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.

There's no point driving here. The parking situation is awful. There are about 7-10 spaces,…read moredepending on how people park. Pretty much every other square inch around the place has a no parking sign. I'm guessing they only want people within walking distance to come in. So, after driving around the block a few times, waiting a couple minutes for someone to leave, running the trigonometric equations in my head to see if my truck would fit in the semi-hypotenusey space available, I left, and decided to find somewhere to go that was a little more open to people in motor vehicles. In other words, I never tried the food, or the beer. I did find myself wondering how many people leave there with scars in their cars, and get accused of drunk driving, when all they did was pull out of the Cooter's garage parking lot; 6.25 car max capacity.

It is so nice to have a place like this in Roaring Spring. It's a brewery, so let's start there…read more The beers are excellent. They'll give you a small sample before you commit, and sometimes there are so many interesting beers on the board, it's worth getting a flight to enjoy the variety. There's enough variety that there should really be something for everyone. I don't drink mixed/specialty stuff, but I've heard from others it's really good. As far as the food, I've always had really good food here. Nachos, burgers, and the specials are always really tasty and good quality. It's a small menu, but again, it's a brewery. If I'm there, it's for the beer first, and the food second. The people are friendly and everyone is always busy doing something. It's so nice to go somewhere that they take time to talk to you and make sure everything is good, and are still taking care of the place and other customers. Atmosphere is comfortable, makes you want to be there, and doesn't matter if you're inside the bar or out in the beer garden. I also appreciate the efforts to showcase local musicians. It's a hidden gem- check it out!

Spring Dam Brewing Co. is a relaxed, inviting spot in Roaring Spring with both indoor charm and a…read morelovely patio setup. Their menu is always evolving--it's clearly not fixed, so you're in for seasonal specials. I tried the Cherry St. cocktail, which tasted like a grown-up Cherry Pepsi, and the Tikes Backpack beer, which was smooth and easy to drink. Alena had the fresh and flavorful fiesta bowl with grilled chicken, while I opted for the cheesy burger loaded with melty onions. The atmosphere is friendly and local, and the food smelled amazing

Great food, beer and ambience. Was on a family vacation and decided to stop in with my in laws and…read morechildren and couldn't have picked a better place. Plus with the little outpost in the arcade next door it made for great kid entertainment after they became restless at the brewery proper.

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.

To be honest, there's not much to do in state college (anyone would tell you that) but 814 is a…read moregreat place to drink, eat some food, and listen to music. Would definitely recommend of you find yourself out there.

I was back in my hometown recently, and a high school friend suggested we check out this Cidery, my…read morefirst time visiting one! It turned out to be the perfect escape from the usual college bar scene downtown and offered a relaxing day out in the countryside. We arrived right when they opened, so it was quiet and peaceful. The bartender, who also happened to be one of the owners, welcomed us warmly and shared the history behind the cidery. Super friendly and happy to answer all our questions which made the experience even better. We tried the six-cider flight, and I honestly enjoyed every single one. My favorite was the "White Out", so much so that I grabbed a few bottles to bring back to California. I'm officially a cider fan now. Already looking forward to stopping by again on my next trip home!

A small extension of the Bedford brewery that operates inside the Portside Market not far from the…read moreLake Raystown resort. A friendly server guided me through descriptions of their various offerings. I selected a chocolate porter and an IPA to take back to the lake resort, buying some 32oz "Prowlers", as well as a couple 16 oz cans of a Scottish Dragoon. Terrific tasting brew! Really, really good! This will make a great spot to stop for some well-crafted local brew when I'm relaxing on or by the lake! Luckily...my son can drive the boat!

Beer is good. Food is good. Bartenders are nice and good a small talk. Good place to meet people…read moretoo. I like the industrial look too. Very intentional.

Best draughts not made in house . food edible staff needs replaced maga kool aid apparently…read morestronger than their draughts

Great place! Awesome selection of IPA's. Cheapest place for beer around this area. Friendly staff.read more

The place was steady busy. My server was excellent. The…read moreBrussel sprout appetizer was delicious! I would order that again and have it as an entree.

We shared a Caprese pizza with feta on one half and it was very good. Service was great with an…read moreattentive server.