crow peak brewing co.

My husband and I stopped here to check it out while we were staying in the hills. I read a lot of the reviews before heading out there so we didn't have high expectations going in. The beer was good but the bartender had no personality. He didn't want to chit chat or talk about the beers or the establishment.Don't come hungry - they don't serve food.

Stopped in during a short vacation to try some beers. The website was very unclear if they had food, so we called and they said they have pizzas only. That wasn't what we were in the mood for, but someone else inside had ordered one, and they did look very good. Ordered a sampler of 5 beers. Most of them were pretty good. There was a special fall brew called Wicca that was very tasty. Its a small trendy place with a good vibe. You have to order at the bar, no table service offered. It looks like there is some outdoor seating upstairs, but this was during a cold day in fall so we didn't get that experience. I would go back again for sure.

I visited this brewery during Sturgis. With hundreds of thousands of people in town you would have thought there would be a few people there. There was one other couple besides my group of five people. The service was pathetic. I get that you don't serve tables, fine, I'm ok with that. I think it's a little sad though when the bartender is literally just standing there when we have empty glasses. The place is dead, do something, engage with your customers. The bartender was just plain rude, refused to tell us about the different beers they made, refused to tell us about the brewery in general. At one point he left the bar area totally, leaving us and the other couple to wonder when he would be back so we could order. As for the beer, it wasn't good, just plain simple. I have visited breweries across the country, and this one is by far one of the most disappointing.

I wasn't all that impressed with Crow Peak Brewing Co. I'm more commenting on the establishment than their beer. It's new but has an unfinished open feel to it. Like we're all sitting in a garage. The dark beer I had was good (pile o dirt) but the lighter beer was very bland to me. We're all different I realize. But for the price I guess I'd prefer a Guinness.

This is a nice taproom in a beautiful setting. We visited the week after Labor Day so many of the kegs had been killed but there are a some good choices, the IPA and Cream Ale and the Porter we liked very much. There is no kitchen but a busy Mexican restaurant right across the street. Very friendly bartender. We did find some of their beers in other places in SD and did bring some back home.

If you are looking for GOOD beer then this is your place. This is a small time brewery with about 8-10 varieties at any given time with some creative seasonals floating through here and there. These guys know how to brew a great beer, while paying homage to local, sustainable resources whenever possible. Their main line "canyon cream" is brewed with a local honey and "Spearbeer" is a hoppy delight with fresh spruce tips in the mix. The porter is excellent and I personally love the browns that they produce.There isnt a kitchen as this small place is dedicated to beer but its a cozy atmosphere, both indoors and out. You can often find food trucks pulling up for hungry patrons and bands make appearances too. Staff is comprised of good, friendly people. Crow Peak is definitely the place to go for a social, relaxing brew.

The pile o' dirt porter is very good, as is their cream ale. The taproom was nice, but fairly bland. Maybe I caught an off day, but visiting breweries is one of my favorite things to do, an being from Colorado, I've been to more than a few. This one left me a little flat, but I did enjoy the beer. Downtown Spearfish is very cool, and I found myself wishing the brewery was on Main.

Oh my why! I've been in brew houses all over the country, this place circles the drain. Service, price, grub, give me a break. What a bummer experience for an outstanding setting. Hope they figure it out.

I will start by staying that the beer is Fantastic.......but you have to order at the bar, and they have no food, so don't go there expecting to have food with your beer. There wasn't even pizza available. They are also a bit hard to find if you are not from the area, not a lot of signage. Awesome beer and luckily a Mexican food place 1/2 a block away.

We stopped here on our way to Rapid City. They were serving pizzas this particular night and had four to choose from. We elected to share a sampler. Their beer is really good. I enjoyed the Pile o Dirt Porter and the Mariner the most. The Mariner is made with Old Bay seasoning. They have a great setup. A nice bar area and several tables. We would go again if we were in the area.

We made a quick stop before heading home before a big storm hit. When we walked in, there was only 3 customers at the bar so we grabbed a table. After sitting for several minutes looking at the chalkboard behind the bar that listed about 5 choices, we finally noticed a smaller sign to the left that said to order your beer at the bar and there was no service to the tables. I've been to several breweries and when there is only a few people, most employees at least say hi. The guy that was there didn't seem to friendly but we went up to the bar and ordered our 3 beers. I had the B?? de Beer (sorry I can't remember the name and it is not on their website as to what was on tap...it needs updated I guess.) It had an orange flavor infused with chamomile. It was very smooth and I loved it.On the flip side, the bartender needs to be more engaging and at least smile. It would have been helpful for tourists to have better signage about no service at the tables and that you needed to go to the bar. I would have got up and left if it had not been for our friend noticing the small sign.Our friend is local but not sure we would visit again on our next trip. They serve the beer at other locations and I would probably go there instead of the actual brewery were you would get better service.

I like places that don't have the distractions of TVs all over. I like focusing on good conversation, good beer, and great scenery. This places serves them all. We've been before, about 2 years ago, and I'm happy to see it is busier than it was then. I definitely recommend sidling up to the bar to talk about the beer - they don't wait tables (which is fine). Talk about what the beers are, and then pick one, or sample some small ones. I'm happy they only have one IPA, because I'm not much of a hophead. They do a great job on their stout, summer ale, saison, and we absolutely LOVE their Spruce Tip ale. Delicious! Different brew than last time. This one, in cans, has less spruce, but is a more delicious beer. I am happy they have cans since they travel better than glass and are not subject to sunlight degradation of the beer. They also have growlers to go, and will fill yours if you bring one. Definitely a great stop and fantastic beer.

This is by far the best micro brewery in South Dakota. There are a couple of micro brews within Black Hills area but this one is by far the best with Miner Brewing probably a close second.

Crow Peak Brewery is a great place to grab a local beer with friends. I have really enjoyed their beer selection, which has gotten more varied lately. I always appreciate a beer list that isn't dominated by super-bitter IPAs. They certainly have a few of those if that's your thing, but there really is something for everyone. Usually the lite beer drinkers get the Canyon Cream Ale. Their Pile O' Dirt Porter is pretty strong but I find it easy to drink and it's usually my go-to. I enjoy their unique seasonal brews like the spruce tip ale and their chili beer. The beer list changes pretty quickly and is prone to selling out of favorites, so it's worth a trip when their new ones come out.Crow Peak doesn't serve food except the frozen pizzas--$10, flat and boring--but they allow you to bring in food from elsewhere so hit up Guadalajara's next door and take it with you. They used to have a popcorn machine but it's not there any more. (Why? That makes me pretty sad and less thirsty.)You can bet $1 that you'll get a frisbee in the basket at the top of the growler-shaped stone fireplace and win the pot. I've not seen this done. In the winter, it's a pretty noisy atmosphere inside with high ceilings and nasty echoing acoustics, so be prepared to shout when there's a crowd. But it's a beautiful building, and it's great to sit outside in the summertime. They have a patio and a balcony. There's a local farmer's market (really just a store) on the property next door, so stop by and get some cheese or bison on your way out.

Good Beer and interesting conversations with the Bartender and locals at the Bar. They also had a nice selection of swag for sale.