First State Brewing Company

Cliff Westman

Great beer great food

Donald Biggar

Have made several visits, it's a solid 3/5. Although this region of the country doesn't rank high in water quality, or consistent quality brewing, they always have two or three that are quafable. Lean toward the pilsners here. If they brew a decent IPA it usually sells out quick (I wish they'd catch on to that issue). Nice space and clean. Staff is welcoming. Wish they had a fire element/woodstove at the least. It's a summer stop, just never feels to warm the bones in the winter months. They do have issues in the Brew rooms. Banana funk is not uncommon, and I don't mean in a good way. But overall, they do the best they can. Food is typical, kitchen has its moments of brilliance as well as boredom. Shrimp tacos are excellent, nachos are a bit barren. 1/2 price happy hour apps are noticeably thinner than regular hours. But still a modest bargain. Select happy hour drafts are the junkers you shouldn't order in the first place. Oh, bar is the only consistent (and good) service here (I'm guessing they don't share tips). Outside tables are essentially trips to the bar. They have enough staff, they just huddle inside. Had to add that picture, all to common pour here. $7.80 for 16 ounces is typically about 12oz. so don't be shocked. It's a laid back atmosphere overall. We'll be back. We're local. We do like it here, and they at least act like they appreciate you coming in. Once you adjust to the good options, you know what you're getting into. They don't have any real competition in the area, but it's a worthy stop to investigate.

Lizzy T.

Visited for the first time this weekend and will definitely be back. Everything was great - food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. We were there with our young children and thought the shelf of games was a nice bonus.

Timothy Simmons

This place is amazing - the scrapple sandwich, the beer... This place had me questioning my life's purpose it was so good! Our bartender Tom was magnificent, directing us to the perfect beers to absolutely dazzle my senses. I'm considering selling all my worldly possessions and moving into their parking lot.