Utility Brewing

I don't know if I should start with their wood-fired oven pizza or their selection of craft beers. I'll start with the beers, as did I. They've got a roughly rotating selection of local craft beers on tap, including an IPA, a hefeweizen, a stout, and a few citrusy ales. All quite good, all quite tasty. But what good is beer without food? Their pizzas are the perfect size, and delicious to boot. I had the November monthly pizza, and given the veggies and lightness of the pizza, it almost felt like healthy food. Hell, it probably was. The folks were friendly and attentive, as well. Honestly, a brick-walled, wood-ceiling, cement-counter, beer-n-pizza establishment that's worth visiting for either, and especially for both!

I am both a beer and a pizza aficionado. I grew up in the New York/ New Jersey area so know good pizza when I see it. This is very good pizza. And the beer is great too. Most of all, the atmosphere is always fun, energetic, and inviting, in part due to the great people they hire to serve you and cook for you.

The pizza was not as the hype made it out to be. Mine may have just been one of those bad ones, but my pizza was extremely greasy. And the dough was soggy after less than 5 mins be served. The cheese bread just didn’t have much flavor and it had the same situation as my pizza. Maybe some added garlic or something to the crust would make it a little better. Although the pizza was still edible, I did eat the whole thing so it wasn’t bad. Very average thin crust. The staff however were very nice and well caring. My drink was always refilled, they gave great recommendations, and were very lively.

Utility Brewing Company is a must stop in downtown Ruston. Everything there is awesome. I love the vienna salad and there's not a bad pizza on the menu! There are a variety of beers brewed right there on site and small menu of cocktails. There is inside and outside seating. The staff is friendly and helpful.