Crane Brewing Company

Had an Italian Grinder and it was very tasty. Sandwiches come with chips and pickle. Cool and welcoming atmosphere. Everything was on point.

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.

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!!

Fun tasting hall with great staff and local events. We came on Wednesday and they were setting up for trivia. It got pretty busy as the game was starting, so it must be pretty popular with the locals.My brother got their Tea Weiss sour and his gf ordered one of the seasonal sours. Both seemed happy with their choices. I tried the Odd Bird, which was delicious and I felt pretty proud of those Kansas sourced Hops! I also tried one of their stouts which was listed as Horchata inspired. It was good, but I'm glad I only got it in a 5oz.The paninis looked amazing, but we had just had dinner down the street so we'll have to be back for them.The staff were really friendly and attentive. Even as the local crowd started to pour in, they did a great job of checking in with us and getting new orders as needed be. Their much was tempting, but I stayed strong in my guarding of the wallet! Don't know if I'll have that same willpower next time I'm in though.

I stopped by Crane while visiting the area, and had a great experience. It was a quiet Thursday afternoon, but the bartender, Charlie, was personable and chatted with me while I was there. He gave me some great recommendations for other breweries to check out (besides Crane, of course) as well as local bbq recommendations. The beer was solid - it was a bit heavy on hazy selections due to a hazy promo they were doing, but there were plenty of other styles to choose from. The food consisted mainly of premade sandwiches and appetizers, but they were fresh and warmed up when ordered. The Cuban and soup were great, and better than most pub food offerings. All in all, Crane is a good brewery with friendly staff, a solid variety of beer styles, and a small but tasty selection of food. I'd recommend any beer snob check it out when in the area, and hopefully you'll have Charlie pouring beers and chatting with you.

Stopped for a hydration break while riding the Rock Island trail. Great selection of home brews as well as appetizers. Choose from seating inside or outside on the picnic style tables. The bartender will help you make your best choices for the beer for you. Great place for a stop along the trail!

Love this Brewery. Quiet and inviting. Stopped by while riding the Rock Hill Trail and hydrated. Always great service and conversation. It's great that they added food.

We had a great time at happy hour! The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. The space is cool - lots of tables, a huge selection of games, and a big patio for nice weather. They have a wide selection of beers - lots of sours, if that's your jam! The weiss and farmhouse ales are also great. It definitely feels like there is a loyal, local crowd, and we were welcomed into it easily.

I have been to crane many times and they have really expanded their beer styles. I like how they haven't changed too much in the taproom even when they have grown so much in distribution and popularity. I think they have recently been bought out but the new owners are keeping everything consistent and still holding the unique events that the original Crane owner did which is good to see. Their latest Ted lasso pop up was really fun and it's cool to see how they do bike trail events as well. I am more impressed on how their quality and styles have improved as they have expanded.

This is a fun location right off the bike path, so would be a great place to stop along a bike ride. Although the outside seating did get a dust storm on a windy day. We stopped in just to pick out a 6 pack and they kindly helped us and let us sample our picks. Great service! Good mix of IPAs, porters and sours all with good flavor! We will return for more.