Brewery Ommegang

Stopped in from out of town and it did not disappoint. For being on the larger scale, it feels rather micro. Everyone working there was knowledgable and super friendly, the grounds are pretty, and the swag was really cool. Oh, and it definitely helps the beers are really good as well.
Ate in the restaurant, had the steak frites. Very good.
They have concerts here in the summer which I heard are pretty big attendance wise; and the performers that they had lined up were all pretty big acts. One of my favorite bands Lake Street Dive performed the weekend before I was there. Would be interested to check a show out there sometime.

Fun nice tour beautiful drive nice people good souvenirs good food good beer definitely worth the visit

This place is incredible! If you enjoy Belgian beers this is the place for you. I did the tasting and the tour– both were excellent. The beers are out of this world. The grounds are immaculate. The food in the café was great. I will definitely be back!

One of the easiest 5-​Star reviews possible. This beautiful brewery built to look like Belgian farmhouse offers friendly and informative tours.
The beers are world-​class without a doubt, and having a Belgian focus was almost unheard of in a micro-​brewery when this place opened many years ago. Not only did it help popularize Belgian beers in the USA, it did so personally for me. I loved this place BEFORE I liked Belgian beers. Now they are among my favorite styles. (They do branch out to other style, however.)
One small drawback is the gift shop is a little small, and you can’t always find the full range of offerings by the case. Also, the swag is expensive, and even the beer does not offer much if any discount.

Loved Brewery Ommegang. We enjoyed the tour and the tasting. We also liked trying some local brews that are not available back home in Florida. Spent quite a bit in the gift shop. Would consider coming back for the summer concert series. Definitely a MUST VISIT spot when in Cooperstown!

Stopped in for a beer and a bite to eat, place was hustle and bustling but wasn’t too crowded. Great interior décor as well as an astounding venue in general. The bartender/​waiter serving us was not very attentive but I didn’t want that to determine our experience. The beer was great, we ordered a bowl of the cheddar soup as well as the frites with the garlic aioli and truffle aioli, both were delicious. Food took a little longer than I had anticipated to arrive, then the service was just slow every moment afterwards. Perhaps it was an off day for the guy tending to us, but I certainly did not feel that we were a priority he didn’t come back and ask how the food was, if we needed more beer, if we wanted to order anything else, if we wanted the check; super slow. Would absolutely come back, but hopefully would have a different service experience.

Ommegang Brewery is great (and so is their beer)!
We enjoyed our tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and explained the brew process well. We learned a lot. They educated us about Upstate New York’s history of farming the ingredients, which is an amazing State for produce in general. We also learned about it’s difficult decline in crops due to deep frosts, and it’s recent resurgence in productivity.
On the tour we were allowed to smell the snifters of hops, barley, and grain, see the machinery, taste the drinks, and walk the grounds.
It was a wonderful experience; an informative visit.
Their Hennepin Ale is popular, but a bit on the orange flavor side. Rare Vos (Sly Fox) brew is excellent. It’s high on the fruit notes too, but it’s a balanced ale with warm tones; comfortable and smooth. You can’t go wrong. Be careful though. Ommegang’s Belgian Ales will kick you if you go too fast. Their brews are strong! LOL
I highly recommend Ommegang! If only they would expand to Chicago and the Midwest.

Going to start my review with a caveat — I am a gigantic fan of this place. So, I am definitely biased. Back story before review…
Discovered Brewery Ommegang in Arizona, of all places. Was going out with my wife to a great french bistro that was BYO (with no corkage fee), and like the classy guy I am, I wanted to bring beer instead of wine. We chose Abbey Ale, frankly because we were native NYer’s, and were excited to see a piece of home in AZ. We were very happy to have met Ommegang then.
Fast forward 2 years, and we move back to NY (live on Long Island, family lives about 45 minutes east of Cooperstown in Schoharie), and make it a priority to visit the brewery when we visit my parents. Since that fateful first trip in 2010, we have been to the brewery at least 2x a year, including seeing concerts during the summer, camping twice, and at least once in the rain to watch the Avett Brothers… great show!
Anyway, fast forward to this past Friday, April 23^rd… my wife and I are up for the weekend, and decided to go have some Nirvana on tap… straight from the source… and some lunch.
Dude — Chicken and Waffles. With brown gravy. And Strawberry Jelly. It was so good, the couple sitting at the bar next to me watched me eat until my wife made me talk with them. The felt the joy exuding out of my pores… and ordered it too…
So… my review is really on the Chicken and Waffles. Go get em. They do a stand up job. We also ate Brussels Sprouts, which cost way to little for the quality and amount they serve… and fries, which are hand cut and fried perfectly, and my wife got some wrap that I couldn’t pay very much attention to because I was too busy admiring my chicken and waffles…
Go there… and buy beer and eat food. And they have two new recipes for their Hennepin, which were tasty.

Went to Cooperstown this weekend with a friend and stopped in at Brewery Ommegang both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon for the tour and tasting.
The facility, brewery, restaurant and tour were fabulous!
Our tour guide, Chase, was informative, eager to answer questions and truly loves what he does. Dillon was working in the tasting room and was equally professional and knowledgable.
Having not just a love for drinking beer, but the history of it, how it’s produced and the uniqueness of each brewery, I’d highly recommend visiting here and looking one of these fine gentleman up…
Steve

Located in the remote village of Cooperstown is Ommegang Brewery, a charming spot for families, beer lovers, and foodies.
The fried chicken sandwich and broccoli cheddar soup were unbelievable! The food surpassed my expectations and proved to me that Ommegang is not just a master of beer, but food as well. My flight included: Rosetta (my favorite), Nirvana, Witte, Hennepin, and Was it Good for You. I appreciated the generous pours and loved all the beers I tried.
For those of you who enjoy souvenirs, you can’t go wrong with their gift shop. The growler has been the conversation piece at every brewery I’ve visited since my visit to Cooperstown; it puts all other growlers to shame. Between the growler, t-​shirts, and glasses, I’ll be proudly showing off this brewery for many years to come!

I’ve always been a fan of ommegang beers. I was extremely thrilled to be finally checking out their brewery in Cooperstown. My friends and I made the second to last tour of the day which started at 4:00PM. The free tour lasted about thirty minutes. If you pay $ 5, you get your very own ommegang glass with six different beer tasting at the end of the tour. The only reason why I couldn’t give them 5-​stars is bc we felt extremely rushed during the tasting. We were pounding the beers rather than given the time to savor and actually appreciate each one. Our tasting group consisted of a lot people (close to 30), making it difficult to hear the guides.
The restaurant is absolutely amazing! My fav dishes included the cheese and charcuterie dishes, and their fries including two dipping sauces. The food was fresh and so flavorful; they all went very well with their beers. Please make sure to grab some food before leaving the brewery!

Thanks to Chase & Orion for an efficient and knowledgeable your and tasting. I especially appreciate Chase writing down all the names of the beers down for me.
The 30 min free tour is worth the time just to get a basis of how what you’re drinking is created.
The $ 5 tasting of these high alcohol level beers in 30 min is also a good time especially if you like omegang beers like me!

Where do I get started? This place is magical. It starts when you pull up — let’s just say it’s not your typical warehouse looking brewery. You still get the craft beer feeling, but with the mainstream size and structure.
The building itself is beautiful, large, picturesque and sits in front of large fields (which are utilized during the warmer months). Once you pull through the archway, you’ll see the tasting room/​restaurant building and parking is behind there. You walk into the store which has plenty of clothing, house things (towels, décor), and even some monstrous looking goblets and growlers. From the store, you can walk into the restaurant/​bar area or the tasting room. My review is excluding the tasting room as we just drank at our table.
Food: Delicious. I had the fried chicken sandwich which was just oh so tasty. For my side, I chose soup and one of the soups that day was creamy broccoli which was delicious as well.
Atmosphere: The restaurant had a cool setup with large square tables that are kind of like community tables (we had a group of ten and shared one corner with another group). Even if there are others at the table, it’s still plenty spacious and you can have a conversation with someone across the table with no problem (of course, it can be loud when the restaurant is busy). We were with family so there was one infant with us and they were plenty accommodating. The service was fantastic — no complaints at all.
Beer: Here we go. The real deal. If you know Ommegang, you know they’re a Belgian-​style beer maker, so you have to remember that they don’t brew beers like your local American micro-​brewer. It was not my first time drinking Ommegang (only my first time at the brewery) so I chose my beers with some experience (wit a couple I hadn’t tried before). My flight consisted of Nirvana IPA (which was not as hoppy as most IPAs but still delightful), Fruitesse (red in color, sweet and delicious), Rosetta (my favorite cherry beer, Abbey Ale and Rare Vos. You really can’t go wrong wit their beers — you can always find something light, dark, sweet, and some limited editions along the way (when we were there they had the Three Philosophers — Bourbon Barrel Aged).
Overall, if you’re in Cooperstown or a surrounding area, GO TO OMMEGANG. It’s a no brainer!

SO many highlights from visiting the brewery!
Tours:
They’re free! It’s relatively short, around 30 minutes, and they take you to two buildings and explain the brewing process. The tour guide was knowledgeable, funny, and explained the information in an easy-​to-​understand way. I went on a Sunday and it was just two couples so it it felt very VIP. We arrived 30 minutes early but I would recommend arriving earlier on a busier day like a Saturday.
Tastings:
The tour concludes with a $ 5 tasting of 6 beers. They range from body and color and you are bound to find one you’d like. I especially enjoyed the Hennepin! They provide you with a bowl of pretzels and 4 different homemade dips, all of which have a horseradish base. I ended up purchasing the mustard– soooo good. Once you’re done with your tasting, they wrap up your small tasting goblets as a souvenir! As someone who loves free glassware from wine and beer tours, this one is by far the best quality and least tacky.
Food:
A more diverse menu with more options than a typical brewery. They served typical bar fare like poutine (delicious, but could’ve used more cheese!) but also offered upscale dishes like pork shank and turkey. Some of the food items were infused with their own beer which was really interesting.
The Gift Shop:
They had so many themed knick knacks I wanted to take them all home. From embroidered jackets and hats to marble ornaments and stickers, there is a gift for everyone. You can purchase the aforementioned cheese dips and packs of their delicious beer.
Overall, Brewery Ommegang deserves the 5 star rating. They informed us of their summer concert series which hosts 3,000 attendants on their lawn. I can’t wait to go back again and hopefully catch a good artist. I definitely recommend the trip out there to experience this brewery firsthand!

Not only is this place great, but the events they throw are amazing. Head here for a show and feel free to indulge in a few beers when you add a camping option.
The best kept secret though is Belgium Comes to Cooperstown (BCTC). On April 1^st every year tickets go on sale and VIP sells out in seconds, while regular tickets with camping sell out in minutes. I’ve done both VIP and regular and either one are worth the experience. They really go all out. They create a theme and really dive headfirst into the theme for the whole weekend.
From the moment I set up my tent to packing everything up, I get so many wow moments during the weekend. The crowd is all really into beer in a great way and year over year they keep the vibe light and upbeat. Ommegang really raised the bar on what a craft beer festival is and what a brewery should be.

The best tasting experience I had in a long time. First, the brewery itself is away from everything else and secluded form Cooperstown Baseball HOF, a must to do if your in the area. Ommegang, making some of my favorite beers did not disappoint. Plenty of parking in the lot next to the brewery and then a back lot which requires you walk maybe 200 feet to the actual brewery.
Once you arrive, you walk right into the the gift shop where you can purchase plenty of Ommegang brewing equipment, key chains, pint glasses and most importantly Ommegang beer. Ahead of you is their brewery/​restaurant. Although we chose to eat before we came, the restaurant’s menu included many dishes with their own beer. A lot of people were eating and purchasing full pints while we were there so I assume it was a solid choice for food.
You need to get your tasting tickets from the cashier in the gift shop before you do anything else. The tickets include an intimate tasting and tour through the facility. The tour was cool, not too long and not too many people. I learned why Ommegang beer can get pricey being they use special Belgian glass to hold their high carbonated beer.
The tasting was easily the best part! My cousin, my father and my uncle, all whom aren’t beer lovers loved the tasting experience. You go into their private room, and along the bar they have all the notes, hops and spices laid in glasses for you to smell while the two bartenders pour you plenty of beer in small sample glasses. They also had a bunch of pretzels and dips laid out as bar snacks, nice touch. This was the most intimate tasting I have been apart of because of the easily accessible bartenders and the entire enviroment. There is an outside picnic and tent area if the weather is decent to sit outside with a pint afterwards.
I think anyone who is in the area should check out Brewery Ommegang. You won’t be disapointed so take an hour or two and enjoy some good beer in an awesome environment.

Built on a 136-​acre land that used to be a hop farm, Brewery Ommegang is a Belgian-​style brewery that produces a collection of award-​winning beers like Witte, Rare Vos, and 3 Philosophers. Ommengang’s beers are made with hops, barley malt, and various spices like ginger, star anise, cumin, and orange peel to create that perfectly rich or refreshing beer flavor.
A visit to the brewery starts with a complimentary tour that includes a stop at the brewhouse, or the kitchen of the brewery where sugar water from barley malt is produced, as well as a look into the bottling house where thousands of bottles are filled and packaged for beer lovers around the country every day. You can enjoy a leisurely Belgian lunch at the Café Ommegang and pair rotating selection of Ommegang beer with favorites like frites with assorted aioli, liege waffles, or bratwurst.

Vegan review of Brewery Ommegang as a concert venue.
I was extremely apprehensive about how disastrous this event could have been but was EXTREMELY impressed with how organized and enjoyable the experience was. I was attending the Brand New concert at the brewery with a friend and we were camping. I found that the instructions about arrival and camping were vague which caused my skepticism of just how smooth my night could go.
The show started at 7pm and we arrived at ~6pm. As a camp ground, Ommegang is cute and perfect for rustic camping. The camp ground is on a hill with a beautiful view. (Note: you might be sleeping on a slight angle) Parking took only 10 minutes, and camping check was a quick walk, check in took only 5 minutes and we were on our way to set up the tent. (Note: everything is close together, no far walking necessary)
After setting up the tent, we went onto the concert ground which was spacious and equipped with food vendors around the perimeter. I suspected there would be no vegan options available and I was right however, this does not hurt my review because I was prepared for this and ate beforehand. According to Barnivore, Brewery Ommegang does not use animal products in the production of their products which gave me the thumbs up to enjoy some new brews.
My favorite was the Nirvana IPA and I stuck with that for the night. I tried the Hennepin (7.7%) which I found to taste like Bud Light with that same ass-​like aftertaste. (Y’all know what I’m talking about) I was happy that the venue did not charge an exorbitant amount for beer. Each was $ 5. We had to purchase beer tickets and then head over to a tent where alcohol was served very quickly!
Let me just say the show was amazing! The stage was at the bottom of a short hill so for those that did not want to be in the close crowd, relaxing in the background was comfortable and the view is still great!(Watching the sun set behind the stage was beautiful as well) Ommegang really knows how to run a successful event. It was absolutely worth the 5 hour drive and I am eager to see which artists play there next summer. I am DYING to return.
The only thing is I wish they had was at least one vegan food option.

I will just lump the brewery and the café together since I have like a billion unfinished reviews. So the drive up from NYC is about 4 hours and the brewery is about a 10 min drive from the Baseball Hall of Fame, so it is a pretty awesome one, two punch. The brewery itself is not really that big but they produce an excellent product that the brewery who does Duvel purchased in 2003.
The brewery consist of 4 parts: the tour, the tasting, the store, the café/​bar. The tour is about 30 mins and it’s basically the ins and outs and you must wear their goggles, closed toe shoes and shirts with sleeves or you will have to wear theirs. The tasting is fantastic, it’s $ 5 and you get to sample 4 different types of beers and 4 different types of their freakin awesome cheese spreads. At the end, you get a small beer souvenir glass. My favorite beer was the Gnomegang and my fav cheese spread was their Hennepin which had a nice horseradish kick. The store sells everything Ommegang, Duvel, and Chouffe. For Ommegang, they had all the reg beers from Witte, Hennepin, Rare Vos, Gnomegang, Abbey Ale etc to Game of Thrones to all their cheese spreads.
The food:
Charcuterie Plate– Pickles, cherry chutney, Abbey Ale caraway mustard and fresh bread. The plate was Duck Bacon, Foie Gras Torchon, Pâté de Campagne and chicken liver pâté. It is the Holy Grail of charcuterie! The Foie was my fav, it had so much flavor and was so perfectly creamy and fatty. The other three items were great but you don’t argue with the Foie…
Moules Frites– Basil pesto cream sauce cooked in Witte. My number one pet peeve about this dish, in general, are minuscule mussels, but the mussels here were huge and the broth exploded with flavor. The mussels themselves, while meaty, didn’t absorb as much of the sauce as I would have liked so it would be wise to do a dunk of the mussels once removed from the shell. You’re welcome.

«Umm, I dunno.», «Ummm. Not sure.», «No, no idea.»
These were the answers we received on our tour of Ommegang. I do not exaggerate when I say that our tour guide was the most unknowledgeable guide I’ve had on any brewery tour. She also seemed quite disinterested and display very little enthusiasm. This was very unfortunate as I love the beers produced by Ommegang.
The tour itself is fairly short (approximately 30mins). Here you’ll see two different areas of the brewery — One wing for brewing, the other for bottling and kegging. Although small, the facility itself is nice, resembling a structure plucked straight out of Belgium. As for any information, we receive a rushed history of the brewery and brewing process by our uninspired guide.
The best part of the experience was the tasting. We had an opportunity to sample their year-​round beers along with a few seasonals. The dips and spreads provided were an excellent compliment to the tasting.
When done with the tour be sure to check out the café and gift shop. The café offers an sophisticated menu along with all of their beers on tap. I ordered the Ommmegang Frites as a snack and they were easily some of the best fries I’ve had — crunchy and fresh. The two accompanying dips were delicious as well. The gift shop has a nice variety of merchandise and their beer for sale.
I’m glad I visited Ommegang but our tour was unmemorable due to our tour guide. 3 stars with the potential of 4 if lucky enough to land a more knowledgeable guide.