1st Barrel Brewing Reviews 2025

Tara Scott

2025.04.05

I went with 2 people and have been here before and we all are over 24 and have real ids but refused to serve us and was talking to the only other guy in the bar ignoring us.

Reply from 1st Barrel Brewing 2025.04.06

I am sorry that you and your friends had a negative experience, this is not the standard of service we try to provide.

That nights bartender is not our regular server and we do get minors occasionally trying to get beer. In this industry we have to give our serves the authority to deny service if they feel some one under 21 is trying to get alcohol, otherwise we risk losing our license and ability to do business.

However, in this case we have made a mistake, I will discuss service expectations with my bartender to make sure she is more attentive in the future and will make sure to have her review how to properly distinguish legitimate ID's from fakes.

Again, I apologize for the poor experience you had. I hope you will give us an opportunity to do better in the future. Thanks

Alex Anderson

2025.02.07

Small micro brewery with a good selection of beers. Freindly staff.

Amanda Unzicker

2025.01.07

I’ve been to so many breweries and tried so many beers… 1st barrels is one of the best breweries I’ve ever been to. We love the atmosphere and all the unique beers. You must stop by here when you’re in st. Joe

Michael Ziebell

2024.11.02

Cool place. The service was great.

Andrew Gibson

2024.10.19

A great rotating stock of locally crafted brew.

Aaron Mulder

2024.06.04

Great beer, and always something interesting to try!

Andrew Thullesen

2024.02.25

Uniquely brewed and batched beers that are perfect for any beer lover. The owner was welcoming and helpful in finding what I liked, and helped walk me through the flavors and styles of beer

Trevor Cabrera

2024.02.07

Underrated and amazing. I've traveled the country to over 300 breweries and 1st Barrel is pretty cool. Heart of downtown St. Jo, my favorite thing is how many tables there are. Great for dates, meetings, and for me getting work done. Also a few lounge couches. Great beer too. Will definitely be back.

Stacy Ewing

2024.02.04

Cozy, relaxing atmosphere- very good beer. Nice selection

Blake Humphrey

2024.02.03

If you're looking for craft beer, this place has unique beers not tasted anywhere else. Crafted with care and attention to detail, each beer is like an adventure into tasteland.

Great service. Great beer. Check out this brewery and drink a couple beers or be disappointed you didn't.

Kaitlyn Preheim

2024.01.01

Dale Harkleroad

2023.10.31

Nice place, friendly service, good atmosphere, great beer, comfortable seating.

Mike Olinger

2023.09.30

Fantastic beers and Eric is a great brewer and super knowledgeable about everything beer! Highly recommend!!!

Missy Melvin

2023.09.09

Great beer and great selection!!!

Terry O'Dell

2023.08.03

Very easy drinking beers and really friendly staff at a newly opened brewery. All beers tried were very good and quality. Suggested if you are into craft beers.