AL. Ringling Brewing Co.

"Didn't eat but sampled multiple beers. From classic pilsner to porter. Everything we tried was very good. The most surprising thing is, although shockingly not noticeable in the taste, they are all gluten-free. We were told they make the beer and then put and unflavored additive that makes them safe even for those suffering with celiac. What a great find!"

"Stopped in yesterday, Wednesday...to an empty tap room...just what I prefer so I can chat up the beertender.... and boy did I ever! Beertender Ashley absolutely radiated w kindness. I forget what she said it was but the big organ is not a Wurlitzer; the building used to be the local Elks and where the tap room is used to be the Elks ballroom. There was a bowling alley in the basement which the floorboards of it now make up the tap room tables! So the tap room just oozes originality and history! You really have to sit down and slowly spin around the room to take it all in! Like the little wire type globe w the motorcycles circling in it! Also pay attention when you're walking up to the building... you don't want to miss the fun little mustache hand stamps in the concrete! Then once you enter the building the Ringling history begins!!Build a flight...if not for the chance to try several beers at once... the Ringling trademark mustache makes an appearance again...as the flight paddle! I opted for a flight of #2 Elephant Walk - Belgian Tripel, #7 Barabooberry fruit beer made w the seasonal beer, #8 Hot Summer Night black currant sour & #14 Flying Squadron Maple 10% Russian Imperial Stout. All the beers were delicious but the Flying Squadron Maple and Hot Summer Night walked away my winners! As I told beertender Ashley: the sour had what I look for in a sour.. the tart that makes the back of my neck hair stand up, like wasabi. Then... you just can't go wrong w a RIS on a cold day. I noticed the Pie Car sign on the wall above a food window. I didn't see anyone in it and didn't ask Ashley but I had read on yelp that that is where you can order Peruvian food. Thanks Al Ringling Brewing for exceeding my expectations for what I was expecting from a small town, to me, brewery. I loved how you worked so much fun circus history in to the brewery tap room. Ashley and I laughed when I asked: what time do the lions and tigers come out for petting...and the elephants for rides? Ha. Cheers!"

"A nice space where I enjoyed a beer and some wifi. I found a nice seat upstairs in the "mezzanine" area with some privacy. I did try to order some food at the window but as I walked up, the counterperson went into the kitchen and worked on something. After 20 minutes - 10 of which I stood there waiting and 10 I could see from my seat - he did not come back out to the counter. The beer was great but without some food, I did not have a second beer and decided to head on."

"Place was cool. We were too late for the tour but got some drinks. As a celiac it was cool that the brewer adds an enzyme to lower the gluten content to safe levels. Owner has celiac family members so that was really cool. I'm not much of a beer drinker but it was cool to get the science of it. Great and friendly staff. Hope to come back in the future."

"Food was delicious but menu was was limited. Service was good. Large beer selection and different sizes available. 5 Oz and larger. We ate on the patio that provided shaded areas. Lots of history to see. Old time phone booth too. We will be returning"