Portage Lakes Brewing Company

Portage Lakes Brewing CompanyPortage Lakes Brewing Company
Portage Lakes Brewing CompanyPortage Lakes Brewing Company
Bar, Beer-to-go

503 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, Ohio, 44319-2269
United States

(330) 644-2337 | map
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.28
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
21
pDev:
21.03%
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Ratings by Brewski:
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Rated by Brewski from Pennsylvania

4.07/5  rDev -4.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25

Feb 18, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.14 by Danzifer from Ohio

Dec 30, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by CDBeerDisappear from Ohio

Nov 23, 2019
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.88/5  rDev -9.3%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
A small place that's more of a retail beer store than a bar, it has a little drinking area and two short, staggered bars. They have a surprisingly nice selection of craft drafts, as well as a decent selection of bottles, especially for the area, even though some of the staff may not be nerdy enough to know much about the selection.
Sep 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.86 by frasoftw from Ohio

Apr 22, 2016
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Reviewed by Beef_Curtains from Ohio

2.89/5  rDev -32.5%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 1 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4
I'll start by mentioning what I like about this place.They have a large selection. Thousands of bottles including some hard-to-find beers. They also have about 20 beers on tap I think, all $5 a pour. The guy working there seemed friendly and helpful.

Now let me tell you the problems I have with this place. The biggest problem is the prices. Every price tag I saw was at least $1 to $3 more than every bottle shop I frequent. They know what people are most interested in and mark that stuff up the highest. Maine Beer Co. bottles? $9.99! A single Alpha King? $5! The mark-up is nuts and I feel bad because some people probably pay this without knowing any better. Another complaint I have is the age of their bottles, I noticed some IPAs dated many months ago and they were still priced high. Definitely check the dates on everything here and don't buy any undated hoppy beers here. It's a shame because the selection and service both seem so good.
Dec 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by Ns2361 from Ohio

Sep 22, 2015
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Reviewed by drwatson32 from Ohio

5/5  rDev +16.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
We stopped buying from grocery stores and exclusively go here. Threeleafclover needs to grow up; this is an independent place and apparently doesn't have any concept of what that entails. That being said, the selection is more diverse than chain grocery stores and prices are much more, if at all, than the big guys. The only out-dated beers I've gotten there were discounted. The vibe is excellent and rewards program for beer glasses is a nice touch. $5 drafts now, no matter what it is!
Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by ggino from Ohio

Jan 25, 2015
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Reviewed by ThreeLeafClover from Massachusetts

1/5  rDev -76.6%
Do you like overpaying for craft beer? Do you like IPAs that are more than a year old? Then Portage Lakes Brewing Company is the place for you!

They have a great selection and a good distributor, but you can expect to pay at least $1-2 more for everything in the store. About a month ago, they got Columbus Brewing Company's Super Fresh Hop on tap. Guess how much a 64 ounce growler was? $24.99. My local Acme had it for $12.99 for a 64 ounce growler. Are you kidding me? That's straight up extortion.

Also, CHECK BOTTLE DATES. Every time I've been there (5+ times), I have found IPAs that are well-past the best by date.

I've asked the owner about the prices and he denied they are any higher than other stores (ha). I've left comments on their Facebook page asking why prices are so high, but they delete the comments. So good luck getting a straight answer as to the reason for the excessive mark-up.

Do yourself a favor and drive to Bottles 101 in Kent, Mustard Seed in Fairlawn or any decent grocery store. This place is frustrating.
Nov 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.88 by Talisy

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Jasonchair from Kentucky

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Bjango from Ohio

Jul 29, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by krevinrroyd from Ohio

Jun 14, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by ThaJokerWild from Ohio

Jun 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Rollzroyce21 from California

Jun 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Ohiovania from Ohio

May 27, 2014
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Reviewed by Fusebuddy from Wisconsin

4.53/5  rDev +5.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25
Stopped here while in the area. This is a great place to buy craft beer, very high quality selection. Wish I lived closer, this store is full of great beer, locals and even west coast. Picked up a speedway and a couple local singles. Owner very helpful and friendly. I will be back.
Jun 17, 2013
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Reviewed by Voovanzi from Ohio

4.71/5  rDev +10%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Have visited 'PLBC' three times, most recently Aug. 1st. This place has one of the best beer selections in the area. They also have a decent wine selection and two taps of hard cider. Kinda nice to sip a pint while perusing.

The selection is pretty wide, covering almost all american crafts with a solid foreign/belgian stock. I was able to find several coveted brews, such as 3 Floyds Drednaught and Fat Heads Headhunter IPA.

It was also cool to be able to meet both the owners while I was there. Jason and Tony are passionate about beer and eager to help/suggest. They were even willing to order me something as long as they could find it.(1/6 barrel kegs too!)

PLBC is definitely worth a try if you're in the Portage Lakes area.
Aug 12, 2012
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Reviewed by Jedischultz from Ohio

4.3/5  rDev +0.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
The name is a misnomer, it is only a retail store. I have heard that the original thought was to eventually have a brewery, will have to ask next time. In the heart of the Portage lakes area of Coventry down the street from The Harbor Inn and Hook, Line and Drinkers. South of Akron, Ohio.

The beer selection is impressive considering the limited amount of quality beer retail stores in the area.

Worker was knowledgeable and friendly. Probably the best place to get a specialty brew in the Coventry/Green/Franklin area.
May 19, 2012
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Reviewed by btorsdog from Ohio

4.34/5  rDev +1.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Not really a brewery but a very sweet selection of crafts available.

nice establishment hidden by the "clock" in the Potage Lakes area. Glad to have come across this place and it has become one of my very favorite brew stops! All locals available and quite a few off the wall rarities and seasonals. Large walk in cooler is where the bombers are kept and they got a pretty decent selection.

Everybody i've meet who works here is EXTREMELY COOL! Very knowledgable and awesomely friendly!

They also have a program where you get a reward(glass,opener etc..) after you buy 10 sixers of the good stuff... Pretty Cool!

Delivery is available and other goods are(charcoal , munchies etc..) also there for you;re convienience!

Great little place to check out when your in the area, you won;t be dissapointed! CHEERS :D
Jul 09, 2011
Portage Lakes Brewing Company in Akron, OH
Place rating: 4.28 out of 5 with 21 ratings