Ferment Brewing Company

Order at the bar and seat yourself. I woke up the next night thinking about the fried chicken sandwich. Man! It was good! I would definitely recommend it! I ordered without the pickled onions as I'm not a fan of them. My husband ordered the FBC cheeseburger, which he enjoyed. The tex-mex fries and the cranberry sparkler were not for us. There was a nice view of the river from where we sat.

The food itself was great! The bartender asked like 4 times while I was still eating if everything was okay (I’m not complaining) they have a amazing kimchi ketchup and made fresh fry sauce & great selection of drinks. The hummus wasn’t drenched in olive oil so that made everything awesome.

Try the Fro-yo Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich! It’s delicious! There is indoor seating, and outdoor seating with a huge fire pit. My group also enjoyed the brussel sprouts, French fries, grilled cheese! Although it was busy when we went, staff handled it well. My cookie sandwich was fast and the rest of the food came out in a reasonable timeframe for the number of customers there.

Awesome spot right on the water in Hood River. The view from the patio is hard to beat — lots of seating, fire pits, and just a chill atmosphere overall. Great place to relax after a hike or a day out on the river. I had the falafel banh mi, which was way better than I expected from a brewery kitchen — super flavorful, fresh, and the bread was perfect. Beer-wise, I tried the Bright West IPA and The Sentinel — both were excellent in totally different ways. Bright West was crisp and easy drinking, and The Sentinel had more depth and a nice maltiness to balance it out. Service was friendly and low-key, and the space itself is really clean and modern without trying too hard. It's got a laid-back but well-thought-out vibe. Definitely a place I'd come back to

Great beer selection and great service! But the food left something to be desired. The fried brussel sprouts came in an *enormous* portion. A quart? More than you can imagine. But they were very, very, very greasy. The vegan burger was super thin - like thinner than your phone without a case. It didn't have much flavor, which was a good thing compared to the vegan "brat." I put it in quotes because it was not a real brat. I expected something like the Beyond bratwurst. Instead, there was a hot dog from lifghtlife or somewhere. One of the crappy ones. Both the burger and the "brat" came with a substantial portion of very good shoestring fries. The fries were probably the best part of the meal. So, if you're a vegetarian or vegan, come here for the beer. But then you'd be much better off walking downstairs to solstice pizza to eat.

Great place to stop for lunch. Dog friendly with delicious beer and good food. The gas firepit outdoors is very cool. We'll definitely go back. The downside is that they have a limited food menu and it's walk up ordering and pick up.

Great place to grab food and beer on a nice day. Sit out on the patio and enjoy the beautiful view and delicious food. Grab some of the amazing food, chicken sandwich and burgers are highly recommended. They also have some decent salad options for those looking for something lighter. Was also happy to find a brewery that serves beer in 10oz glasses for those looking for a smaller sip of beer. Speaking of beer, they have a great selection, but I'm partial to the Czech pilsner, one of the best! If you're in Hood River or just passing through on the way to Portland, stop here and spend an hour.

What do you want today? Great views? Stylish deck? Just the finest upscale pub food at great prices? Oh, you want world class beer brewed by absolute wizards? Not enough yet? Caring kind staff that are your new friends? Go to Ferment.

This brewery is incredible! The beers were delicious, I tried 3 or 4 and loved the hazy they had on tap. The staff was also super friendly and talkative! I tried a few different food dishes but my favorite was the salad!

Really good beer but the food is lame. I live in Hood River and Ferment deck is the place for beers in the summer. But I had to write a review after eating there this week. I paid over $70 for two drinks, two hamburgers and some artichoke dip. The artichoke dip was cold, overpowering with onions and garlic (I assumed it was a warm cheese dip, nope). The burgers were small and finished in a few bites. Ferment is one of the coolest buildings in town, I really wish they had good, filling food. But the fare here is like a lame food truck, the menu never changes, it's served in baskets, and as soon as you get it you have buyer's remorse. No complaints on the beer or staff, they just need better food options before they can be considered a restaurant.

Casual lunch spot with great views of Hood River. You order at the counter and seat yourself. We went on Labor Day, so the wait for the food was pretty long, however the food was great so we were satisfied! The burger was super flavorful and seasoned perfectly. I ordered the potato salad and thought it lacked seasoning, so I would probably go for the fries next time. Overall I think this is a solid lunch or dinner spot with elevated brewery food. The views were great and we thought our food was tasty. I would come back if I was passing through again and try other menu items.

We had a large group and if you do, this is the kind of place you need! It has indoor and outdoor seating. You can see the brewery and I think they have tours some days. The menu had some apps, a few sandwiches/burgers, and two salads. Obviously, a decent beer selection - but I only had one, which was good. The salmon dip was amazing, but essentially comes with two pieces of toast. Our salad was the star with a dressing that I could eat again and again, plus some pretty hard boiled eggs. The chicken sandwich was good, but nothing to rave about - fries were tasty. It's definitely worth a stop if passing through Hood River. Great spot with lots of parking, views, and food trucks out back.

Place was confusing to find and figure out where to order, but an employee quickly pointed us in the right direction! To order, you MUST order outside. You can seat yourself, and they'll give you a pager to know when your food is ready!! The cashier/order taker woman is so nice! She was helpful and sweet. Service was fast. Light music playing in the background and they seem to have live music every Sunday for the summer, starting at like 8pm! My friends ordered, I wasn't hungry, so here are their opinions! "Oatmeal Ice cream sandwich was alright. Wouldn't buy it again, especially for $8. You can pick up one for 1/3 of the cost at your local 7-eleven, and it'll be way better. Hazy ipa - you can really taste the hint of apricot in it. It doesn't to wave a strong aftertaste in your mouth- but in the best way! It's really easy to drink and affordable, 16oz for $8. The dip and toast was so good, the bread is toasted sourdough and the dip is creamy. Could use some more artichoke, the flavor is very faint. Very filling."

Came in at 12:30 on a Sunday. the restaurant was not very busy. Sat right next to the bar. Ended up leaving after 20 minutes cause no came up to take my order. The wait staff was too busy chatting and playing with their hair. Figured since my car was done charging then I was done waiting. Horrible service.

Food was good. I had the burger no bun. A very classic cheese burger; with lettuce and pickles. Nothing extra about it. The fry sauce definitely tasted like it was made in-house. I also ordered the kimchi and sauerkraut pickled appetizer. Kimchi was decent but not a huge fan of the purple cabbage kraut. Would have loved a twist on it, like apple cider vinegar in the purple cabbage option, or something else unique. Service is an order window and pick up window, so serve yourself. However the staff was friendly. Ambiance of the outdoor rooftop patio with views of the town of Hood River was beautiful. Love the aesthetic of the newer building and the wood details.

We loved the burger and the salmon dip, but none of us liked the chicken sandwich. The beers and lemonade were good and the views were nice from both inside and outside seating. This was a great stop in Hood River. You order outside at the window then they bring it to your table.

Nice selection of beers made in house. Stopped to charge and had some time to taste test

Just had beers this time. Lots of variety of beers. Wife had an IPA and I had a stock ale at 10%. Super cool space and I'm sure the food is great from what we saw.

Really enjoyed the venue and the staff were friendly and let us sample a couple of beverages before we ordered. One of our party has celiac, was happy to see they had some cider options. All of us found something we liked, from a red ale, to IPA that was was excellent. Definitely recommend, really enjoyed the bar area

Came to Ferment around 2p on a Friday and had an awesome time. You order at the door and it's open seating. I loved everything I ate especially the giant pretzel which definitely lived up to its name! This pretzel had a salty buttery exterior and warm fluffy interior coupled with delicious miso cream cheese and spicy honey. I also really enjoyed the salad with chipotle chicken and the hummus plate. Great beer selection. My one gripe is the cashier never asked what size beer we wanted and just auto-gave us the large size. We wouldve liked the option or clarification. Definitely will come back for the food and views!

Y'all. This is an amazing spot. Great beer, great location, great view. Full stop. But ... in 2021, the crispy Brussels sprouts were crispy (and the fried chicken was awesome). It's not anymore. The food is good, and the beer is great, and the location is amazing. But check your expectations.

Love this brewery! Super fun on a nice day to sit outside on the deck. Great selection of beers and other drinks - cocktails and NA options as well. Food is also pretty good! Some days seem like a hit or miss but generally it always hits! Lately I've been enjoying the falafel burger, crispy chicken sandwich, and all the dips!

This is a great place to stop in Hood River. There's a large outdoor covered seating area and a nice indoor space as well. Ferment offers a wide range of beers and other beverages and a selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads, etc.

Not a good experience. To start, there was a rubber band in my potato salad. When I returned it to get a new side, I requested fries instead, was given a pager, was told it would be a few minutes (and no apology/refund was offered). 30 minutes go by and I realize it's already 9pm and they're closing. I go back up to the bar to inquire about the fries, and they forgot. Again, no apology or offer for refund. Told me I can get them to-go. After another 10 minutes, I finally get my fries. To top it off, they were terrible. Besides that, service was quite slow. Took about 40 minutes to get my original order (chicken sandwich and burger). The potato salad was green (broccoli?) and had no taste. Really could've used some salt (and less rubber bands). The burger was meh at best, and the chicken sandwich was thin and burnt, one of the worst chicken sandwiches I've seen honestly. Absolutely not worth the prices. Vibes and view were great. Large outdoor seating area on the second floor of the building, as well as indoor seating. Lots of dogs and families, kid friendly. Beer was okay, I had the Reach Pilsner and the SMASH IPA. Bartenders were not very knowledgeable about beer menu though. Overall, I would not recommend this place.

Loved, loved their space which is modern and spacious with many seatings both inside and outside. Their food looked incredible in othe reviews but unfortunately what we got was very average. Maybe it's an off and busy day but both our Salmon Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich didn't deliver. The buns were dry and not toasted. The salmon patty wasn't fresh at all and the fried chicken too was mediocre. Some of the fries were crispy while other completely hard. Pasta salad was nothing to rave about; we could have made it better... The only redeeming factor food-wise for us was the bread served with the Artichoke Dip. Flavorful, nutty, and well-toasted. Not sure why that level of execution couldn't be applied in the other dishes but that was the only thing we'de happy about. The artichoke dip had absolutely no artichoke and was mainly cream cheese. All around disappointing food. Great space and friendly staffs though so maybe skip the meal and just get their drinks and hangout.

Plenty of covered seating and view of the river and hills. Just with that alone I'd go back with just drinks. Plenty of seating too. We did choose to keep it light since we had lunch plans and it was hot. Hummus was plenty and I liked they gave more options than just pita. Also pretzel sauce was clutch, just the right amount of creamery. The area in general had food trucks too but in a cooler day this place is packed. Bring a chair and enjoy the view here

Great brews, pretty good views of the Columbia and the riverfront park, and a solid food menu make this a regular visit for me when I'm in Hood River - especially on a nice summer day. Place gets pretty jammed on weekends, but most folks sit outside on the 2nd floor shaded concrete patio which faces the river. I'm partial to the inside space, which has nice huge windows with the same view; it feels a bit more chill. Honestly I just like the vibe better inside - it's modern yet casual, with spare decor and good lighting - but either way you can't lose. Last time we were here we ordered drinks inside at the bar, but had to order food at the outside window, which was then delivered to our table (inside). Kinda weird but maybe because it's summer the system works better that way. Either way, all good - bartenders were super helpful and friendly, the servers efficient, and the food came out warm and tasty. We got a bunch of apps for the table - the hummus plate was especially awesome, with silky smooth hummus, carrots and cucumbers and warm pita to dig in with. I feel like the menu has been abbreviated since last time, but it still has solid choices, with sandwiches, salads and burgers. Ferment is a great place to hang for lunch, especially if you want to take guests somewhere cool. Prices are reasonable, the building is interesting and the location and vibe are a perfect reflection of Hood River.

Great river-view dining experience, with comfy patio and pleasant indoor dining. All the food I have had here thus far is very tasty! Portions are hearty, and it's one of the best fry deals in town, 'cause they give you sooo much in that app. basket. I have found that other places charge just as much and give way less... I had the chicken sandwich last week, and it was delicious! I absolutely devoured it Pro tip: ask for salt and vinegar fries, if that is your thing!

We went on a Thursday night and were able to push some tables together for a big group of us. It's a great environment, love the firepit, the outdoor space, love how it's elevated too which provides for some incredible views. Beer - great, some really cool saisons and a decent enough variety of non-IPA options, even if it is IPA heavy. But really cool takes on various saisons and farmouse-esque ales that were light but super flavorful. Would definitely get the beers again. Food - this was a bit mixed. My wife got a burger which seemed like it'd just come out the freezer and wasn't flavorful or well cooked. Certainly nothing very distinctive or unique about the burger. Conversely, I had a salmon burger which was quite flavorful, not super fishy, fairly sizable and well seasoned. Certainly an above-average salmon burger.

Could be better? Was hoping to have a delicious, fun time coming all the way from Portland to dine here ; But I thought wrong. 1 point for being dog friendly but 0 for food. Ordered Brussel sprouts and a grass fed burger. The Brussel sprouts to start were the most sweet vegetable I had ever had in any establishment. Soaking in maple glaze and fried till my arteries gave up , it's a hard pass for me dog. Moving on to the burger. Points again for being "grass fed" but Insipid however, tasted like a frozen patty from In N Out. Except for In N Out, at least they have salt. It's giving nothing. I'll look a little harder trying to find my next place. Especially when driving 60 miles.

With an expansive view of the river and cliffs in the Washington side, I take out of town friends here for experience and the food. On a sunny day when the winds are coming from the west, the colorful sails if the kite boarders and wind surfers out in a show. Ferment Brewing really checks all the boxes. Lots of beer on tap, cocktails, cider and wine for those wishing to enjoy an adult beverage. A variety food options so carnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans can all find something tasty on the menu. Friendly service. And did I mention the view? Their quinoa apple salad is so good! With raisins, feta cheese, and hazelnuts in addition to apples and quinoa on fresh baby greens you can enjoy as is or add grilled chicken for additional protein. The Dijon vinaigrette is the perfect dressing. Great burgers, a unique pork Reuben that is very tasty, a salmon burger, bratwurst, fried chicken sandwich - it's hard to choose! If you want to start with an appetizer, I recommend the artichoke dip, always a crowd pleaser.

Ferment is a solid place in Hood River to enjoy brews and views of the gorge. Went here recently with my family and we sat outside. theres lots of outdoor seating with great views. you have to order your stuff at the window and pick it up and then seat yourself. the food is pretty good. nothing spectacular, but enjoyed the falafel burger. the guy taking my order was not super friendly but not horrible. the views are the best part.

I would personally eat somewhere else but still come by to enjoy the deck and drinks. Good atmosphere and LOTS of outdoor seating for summer/spring with dogs. Great beer and drinks. Food here used to be good, as good as a $17.50 cheeseburger could be. This time around was different beef; full of cartilage, felt like I was at a cookout with frozen patties. The fries were also different, too salty and overdone. I have never re-ordered the chicken sandwich because I refuse to pay for $17.50 pounded down chicken thigh meat. Salads look pretty good, again my wallet won't open for $15 and an extra $6 for meat.

First stop in Hood River from our drive from Boise so we were hungry. We got in line and ordered a beer, the citrus mimosa, sweet and sour popcorn chicken and the salt and vinegar fries and then grabbed a seat at a table. The patio was BUSY so it took a pretty long time for our buzzer to go off signaling our food was ready. Food was ok, wasn't the best and certainly wasn't the worst. I would come back for the cool pet friendly patio, but definitely stick to beer as the mimosa was double the price.

I am disappointed to write this review. After hiking all morning I was looking forward to brunch at Ferment. They refused to scramble my egg so I asked them to leave it off - and the prices they charge you should be able to get your egg scrambled. I wasn't offered any alternative. The presentation was awful and the flavor was awful. My bread felt like I was eating crusts. They forgot my jam. I spent $57 on two brunches with two drinks and most of it went in the trash. Don't brunch here. The ambiance is great and you can bring your dog. Although a woman changed her child's diaper at her table so you may want to bleach the bench before you sit. Leaving here angry.

Zero stars. My boyfriend and I took the scenic route from Oregon City to Hood River. With an injured knee, I tackled the stairs and the long walk to the brewery. I ordered a drink (my first of the day) and he had a club soda. Got an appetizer because nothing else looks enticing. 1/4 way through my mediocre drink the manager (Nancy) approached us and accused us of acting intoxicated. Nancy proceeded to take my cocktail and his club soda (?) My bf does not even drink and it was my first sip of alcohol today. All around... wack

The patio at Ferment is freaking awesome. Definitely 5* if all you're looking for is a beer and a nice spot to enjoy it at. You order at the counter and then go back to grab your food - so I really don't have anything to say about the service because...there really isn't any. I was really stoked for the Saison because I'm tired of breweries only ever having hoppy IPAs (seriously, what's up with OR and it's beer?). Welp, the Saison was hoppy and tasted like just another IPA which was disappointing. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, the food was good and I'd eat here again. My partner and I both ordered the chicken sando with the salt and vinegar fries. The fries were....confusing. The salt and vinegar looked almost like a garlic powder and they just tasted like regular fries. Don't get me wrong, they were great fries, but there was nothing salt and vinegar about them. Next time I'd just get the regular fries. The chicken sando was delicious and a generous size (and the chicken : breading ratio was spot on). The only reason I can't give it 5* is because the sauce really didn't add much in terms of flavor and was reallyyyyyyyyy sticky. The sandwich would be better without the sauce.

Pretty location and cool ambiance but kind of in the middle of nowhere. Great service and beer, the fried chicken sandwich is good, and the salt and vinegar fries are a MUST!

Had a wonderful time here at a company dinner. The service was welcoming and accommodating with many drink options. I really liked the cider and Brussels sprouts. Their seating was able to handle our large group. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

Architecture is awesome, what a great building! Beers are decent/standard. Food is average for upscale "bar" food. Service is friendly. This is a high volume place so keep expectations in line and you will enjoy it!

The McDonalds of brewpubs they are too cheep to have table service, so you pay too much for a place that requires counter service. Tonight the bar was only taking food orders from outdoor window, so if you wanted to sit inside, you had to go back outside to order. I am not sure why people continue to tolerate bad customer service.

Delicious food, good atmosphere, great service. A+ (Yelp made me write 85 characters).

Stopped by Saturday afternoon for some drinks. Nice view of the Columbia River Gorge. Delicious cocktails and a nice laid back vibe.

The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Burger and kids grilled sandwich were good but fries were terrible. They seemed to be twice-fried and as soon as you had a few/they cooled slightly they were just stale tasting so we ate very few of them. View is lovely.

Stopped by this dog friendly brewery in Hood River during our recent trip there. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, classic cheeseburger and hummus plate. They ran out of their salmon burger so could not try that out. The hummus plate was good and the fried chicken sandwich was decent. The sesame on the fried chicken gives it good flavor. I had to sauce up my sandwich with their hot sauce and mayo dip and it tasted good then. For drinks we ordered the white salmon saison (good) and the marionberry whiskey sour (which was delicious but dint seem like a whiskey sour.) all in all the drinks are better than the food here. They have huge outdoor seating where you can chill perfectly suited for larger groups or smaller ones. You place the order at the window and once your order is rwady ur buzzer will ring for you to pick it up. All in all good dog friendly place to have a chill time with friends.

Came here with a group after spending some time in the water, so we were all pretty hungry. Views were great and seemed to be a lot of seating in the outdoor patio. Service was pretty standard for how busy they were. Waited 5-10 mins in line to order and got drinks right away, and waited another 10-15 for food. Ordered the blood orange alcohol drink and was just okay, an extra shot would have evened it out a bit I think. But a few of us ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was pretty disappointing. It was thin and crispy which wasn't a huge deal, but unfortunately had no taste or flavor. I don't think any seasoning was put in the breading or anything. The fries were pretty good with the kimchi ranch or fry sauce on the side. Another girl I was with got the pretzel appetizer with cheese, but noted the cheese was more like a cream cheese and sweet spread rather than a beer cheese for dipping. Overall an okay experience, and will likely try some other food options the next time I'm in town.

Love this brewery in Hood river. The patio is huge and covered with heaters, a fire place and an amazing view. Service is casual, you order at the counter and go back up to pick up your order. They also let you bring food from the food trucks up to be enjoyed on the patio if its raining. Their beer and ice cream is delicious. A nice stop when in the Hood river area.

Ferment Brewing Company is a wonderful combination of fermentation in craft beer and food. Sandwiches, wraps, salads and deserts. And tasting room to try handcrafted brews with flavorful nuances. The industrial contemporary looking and feeling mighty fine Pub is on 2nd story and brewery below. Upstairs enjoy views of world class kiting and wind surfing out on the Columbia river - as you salivate on the grub and sip a IPA with dry fruity yeast notes with a full nose of peach, tangerine and red cedar. Try the fermented plates - like house made sweet and sour pickles, Kraut and kimchi. Just amazingly delicious! Fries and Cascade farms grass fed burger was also scrumptious! Seating inside with mighty views of the mighty windy Columbia River. There is a covered patio with a fire pit. Comfy and convivial for a pleasurable good time!

They are located on the 2nd floor and have an EPIC huge patio up there, with a big fire pit and a nice view of the river. They also have quite a lot of seating options inside, too. I'm not sure if it's always this way, or just at certain times, but you order drinks and/or food at the windows on the patio, and if you're ordering food they give you a buzzer - even if you're sitting inside you order food that way. They have a separate window if you are just ordering drinks, so it goes quicker. I can't speak to their service since there wasn't any beyond the people at the windows taking orders, and you bus your own tables. They have some excellent beers to choose from, and a great menu, too. I had the BEST salmon burger I've ever had. The only negative was the big scoop of potato salad was mostly radish quarters...they need to do a better job of stirring that up to make sure you get more potatoes in your potato salad.

Was disappointed no root beer or kombucha. I settled for a mock tail that had pomegranate and vinegar which was pretty good. Rdawg like his 3 beers he started with a michelada can't recall the other two he had. All food items were really tasty and I don't typically eat fries but there's were good with homemade ketchup. The fermented platter of kimchi, and other items was worth getting.

First off we did not order anything here.... this is an ambience review only. We we t to enjoy beer and dinner on a fairly warm day. It is upstairs were there is outdoor and indoor seating. When I finally found the door for the indoor area I felt air conditioning and was releived but only the entry hall is cooled. The bar/seating is not. Very uncomfortable even on a 85° day. Won't try again.

This was the first stop on our Hood River/Goldendale trip last June. We were worried about crowds, but (at least on a random weekday in June), there were tons of seats available around 12:30pm. The deck is FABULOUS. Amazing views and an amazing vibe (it's all black, rustic industrial). There's a huge fire area, with tons of seats around it, and various high top tables scattered around. There's plenty of shade/sun cover/rain protection available. The beers were a bit too hazy for our personal taste, but they were nice. We also enjoyed the food. We will definitely visit Ferment again on our Gorge trips.

Absolutely loved this place. The outside patio was gorgeous, they have a large fire pit, you order from the windows and get a buzzer. Please remember to buss your own table if you're sitting outside. There's plenty of parking, clean bathrooms, and lovely service. Our salad was giant and the brat was great. The food was fresh and delicious. I appreciate they have a water station outside, and it's dog friendly.

Such a cool atmosphere they have created. Watch out for the cocktails . You don't know who's making them. They can be hit or miss. The beers are good. And they are seasonally selective. But not sure why the six pack to go is more money then the grocery. Isn't it about time that breweries don't gouge you. It's just water malt hops yeast sugar and love. The menu is bland. With a name like ferment I was looking for ferments .kimchi. pickles. Krouts. Radishes. Bring it on ferment.

Ended up here because everywhere else to eat in Hood River had such a long wait for dinner. This is a trendy brewery where you order your food and drinks at the bar. I got the chicken sandwich and it was so good. And don't skip the Brussel Sprouts! Maybe skip the spiked hot chocolate though - I didn't care for that. Over all cute place for dinner with out being fancy. They also have adorable yurts to eat in, but they're not heated very well.

Great ambience. The food was very good. I had the maple chicken sandwich and potato salad. Both were outstanding. The service was really on top of it. Great tasting beer as well.