Troegs Brewery is a great stop. I would recommend taking the tour, but you will need to make reservations ahead of time.They are usually booked months out. (It is that popular!) Their state of the art facility is impressive. They have a nice tasting area but is usually packed with people. The beers are very popular and they have a vast array of different types. They have a five star chef preparing food at the cafe. You won't believe the menu! Moderately priced with exceptional quality. This is a fairly new facility but they seem to be already growing out of it. Two things for them to address in my opinion. Better parking area. It is a nightmare getting in and out of this place. The tasting facility is acoustically so loud you can't hear yourself think. They cannot have music in the facility because it is so bad. They are aware of the problem, but without major renovations to the facility is not an easy fix.
You would not think this place would have such an eclectic menu....but they do: duck confit, poutine, charcuterie, baked cauliflower with gruyere and mushrooms...the list could go on and on. The best choice is to get a bunch of small plates and share. Everything was delicious but if you are looking for the usual pub fare, this is not the place to get it. Stretch your taste buds and try some of their delectable food, The menu changes a lot; hardly any of the same things were on the menu that were there when we visited in February. The beer is good and they have a nice selection. Be warned, this place gets crazy busy on weekends.
While on a recent visit to Hershey I visited Troeg's brewery as I am a craft beer fan. I sat at the bar, ordered a beer flight, and lunch. The food was above-average gastropub food and the beers I sampled were excellent. Prices were very reasonable; I hail from Philadelphia so perhaps I am more accustomed to "big city" prices. The ambience of the brewery was boisterous. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about their product line. Gift shop was well-stocked. If I lived in the area, I would be a frequent customer.
We did the self-guided tour with our two kids, which literally took about 5 minutes, but afterwards, we got lunch there, and the menu is quite extensive on food, with all of their beers available for sampling as well (for a fee). I'd definitely encourage a lunch visit here.
My husband and I took the guided tour - so worth the $5! You get to see the whole process, taste beer along the way (I think we tried 5 kinds), and you get a souvenir glass at the end. Definitely do it! Had lunch at the tasting room after. We were there at midday Friday so no issues with crowding. Try the grilled cheese! But be warned: it is HUGE. Fries are yummy too and you get a ton. Had delicious chocolate stout for valentines. Definitely visiting again sometime!
We paid the $5.00 for the guided tour through the brewery. The guide, Christine, was full of knowledge and made the tour very interesting! A few samples at the end with extra knowledge of when the special brews will be released. Had a great time! Packed restaurant with a great menu is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Stopped for a few samples of the beer. really enjoyed the seasonal "Mad Elf". Also had some food at the brewery which was very good. The place is huge with plenty of seating and a nice view of the brewing operations. You can also get beer growlers filled by their high tech filling machine. Nice family environment.
this is a great stop while visiting hershey if you love beer...craft beer! we took the self guided tour...and then stopped in the gift store for unique xmas gifts. the "snackbar" menu is widely diverse and not your average snacks. everytime we come here the food is excellent with the pairings of beer. try the beer flight or a scratch brew. fav foods are the mussels, charcuterie or cheese boards from local farms,oktoberfest pretzel with mustard, madelf fondue from the small plates. large plates take on the gastropub fare. above all the beer us fantastic!
We went there on a Wednesday afternoon and suprisingly there was quiet some business going on. The Taproom is very big but still nice and does have a spot for everybody.
Excellent facility with a wonderful beer selection and great food. I absolutely love Nugget Nectar and Perpetual IPA and the Soft pretzel isn't half bad either!Always a couple of new Scratch Beers to try as well. (bring back the Mango IPA!)