Black Swan Brewing

What a lovely little small town brewery! If you’re in town (perhaps to see a play), I recommend you check this place out.
You can get samples of all four of their beers for $ 8. The selection is quite small, so I don’t think I’d come back super often if I lived in town (except perhaps to buy growlers.) But the quality is good; the IPA in particular is excellent. I learned to love IPAs while living in California, where the IPAs are big and hoppy. So I’m a bit picky about IPAs, but I quite liked this one; it’s lovely and sessionable (meaning: it doesn’t destroy your palate, and you could drink multiple pints of it.)
They gave us a little bowl of complimentary snacks, which was a nice touch. And nicest of all — when we left, the guy from the brewery ran out the door to flag us down and tell us that my guy forgot his hat.
Easy to find street parking.

3.5 Star
Black Swan Brewing located in the main street area near Market Square is not to be missed if you like drinking beers and want to support local business.
I love the tasting room as the vibe is casual and welcoming.
Four 5 oz Samples for $ 8 and you have to pick a paddle from the wall (which I got a little confused!). There were only 4 beers on taps so we got to sample everything available.
English Pale Ale — Easy drinking
Porter — A little nutty with a light body
IPA — not as hoppy as I expected
Wild Child (Berliner Weisse) — refreshing sourness for the hot summer days, think lemonade with carbonation
We also got to have a little chat with one of the owners and he even gave us some recommendation for places to visit around the area.
And of course, I will be dropping by again next time when I am in Stratford catching a play and try out some beers. You can enjoy a half pint for $ 4 or so or bring home some in a growler.