Ryan F.
Yelp
Enjoyed a few beers at Plan Bee Farm Brewery on Saturday afternoon. A very focused brewery, so those looking for a variety or who are picky may not love the beer, but everyone will love the space.
Quality: Plan Bee Farm Brewery is all about wild ales. This is not a brewery you should expect to find an assortment of different styles, they focus on one type of funky beer, and do it in a few different ways. During our visit I tried Kimet, a barn beer with cherry, Pompatus, a barn beer with peaches, Tippette, a summer wild ale, and Royal Jelly, a wild ale in whiskey barrels with honey. I tended to like the wild ales a little more than the barn beers, with Royal Jelly being the highlight. With the additional zest from the whiskey barrels, it has a level of complexity the other beers missed out on. During our visit we also enjoyed Olives, Cheese, and Meat, little packages of snacks, which work great between sips of beer.
Quantity: Full pours or bottles. They require a food purchase, so definitely check out the fridge, as sizable packages of Olives, Cheese, and Meats are much better options than a bags of chips.
Value: $7 for a Draft Pour. $6 for food snacks including Olives, Cheese, and Meats.
Ambiance: Plan Bee Farm Brewery is located in Poughkeepsie, but a little outside the city area. When driving out you quickly go from city streets to dirt roads. The farm is a wonderful environment for a sunny afternoon. The actual barn is used as the taproom, which was mostly for just grabbing beers, but I assume can convert to indoor seating when the weather shifts. Outside is a large grassy hill, with some picnic tables and chairs. A stage sits towards the middle, and we had a blues band playing tunes. Some animals were wandering around, but most stayed away from the guest areas, likely because of the number of dogs. A idyllic spot to spend an afternoon.
Crowd: The brewery was very busy on a gorgeous afternoon. Many folks, who I assume were repeat visitors, knew to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks.
Service: They were having some issues with the taps, so getting beers was a little slow. Appreciated the way they set up the line to encourage social distancing as you wait.
Parking: Plenty of parking on the property.