Refined Fool Brewing Co
137 Davis St, Sarnia, ON
(519) 704-1335
Refined Fool is run by an eclectic group of owners who come from many different backgrounds but have joined together in the common passion of creating delicious Craft Beer. They first started brewing out of their houses in the middle of the Canadian winter with propane burners and frozen hoses and have since evolved and expanded into their own brewery space. They recently announced the opening of a second larger location, although they are currently still brewing full time out of their unique 2,200 sq ft brewery and tap room on Davis St. in downtown Sarnia.
The brewery currently serves eight regular beers: Cream Ale, Australian Pale Ale, Nut Brown, Rye Saison, IPA, Vanilla Porter, Double IPA and Milk Stout. Their whimsically named beers (“Pouch Envy” and “Joe Sent Me”) and commitment to regular seasonals have become hallmarks of the brewery's flavour, creativity, and fun.
We arrived to a packed taproom with a funky vibe and on point music as I settled into a glass of “Illiterate Librarians” and a game of Operation TM. This Grapefruit IPA is all grapefruit on the nose and to the sip with a slight juicy sweetness and a dry finish. It’s absolutely delicious and bitter enough to keep my mouth watering for another sip.
I also had a pint of their “Let’s Play Jenga Before We Break Up” Cucumber Lime Pilsner - I can only imagine the crazy scene that must have inspired that name! I‘ve recently developed a slight obsession with cucumber notes in my beer, it sounds bizarre but it’s beautifully refreshing and the tartness of the lime dries out the finish slightly. . It’s not over the top and hits just where it should!
In addition to delicious pints, they have tasty snacks on the menu and retro board games to pass the time as you sip your way through the beer. With a variety of recurring events, including Trivia Nights, Comedy showcases, Theology on Tap, and Sip and Stitch, they attract people from all walks of life, much like the owners themselves!