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    Heretic Brewery and Distillery

    4.2 (754 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    HERETIC BREWERY AND DISTILLERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Pretzel
    Sierra D.

    Delicious beer, food, and good vibes! I got the rouge de noir which is a champagne beer, and I've never had anything like it. Super refreshing and slightly fruity! My mom enjoyed the raspberry lemon seltzer and my dad the IPA. Also got an order of the pretzel sticks which were perfectly salty, and the beer cheese that came with it was top notch. Worth checking this place out if you're in the area!

    Boring beers

    Service 5 stars--the fact they no longer brew/carry Heretic gets a fat zero. I totally regret going out of my way (live 2 hours away) to discover I'll never get my Evil Twin again. What kind of monster acquires an awesome label and stops making it. Very disappointed, Calicraft. No cool merch, no delicious Heretic ales. No point in going out of the way to get the same style and flavor beers that EVERYONE sells. If you like basic, this is your b1t€h, otherwise, keep looking :(

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    Penny P.

    What's up: We just finished checking out the wineries and wanted to hit up a nearby brewery, just to mix things up. After a quick search, we decided to check this place out. Parking: Parking lot as well as street parking. Environment: Place your order at the bar and then grab a table. You can also order food here since they have a kitchen. Restrooms are located towards the back on the left of the building; clearly labeled. The place was busy and loud with music playing in the background. The string lights gave it a nice vibe. What was ordered: - Whiskey Lemonade (pretty good) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was a nice break from the wines. Credit cards are accepted.

    Food Menu (8/6/2026)
    Jonathan S.

    My co-workers and I came here to celebrate the last day of work for a co-worker. They have a great selection of beers and hard ciders along with a menu of delicious food. I had the Wicked Burger which wasn't very spicy, but had a good blend of flavors which I found to be delicious. There are plenty of indoor seating, but the place does get pretty busy if you come around dinner time. The first employees are all very nice and helpful. You can ask for a sample tasting of different beers and ciders before deciding which one to order. Overall, a great place to come for dinner and/or a drink with the family, friends and co-workers.

    Knucklehead pizza
    Bella C.

    I've heard so many good things about this spot and I finally got to try it myself. The whole vibe and ambiance of the place gives a laid back hangout spot where you can go after work or hangout with some friends. It was filled with a good amount of people but I remember my dad telling me it's usually more packed than it was! It was also Tuesday trivia night but we missed the time cut. We ordered the fried pickles and potatoes, knucklehead pizza, and one beer (my dad's). The fried pickles and potatoes were such a hit and came with their super good sauce that I had to get an extra dip! The pizza came shortly after the app and did not disappoint. It had the perfect thin crust and had the perfect amount of each ingredient that didn't overpower each other. My dad and I finished the whole pizza just us two LOL. I can't wait to come back here with friends and family, especially when there's an event or game going on! Everyone that was working there was so nice and helpful, giving a family type of vibe!

    Wings and burger
    Kary A.

    Service is great! Love that they have a cocktail & cider menu for us non beer drinkers. Place is very laid back and great place to just go hang out with friends and family. Food has always been very tasty and comes out quickly. We have tried the garlic fries, burger and wings. All very tasty and seasoned well. The hubby and I usually share and it is more than enough for us. Prices are reasonable. Will be back soon

    Pizza
    Robert R.

    Great beer, great selection, plenty of seating. Parking was surprisingly limited but we found a spot. Pizza was good too but nothing amazing. Did the job though. I would definitely come back. Had a great time here. Service was excellent!

    Outside Voice
    Anna T.

    First time coming since new ownership. Seemed like nothing decor-wise had changed. Food came out very quick and staff was helpful. We were really missing the nachos. Had to try the pizza since that is their new focus. It was pretty good - nice char on the underside, chewy crust. The Outside Voice was a little heavy/rich, probably won't get that again but my kid got the kids cheese and that was very good. Kids pizza was almost as large as our pizza. Pricier kids menu but it's a place where everyone can find something they like. Had a few beers with the pizza.

    beers! right: return of the mac
    Vivian L.

    came here looking for trivia (my friend and i found a really old poster), and was a bit disappointed with them not having it. the cashier was a good sport and tried to name other places they knew had trivia though so bonus points! we decided to get beers anyways and i got the return of the mac. it was a pretty good hoppy IPA! i was also able to try a few before committing to my one beer so that was nice! i did notice there were a lot of kids in the space but didn't see anything for the kids to do-- and so a lot of them were iPad kids. i'm not sure of the general population of fairfield brewery-goers are but some child friendly space or activities would be nice if offered! additionally, a screw came off on one of the pizza trays or table or chair or something which my friend and i noticed on the floor (which might be a safety hazard). overall i do like how open this brewery is and looking at the giant brewers tanks. :)

    Chocolate hazelnut porter. So good!!
    Alison G.

    I camebbto Heretic Brewery on Christmas Eve for lunch. I planned to enjoy some pizza and beer. I didn't review the menu in advance, or I would have realized pizza is not served by the slice. I can only buy a whole pie. I ended up ordering dirty fries and 16 ounces of the evil twin IPA. Dirty fries: looks good, taste was very underwhelming. The cheese sauce on the fries wasn't even hot and did not melt in too for the french fries. It was a big flop of cheese that did not mix well. I picked the extra off and ate. The cheese reminds me of cheese sauce that comes in a box of Velveeta macaroni and cheese. The fries were warm and crispy. Honestly, I would definitely not order again. Evil twin IPA (16 ounces) a dark colored IPA. I liked it a lot! I'm typically not a dark IPA kind of woman. It had a mellow taste to it. I definitely would order again. It was a nice balance to the dirty fries. Chocolate hazelnut porter (13 ounces): a nice dessert beer. It's surprisingly light tasting for a dark beer. I don't recall tasting hazelnut. It definitely had a nice amount of chocolate flavor. I really liked the glass it was served in! Staff: the staff were friendly. I was there for over ran hour and the server only came by twice. They had a basketball game playing on the wall over the main entrance via a projection. There's both indoor and outdoor (patio) seating. The parking lot is very tight and small; can be a challenge when it's busy here (Surprisingly, it was not busy today and I was able to find a spot!) My experience was overall pleasant. I would visit Heretic Brewery again at some point.

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    17 days ago

    Hadn't been here in about a year. The beer isn't what it used to be. Food was average. Probably not going back again.

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    26 days ago

    Had to come on here and say the community misses the old Heretic! Got bought out and burned it to the ground...

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    2 months ago

    No longer Heretic and no longer making quality Belgium Ales. Now serving typical IPA selections. I won't be going back.

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    Great food and great service! Went above and beyond for my dog. Food is always tasty and was out super quickly!

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    Do you guys take reservations ? I got 6 adults & 1 child ? Coming on Saturday afternoon?

    Do you make/have any NA options?

    Do they have tvs to watch games?

    Yes, there is.

    Are dogs allowed at the outdoor seating?

    Yes :)

    What specific items are the "vegan options" on their food menu? The impossible burger is labeled as vegetarian so it's not easy to decipher.

    They have tater tots, sweet potato fries and they can make you a salad. And there’s also the beer…lots of beer.

    Is the impossible burger vegan friendly?

    It's an Impossible Burger. According to the "manufacturer" it contains Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% Or Less Of: Methylcellulose, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Yeast Extract, Soy… 

    Does your outside patio have heaters in the winter?

    They didn't when we were there last week.

    Your brewery came up when I searched for restaurants with a banquet room. Looking at the pictures, it doesn't look like you do. I am planning a small couples baby shower. Is there room to do something like this?

    Can we watch the Giants v Dodgers game outside this weekend?

    Bring back the calamansi sour please?

    Will you be showing the Euro soccer final on Sunday?

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes kids are allowed! There are games there families can play and their menu has kids choices! I have seen dad's bring their kids their after little league, soccer and even karate.

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