the "wrong side" of the tracks. The owners have created a welcoming if small tasting room, where a friendly staff serves flights, pints, pours, and take-away growlers of ~8 house-made seasonally rotating beers in a variety of styles, along (usually) with one or two kombuchas and a limited roster of mixed drinks. I have only tried the beers, but have visited nearly a dozen times, so have a sense of their variety and would say that JBC's brewing team is at its best to meet my interest when it steps beyond the "normal" styles. My favorites have been "Bierecat" - a delightful farmhouse ale that I've only seen offered once, "Cozy Cabin Porter", a Belgian-styled "Golden Strong Ale", and "Standing Stone Stout". These all were exciting and unexpectedly good. Other IPAs, lagers, and kölsches, however, have tended to be less interesting and are frequently similar enough in taste, color, mouthfeel, and effects that they are fairly hard to tell apart. The good news there, I guess, is that if you like one of them you'll probably enjoy the others. None were bad but few warranted a refill for me. One consistent problem at JBC, however, is under-carbonation. Their beers typically pour with little or no head and quickly begin to go quite flat. So customers may want to drink quickly, but it would be better to see JBC address this since it's an issue I've noticed consistently in visits over the past 1-2 years and have seen other reviewers note on Yelp and Untappd. Prices are quite reasonable for craft beer ($4.50-$7.00 for a pint), but reviews from the town seem incensed that their beer isn't as cheap or as tasteless as Miller Lite As I said, Juniata College is only now being grudgingly accepted after 148 years as a potential benefit to the town and its economy, so it may be too much to expect all The Sleepy Borough's residents to reawaken to the non-corporate brewing history that flourished in this part of Pennsylvania back when Juniata was founded and into the early 20th century or to accept that beer should have flavor and variety. But hard work and capital investment in the business (and the borough) has a price...which JBC keeps down enough to meet local budgets and still stay in business. There will always be cheap corporate beer and lifeless places to swill it down. JBC is better than those, and so is its beer. It's important to mention that at some craft breweries food is optional. However, there is rarely an option for food at JBC, perhaps due to Pennsylvania's arcane and antiquated laws regulating food and drink consumption and licensing. Posts on Facebook and Instagram, however, alert the clientele to food trucks, live music, and special events like "bacon bingo", where winners take home the bacon. So as long as you come to enjoy a drink, rather than expecting a meal, want to try a few styles to find the one that meets your tastes, and aren't expecting extremely low prices for low-quality corporate lager, it's definitely worth stepping in to Juniata Brewing Company for a flight, a full pour, a growler to take home, or cans of the varieties they keep in stock. People like this place, its laid-back atmosphere, and outdoor seating and its scheduled events. You probably will, too. It's also Huntingdon's only craft brewery, so drop in and help them grow...and encourage them to carbonate.

Cute, quaint brewery close to Juniata College. We stopped after picking my son up from volleyball…read morecamp. Clerk (owner I believe) was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed a drink (he got a beer and I got a wine slushy) while our boys enjoyed playing disc golf in the back outside area. I would not have even know there was an outside area if we didn't see a pic of it online. It's a pretty cool area in the back that looks like it has entertainment on the weekends. Probably a fun place for college kids during the school year.

Excellent service! Good craft beers and delicious pizza with so many unique options to choose! They…read morehave live music, often on Thursdays. They open at 4pm so you can't get lunch, but definitely worth a try!

Stopped here Saturday afternoon and really loved everything about the place! Beautiful, clean, very…read moreattentive staff. Multiple beer selections, and although we haven't tried it "yet" we've been told they have excellent pizza! We will be returning!