October 14, 2009
After a high stress drive trying to find the place we walked into this picturesque little brewery and asked a young gentleman at the counter if we could take a tour. We were informed that if we ducked into the tasting room that the prior tour would be tasting in five minutes, that we could get in on that then he’d take us on a tour and do another tasting. Suffice to say this guy was awesome enough. The first tasting did a side by side with fresh Ommegang Abbey and the Cave aged counterpart which was dramatic and awesome. The tour was nice and it’s amazing to see the output of this little brewery. The second tasting was filled with much beer talk, invitations to Belgium comes to Cooperstown, offers of bottles of Duvel and plenty of delicious chocolate and cheese. The gift shop is nice and plenty of fine glassware and cave aged ales can be had there.

September 29, 2009
Visited on a weekend trip to the hall of fame for the boyfriend’s Christmas gift. The drive through the rolling hills in the snow was precarious but beautiful. We were the only people there that day so we had an intimate private tour. The staff was super friendly and we ended up just hanging with some of the workers for the rest of the afternoon over several brews. I spent some money there but we headed back to Worcester with a car full of goodies.

August 22, 2009
Visited for the weekend of the Belgium Comes To Cooperstown festival in July, I really enjoyed the beautiful and extensive grounds around the buildings, and the buildings themselves were well-laid out and in good repair. We saw some of the tanks inside next to the store (mostly t-shirts and bombers for sale) but did not take the tour nor try any of the beers in the tasting bar next to it. Over the course of the weekend though, staying on location with our tents like 500 other people, I tried a lot more of their beers than I ever had and all were tasty and good quality. (Note about the festival: Best camping/beer festival I’ve been to, I would say. Met a ton of great people, tried a ton of great beers from all over the States, soaked up the sun, ate delicious pulled pork products and listened to the Beatles blast until 11pm every night!) I would seek out Ommegang’s beers now, partly because of this experience, partly because their beers are really very good. Definitely worth the visit, but I can’t imagine it would be as good at any other time of the year than at their own festival.

August 5, 2009
To say I was disappointed would be a profound understatement. The tour was a crushing letdown, though. The "guide" mumbled, seemed worked up that he actually had to give a tour at this, arguably the best brewery on the continent, and that, God forbid, we may actually have questions that required substantive answers. As pointless as the tour at Capital Brewery in Madison, Wisconsin, but with a chip-on-the-shoulder attitude that was really disheartening. Here’s a hint, Ommegang. You act as though the beer is the only thing that’s important, that you don’t have to care about your customers, and you won’t have to worry about either for much longer. Act as though you don’t need me, that there are more important things than being happy for the fact that I drop 900 miles to visit your brewery, and you won’t have to worry about me darkening your door again. I walked out before the tasting, without trying a single beer or purchasing a single product, and visited (and deeply enjoyed) Cooperstown Brewing Co. instead. I converted many of my friends to Ommegang over the years, but, on one sunny July afternoon, Ommegang lost a devoted and loyal fan for life.

January 12, 2009
one of the friendliest breweries i have ever visited

October 20, 2008
Attended the Waffles and Puppets day in ’07 and had a great time. The grounds and the architecture of the building was really cool. They had a self-guided tour that was pretty pointless, but everything else was awesome! Free samples in the bar, great selection of merchandise in the gift shop, and friendly people all around! Authentic Belgian food vendors, including the best sugar/chocolate coated Belgian waffle I’ve ever had!!

August 31, 2008
Having attended BCTC ’07 and ’08, I’ve had the chance to visit the brewery on numerous occasions. Never taken a tour here, but I’ve looked around a bit. Very unique Belgian farmhouse style architecture that is very pleasing to the eye. Nice gift store with cases of beer and merchandise for sale. I think they have some type of local cheese and mustard there too. The brewery is surrounded by a large rolling hill of grass that is the setting for the festival. Beautiful place, I cherish my visits here every year.

August 12, 2008
First visit was for BCTC 2008. This place and the grounds are amazing! Unfortunately, I missed out on the tour, but the VIP ticket for BCTC is the only way to go! Food was unbelievable on Friday night and it was washed down with bottle after bottle of great beer. Would love to go again.

May 15, 2008
I’ve been here for two Belgium Comes to Cooperstown. The place is absolutely beautiful. The tour was crowded but interesting. Its amazing that they can produce so much beer in such a small place.

March 5, 2008
was here for BCTC, the brewery is smaller than I imagined but its very rustic and cool. The tour is nice and the camp grounds (as well as surroundings) are amazing. Their regular stuff available, not cheaper than store.