beautiful outdoor seating and great beer.hard to beat this atmosphere on a sunny spring afternoon.

I'll preface my review with this: I'm a NERDY NERD, especially when it comes to breweries! So, to my total joy, stumbling across this brewery on our Oregon trip was a TREAT! We went first to the abbey, just to walk (gorgeous view), where we were informed of the attached brewery. As a beer girly, a Jesus freak, and a traveler who's been to other monk-run breweries around the world, I knew that we had to check this place out! The beer was good. It's not the best you'll ever have, but definitely pretty good! The service was great two - the bartenders were working hard to serve people and close up shop once it hit the time. They have to-go cold and non-cold options, as well as other merch available for sale. The space is gorgeous, and I love that it utilized community-raising initiatives to build out the frame. Definitely take time to read the posters, the documents on the site, and watch the video about the community raising! read more

Benedictine Brewery - sign - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

What's not to love about this place? There's an great variety of brew options and sizes including tastings and wine for those that dont drink beer. They also have good and simple bar bites to pair with the drinks and beautiful views. Don't forget to get some merchandise, the shirts are super soft! read more

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I'm not a huge craft beer guy but I liked this place. It's up on a hill a couple of miles out of town and not on a road you are likely to be on unless specifically headed here. Run by the Benedictine order. Catholic monks I believe. If I had ever planned on going into the clergy this wouldn't be a bad gig. They brew really good beer and many of the ingredients are growing in the fields that they tend right there on the property. There's a large covered grotto with a nice pastoral view and also inside seating if the weather is inclement. $7 for a pint of pretty decent beer and a good selection to choose from. It happened to be a lovely warm Indian Summer day when our group arrived. Very pleasant hour or so enjoying the fare and the grounds. Staff was amazing of course. Heavenly I'd say :) read more

Benedictine Brewery, Mount Angel, OR - August 23, 2025 God bless the monks! The beer here is heavily! The service was fantastic! Barley and Hops were happy to let me sample a few of the beers before I landed on the Whiskey Barrel Aged Haustus - a truly delightful 6.8 ABV beer leaning in the direction of a German Dopple Bock. Nice indoor air conditioned seating and a fair amount of covered patio outdoor seating looking out over the Hopp fields. read more

Benedictine Brewery - Outdoor covered patio - August 23, 2025 - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

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Great scenery! Loved seeing the monks at work! Beer was so awesome. I had the Black Habbit! Best beer I ever had. Took some bottles to go!

Now here's a brewery that I've had bookmarked for quite some time now. It's a place that was highly recommended to us by a priest-friend lol. And for the love of God, he couldn't have made a better recommendation. Here's a bit about this lil' brewery called Benedictine: = Parking & Atmosphere = When most folks see the sign and enter the parking lot, they end up parking in the lower lot, and walking up to the place. Not knowing they've got also got parking along the side, next to the brew house. Regarding the inside, there are a few table to kick it at. But they've also got a three big patios, so plenty of space for large groups visiting. The atmosphere is definitely chill, as folks and dogs were here enjoying the brews! = Brews & Bites = In general, their beers cost about $6-8 per pint. Average, and not bad imo. Since we had never been here, we did a Tasting Flight ($10 or $12) consisting of 4oz pours. We tried the following: ~ Haustus - a good starter of a pale ale. ~ Hairshirt - a Belgian IPA which was not my favorite unfortunately. Likely the bitterness. ~ St. Gabriel Dubbel - my taste buds were really feelin' this one! ~ Black Habit - a dark ale that was probably our favorite of them all! ~ Pinot Barrel Aged Dark Night - you definitely taste and smell the pinot in this brew. Might be heavy for some. ~ As for food to graze on, we tried their Pretzel Bites with fondue ($13). These little pretzels came out hot, fresh, and buttery good. We had mustard, but also opted for the cheesy fondue. Gotta dip them in beer cheese right! = Overall = Thank you Father Sean for granting us your blessing to visit this place. It was easy to find. The staff was cordial, helpful, and awesome. The place was spiritually humbling lol, and the brews were simply fantastic! read more

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Great place if you like beer where else can you taste and believe? Also a great place during summertime and the tables outside in inside.

I'm not a beer drinker but I really like going here just because it's a charming location, especially on a nice summer day when one can sit outside and enjoy the open air. The small bites are yummy (my fave is the pretzel bites with fondue) and if you're not a beer-drinker either, cider, wine and sodas like real ginger ale are offered as well. It's the perfect place to meet your friends and relax with a chat or a game of cards. read more

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This is a favorite pit stop Best brewed beer ever, fave is St. Michael's. The food is so tasty, charcuterie style w/scrumptious humus , hot pretzels w/ground mustard to dip into, it is all sooooo good. Location has excellent views and staff very friendly. You've got to go!! read more

Wow! Just wow! This has got to be one of the most fun and unique beer-centric experiences I have ever had. Many breweries like to recount the tales of monks back in 'Ye Olden Days' producing libations in their monasteries. But that tradition is alive and well here, with Benedictine Brewery on the grounds of the Mount Angel Abbey, where the brothers are brewing up beer, tending bar, and enjoying some pints right along with the other visitors. It is a bit surreal, but also amazing, to sit down and talk with them about the work they do, and getting some good recommendations about what drinks to choose. Speaking of which... The beers here are really fantastic, and you for sure need to go for a flight if this is your first time here. As you may expect, the monks have several old-world-style brews on offer; with Dubble (St. Gabriel), Tripel (St. Raphael), and Farmhouse Ales (St. Benedict) being prominent on the tap list, and all being outstanding. But, lest you forget you're still in Oregon, there are plenty of other craft styles to choose from. The St. Michael Helles is delightful, and the perfect thing to drink on a warm, sunny afternoon. The Hairshirt IPA is great, as is the Black Habit Dark Ale. But I was blown away by the Tyrant, a Cascadian Dark Ale which I think has a perfect mix of hops and malts. Most of their beers are available for purchase in bottles, and they also have a selection of local wines and ciders, too. The brewery is a very easy afternoon trip from the Portland area, driving through gorgeous farm country, and set amongst the sprawling, picturesque hop fields surrounding the abbey. The taproom is smaller in size, but has ample outdoor seating, and a wide grassy lawn, which you for sure should take advantage of if the weather is nice. If you need something to snack on, they have a few food options like meat and cheese boards, chips, and pretzels. And there was a food truck parked outside on the day we visited. Prices for everything are very reasonable, pretty much on par with any other craft brewery. So all in all, I think this counts as the highlight of my recent Portland trip. If you are a brew hunter, this place should absolutely be on your radar. Will for sure try to come back when next I'm up in the PNW. If tasting-is-believing, then that is extra true here. Cheers, all! read more

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The Black Habit dark ale lives up to its name. Rich, nuanced, delicious. Dark Night stout is also something to write home about. The place is comfy, but low frills, as it's run by monks. No music, closes at 8pm. Come to get a drink and say a prayer. Kids present. read more

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Great Beer and Beautiful Scenic area to enjoy that beer. There were many beer options and everyone enjoyed their beer. read more

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Have to stop here whenever we are in Mount Angel. Fun to see how much they have grow since our last visit. read more

Benedictine Brewery - Beer in bottles to take home to our son. - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

Great service & friendly. Good beer with a nice selection and all of them are good! Cannot go wrong with Haustus or Hairshirt. Dark beers are also excellent. Snacks of meats and cheese are good. The setting is great looking out on the Hop fields. You are especially lucky if you get to chat with one of the Monks! read more

If you are looking to have some tasty, malty beverages & some snacks, this is the place for you. Staffed by friendly, local Benedictine monks, the Brewery is housed in a beautiful, Douglas Fir timber-frame structure. read more

This place is amazing... You will not regret getting the pretzel bites and fondue... The service is great. The ambience is amazing... every season deserves a moment at this place... The beer is amazing. The food is great. You're gonna have a great time...it's both kid and dog friendly! read more

Fun brewery with some great beers! Service was great, plenty of seating inside and outside. They have a few appetizers and food truck outside. Taste and believe!! read more

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The food, service and seating areas are all perfect! And the beer? You can't get any better!

Ok this place is cool. EXCELLENT beers, (I tried all but one type) and all were really solid/delicious. Black Habit was probably my favorite. I also had the pretzel bites with fondue.... Whoa... heavy and delicious. the folks working there are all super nice, and the monks make some fiiiine beer! Definitely try this place if you are in the area. read more

Great place and beer. Lots of good option for beer. There was a good food truck outside that was also good. Would go back again when in the area. read more

I've been wanting to try this brewery for a while. They have lots of great outdoor space with a gorgeous view. All of the beers were super tasty. I was impressed with how smooth they were and well-balanced. They also had a food truck and other food on site, though I didn't get to try any of it. Next time! read more

Benedictine Brewery - Tasty beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

This is a stop you want on your day tripping through Oregon. Sure, sure, wineries blah blah blah. Well, when you grow weary of all the awesome pinot noir (truly there is an abundance of incredible wine in Oregon), you will find a tranquil respite here. Located in Mt. Angel, which I am pretty sure has a font requirement for all business signs in the city limits (you'll notice it when you drive through), tucked in the cozy shadow of the Mt. Angel Abbey that presides on the hill over it, this taproom and patio delivers some of the best tripel I've had outside of Belgium. Do you enjoy dark beer with a low ibu? Then get over here! Dark Night at 34 ibu pushes my limit, but St. Gabriel at 16 ibu is perrrrrrrfect. The St. Raphael belgium tripel was so satisfying I took several bottles home to enjoy. Prices are reasonable, there are snacks available for purchase and they didn't blink when I also pulled a cheese and apple tray out of my bag (I purchased other food, so I think that makes it okay). Minors are welcome when accompanied by an adult, and good dogs enjoy the patio and expansive lawn. Right now, in the waning days of Covid (we all hope) there is good spacing for inside seating, and outdoors the patio is covered. I should note, they also offer Bauman's cider and some wines. I'm here for the dark stuff, though. read more

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Really fun spot! Beautiful location, whimsical premise for me. Service was nice, basic, good. The beer was ok. Food was also ok. The beer cheese was really salty and I wish the pickles weren't so sweet. I wish there was more hot food to choose from! read more

After a full day of outlet mall shopping at Woodburn, my friend and I opted to visit this gorgeous brewery nestled on a hill overlooking the valley. The beer was generally amazing. I love that they are sticking to their roots and focusing on Belgian Trappist brews. They have a lot of higher ABV's so come prepared! I wish I had more time to stroll around the Abbey grounds, but that will have to be another trip. I didn't try the food, but I saw many people were enjoying the artichoke dip. Definitely a place focused on beer though, with food being mostly snacks. It's definitely a unique brewery to visit in Oregon! read more

Benedictine Brewery - 20 beers on the taster tray! - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

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Great stop after a hike in Silver Falls State Park for a refreshing flight of true Trappist Belgian ales and a dubbel. Wish we had more time to taste the darker beers and to walk around the monastery a few mins away. Went at 1pm when they opened on a Saturday and it was already filling up but there are many picnic tables outside. The pretzel bites w. fondue and some other apps looked great, but we didn't order food this time. This is a must stop for beer fans in Portland. read more

Benedictine Brewery - Tasting flight paddle - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

Heavenly suds made by Men of God. How could it get any better than that? Put the brewery taproom in a peaceful setting, that's how. Just a stone's throw from Mt. Angel Abbey, the St. Michael Taproom at the Benedictine Brewery is a must stop destination if you're in the area, along with the Abbey, of course. Nestled on the hillside, it overlooks a field of hops and a small oak grove. Appropriate. There's outside seating, and the inside is clean, simple, and modern. The beverage choices, brewed by the monks, are excellent. The Black Habit and Helles are exceptional, names which are interesting, if not ironic. And their root beer is too die for. Giving them anything less than a 5 star review would be a sin. read more

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Fabulous beer, crisp light. Servers were very helpful with suggestions. There is a wide variety of beers. read more

Love to see the hops growing, people enjoying a beautiful day and priests getting their drink on. Great for a lazy afternoon

Great place to visit a must experience to enjoy Wonderful grounds nice people friendly and welcoming read more

Benedictine Brewery - Benedictine brews - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

Great location - good selection of beer and friendly staff - visit the Abbey grounds and then head over to the brewery for some good beer

Nothing better than having a brew with a Benedictine monk. I would recommend you get a bite to eat at Lou's food truck next-door. They have delicious burgers and other items. The brewery does serve some appetizer like dishes. This brewery has 4 ounce taster for two dollars, which is an amazing price. You don't have to take them all at once. I get about two at a time, but you can get a whole flight. I just find that the beer warms pretty quickly before I can finish them. I found the beer to be pretty refreshing and high ABV. The Magdalena lager was one of my favorites with an ABV closer to a IPA. There was plenty of seating in inside the building, outside under a large awning, and on tables in the sun with sun umbrellas. This is a novelty for sure and a great tourist destination, but the beer is great, too. Father William asked to sit down next to us and he was a very likable guy. He didn't try to convert us to his style of Catholicism and just really wanted to talk. One of the best breweries I've been to in Oregon. read more

My friend and I were in Mt. Angel this weekend for Octoberfest. We stopped by this beautifully located quaint establishment. The outdoor seating was nice to enjoy on such a sunny day. We enjoyed one of their great tasting beers and they had a bbq place outside which was delicious. It was also really cool to see the monks greeting and socializing with the customers. I would definitely stop by next time I'm in town. read more

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We were here on a quiet Thursday evening and soaked in the beautiful views of the sprawling countryside and fields from the patio. There fondue and pretzel bites were delicious as were our drinks. We will visit here again. read more

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Great view, beers, a gf beer, and for non beer drinkers, wine, n/a bevies, kombucha. Lovely spot.

An amazing brewery run by kind Benedictine monks! Their hospitality is first rate and their beers are unique and expertly brewed. read more

Benedictine Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Mt Angel, Oregon

We stumbled upon this gem yesterday. What a great area and concept. The beer was great. The atmosphere was wonderful. Kids get to run around an oak grove and play in a large field. Parents can sip beer! Mount Angel is really pretty and this brewery- located next to a monastery, is perfectly splendid. read more

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It's a beautiful location they are one of those belgian type beer locations so if dubbels and trippels are your think you'll love it they are very good and making that variety of beer but it isn't for everyone if you aren't familiar with it. The food was good I'd go again for sure. read more

Amazing food and great views!!! A great place to stop for a post hike refreshment. Definitely coming back!

This was a super interesting find- not many know of the monastery that is up on the hill in Mount Angel, let alone this brewery that is on the monastery grounds. After exploring some of the paths and buildings at the complex, we decided to go down to the brewery and try out a couple of their beers. I am a big fan of German/Austrian style beers, and I was very much in luck. I ordered the farmhouse ale, and my partner ordered the dunkel ale. Both were very good- the farmhouse was mild and not overly sweet, and in a lot of ways was more bitter than I am used to. However, I much prefer it to many of the farmhouse and sour ales I have had that are so sugary that it will give you wicked heartburn and make you sick to your stomach. The dunkel, though, was my favorite of the two and was very well balanced. It reminded me very much of the beers they serve at Occidental Brewing up in Portland- lighter, but still retaining a complex flavor profile. The service was very friendly, and they have a limited menu of food (and I think a food truck on weekends/holidays.) The grounds are absolutely beautiful, and face several large fields including a hop farm (where I heard they get the hops for the beer.) Environment is quiet, and the prices are very reasonable at $5 for a typical pint and up to $7 for the more seasonal/limited edition beers. A great place to stop for a pint while in the Mount Angel or even Silverton area! read more