There's always some blues or other. Pub food is pleasant. Their beers are great. It is quiet in the County but Oh we are on vacation! It is Barley Days!
We visited this microbrewery a few years ago, I guess soon after it opened. They had a few beers on tap and they were pretty good. Upon our return this year with visitors from overseas, the owner (brewmaster) was awesome and gave the visitor a great tour and even shared some not for sale brew (samples) with us. I will keep going back as long as the owner (nice guy) keeps making the darker beers for the market.
I am a huge fan of craft beers and the Barley Days Brewery is top of my list to visit. Staff is always so friendly and they have a nice selection of regular beers as well as seasonal offerings. I would love to see Barley Days Brewery brew a pumpkin ale as I know they would hit it out of the park! I regularly make the 30 minute drive to the nearest LCBO that carries their beers. Keep up the great work!
Local breweries are always interesting to visit and this one is no exception. I am not a huge fan of "industrial" beers and this certainly is not. My favourite is the Wind & Sail, combining The County's barley production and fishing histories.One of these days, being a fan of porters, I'll have to make it out to the brewery in November/December to taste the Yuletide Cherry Porter.
Darn good beer! Unique but good flavorings. They have a small selection but memorable taste. Recommended.
Service was curt and harried. Food was just passable. Place was very busy so maybe our experience was an anomaly
Went with friends to Barley Days Brewery as they are big fans of craft beer / microbrews. What a treat! It's a small place, but the staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about not only their own beer, but beer making in general. I am not much of a beer drinker (that may change after this visit!) so it was fun to learn about the ingredients and the different types of beer they brew. The staff are great at discovering your own personal tastes and recommending flavours you will enjoy. My two favourites were the Wind & Sail Dark Ale and the Saison of the Witch, which is a pumpkin/spice beer. Delicious! Tastings are done by donation, and there is no pressure to buy - but you'll probably want to take some home. Especially for those lovely Ontario summer afternoons. Beer is available in six-packs and 750ml bottles, depending on the brew. The six-packs are mix & match too, so you don't have to worry about choosing just one type. The beers are all natural, made from locally farmed ingredients, preservative-free, and some varieties are gluten-free as well.We got an extra treat when we visited as John, owner & creator of Prince Edward County Hot Sauce Company was there doing tastings. The flavours range from a nice mild-medium right up to fire hot - or "warm" as John calls it. I say flavours because unlike so many hot sauces, these are crafted to have the perfect balance of heat and taste. Being a fan of "warm" I bought a bottle of the Jalepeno Lime and the Mango. Delicious right out of the bottle, I have so far used them on BBQ'd burgers, grilled chicken, and as a dip. All the sauces are hand-crafted with peppers grown in Prince Edward County and are free from all the garbage - no MSG, no preservatives, no artificial anything - just flavour & spice. What could be better with a nice cold beer than a grilled burger topped with a little hot sauce?It was an all-around fun way to spend a few hours and I really recommend adding a stop there to anyone visiting Prince Edward County. Cheers!
We stopped by the Barley Days Brewery during our trip to Prince Edward County. They provide beer tasting samples for 4 kinds of beer. My favorite was the Loyalist lager which is a light and refreshing beer. It was also what the previous customers recommended so I think it's one of their more popular brews.Some of their beers are available in LCBO but the Loyalist lager is not. So if you make a trip to Barley Days Brewery, you should stock up on the Loyalist! :)
Some interesting beers in a quaint setting. Great display of local products and a sense of history. Easy to find an well worth the visit for anyone tired of big business beers.
A tasting of craft beers at Barley Days is a truly fun experience. The staff are very friendly and informative. The tastings are free and we guarantee you won't leave without buying some!