Old Spruce Brewing - Snowshoe

Overall, I was not impressed ... Although the ahi tuna tacos were tasty, the nachos appetizer did not have enough toppings to cover the chips. Orders and refills were given at the counter and delivered to the table. When asking for a refill because they don't come back to your table) my husband was scolded for not having his mask on. Covid is fast becoming an excuse for high food prices and slacking customer service.

So glad they were open again during Covid! The upstairs bartender at the bourbon bar ran all over taking care of the bar and all of the upstairs tables with a nice demeanor and a smile on his face! Thank you!! The drinks were good and the food was some of the best we had while in Snowshoe. I would recommend the tuna bowl and the brisket. Enjoy!

I wasn't really a fan of this place. One, its called a brewery but they didn't have a lot of beers. I felt liked they had a lot more liquor and that's what most people who went there we're ordering. The food was ok. The menu options were a bit limited with mostly rice bowls. I had brisket tacos and the brisket was overcooked and tough. I didn't like the two beers that I tried or the wine that they had. I wouldn't come here again.

The service was fantastic, and the beer selection was excellent, especially considering the mountaintop setting. Their location is perfectly positioned in the saddle between the main mountain and Silver Creek.

When I inquired about their canned beer options, I found that there were very few choices available. I also asked if we could get growlers to go, but that request was denied. I decided to go with the blonde ale since it was one of the few options I thought I’d enjoy. Upon picking up our order, the restaurant was quite busy, and our food was ready. I asked to sample one of the beers on tap, and they were happy to let me try it. While I'm no expert, I do consider myself an informed beer drinker. Unfortunately, the beer didn’t impress me. It seems to cater to a captive audience who might not have many alternatives, as it’s likely the best you can find on the mountain. They serve the beer using a crowler station for mass distribution, but the quality seemed lacking. I’m not sure if they are purging the cans with CO2, but based on the carbonation when I opened mine, it seemed unlikely. The dissolved oxygen levels were poor, which affected the taste negatively. In the end, the beer is at best mediocre. I hope it improves in the future. Will it get you drunk? Yes, if you can manage to drink enough of it. But is it good? Definitely not. I recommend buying beer off the mountain unless you’re in a tight spot.