I have never understood why people are so into this place. Maybe it used to be better when it was new? It's basically a giant tourist trap now, or maybe a beer-themed amusement park.
The food is tolerable, though overpriced.
The beer is nothing to write home about.
The service is deplorable.
Once you get over the truly awe-inspiring sight of an altar devoted to beer-making, and the sheer monstrous scale of the place, you're in a cavernous barn with several hundred of your closest friends (not to mention a pair of roving musicians---think German-style mariachis). This place is *loud*.
The restoration of the sanctuary is beautiful, and the placement of the brewing equipment on the former altar is an inspired choice, but that and ten bucks should get you a burger and a good beer at Tessaro's up the road---so try that instead.
(By the way, while a few previous reviewers have mentioned that smoking is allowed in the restaurant, PA recently (9/08) banned smoking in most public places, including restaurants. CBW is now non-smoking.)