"I’ve been twice—once in the winter and once in the summer. I’m not sure how often I’ll visit in colder weather since the outdoor seating area is a huge draw for me. The yard is set up nicely with covered tables, torches and cafe lighting, a fireplace and an area for games like cornhole. It’s a nice area to relax and enjoy your beer.
The inside isn’t as welcoming and tends to get loud and overcrowded. It’s a small space and I’m sure they’re working with what they have as best possible, but I couldn’t see myself staying for more than one quick drink inside.
The brewery is dog friendly, both inside and out. They even have a couple water bowls conveniently placed for visiting pups. On both of my visits, there were dogs at the brewery.
Although the brewery doesn’t serve food, they do have complimentary popcorn available and food trucks are often there to provide a meal.
They have an extensive beer list, which is really nice. I’m a big IPA fan and during my last visit there were at least 4 on tap. Nothing is more disappointing than finding only one IPA on the list and disliking it. With so many options at Black Monk, I had no problem finding one that I liked. In fact, I liked 3 of the 4 that I tasted.
Overall, it’s a good brewery and well worth a visit."
