Great beer! We tried a flight of five and it was a great value for the money. They don’t have a real kitchen so the food isn’t the draw. And it’s not easy to get to. But the service was fast and friendly. And did I say great beer? The Amber was our favorite ❤️
Jennifer Guinty
Go see Eddie! He's the best and will take great care of you!
Haimanot Mitiku
Really nice beer and service at our neighbor
Jason Brickey
Kinda lost some of of its charm with the new owners and staff, hope that good vibe comes back
Eddie Jansen
My favorite beer at my favorite bar. This place absolutely rules! If you're in the area around the stadiums, or like cycling, or just like beer, go here!
Sharmane Brown
What a great place! Atmosphere and staff were inviting. Charlie was very helpful and excited about the future updated coming.
mark farley
Got alot of different beers for christmas and poured them all out
Pam Mayes
Such a cool place! Hip and comfortable.
Cindy Kavan
Our first time to this hidden gem. Beer is unique, interesting & delicious. Food was great! We had the Cuban Panini & Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. Great music & atmosphere too! I highly recommend you check it out!!
Anne S.
My husband and I headed to Crane Brewing after a nice hike on Blue River Trail. This brewery is pretty unassuming from the outside, but packed with charm (and yummy brews, according to my husband) on the inside. Trying to get to Crane Brewery can leave you wondering if Google Maps got confused. It's pretty off the beaten path. Once you arrive, the exterior, although a bit 'warehouse-y' and industrial, hints at the awesomeness within. The interior is pretty great, striking a nice balance between cozy and cool. When we were there, it wasn't too busy/loud, which was perfect so we could enjoy our conversation without having to yell.The servers were not only knowledgeable about the beers, but also very friendly and helpful. We felt comfortable asking for recommendations and chatting about the bikers who come in off the trail.Speaking of the trail...the proximity to the bike trail seems like a stroke of genius. But it turns out that the brewery was actually there before the trail - they just got lucky and the new trail morphed into a steady stream of business from its bikers.Overall, Crane Brewing is pretty awesome - it's definitely a destination worth visiting...and pedaling to!!
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Stopped at Harp BBQ first and brought the food here to enjoy with the great selection of beer.
Mark B.
Our trip to Crane Brewing began on an adventurous note. A moonless night, Google maps led us down a zig-zaggy street that grew progressively darker, amongst barren buildings, until I was convinced we were being lured to our demise by some sort of Huldra worshipping Scandinavian cult. My wife bravely encouraged me to press on and, much to my relief, we arrived at the happy and well lit Crane brewpub. The first thing I noticed was the outdoor seating area facing the serene woods. Turns out the Rock Island trail passes directly in front. I would definitely go running more often if I could get a refreshing IPA halfway through. I feel healthier already. The interior was a cozy space filled with cool wooden tabletops along with a sprawling bar. The bartender/server/busser was super friendly and personable, a notch above the usual brewpub servers, and several notches above record store/head shop employees. Ugh, they're the worst. There is something on tap for all level of connoisseurs, including barley wine. I got two beers, both IPAs. The Playground Politics was outstanding, the Farmhouse IPA maybe not so much. Anyway, high accolades for Crane, the little brewpub at the end of the lane.
Steve Collison
Had an Odd Bird @CraneBrewing. It was a beautiful day on the Rock Island trail. The beer was delicious!
Jessica Richards
The bartender was amazing and the beer was hard to beat. Throw in some wicked made from scratch infused vodka and this little gem of a brewery is a win win!
Fran Keal
I don’t drink beer but my husband enjoys the brews at Crane. Crane only has two kinds of wine—red and white. They have a couple of cocktails. There should be more drink choices for non-beer drinkers. Most other breweries have more choices. And the gravel parking lot is terrible. Even the outside picnic tables sit in gravel. The amenities other than beer should be addressed.
Great beer! We tried a flight of five and it was a great value for the money. They don’t have a real kitchen so the food isn’t the draw. And it’s not easy to get to. But the service was fast and friendly. And did I say great beer? The Amber was our favorite ❤️
Go see Eddie! He's the best and will take great care of you!
Really nice beer and service at our neighbor
Kinda lost some of of its charm with the new owners and staff, hope that good vibe comes back
My favorite beer at my favorite bar. This place absolutely rules! If you're in the area around the stadiums, or like cycling, or just like beer, go here!
What a great place! Atmosphere and staff were inviting. Charlie was very helpful and excited about the future updated coming.
Got alot of different beers for christmas and poured them all out
Such a cool place! Hip and comfortable.
Our first time to this hidden gem. Beer is unique, interesting & delicious. Food was great! We had the Cuban Panini & Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. Great music & atmosphere too! I highly recommend you check it out!!
My husband and I headed to Crane Brewing after a nice hike on Blue River Trail. This brewery is pretty unassuming from the outside, but packed with charm (and yummy brews, according to my husband) on the inside. Trying to get to Crane Brewery can leave you wondering if Google Maps got confused. It's pretty off the beaten path. Once you arrive, the exterior, although a bit 'warehouse-y' and industrial, hints at the awesomeness within. The interior is pretty great, striking a nice balance between cozy and cool. When we were there, it wasn't too busy/loud, which was perfect so we could enjoy our conversation without having to yell.The servers were not only knowledgeable about the beers, but also very friendly and helpful. We felt comfortable asking for recommendations and chatting about the bikers who come in off the trail.Speaking of the trail...the proximity to the bike trail seems like a stroke of genius. But it turns out that the brewery was actually there before the trail - they just got lucky and the new trail morphed into a steady stream of business from its bikers.Overall, Crane Brewing is pretty awesome - it's definitely a destination worth visiting...and pedaling to!!
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Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Stopped at Harp BBQ first and brought the food here to enjoy with the great selection of beer.
Our trip to Crane Brewing began on an adventurous note. A moonless night, Google maps led us down a zig-zaggy street that grew progressively darker, amongst barren buildings, until I was convinced we were being lured to our demise by some sort of Huldra worshipping Scandinavian cult. My wife bravely encouraged me to press on and, much to my relief, we arrived at the happy and well lit Crane brewpub. The first thing I noticed was the outdoor seating area facing the serene woods. Turns out the Rock Island trail passes directly in front. I would definitely go running more often if I could get a refreshing IPA halfway through. I feel healthier already. The interior was a cozy space filled with cool wooden tabletops along with a sprawling bar. The bartender/server/busser was super friendly and personable, a notch above the usual brewpub servers, and several notches above record store/head shop employees. Ugh, they're the worst. There is something on tap for all level of connoisseurs, including barley wine. I got two beers, both IPAs. The Playground Politics was outstanding, the Farmhouse IPA maybe not so much. Anyway, high accolades for Crane, the little brewpub at the end of the lane.
Had an Odd Bird @CraneBrewing. It was a beautiful day on the Rock Island trail. The beer was delicious!
The bartender was amazing and the beer was hard to beat. Throw in some wicked made from scratch infused vodka and this little gem of a brewery is a win win!
I don’t drink beer but my husband enjoys the brews at Crane. Crane only has two kinds of wine—red and white. They have a couple of cocktails. There should be more drink choices for non-beer drinkers. Most other breweries have more choices. And the gravel parking lot is terrible. Even the outside picnic tables sit in gravel. The amenities other than beer should be addressed.