Small Batch Beer Co.

Damn! Good! Beer!
Having recently experienced a run of bad beer and breweries, leading to some unfortunate «Beer Burnout» (it’s a real disease — look it up — hehe), Small Batch was a really nice surprise.
Right in the heart of Downtown Winston Salem, it has the look of a neighborhood city bar from the front. Inside, it’s heavy on the wood and iron with a rustic, industrial feel. The bartender was delightful (I know I don’t ever use that word but it’s true) — she was bubbly, friendly and … wait for it … helpful and cool.
The beer was just awesome — I enjoyed everything — the Hibiscus Farmhouse Ale, the Matchday IPA, the Strawberry Field Saison and my fave, the Doc Brown IPA. The Doc Brown was some kind of wicked dark brown, roasty IPA/​brown ale hybrid with coffee notes– not quite a black IPA but maybe his younger brother.
Another awesome thing about this place is their website which has running meters/​gauges that tell you how much of a beer supply is remaining for each beer. Don’t you hate it when an online tap list is really old and or inaccurate — I do for sure! Not at Small Batch!
Much too late I found out that they have food too — not just any food, but really damn good food as touted by locals in the service industry. Oh well, next time! But at least you guys know now!
And of course I went back two more times that weekend for another nip… and I bought the shirt…

Yeah, this is a cool place. I sampled all 12 beers on tap today and there wasn’t a bad one among them. The Porter in the Rye was a standout while I was pleasantly surprised by The Beet Gose On and the Oak Aged Irish Red. Dicky Seamus Dry Irish Stout was very good also. Had the Korean Tacos as well and thought they were pretty good. Something different if the way if bar food and a little lighter as well. Te bartender. Ashly, was super nice. Definitely try this place often as the beer changes frequently!

I have been really wanting to try Small Batch Beer for quite some time now, so this lazy Sunday afternoon was the perfect time to get the chance. I will say it certainly is larger than it would appear from the outside. Both of the bartenders were friendly and knowledgable and the beer was good. My lady ordered a pitcher of Mimosas and that included an entire bottle of sparkling with some OJ ($ 10) that is a heck of a deal!
We also tried the Churro bowl with vanilla ice cream (you can also elect to try it with banana ginger ice cream). It was F F F Freakin awesome! You gotta try it when you go.
I ended my visit with my own personal tribute to Prince (RIP) with a pint of their Raspberry Beret Lambic.
Be warned though many of the taps are indeed small batches so if there is something you want to try you need to go because they change quite often.

So this is where all the cool people in Winston are hiding! I was looking for a bar that had the El Clasico game on and to my amazement this bar not only was showing the game but it also had many fans of soccer there! Bartender was very pleasant and the beer selection was nice. I had the BB Burger with onion rings and I have to say it was one tasty burger! I’ve been looking for a bar in Winston that had a group of people I could relate to and I believe I finally found it. I will definitely be going back.

I really enjoy visiting this place. They always have some interesting things for brunch on the weekends along with new and exciting beers to try. I like the idea of the small batch and have been back each visit to Winston. Don’t ask for anything other than beer though. The bartender tried very hard to make a mojito… which I give him great credit for the effort… but in the end… beer is the specialty.

First of all, this place is in a great location, in the middle of downtown. The beers are good, have a great selection of in-​house brewed beers however not all beers are created equally. The dexter stout was surprisingly good with ABV of 6.9%. They also have a dartboard, trivia Wednesdays, and pint glass Thursdays. Aside from the hassles of finding a parking spot in downtown, this place is great to grab a beer after work with coworkers.

Came here to try the various brews on tap and was not disappointed! Yes, its a small brewery/​bar but I didn’t expect anything less. Walked in was greeted by the bartender and told to place our orders direct from her. Started with a flight beers and an order of wings. Followed up by a brunch sandwich… something like «hangover sandwich» It had fries, eggs, bacon, all on a one giant sandwich, big enough to split.
The wings were pretty good, though some more flavors would of been nice, but can’t complain since I came for the beers.
And the beers delivered. Each one was different tasting and a unique flavor to it. My favorite being the «The Beet Gose On». Which according to their website is also a favorite among patrons as it’s listed at 26% remaining in stock. Would I come here again? For sure!
The only reason this place doesn’t get a higher rating is because their menu isn’t extensive, and the service was overwhelemed. Our waitress/​bartender was the only person waiting on 25+ people and it took us a while to get a check. Maybe have another waiter for lunch time on the weekends?

Grabbed some quick beers before hitting the road again, we got the Percolator Mocha Stout and a Arsenal Brown Ale. The brown ale seemed sweeter than most Browns I’ve had before, but the mocha stout was really good.
The place has a cool, casual vibe with mixed wood planked walls. The music was pretty loud, and the place was pretty packed!

My favorite brewery in the state of North Carolina. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and a great place to have a few drinks. I can’t rave enough about the beer selections. They are rotated seasonally and are all delicious. I tried the Percolator Stout, Session Amber, and Blood Orange IPA and they were all phenomenal. I can’t wait to get back and try more of the brews. Something about the way they brew the beer puts them over the top.

Love this place, it’s quaint, friendly, and local. They brew their own small batch beers onsite, and name them very creatively. The new food menu is awesome, especially the burger… this is a must. Even the fries are killer.
They have an unique interior and friendly staff, notably Q, Ashley, and JB.
Small Batch are huge soccer advocates and show Premier League, MLS, LaLiga and more.
If you’re in town on business, or local, give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Solid beer selection, even had a kombucha brew. Great vibe and interior, definitely a place to go for a night out during the weekend or just catch a game. I had a flight with the Percolator stout, Sugar Cookie brown ale, «Mr. Lemon Man» IPA and «player yet to be named» ale. The only one that I particularly enjoyed was the IPA, the rest were just ok. Would need to go another 3 or 4 times to try everything they have, which I’m looking forward to. The food was great, had a buffalo chicken sandwich which was quality and probably one of the best I’ve ever had.

I like this place! It’s a small, cozy bar with lots of TV’s, including a big screen towards the back. The service is friendly, they serve their own brand of beer, and also have a food menu, though I’ve never eaten anything the couple of times we have been there. It’s a pretty easy going environment, and I don’t feel like I have to scream in order to have a conversation with anyone, which is a plus! It’s a nice change of pace for anyone downtown looking for a relaxing place to hang out with friends.

Awww Yeah! This place rocks! I had the chance to eat there last weekend and was fairly impressed. The beer selection is beyond impressive and there is always something interesting to try there.
I got the Cluck Norris chicken sandwich which I thought was really good. However, the menu did not mention that the pickle was a sweet pickle and while purely subjective, I would have preferred a dill pickle. I mentioned to the barkeep that they should mention in the menu description as to what type of pickle it is. I’d have ordered something else had I known. The Onion Rings are KICK ASS!
I ended up getting the IPA. I think it was called Mr. Lemon Man. It was a good looking pour with a nice thick head. The taste was great. Not too bitter and just a hint of lemon in it. It complemented my Cluck Norris well.
I’ll definitely return there. I can’t say it is my ATF but, it is close. I give the Wooden Nickel the edge still because I just love the vibe there. The food is about the same.

Loving what they are doing with their menu recently! Went in to watch the NC State vs Carolina game, well mostly just because my friend wanted to. I was in it for the apps. It wasn’t playing on any of the TV’s so they were super nice about it and put it on the projector for us. I’m not a beer drinker but my party is always super pleased with what they have ordered.
The appetizer list is pretty impressive and you can’t beat $ 5 checkin nachos on Fridays from 4 – 7 I think. The beer battered onion rings were also excellent. The Fall roasted vegetable salad was tasty and not something you would expect to get at a brewery. It had burrata (really they had me at burrta) and all sorts of seasonal roasted veggies.
Even on busy Friday nights you can usually always snag a table or squeeze in at the bar. Sometimes service can be slow, I think it is more because of the mad rushes they get than anything else.

Excellent beer selection! Very cute and hip venue. I liked it right away as did the people I was with. Their cucumber basil saison was AMAZING! They make their own beers and have a very unique cocktail menu. They also have alcoholic Popsicles, although I didn’t try one because Sunday’s was the «Arnold Palmer», I do plan to check back next time and try a different flavor. However… My one and only complaint was the guy behind the bar. He seemed SO annoyed to be working and serving us. I felt like a jerk just trying to order the taco app. He seemed so over it and too good to talk with us. I like to give the benefit of the doubt and thought maybe he was having a crap day so I tried to be kind and humorous to no avail. It was so off putting I kind of wanted to take our $$ elsewhere. I know we will be back but I hope he isn’t the only one there next time (or that his day is much better). I have had great bar and food experiences in downtown and in Winston in general and this one was quite unpleasant. Thank goodness every thing else was top notch :) !

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was friendly. Worth checking out for sure.
I ordered a full flight of their 7 beers on tap and only really enjoyed the lemon IPA, I generally don’t order IPAs, and the chipotle brown porter. The rest were lackluster in my opinion but I have high standards for beer.

Stopped in after an event downtown and found it to be a nice spot. Inside was rather loud, mostly music as the bar was rather empty. However, they do offer a number of tables outside and as the sun had set, it was starting to cool down enough outdoors to make it rather pleasant.
Tried their Riptide IPA and a peach beer (though I can’t remember its name) and both were serviceable but not terribly memorable. The peach was on par with bottled Son of a Peach and the Riptide was okay and had a subtle hop character but just lacked a little in flavor compared to the description, in my opinion.
I love craft beer and small breweries and have no doubt that I’ll be back to give them another go.

Once again Small Batch has outdone themselves. I had the cheddar burgers with bacon jam sliders. It’s hard to describe how fantastic they are. And the beer. Who else has a spiced maple session amber? No one that’s who. Their brews are all the way from a standard hefeweizen to a mocha stout. They are bound to have something you will like.

I had a great experience during my first visit to Small Batch. The service was excellent. We were greeted right away and our server was nice. I had the Poppin’ Palomas which was an excellent cocktail. My husband enjoyed his beer. Since it was Friday hummus and nachos were 5 bucks each. The hummus was fresh and served with nice warm pita. I loved the olives they garnished it with. The nachos were huge and delicious. They pickle their own jalapenos and make the sauces for the nachos. I really liked the pico. The appetizers were plenty for the two of us for dinner. I can’t wait to come back and try more food and cocktails here.

From just passing by on the street, I would hardly have noticed the place. Luckily, my husband had done some research on local craft breweries and this was on his «must try» list. We decided to try it out for lunch this past Sunday. It was completely empty at first, but a few other people showed up while we were there. I love the way the place is decorated– mason jars and milk bottles filled with flowers on the tables and bar, industrial lighting, wood panels on the walls with the names of the beers they offer. There are TVs on both ends of the bar and a big projector screen at the back of the room where we were able to watch the game.
They had 4 of their own beers on tap when we were there. I ordered Mr. Mizzle’s Magical Elixir IPA and I can easily say it’s one of the best beers I’ve had. They don’t offer that many food options, so we thought about only staying for one round then going to eat lunch elsewhere, but decided to stay and try it out. I ordered the taco special of the day, which was shrimp and quinoa tacos with a sweet potato mustard. They were pretty good, but not enough for a whole meal. My husband ordered pulled pork sliders, but those were a small amount of food as well.
I’d definitely come back for the beer, but not for a meal.