Gunpowder Falls Brewing - New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Christine H.

This restaurant/brewery has a German theme. Approximately 10 beers on tap, half are everyday selections and half are seasonal. We visited with friends who had been there before and knew about a past cocktail menu (they have switched to a martini menu). I ordered a salted caramel white Russian. It was nice and creamy.
I chose the ribs with fries and Cole slaw for my entree. I would order it again, as the ribs were sweet and tender. On the other hand, my husband ordered the Reuben and only ate 2-3 bites. The corned beef is sliced too thick. He enjoyed the fries. I do recommend their homemade ice cream. I've included a picture of the PBJ ice cream.
Being a new location, they are still working on the acoustics. There was a two person musical group playing, but the sound echoed somewhat.

Veronica T.

Really great German menu, seemed pretty close to authentic considering the area. Location and parking are great, plenty of tables available on a Thursday night. Beer was great and came out quickly.
Table service was slow at best, the bartender had to come and take our drink order because our waitress seemed to have gotten sidetracked elsewhere. Thankfully the drinks came out quickly and were great 👌 Our food took close to an hour to arrive, a Reuben sandwich and burger melt.. the beef on the Reuben was so tough in some parts it had to be pulled apart by hand, the patty meat was burnt on the outside but rare in the middle. The fries were amazing, hand cut and perfectly pillowy soft.
The waitress said they were in the middle of updating their menu. I hope it's not to Americanize it like so many other local spots. I do hope it's to improve kitchen efficiency.

10/10 for the fries.

Shelly D.

First time here. Liked the name to purchase some prizes for our Gun Raffle at Beale Twp. Fire Department this Wednesday on November 15, 2023. Location is a revamped warehouse with several businesses on site. Bathrooms down a long hall not within the brewery.
Food very good. Happy Hour Specials are 1 pm - 4 pm. Made our own Samplers.
Flight gave 5 beer tastings. I am not a beer drinker, but there are several mixed drink specials to choose from.
Will need to go back to try their other seasonal specials.
A 6 pack to go is $10.00.

Claire R.

Everything we tried was amazing. Loved their old location, but the food menu here is a big improvement. The portions were so huge that we were super stuffed, but still had leftovers. Prices were reasonable, too. Cheaper than most chain restaurants. Will definitely be back 👍

Kelly M.

My first time here and I wasn’t sure what to expect. My waitress Melissa was wonderful. She recommended a beer to me based off what I enjoy on a regular outing. It was delicious. I also had the special which was shrimp lo mein. I cannot wait to return and start trying regular menu items.

Brian B.

I’m sad to say that this was a let down from every angle. I tried to find a diamond but I could not.

The place boasts German beer and German food but except for an Oktoberfest flag near the hallway to the restrooms and a randomly placed poster of Oktoberfest poster it is bleak and sterile. Concrete floors, subway tiles behind the bar and plain blue walls are really throwing off the German vibe.

The beer seems authentic but of all the seasonal beers painted on the wall only one was available so I ordered a Dünkel from the main selection. It was alright but it came with lots of head and the bar keep overfilled the mug to compensate. Except she wiped down the outside of the glass with the dirty bar rag instead of using a water spout to clean the outside. And the beer was almost flat.

Moving on to the main course, I ordered Jäggerschnitzel with käsespatzle and home made chips. The schnitzel was huge and then placed right on top of everything. This made the chips soggy and not enjoyable. The cheesy spatzle was not spatzle at all but was just a version of Mac and cheese using shells instead of elbows and nowhere was it authentic spatzle.

Finally, the schnitzel. There was 5 mushrooms in total and a small drizzle of sauce. I asked for more sauce and I was given a small cup of brown gravy that seemed like instant gravy to me. The worst part was the schnitzel was raw. I mean some of it was cooked but some of it was raw and I mean raw.

I spoke with a person who apologized and compensated the meal and that was great but I declined his offer to return or for a free round from the bar.

I really wanted this place to shine but one star for terrible atmosphere and food, but you gained a star because you recognized the error and took care of it.

Good accountability but it should never have happened.

JTM

My wife and I enjoy the place! Very good German beer and food!

Brian G.

Snitzle was really good. Spatzle on point as well. Highly recommend this place. Good beer, good food, what more could you ask for.