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I'm sorry to report that the Big Tree has gone steeply downhill since a change of managers in the fall of 2004. The new manager has no background in or understanding of craft beer and has been dumbing down the beer selection since he took over.Most of the regular tavern customers have stopped going due to the lack of interesting beers and the overall decline of the tavern. One now finds Labatt Blue, Blue Light, and (shudder!)Michelob Ultra taking up tap space. There are still a few micros on tap, but they are mostly run-of-the-mill beers from Custom Brewcrafters. They've had Red Seal recently but charge $5.00/pint for it compared to $3.50 over at the Idle Hour. The selection of bottles has been reduced as well, although there remain enough quality offerings. Draught beer is the main draw for most quality beer bars and the Big Tree's selection is very pedestrian. The current bar staff have no beer knowledge and can't answer customer questions. The attitude now seems to view the tavern as more of a place for restaurant customers to wait for their table rather than an entity in it's own right. Until last fall the place had numerous regulars who gathered there on Friday nights after work as well as Saturdays and even some weeknights. You could count on seeing your friends there. Alas, no more. I've talked with the current manager a number of times in an effort to reverse the decline with no success. I even gave him a connection to obtain west coast micros(twice) but he didn't act on it. He claims he dumbed down the beer because we (craft beer drinkers stopped coming in, but the obvious reality is that we've been absent due to the decline of the tavern. The only hope now is that Campus Auxiliary Services, owner of the Big Tree, notices a decline in tavern revenue and puts someone in charge who knows beer and understands the customers who seek out quality beer.
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Steve Tuttle,
Geneseo, NY
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The service and food were excellent. I was just there on Saturday (24 April 2004) and the bartender was friendly and knew a lot about the beers on tap. There weren't however, a huge variety on tap. Bonus points though for no Coors or Bud on tap. They have an extensive bottle choice--although most seemed to be Belgian style (not my favorite style). If you're in the area this is a great place to stop in. I'm not so sure it's worth a special trip though.
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Bill Laubert,
North Hornell, NY
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I'm cursing myself for not visiting the Big Tree earlier and including it in my New York Breweries book: this place is GREAT. Excellent, well-kept draft selection, informed and well-tempered bartender, beautiful place, good spirits selection, and an extremely picturesque setting (if it's not wintertime...): what more could you ask? Outstanding bar.
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Lew Bryson,
Langhorne, PA
(08/23/2003) |
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swanny,
mount morris, NY
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Geneseo would be a beer wasteland without the Big Tree. When I visit my daughter at SUNY Geneseo, this is a must stop.
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Rick Lyke,
Clifton Park, NY
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Still one of the largest selections of microbrews & single malt scotches in WNY . Food is excellent, w/Daily Specials, & now open 7 days a week. Only 1 tap out of twelve WASTED on a domestic. Really Nice Place!!
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Roch, NY
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Geneseo has gained a second quality beer bar with the renovation and reopening of the Big Tree Inn earlier this year.The tap room features 7-8 micro-brewed draughts and over 40 bottled craft brews,including Orval and the full range of Chimay trappist ales from Belgium.The Big Tree is also a top notch restaurant.Meals and beers can be enjoyed on the large deck that was added to the side of the inn,which dates back to 1833.Well worth a visit if you're in the Rochester area.
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