Spires Social Brewing Co. — Restaurant in Columbus

My wife and I stopped in on Saturday to check the place out and have a beer. Wife had their rendition of the collaborative 'Black is Beautiful' stout and I tried their 'Mask Up' IPA. Both beers were very good. Love the room and the patio. It was so nice to drink a beer, sit and gaze at the pond and the cattails....in the heart of the Polaris area. We really appreciated the set-up for Covid19 safety. Not every taproom is set up safely. We tend to avoid those that aren't. Now I agree that no one likes doing this safety stuff, I don't...but it's a necessary inconvenience. Much thanks to Spires for caring enough to be safe for all of us. We will be back soon. Great to have another close...

Going to be real honest that I was reluctant to write this review. Not because we had a bad experience but because Spires Social Brew is kind of a hidden gem. The other local breweries are overwhelmed and do not have the relaxed social space I look for. Not only does Spire Brewing have a great area inside but a large patio (which sadly did not get to enjoy since its January in Ohio). What else this place has is a great selection. Everywhere around puts all their brewing brain power into IPAs. Spires has their own lagers, ales and stouts. I was so impressed with the quality and true craftsmanship in their product. For reference I had the holiday ale and the stout which...

Worst brewery experience by far. The Stay Classy, San Diego Hazy IPA looked and tasted like a fruited seltzer, watery in flavor with no sign of hops.

I honestly thought the beertender poured me the wrong beer, but he was quick to explain it was the correct beer but something had gone wrong during the brewing process.

WHY sell this to a customer? No offer to pour another beer after expressing my displeasure, and had him dump half in the drain before paying and walking out. He expressed no concern whatsover...I am still in shock. That's my 1st and last time spending any money at...