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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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Have to stop here whenever we are in Mount Angel. Fun to see how much they have grow since our last visit.
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.
Great Beer and Beautiful Scenic area to enjoy that beer. There were many beer options and everyone enjoyed their beer.
This was a return visit that was much overdue. If you don't know about the Benedictine Brewery and you love artfully hand crafted beer? You need to become acquainted. The monks of the Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey are practicing a centuries old tradition... As part of their daily observation of life, they brew beer. Let me tell you it is absolutely outstanding. The grounds are breathtaking, on a little hillside outside of Mount Angel, just under an hour south Portland. I highly recommend that you take one of the more scenic drives instead of just blasting down I-5, but you do you. It's not a restaurant per se. But there are snacks. And there is a large selection of beer. My partner and I already knew that we had no idea what we wanted because we want everything and that would make driving home extremely difficult. So we opted for the only logical choice: the sampler Their sampler boards come with either four or five slots, and they provide a 4 ounce pour into the sampler glass. We each got a five spot board, and two additional drinking glasses so that we could pour splits, and were thus able to sample 10 of the brews on tap. We also decided that snacks were in order so we got the spinach, artichoke dip, times two. You order at the counter and when your order is prepared, you are called and can pick it up. It's a very simple set up, harkening back to a simpler time in many ways. Some of the taps vary seasonally. Some of them are occasionally just out. I can't tell you what you're going to find. But I can tell you if the Hairshirt, the Half Cloak, and the Little Tyrant are on tap? You definitely want to sample those. This is not typical mid-grade Portland IPA... These are exceptional brews across a variety of styles Highly recommended! I go down every time I get a chance and suggest that you might want to consider that as well read more
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
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
4 months ago
The Benedictine Brewery was a special stop on our family 12 day road trip. It is situated in the middle of farmland just outside of Salem, Oregon. Enjoy some pretzels with beer samplers crafted by monks. The service is friendly and the ambiance was laid back. Just a Heads-up, it opens until 1:00pm. 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
4 months ago
4 months ago
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
8 months ago
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
5 months ago
3 years ago
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
7 months ago
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3 years ago
Have to stop here whenever we are in Mount Angel. Fun to see how much they have grow since our last visit. read more
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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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2 years ago
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
7 months ago
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
3 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
2 years ago
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6 years ago
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
8 years ago
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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Great place to visit a must experience to enjoy Wonderful grounds nice people friendly and welcoming 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
2 years ago
6 years ago
An amazing brewery run by kind Benedictine monks! Their hospitality is first rate and their beers are unique and expertly brewed. read more
6 years ago
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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