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Amherst Brewing
10 University Dr
Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002
United States
(413) 253-4400 | map
amherstbrewing.com
Formerly Amherst Brewing Co.
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Ratings by sloejams:
Reviewed by sloejams from Oregon
3.78/5 rDev -4.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4
3.78/5 rDev -4.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4
I left the Amherst area right before this place opened up years ago. So I never really got to be a part of it. I've only been a couple times, most recently a few days ago on my nostalgic journey through the Pioneer Valley.
When you first walk in you will notice the brewing equipment to your right. It is very enclosed but you still get some of the dank aromas penetrating from it. We walked by the side room where there was a group of about 25 senior citizens but only one of them was male - nice one buddy!
We took seats at the bar, HDTVs were showing whatever was on daytime ESPN. The staff were quite friendly. There was about 8 of the ABC's beers on-tap and 4-5 guest beers. I always like to start on IPA when in a brewpub, so that's what I did.
The IPA was ok - I would have probably went with some of the other tasty sounding beers if we ordered another but we were somewhat short on time. I have had some of their others in the past that I enjoyed more.
We didn't have any food - why would we on this tour when Antonio's Pizza is across the street - so couldn't comment on that.
If you are in the Amherst area it's definitely worth swinging by, I'd say.
Oct 01, 2008When you first walk in you will notice the brewing equipment to your right. It is very enclosed but you still get some of the dank aromas penetrating from it. We walked by the side room where there was a group of about 25 senior citizens but only one of them was male - nice one buddy!
We took seats at the bar, HDTVs were showing whatever was on daytime ESPN. The staff were quite friendly. There was about 8 of the ABC's beers on-tap and 4-5 guest beers. I always like to start on IPA when in a brewpub, so that's what I did.
The IPA was ok - I would have probably went with some of the other tasty sounding beers if we ordered another but we were somewhat short on time. I have had some of their others in the past that I enjoyed more.
We didn't have any food - why would we on this tour when Antonio's Pizza is across the street - so couldn't comment on that.
If you are in the Amherst area it's definitely worth swinging by, I'd say.
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Reviewed by rorjets from Connecticut
4/5 rDev +1.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
4/5 rDev +1.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
Arrived in the afternoon on a Friday. The place was quite busy. We got a booth towards the back. The lighting is very muted, so it took a few minutes to get use to the low level. The draft beer list had 12 Amherst beers to chose from. Ordered a flight of 4 beers, ranging in price from $3.25 - 2.25 for a 6 ounce tasting glass. The 3 IPAs were very good, the Pale Ale was OK. We ordered lunch, basic pub fare, but tasty and moderately priced. Amherst is the home of UMASS, and this had the vibe of a college town pub, on a large scale. Definitely worth a visit, and a good place to eat.
Dec 31, 2019Reviewed by connecticutpoet from Connecticut
3.59/5 rDev -9.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
3.59/5 rDev -9.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
It's been a little while since I visited, and I need to go back soon. The selection of beers was quite decent, and they were tasty. Food was very good as well. Vibe was about what you would expect from a college town. Service was fast and friendly and they knew about the beers they were serving. Give them a try if you're in the area. It's a little ways off of I-91, but since you would have to go by Spirit Haus and Trader Joe's, might as well make a day trip of it.
May 19, 2016Reviewed by joel5493 from Massachusetts
4.44/5 rDev +12.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +12.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
This is a review of ABC now (Feb 2016) after it's totally changed from how it was for a couple years (2011 to 2015). I was a big fan of ABC in the original location and was bummed that they moved. It got so bad for a while that I'd given up on it. I honestly only went back to get some wings and watch a game after they merged with the Hangar. But...I was totally surprised and really pleased with how things have turned around. It's definitely worth checking out now, especially if there's a game on and you want a bite. It's a big space but they've changed it into a few individual 'spots' within that big space (main bar, restaurant seating, reserve beer-only tap room, pool/darts room). Good idea, good execution. ABC beer has always been good not great but they've upped their game a little now that they're more focused. The Honey Pilsner is better than it was a couple years ago and some new beers like the Vanilla Bean Porter are welcome additions. Perhaps the best addition, though, is that there are a lot more (good) guest taps on. They've had some good tap takeovers and when I was there this past weekend they still had some EBF kegs kicking around.
Awesome to see things turning around, happy to see that the Hanger has righted the ship with ABC.
Feb 17, 2016Awesome to see things turning around, happy to see that the Hanger has righted the ship with ABC.
Reviewed by Johnct from New York
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75
Only giving it this high score because when I went I was given a "Black Wednesday 2015" menu. On it there was KBS, BCBS, Bomb!, Even More Jesus, W00t Stout, Vietnamese Coffee Speedway, Breakfast Exorcism,etc. What a surprise. Also, this place was completely scrapped and rebuilt. It's HUGE now, and has a really great atmosphere. Stop by here
Dec 01, 2015Rated by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut
3.68/5 rDev -6.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.25
3.68/5 rDev -6.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.25
Huge place, not laid-out particularly well, friendly staff...beer and food just ok.
Dec 19, 2014Reviewed by SpicyGose from Massachusetts
2.83/5 rDev -28.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 2.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 2.75
2.83/5 rDev -28.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 2.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 2.75
Just moved to area and someone told me about this place. Huge interior with pretty decent beers on draft with some really good guest beers. The place is so big that a 100 people inside looks 1/4 full. Food was ok - bar food. Beer were decent enough that I'd go again.
Jun 19, 2014Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
3.94/5 rDev -0.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.5
3.94/5 rDev -0.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.5
big ass establishment one and a half miles from umass, where i was presenting at a conference and staying. its a big sprawling venue, long bar 50 yards long and bending, huge pool hall, this is a college bar on first impression, but not a divey one. the quality however, is a step above that, but only one step in my impression. almost 20 brews on, very impressive, with as many house as guest brews, and some rarities at that, with sierra nevada beer camp stuff, and gems from smuttynose and harpoon and all, very cool, especially for a traveler. a great great tap list. bartender too is awesome, local cat back and forth to nyc, good insight, not a beer guy per se, but a dope smoker and a classic. generous as anything with the freebies, and a genuinely fun place to hang for awhile overall. pretty college undergrads abound, but that's not the point here, as sweet as they look, this is about camaraderie. not brutally expensive for what you get, pulled pork chili is bangin, and overall a place worth visiting.
Sep 21, 2013Reviewed by JG-90 from New Jersey
4.28/5 rDev +8.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
4.28/5 rDev +8.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Have been to the old one a couple times, this review is on the new one on University Drive, a great new location
Atmosphere - I think that the new place lost a little bit of the homey feel of the old place. However, it is spacious, very clean and well decorated, beautiful bar and pool area.
Quality - High quality all around
Service - Very good, with a good knowledge of beers and foods
Selection - Mostly German food, not an "all encompassing" selection, but almost all would be able to find something they like
Food - food is always great, I think their German or Pub style food is best.
Value - Awesome Value, good prices on beer and nice meal prices for large portions.
Great place, if visiting Umass or in the area - you must go
Dec 16, 2012Atmosphere - I think that the new place lost a little bit of the homey feel of the old place. However, it is spacious, very clean and well decorated, beautiful bar and pool area.
Quality - High quality all around
Service - Very good, with a good knowledge of beers and foods
Selection - Mostly German food, not an "all encompassing" selection, but almost all would be able to find something they like
Food - food is always great, I think their German or Pub style food is best.
Value - Awesome Value, good prices on beer and nice meal prices for large portions.
Great place, if visiting Umass or in the area - you must go
Amherst Brewing in Amherst, MA
Brewery rating:
3.89 out of
5 with
479 ratings
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