R Shea Brewing - Canal Place in Akron

We shared 2 flights and pork nachos. The 10 beer tastes were outstanding. LOVE this place. When I'm back, I hope to return. Ellen, our server, is excellent.

On the surface, there's lots to like about this venue. Starting with the venue itself. A huuuuge warehouse with plenty of room not just for the brewing equipment but also for an airy, wide-open space that's perfect for large events. It's so big that the actual dining, bar, and food prep areas occupy a large loft that's ultimately dwarfed by the sheer size of the whole building. As for the beer, there are over a dozen offerings on tap at any given time. I appreciated the opportunity to try several at once via a flight. Whether the Extragalactic Origins: Strawberry & Mango gose, 709'er DNEIPA, Cebu shandy, or Three Legends NEIPA, everything I tried was clean, refreshing, and poundable on a muggy summer day. Just as numerous: their food offerings. Burgers, pizze, salads, sandwiches, and huge, shareable apps - something for everyone. I was a bit full for an entire burger or pizza, but I still underestimated things by ordering cheese pierogis, onion rings, and tenders. Each of these was entrée-sized. More than enough to soak up all the booze. The specific servers who interacted with me were professional, fast, and efficient enough. But, like at many places throughout insular northeast Ohio, *all* the customers and even some of the staff behind the counter were incredibly *triggered* at the sight of me walking in. It's that classic Ohio Death StareTM - that utterly aghast, even hateful look at you as if you're an alien - whether it's because you're someone of clearly Asian descent (never mind one who's 100% American) or someone who's clearly not from the area. One miserable-looking old couple even openly shielded thei...

Such a neat space! Inside an actual warehouse, the bar is a gigantic 2-story space with an open-floor industrial vibe. It actually has two bars...plenty of room! The food menu is extensive with impressive variety and includes salads, burgers, pizzas, and appetizers. We had the pulled pork pizza which was absolutely delicious. My favorite beer was the brown ale. Off all the breweries we have visited on the brew path so far, this one is definitely memorable.