Airline Brewing Company - Amherst — Restaurant in Amherst

Let's start with the décor. It was eccentric, stylish and comfortable. Everywhere you looked there was a little piece of history. The staff could not have been any better. I have never been somewhere where you immediately felt like family. They were kind, attentive and very knowledgeable about every single item on the menu, especially the beer.

I am not a huge beer person myself but this place is so epic they had a multitude of other options from mixed drinks to ciders. My family said the beer was excellent. They all have different palates for beer so finding a place where they can all be happy is rare.

The food felt like there was a team of Michelin chefs back there making it. I ordered their last fish and chips of the night. Now, I am from southern NE and have eaten fish since I was diapers, but this had to be one of the best cooked, perfectly battered piece I have ever had. Let's just say we all cleaned out plates.

I usually take the time to write reviews based on how I was treated, but that is not the case here. My husband and I have our fur baby Watson, an overly friendly half-Pit half-Frenchie which we try to take to as many places as possible. I was expecting to have to eat outside which is normal. But the second we walked in we knew who the V.I.P. was. They welcomed him in as if they had known him for ever. He got a little tour thanks to my amazing sister in law, to meet a few new friends and have a great new experience. What really got me, was as the chef was making our food in the back he also had a little surprise for our furry friend. He took the time to come out and introduce himself to Watson and gave him a special plate with his own little meal. It was amazing.

So if you are in the area and want amazing food, fantastic people, and the best beer in the area you need to make a stop here.

14/10 - We will...

1st time visitor - definitely won't be the last! Stopped in on Father's Day 2021. I had been wanting to make the drive and find the Amherst location; I've been to the Ellsworth location a few times already. Couldn't have asked for a better day to drive out Route 9 "The Airline" and find this gem of a brewery! Nestled just off the road the building is fairly plain but they've added nice hanging flower baskets to brighten it up. Lots of available picnic tables outside as well as a horseshoe pit. The inside was cool and inviting. Rustic decor and more seating at tables and stools along the bar and windows. I started with the Wee Heavy, a Scotch Ale which I found smooth and sweet. My wife tried the Schoodic Sunrise, a hefeweizen, which more fit her tastes. I tried it and could detect a faint banana aroma - a good beer for a hot day. I finished with a Texas blonde Ale which I found super refreshing; lightly citrus-sy and clean. Really good hot weather beer! The other thing I noticed was a fairly large cider list which my daughter would have found interesting. We had already had lunch so were both full but the menu and offerings looked great. Burgers, poutine, appetizers, etc. We'll be coming back to try more...

We went here with a group of UTVs in late October. We had given them an estimated arrival time but were 30 minutes outside of our slot. They were beyond accommodating! They moved some things around for us and got us right in. The food was fantastic and the service was great. We were a pretty large group and I could not believe how quick things came out. When there was a little mishap with some condiments on a hotdog and our kiddo didn't expect it, they took it back and made a new one even though I was totally willing to wipe it off. They were great! I also loved getting to see in the craft room and others in our group said the peanut butter alcohol is something that you have to try! Really impressed with just how awesome this little hidden gem...