Restaurant
Unclaimed profileLavery Brewing Co
Erie, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lavery Brewing Co runs a beverage program led by a broad draft list of at least 15 named beers spanning IPA, sour, lager, kölsch, pilsner, tripel, saison, pale ale, porter, and pumpkin ale styles. Pours come in 16oz, half pour, 13oz, and 5oz sizes, with six 5oz flights available. The cocktail section offers six named drinks with specific spirit and ingredient callouts, while wine and non-alcoholic lists round out the options.
- What should I order?
- Start with a six-pour flight of 5oz drafts to compare the range. For a full pour, the Lukr-poured Lavery Lager or Tmavé 13° shows the draft program's foam emphasis. The Dúlachán IPA and Jonesin' (Orange) sour are also named selections. Cocktail drinkers can try the Under Fashioned or Not a Negroni.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want to compare styles across a broad draft list will find plenty to work through. Cocktail drinkers have six named drinks with specific spirits. Wine and non-alcoholic options are also available for mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- A draft flight works well for a casual tasting session. The patio hosts a Wine & Spirit event on August 7.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Most 16oz draft pours are $6, with some at $6.5 or $7; half pours are $4 to $5; 5oz pours are $3 to $4. Draft flights are six 5oz pours. All credit card purchases are subject to a 3% surcharge.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft program spans at least 15 named beers across many styles and includes Lukr pours for Lavery Lager and Tmavé 13°. Six named cocktails with specific spirit callouts and a six-pour flight option add range beyond the beer list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six named drinks with specific spirit and ingredient callouts: Blueberry Mint Mule, Watermelon Agua Fresca, Sangria, Under Fashioned, Not a Negroni, and Limoncello Spritz. The list uses named spirits including Ponfeigh rye, Bluebird gin, and Faber blueberry vodka.
Menu strengths
- — Six named cocktails with specific spirit and ingredient callouts.
- — Uses named spirits including Ponfeigh rye, Bluebird gin, and Faber blueberry vodka.
Standout selections
- — Under Fashioned — Ponfeigh rye whiskey, simple syrup, Underberg.
- — Not a Negroni — Bluebird gin, Fell to Earth vermouth, Bluebird amaro.
Wine
Four named selections by the glass or pour: Cabernet Franc, Concord, Pinot Grigio, and Mazza's Bubbly, spanning red, white, and sparkling. A Wine & Spirit event is scheduled for August 7 on the patio.
Menu strengths
- — Four named selections spanning red, white, and sparkling.
- — A Wine & Spirit event on August 7 on the patio.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Franc — listed wine selection.; Mazza's Bubbly — listed sparkling wine selection.
- — Cabernet Franc — Listed wine selection.; Concord — Listed wine selection.
Beer
At least 15 named beers spanning IPA, sour, lager, kölsch, pilsner, tripel, saison, pale ale, porter, and pumpkin ale styles. Pours come in 16oz, half pour, 13oz, and 5oz sizes, with six 5oz flights available. Lukr pours for Lavery Lager and Tmavé 13° emphasize foam.
Menu strengths
- — At least 15 named beers spanning many styles.
- — Multiple pour sizes and a six-pour flight option support sampling.
- — Lukr pours for Lavery Lager and Tmavé 13° emphasize foam.
Standout selections
- — Lavery Lager — Czech style lager, Lukr pour; biscuity malt, snappy florals, light spice. 4.8%. 16oz - $6 | half pour - $4 | 5oz - $3.
- — Tmavé 13° — Czech style dark lager, Lukr pour; bitter chocolate, soft roast, clean and smooth. 5.4%. 16oz - $6 | half pour - $4 | 5oz - $3.
- — Dúlachán — flagship IPA with Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra hops; grapefruit, pine. 5.6%. 16oz - $6 | half pour - $4 | 5oz - $3.
- — Jonesin' (Orange) — fruited sour with tangerine, blood orange, orange, marshmallow. 6.2%. 13oz - $6.5 | 5oz - $3.5.
Pricing: Most 16oz draft pours are $6, with some at $6.5 or $7; half pours are $4 to $5; 5oz pours are $3 to $4. All credit card purchases are subject to a 3% surcharge.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Guinness and Heineken, plus Blueberry Lemonade, Iced Tea + Lemonade, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Ginger Ale, and Lemonade.
Menu strengths
- — Two non-alcoholic beers: Guinness and Heineken.; A range of non-alcoholic beverages including Blueberry Lemonade and Iced Tea + Lemonade.
Standout selections
- — N/A Guinness — non-alcoholic beer.; N/A Heineken — non-alcoholic beer.
- — Blueberry Lemonade — Non-alcoholic beverage.; Iced Tea + Lemonade — Non-alcoholic beverage.
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