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Stopped by once again on New Year's Day and had their version of a kristalweissen, ta da, sans lemon. It was wonderful. Enough of that. Everything was "awesome" but the food left a bit to be desired this time. Meat loaf was a bit spongy (too much time in the mircowave?), and the Caesar salad uninspired. Our server (can't remember his name) was entertaining and very efficient.
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BR549,
State College, PA
(01/05/2013) |
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To Glenn, stuy, NY (wherever that is), I'm surprised it's taken me this long to read your response to my review, but I need to respond by saying that while I respect your opinion, I object to your elitist attitude that those of us who like this addition to our beverage are Blue Moon or Shock Top drinkers. Why would you compare a Belgian fake to a hefeweizen in the first place?
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BR,
State College, PA
(12/27/2012) |
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Despite a bizarre location, Albany Pump Station is well worth seeking out. Big interior with views of the brew kettles, two dining areas and upstair seating for special events. Nine taps were running to go along with a full bar. Tried the Oktoberfest, Kick Ass Brown, Blueberry Trippel(13%) and the State St. Porter. Excellence all around. The Trippel goes down smooth and sneaks up on you. Lenghty food menu. Plenty of great selections. Had the Pump House burger w/sweet potato fries. Great burger. Even better fries. Love the open air feeling of the place despite being buried under a couple freeway on/off ramps. Well worth the visit.
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J. King,
Campbell, CA
(11/04/2010) |
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To BR State College PA.......... It is considered an insult to put a lemon into a decent hefeweizen. That is more for the un-educated Blue Moon and Shock Top drinkers as I suspect you are. George brews a great beer and is proud of it. It needs no doctoring up with lemon as do the lesser quality Hefeweizens. His awards were because that certified beer judges sampled his beers "without" any lemon added and felt that they were an exemplary sample of the beer style.
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Glenn,
stuy, NY
(10/03/2010) |
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Our second visit to one of our favorite brewpubs. Another great example of adaptive reuse, this time under a megaton crane that was actually used to set the brewing equipment. All was awesome, and the brewmeister's love for his craft was everywhere in evidence by all the award banners on display. We will go back again and again, but will never understand the brewmeister's desire for us customer types to NOT put lemon in his hefeweisse.
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BR,
State College, PA
(01/05/2010) |
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We knew we were in for a treat when my wife and I each took a sip of the Scottish Light and said, "This is a dangerous beer" -- it went down that easy and was that flavorful. Each of the beers on tap in the sampler was excellent. The hefe was pleasant with banana and clove notes; the altbier was delicious, its bitterness nicely offset by its maltiness; the stout was full-bodied and powerful (and served at the proper temperature), with cocoa and coffee notes; the brown was hoppier than most brown ales but rich with caramel malts. Even the APA was good, and I don't normally like pale ales. The food was very good and affordable, and the service was outstanding. It was also kid-friendly. There was everything to like and nothing to dislike.
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Lake Pleasant, NY
(09/13/2009) |
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As I tried to say on their Facebook page...The Smoked Hefe just doesn't do it for me and I much prefer the better, regular, unfiltered, tasty, Hefe. The Wit is drinkable and a somewhat acceptable substitute. Best beers ever brewed; the Grand Cru and Dawn's Dry Stout! The kitchen staff do an outstanding job with food and the servers are the best! What a great building too!
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Mark C. Van Sluyters,
Newtonville, NY
(08/12/2009) |
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First, the beer was very good. All we had was IPA, but it was excellent, akin to a Dogfish Head 60 Minute. The food was interesting. They tried, but it didn't always work out, however, I give them extra points for trying. Had the calamari, which the jalapeno sauce on the bottom of the dish really helped kick it up and enliven it. The Thai Chicken Wings were an interesting take on the traditional wings, but it worked. I'd definitely try this place again.
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chris,
philadelphia, PA
(03/02/2009) |
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Hard place to find if you do not know your way around the town. Nicole did a great job in explain the food and beer that was offer. Beer selection was good and enjoyed all. Their sample platter came in a nice beer holder. If in the area again will stop. Great directions Nicole!
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James Horton,
camb springs, PA
(04/20/2008) |
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We stopped in for some beer and a bite to eat on a saturday at around 2pm. We sat in the tap room, and ordered the sampler. All of the beers were flavorful and interesting, and i ended up ordering the Belgian style brown with Sour Cherry, and my dh ordered the Pale Ale. Both were magnificent! Next came our appetizer. We had ordered the spinach and artichoke dip. It was served in a bread bowl that was more like a croissant, and it was absolutely delicious! My dh ordered the pumphouse burger, and i ordered the turkey burger, and we both enjoyed our meals. Our server was attentive without being bothersome, and all in all, we had a fabulous experienc there.
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catherine barnes,
Baldwinsville, NY
(09/23/2007) |
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I really enjoyed this brewery, I really like the old building. Being on business I limited myself to a Pale and a Brown, both were quite good. I hope to visit again when I have more time.
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Dustin,
Bend, OR
(03/02/2007) |
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Enjoyed an exceptional dopple bock, also liked the Scottish light ale. Two of the four members of our party were disappointed with their entrees (both a bit too dry, different items) but this was probably because the kitchen was pretty busy. This was my second visit and I would return. Slainte'
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Geoff,
Morris Plains, NJ
(10/28/2006) |
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Stopped by while I was in town. I tried a few new to me this visit. Scottish Light had a slight smokiness or peatiness to it, relatively light in nature. Belgian Strong, a triple, seemed subdued and drinkable, definitely not over the top. Old Musty Barleywine didn't strike me as too good. It seemed rather acidic; maybe it was on for a while, or whatever. Bartender much too busy with personal conversations to properly attend to customers.
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Beav,
York, PA
(08/07/2006) |
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Stopped by on the way to Vermont (see my review); it is located on Quakenbush Square (who I believe was a Groucho Marx character)in a large airy building with extensive parking and a comfortable, yet small, bar area. It is right off I287 and makes a good pubcrawl with Brown Brewing Company in nearby Troy (15-20 Minutes?)
APH/Evans offers 7 Taps: A belgian ale, which was served in the proper glass; a mildly hoppy "Pump Station Pale Ale," boasting three varieties of hops; a porter ("State Street"), with an abv of 5.5; and, on a similar note, a malty brown ale at 5.6. (By the way, Tom (see previous entry), it is called "Kick-Ass" Brown.) Decent place worth stopping by when in the Albany area - or on the way to Vermont.
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Jerry Boesen,
Gaithersburg, MD
(08/05/2006) |
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During a July 06 tour we stopped at C. H. Evans. We were there at lunch time and the place was packed. After lunch it pretty much emptied our. The atmosphere of the building was great. The bartender knew the history of the building and a great knowledge of microbrews. We sampled almost every beer that they make and enjoyed them all. My favorite was the Kiss Ass Brown while my friend's favorite was Quacken Bush Blonde. Would definately return.
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Tom,
Canastota, NY
(08/02/2006) |
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Dan was at the bar when we first dropped in from Chicago to check out some New York State brewing. Initially tried the Kick Ass Brown, and were so blown-away by this ale we scarcely tried anything else. Wonderful full-mouth sensation: from lips, to tongue, to palate, to gullet...all satisfying in varying ways. The Old Musty Barley Wine, despite the name, is a rich and powerful beer, wisely served in a small but brimming snifter. My buddy was out of the room when I initially ordered this beer. By the time he returned, the glass was empty: his eyebrows shot up when the waitress, on her next pass by the table, inquired if I'd like "another Old Musty..." The food was the best I've ever enjoyed in a brewpub. Well plated and served. Try the Shrimp and Chicken Gorganzola (lots of sun-dried tomatoes). A spectacular space, within walking distance of Pearl Street Restaurant Row and the Riverfront walk. Excellent parking too, with easy access right off I-787.
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Clark Maxfield,
Chicago, IL
(05/01/2006) |
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I Have been to this place many times but just recently started with pubcrawler so here goes.
Tim was behind the bar after a day off and the phone kept him very busy. All that said his service was only down to great from the usual awesome.
Their Hefe {my favorite] was unavailable so i had a sampler and got a pleasant suprise. 6 beers in the sampler Scottish Light true to their description and much better than I expected as i prefer spicy sweet beers or Dark Beers. Quakenbush Blond was good but not my style. Next was very pleasant surprise indeed, Belgian Pale. I drink a lot of craft beers and this one is a delight, a Hefe style spiciness and a pleasant balance of hops at the end that i usually dont prefer but wow. After that Rowlands Porter, Pumping Station Pale, and finally Kick Ass Brown, all good as usual. Before I move on to the food I would like to say their conistent beer quality amazes me.
The Veggie Burger. Beans, corn, bun, LTO, guacamole, chipotle mayo and smoked mozz. Great, we opted for the sweet potato fies and they were also great. Thanx Mr. Evans for keeping a fine establishment up to par all the time even down to clean bathrooms.
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Ashton Stymus,
Norwich, NY
(03/08/2006) |
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AWESOME!!!! I do believe I could live off of thier porter and steak sandwiches!!!! This is a must stop when in the area!
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BENBREW,
HUDSON, OH
(01/05/2006) |
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Hi all,
I'm the Brewmaster at the Pump Station. I'm responding to Robin Inman's recent review describing poor service at our eastablishment. Since this site allows reviews with no way to contact the writer, I am forced to take up space here.
There is no excuse for the rude behavior you received, and for that I apologize. I do wish you had spoken to a manager or at least e-mailed us before writing a negative review on the internet, where it will likely persist long after the offending server has left our restaurant. We work hard to make every customer's experience a good one. If something is not to one's liking we will do our best to make it better, but we need to be told about the problem to act on it.
I hope that you give us another chance. If you would like to contact me directly, please visit www.EvansAle.com for contact information.
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George de Piro,
albany, NY
(12/23/2005) |
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I live in Daytona but return to hometown Albany about once a year and always try to stop by the Pump Station. Aside from the excellent brews, the historical restoration warms my heart, and the food is always appealing if a bit pricey. Bar staff have always been attentive and cordial. Nice place for lunch if you're doing the historical tour based at the Heritage Center next door.
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Thomas Brown,
Daytona Beach, FL
(12/08/2005) |
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For years we have savored the beer, food, and ambiance here. After our recent experience, however, we may not return. I have never been so rudely insulted by a waitress. We paid our dinner bill with a credit card and added the tip to the charge. When Johanna, our server, returned, she questioned my addition, which was flawless, and snidely commented on the amount of the tip, which would have been less than what I wrote down if one were to believe *her* incorrect addition. Now I’m happy to have someone double check my addition after I’ve had a couple beers, but such rude treatment is inexcusable. Be forewarned.
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Robin Inman,
Malden, MA
(11/29/2005) |
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It had been quite a while, so I stopped by. Tried the Evans Wit. Nice--spicy and refreshing. Coriander/ginger in a good balance overall with all other flavors. State St. Porter a good choice as well, roasty and satisfying. Brick interior with tanks in the loft above bar. An expansive seating area, but good atmosphere overall. Jazz music playing gives it a real comfortable feel.
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Beav,
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(09/15/2005) |
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Second time in 3 years. Up from Baltimore to go to TAP New York...awesome beer/food fest!!! Food a little pricey for what you get and the beer is way too much $ in the restaurant.
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Beertrekker,
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(05/07/2005) |
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My wife and I stopped for a quick snack and beer before dropping me off at the airport for a work trip. I had the kick-ass brown. My wife the Stout. The Brown's a Gold Medal winner and deservedly so. I never tire of this one no matter how often I have it. It's always clean and crisp with the right amount of bitter/burnt and hoppy balance. A wonderful beer! My wife's stout was also very good. It seemed balanced the right way with malt vs. hops and the initial nose was perfect. However, after the brown, I had trouble with the hops flavor in the Stout due to the saturation level from the brown so I can't tell you if the taste balance was truely there.
We had the small nacho platter. It's more than enough for two!!!
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Tom,
Guilderland, NY
(10/18/2004) |
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Decided to stop by after attending the Jet/Giants practice at SUNY Albany. Since this was a Saturday, I was lucky to arrive before the dinner crowd started to fill the place. Had three excellent beers in addition to two great appetizers on the menu. Even though I was seated by myself at one of the high tables near the bar, a number of people constantly asked if I needed anything. By the time I left, the place was filled to capacity, and there appeared to by a wait for tables. Judging by the upscale atmosphere, this seems like one of the top places to eat on a Saturday night. Will definately go back on my next visit to Albany.
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