One of my absolute favorite distilleries! The rum is amazing! All of their rums can be enjoyed neat…read moreespecially if you are a rum girl like me. Their silver rum is great alone or as a mixer! The spiced rum is also great and goes perfect with any spiced cocktail. Their aged rum is especially awesome on it's own but if you want to make an old fashioned it is a perfect substitute for whiskey. Another reason to love this distillery is the owner Eric is awesome! He is full of energy, so friendly and welcoming and passionate about what he does. They also always have something fun going on at the distillery! They do trivia nights, live music and parties for things like Halloween and Valentines. If I lived closer I would be there most weekends for the live music and great cocktails! The Rumrita, Claytona Beach, Old Fashioned, Painkiller and Mai Tai are all fantastic!

It's a really nice atmosphere and the customer service is great. The rum is decent. I feel like…read morethis place is missing something though. It has all the qualities to make for the sort of place that SHOULD be packed on Fridays and Saturdays with people playing ping-pong or another of the many, many games they have available to them. Their drink prices can be a little steep, so that could be why it's not more of a mainstay in terms of local nightlife. The prices aren't crazy expensive, but for 4 people you're looking at spending $50 - $60 which I don't think the people looking for a brewery or distillery vibe with games to chill over are willing to spend. My one gripe is a petty, silly, very small gripe. It's that, as a Puerto Rican, coquito is a drink that is meant to be gifted around the holidays to those we respect, love, and admire. It's also meant to be made with Puerto Rican rum. Having it on their menu is, frankly, cultural appropriation, particularly when the rum used is made from sugar from India and not Puerto Rico. It's not like the Pina Colada, which we invented but EVERYONE makes worldwide. Coquito has deeper meanings and roots on the island that are missed in a situation like this. I know no one's going to take me seriously for that one complaint, and I get it. It's just a personal thing. OUTSIDE OF THAT... The owners are SO FREAKING NICE. Every time we go, they're there, willing to chat, so open about sharing their experiences, so dang friendly. Every single time one of our friends visits from out of town, we bring them here after dinner. I love that we moved to a town that has this.

I love Krumpnikas, and I really like the tours they give here, I've been several times! It's a…read morevery small operation, but they put out a top quality product.

I've tried Krupnikas, the originally liquor produced by The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits, several…read moretimes, and know that I'm a fan. If you imagine drinking a really spice forward honey but with liquid consistency, that is exactly what Krupnikas reminds me of. It's a traditional Lithuanian style of Spice Honey Liqueur that began production in NC back in 2012. Every time I've tried their product, the owners/partners have been extremely friendly and able to tell me where to buy it and how to mix it (if you don't want to drink it straight). We visited the 'distillery' last night for the first time during their Kickstarter promotion tour, and I have to admit, it was fun, but it was much different than I expected. First off, while the location produces liquors, they don't actual distill them there. They receive their 100 proof grain alcohol in mass and add their spices to it, reducing it down to an 80 proof liquor. The product is really good, but very unique. It runs about $30/750 mL bottle, and while I enjoy it, I don't think I would drink it often enough to purchase a huge bottle since it is such a distinct, sweet, flavor. HOWEVER, coming into the winter season, I DO think Krupnikas would be great in a hot form, throw a little of that in an apple cider for a big kick! BUT, The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits isn't JUST producing Krupnikas anymore. Since July they released four new liqueurs called Zaphod (starfruit, guava, mint), Beebop (rubarb, hibiscus, all spice), Beatnik (beets, orange, thyme, rosemary) and Jabberwock (spicy coffee). All four are 60 proof, sweetened with raw cane sugar, and flavored with whole botanicals, herbs, and spices. They are very unique, and I can honestly say I've never tried something quite like them. Although the liquors are very unique, I can't say I'd drink them often. They all remind me of alcoholic teas, funny enough, with the Beebob being my favorite and the most versatile in my opinion. They are all incredibly flavor forward, but you'd really have to think about how to mix them pre-cocktail. The actual space of the 'distillery' is pretty, uh... well, it needs some help. It's awesome that you can now FILL your own bottles there (as of October 1st and the new NC laws) but the space is pretty disorganized. They are in the process of opening the warehouse next door as a tasting room, and I think once that is complete, The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits will become more of a destination and not a quick stop through. I look forward to re-visiting them once the tasting room is open!

It was an easy access with our RV and the area spacious enough for parking. Communication and…read moreinstructions were nice and easy to follow. We had a nice one night stay and the goats... are TOO cute!! OMG... We did make a purchase of a bottle of gin. We were unable to do a tasting as they had a big party in there but that was ok. We bought it and had it later with a gin and tonic.

They've really expanded their grounds and really tastefully. Ample parking and repurposeing the…read morebarrels and ends of them really adds nicely to the theme. We don't imbibe, but really enjoy coming over when the raptor event happens and to support the wildlife center that cares for them. To be able to see birds of prey up close and personal is quite an experience, not to mention we learn more each time. Thank you, Mystic for hosting such a great event!!

Great place to stop in for some beers, especially if you like darker beers. Incendiary reminded me…read moreof Burial, in a good way. They have light beers as well, but dark beers are harder to find and I appreciated the options! And if you don't like beer, they have wine, seltzers, and liquors lined up. No food, just drinks. Parking is on the street or in the nearby garage. Service was laid back, ambiance was welcoming.

This was our first time here. We were worried about parking but there is plenty. Staff is super…read morefriendly and helpful. They were as excited about the great beer as we were. The beer and cocktail selection is out of this world. Very mixed crowed which was awesome to see. Super cool space! Highly recommend when in downtown Raleigh!

I visited today for a Pilates & Yoga event that my gym Sk1ll has here weekly. Gizmo is located not…read morefar off Glenwood/70 in the Umstead industrial area. Easy parking, dog friendly and a nice relaxing environment. Ben was very helpful and a nice guy. I sampled a THC Beer called Delta Quench. I enjoy edibles on rare occasions, so this was something new for me to try for relaxation purposes. Very refreshing ! I also had the Ginger Beekeeper. Very light and deliciously refreshing after an intense Pilates/Yoga class. I plan to return and bring my dog to enjoy the patio and other new brews.

TLDR: Relaxing atmosphere. Albeit tricky to find. Flavorful brews available on draft or in take…read morehome cans. Indoor/outdoor seating. No food apart from packaged snacks and occasional food truck. Alcoholic and non alcoholic options offered. Reasonable prices. Dog friendly. My favorites: Netflix & Dill (Pickle Gose with Black Garlic), Deep Purple (Dragonfruit Ale), and Deep Blue (Blueberry Ale). Next time I'd try some of their blends, like Blue Dragon (1/2 deep purple and 1/2 deep blue). I didn't even realize there was a brewery over here until Gizmo hosted a paint your pet class (led by Victoria Lowry). The brewery is set back between Westgate, Ebenezer Church, and Glenwood. We never noticed it from the road and even with GPS were not confident on which building held the taproom. The class was inside, however, the outside beer garden looked nice with chairs and a TV playing the football game. The bartender was very patient and helpful. She allowed us all to taste several beers. If you like pickle juice then look no further than the Netflix & Dill. It was delicious. The inside is kept at a comfortable temperature and we enjoyed their music selection (classic rock, 90-2000s alternative). Overall, we enjoyed this brewery and recommend it to others!

I call this location has been a keystone location for 31 years. I just learned that new ownership…read moretook over recently. The vibe here has always been industrial, given the neighborhood - and the pale ales and IPA's became a staple in local venues and groceries. I guess my Lion logo pint glass is a collectors item. My visit last week had me taste a variety of beer, and I settled on the pilsner and ended up buying a four pack. The outdoor seating was pleasant, and I wonder how they fare in the winter with such a small indoor seating area. With breweries dropping off right and left recently. It's good to see this one hanging on.

Very small, local brewery, but several choices. The Oktoberfest and coffee stout were standouts…read more They also developed a fig syrup Old Fashion that is superb. Very glad we stoped for this brewery. I recommend highly!

Altered State Brewing always has something new to try. I've visited three times before writing…read more Each visit featured a beer flight. I'm a fan of their fruity beers. I don't normally see fruit-based beers at other breweries. To me, they taste like spiked smoothies. One of my favorites is their Açaí Blueberry beer. My third visit saw me trying two Belgian strong ales. One is bourbon-barrel-aged. I could taste the bourbon. I prefer the regular brew, honestly. I will be leaving for Belgium in a few weeks, so this will prime my beer taste buds. Order your flight or regular pour at the bar. There are high tables, regular tables, bar seats, and outdoor seats (weather permitting). Take your pick and enjoy your drinks. Cheers!

Altered State Brewing has incredible beers. We just did the 2024 Vortex flights which is their dark…read moreand decadent stouts with high ABV and amazing flavors. They were all great but our favorites this year are the Carolina Breakfast and Holiday Flavors. Excellent service in an off the beaten path location that does have a Mexican restaurant next door which we have not tried yet.

Love this place. They have bands, heaters, fire pits. Child a d dog friendly. No real food but they…read morehave scheduled food trucks. Awesome beer. We had the slack tide Pilsner, the broad street amber, happy place golden lager. All were very good! They also have red & white wine. I'm coming back in the summer got sure

The Mason Jar Lager Company is finally open in the spot previously occupied by Draft Line Brewing!…read moreI am a huge fan of the restaurant so I was excited to check out the beers. They currently have four beers on tap: Virtue IPL, Stick Barn Schwarzbier, Happy Place Helles and Small Town Bock. And, are brewing up small batches that are released every Sunday. If I had to choose a favorite it would definitely be Happy Place Helles. I was a bit disappointed to hear that they do not offer flights so I recommend that you sample the beers before to ensure that you will like it before committing to a full pour. As far as the space goes, it is a bit smaller inside and it can get loud. I really hope that they get sound absorbers to help with that. Giant jenga and corn hole are no longer available to play inside, only outside, so visit on a nice day. I am excited to see what Mason Jar is brewing up next.