Split Rail is tucked along the water, below dowtown, near where the marinas end. It makes a nice…read moresetting for sipping a brew in the beer garden, especially if the sun has set enough for shade to stretch over your table. Don't go too late, though: SRB closes at 5 Mon.-Thur., 7 on Fri-Sat. The beer selection isn't large--Split Rail brews four ales, three of which were available when we visited--a copper lager, an amber, and a stout. We liked the lager best. It was hazy in appearance with good body and a short kick of hops at the end. We picked up a bottle to take back to camp. The stout was good too, lots of coffee and cocoa notes, if a little thin overall. The amber wasn't bad, though a bit overmalted. Do wish we'd had a chance to try the hawberry ale. The beers, especially the amber and stout, while enjoyable, did have a yeastiness I associate with microbreweries or homebrewers that aren't quite "there" yet. But another visit certainly isn't out of the question.

Second time at this wonderful brewery. Lovely location. Manitoulin Gold Pilsner and Copper are…read morevery, very good beers. Highly recommend. Would love it if a food truck could be located nearby...hint hint