Gneiss Brewing Company - Limerick

Gneiss is a nice har har brewery located in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Lots of parking and outdoor seating with lovely views of nature. Masks are required as the staff have medical conditions. There is very limited seating inside so you'll likely want to take your beverages outside. They also ask only one party be in the bar area at a time but no one seemed to be abiding or enforcing that rule. The menu is pretty extensive and they have a good variety of sours, lagers, IPAs and stouts. My husband got a full pour and I got a flight of all the sours. We sat outside with our pup and when we asked if we could pull into the back parking lot, we were told no, despite us being the only customers and the lot was empty. I wouldn't rush back but it's a nice place to visit if you've never been and want to sit outside. The whole place, parking lot to where you order to where you can drink is very much not handicap accessible. Lots of stairs, crushed rock and a dirt parking lot so people who struggle to get around would likely find the layout to not be accommodating.

I have to give this brewery 5 stars even just for the fact they set themselves apart. Being off the beaten path located in Limerick in the woods and going against the IPA craze that has taken over the beer industry. Don't get me wrong, but it was a refreshing change to see 14 beers with no IPA in sight with a focus on styles not always common. Unfortunately after 10+ years they have announced they are closing. No exact date so if you are looking to go, check their social media on Saturdays to see if they open. The number of beers available will be dwindling as more weekends past. Staff was friendly and welcoming despite seeming overwhelmed by the crowds of people looking to get their last tastes of their beers. If you can, make sure to stop in before they close for good and enjoy a beer on their patio and enjoy the sights of nature. Quite disappointed I will not get to enjoy their great patio in late summer/early fall.

Gneiss is a nice (har har) brewery located in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Lots of parking and outdoor seating with lovely views of nature. Masks are required as the staff have medical conditions. There is very limited seating inside so you'll likely want to take your beverages outside. They also ask only one party be in the bar area at a time but no one seemed to be abiding or enforcing that rule. The menu is pretty extensive and they have a good variety of sours, lagers, IPAs and stouts. My husband got a full pour and I got a flight of all the sours. We sat outside with our pup and when we asked if we could pull into the back parking lot, we were told no, despite us being the only customers and the lot was empty. I wouldn't rush back but it's a nice place to visit if you've never been and want to sit outside. The whole place, parking lot to where you order to where you can drink is very much not handicap accessible. Lots of stairs, crushed rock and a dirt parking lot so people who struggle to get around would likely find the layout to not be accommodating.

What an amazing place! The view is stunning, and the backyard setup is fantastic. The owner and the cat are incredibly friendly. The brewery is a must-visit. I come here every year!

Stopped by as part of The Snowflake Trail, they are super cautious, all outside and mask wearing. It was a nice day and there were several people enjoying the sun and great beer. We tried the four lagers all were great. Left with a growler of Pilsner and a four pack of dark lager. Nothing better than a cold beer outside on a beautiful fall day!