The beer was good, the food was good. The atmosphere could be a bit more Abbey-ish. The service was also good. There was also a door just to the right of the entry where some critters was scratching to get out. Not sure if it was a pet or a wayward wild rodent but I'd sure like to know!?! read more

The Brew Works is beside the Benedictine Nunnery. The beer and wine were good. The eating space was like a cafeteria with one room for 21s and older and a smaller room by the entrance was for families with children. The Pizza, fried mushrooms, and Baked Ravioli were served hot. The Baked Ravioli are a favorite for me and very good. read more

Interesting place; nothing fancy: just a couple of large rooms and outdoor seating. Located near a monastery; interesting location. Looks like some remodeling going on. Walked up to bar and greeted by bartender and chit chatted. Reviewed menus and order pretzel bites and dry rub wings ( 12 ) with a slight spicy and sweet. Kind of like a lite Nashville hot. Tasted a few beers and made decision with an ale and a stout; both nicely crafted. Pretzel bites were warm and tasty cheese. I thought the wings were just right as a good tasty flavor. Portions were decent! read more

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Great little local restaurant at the Abbey. Simple and fun local atmosphere with great food and a full bar. We had pizza and it was excellent. Crispy crust lots of toppings and great tasty sauce. You order food at the bar and the server was helpful and food came out quickly. read more

We only had beer here, but they do offer food! Pizza looked and smelled good. They were pretty busy while we were there, so that tells you something. They sell growlers and many were getting refills. Beer was good! They do offer flights and had a good variety to offer. The grounds look wonderful, sadly it was raining when we visited or we would have explored a bit more. read more

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I thought the brewery would be more a part of the church, but it is a separate back building that is the brewery. They have decent beer, but the food is just reheated frozen bar food. Overall we enjoyed the drinks but we disappointed in I guess what we had expected from the google photos... but we were happy with the drinks. I would return for sure. read more

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We wanted to see the monastery buildings, and were pleased to find there's a brewery on site as well! Signage on the property is clear and parking is easy. Inside, the aesthetic is a little over-the-top Catholic; our server explained they're not officially affiliated with the religious institution but respect their space. Okay. The light fixtures are cross-shaped; I'm always surprised to see otherwise-cheery places decorated with a tool of torture and murder. But I digress... signs with Dad-joke-level beer/religion puns dot the walls. A t-shirt is printed with the Blessed Mother and "Ale Mary". Just one person was on staff on the rainy weekday of our visit. He greeted us, took our drink and food orders, then stepped away to the kitchen. It didn't take long for him to resurface with chicken wings and toasted ravs (that's what we call them in St. Louis; here I believe it was "fried ravioli".) He defly worked both front of house and back and kept up with the steady stream of lunch patrons. Beer's good! We were in the midst of a road trip so I had a flight; best to try several with minimal impact to my driving game. The blueberry wheat is especially nice; it's just a bit fruity and crisp. The Winter Warmer was left over from Christmas season and had pleasant notes of baking spices. The Irish Red, called Sister Mary Rose, was my fave. Food was just fine as well; what we ordered was the sort of fare that arrives frozen and is dropped in a fryer. The dinner menu looks to include some home-cooking, which looks even better! read more

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I had a perfect evening here. For me, that's an evening with some beer, some wifi and a peaceful spot where I can sit with my laptop. And despite the family atmosphere with a few kids running about, I was undisturbed. I had two absolutely terrific beers and sat at a table outside the main dining room next to the office. A power outlet there and so I not only wrote a half dozen or so Yelp reviews, I was able to fully charge all of my electronics before heading onwards. For me, that's a perfect evening. There's a friendly vibe here. Folks coming and going, families who haven't seen each other since last week, a beertender who wanted to make sure that I was satisfied with my beers. Love it. [Review 565 of 2024 - 160 in Indiana - 21596 overall] read more

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Awesome venue. Very unique and has a small town feel. Beer and pizza spot on! Worth short drive off interstate .

Great wood fired pizza and craft beer in a picturesque setting. You'll enjoy the drive, can buy growlers to take home, and stop at a winery on the way home (headed East). read more

I love coming to this beautiful brewery. They have great food. The service is always helpful and friendly. Tongue in cheek merchandise that will make you smile. A gift shop just outside along with a beautiful monastery. read more

Great food! Love the blueberry wheat beer! Chicken wings and pizza are wonderful! Service is good! Love the atmosphere!

My family (from STL) stopped here after a trip to Holiday World, and we're looking forward do a dinner of beers and bar bites. We were confused pulling up and entering, and were sadly greeted so rudely that we left before eating. With no signs to explain where were to sit, how to be seated, or how to order, we proceeded to the taproom. As soon as the bartenders saw my two children, they told us we had to get the kids out of the taproom, and gave no further instruction. We were visibly confused and looking for guidance. The rude "welcome" was not helpful or accommodating. I completely understand kids not being allowed in the bar, but since that appeared to be the only dining area, and the lack of servers, signs, or hosts made it a bit confusing, we were simply looking for guidance. Sadly, this place lost at least $100 and a good review by not being accommodating enough to help out of towners know what to do upon entering. Had things been handled differently, we'd have happily followed their guidelines, leaving our kids outside while we ordered. Signs on doors to explain the logistics would simply solve this issue. read more

When we walked in we has our doubts, but those were quickly dismissed. Hospitality was great as was the beer and the food, which hot and freshly prepared, with generous portion. Our final surprise was a very, very reasonable bill ($$). if you are driving I-64 passing through Indiana and need a break, get off at exit 63 and head to St. Benedict's Brew Works at the back of the monastery campus and a short 5 minute drive off the interstate. Final note: Fill up your gas tank in town; significantly less expensive than the station closer to the highway. We will be visiting the next time we pass through Indiana. read more

I'm guessing this is about the 20th time now that we made the 1 hour trip here over the past few years. If you want a smooth beer, I'm still in love with the Blueberry Wheat Beer. Sounds nasty but it's the one we take home in our growlers each and every time. Today I ordered a cheese pizza with both banana & jalapeno peppers, it came out quick and hit the spot. The food and service were a winner. Thanks for always being a place that you can count on to deliver. read more

Absolutely loved the beer! My favorite was Santa's Winter Warmer. So delicious. My only disappointment was it was all sold out for purchase to take home! read more

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Brewery in a church! What more could you want. Smells like fried food but beers are tasty. Pretty out of the way but a great stop if you find yourself in/near Ferdinand, IN. read more

St. Benedict's Brew Works - Beer flight. On the right is good habit hazy IPA. - Breweries Near Me - Ferdinand, Indiana

Great food, great beer great service. This is a must see. You're going to love it. I'm drinking the American Barley Wine. read more

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Before we being, let us open with a prayer (written by yours truly in the Brew Works' parking lot): Ale Mary, full of hops The brews are with thee Blessed art thou among inebriates And blessed is the fruit of thy tanks, beer-sus. Hoppy Mary, mother of malts. Pray for us drunks, now and at the hour of our hangover. Cheers. When Christopher organized one of our (patent-pending) #YelpLouINvasion excursions (get it...Louisville yelpers in *IN*diana...puns, I got 'em), centered primarily on a visit to a brewery at a monastery...I wasn't sure what to expect. But you better believe that I was up for the adventure! We got a little confused about what time it was when we were getting close...it seems as though on one side of the highway you are in the Eastern time zone and on the other side you are in Central. Our phones didn't all match up, because apparently we were pinging off of different towers. So...just be aware of where you are coming from and going to...if you intend to get there right around opening (like we were). We drove up shortly after they opened, but we weren't actually the first ones there! You could see they were still setting up shop, and there were things being arranged for a special event later in the day. The brewery isn't much to look at, and resides in the lower level of a church. But it all kind of adds to the charm and theme of the place. The lights in the bar/tasting room hang from wooden crosses, the beers are playfully named with Catholic-adjacent words and terms, the taps are cut outs of nuns in habits, and there are big ol' cut outs of nuns holding beers. They have a schtick and they embrace it! The bartender was exceptionally friendly and we all enjoyed chatting with him. They offer some small food options and we chose to share a big soft pretzel. It was pretty tasty. And prices are incredibly reasonable! A flight runs $6 for a sampling of what is available, pints cost $5, and a growler fill is $14. I didn't love all the beers, but I am still learning what I like when it comes to the brewed nectar of the gods! They aren't terribly bitter, they boast a decent ABV, and are easily drinkable. We had a great first impression when we walked in, and as our visit went on our affection and enjoyment grew! You could do far worse than going out of your way for a visit! If we hadn't had a few other things on our schedule for the day, I think we probably would have stayed for a couple more pints! read more

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Great stop with surprisingly good We also ordered a couple appetizers that were really good...garlic Parmesan boneless wings and spicy cheese curds. read more

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I'd definitely recommend this brewery in southern Indiana! Cool setting on a monastery and has a delicious selection of craft beer. I tried a flight of four beers - each was great and would recommend. I tried their blueberry wheat, Belgian quad, Irish stout, and their amber ale. Their Belgian quad, Dark Souls, was my favorite but this brew is dangerously delicious while being 10% ABV so consume wisely! read more

This place is really interesting. Located deep within the bustling metropolis of Ferdindand, Indiana (population 2100), the brewery is a part of the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception. Not really sure if the Sisters of St. Benedict are actually brewing the beer, but it is delightful. Grab some pretzel bites while you quaff your ale. We will be back. read more

St. Benedict's Brew Works - a basket of pretzels and a glass of beer - Breweries Near Me - Ferdinand, Indiana

Great beers! Loved the Good Habit IPA. Friendly staff. Pretty busy on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The Honey Mustard Prayerful Pretzels were a big hit too! read more

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A flight of brews from St. Benedict's and a bag of prayerful pretzels from the nuns is all you need for a memorable trip to this brewery on the campus of a monastery. I'll never forget this experience, and everything was happily beyond my expectations. read more

The Belgian Amber was on point, crisp and delicious with a nice haze. My wife liked the IPA and the Belgian Amber. The surprise was the pizza. Holy moly the pizza was on point! Thin, crisp crust and lots of cheese and toppings. My whole family loved the pizza! The kitsch here is well done. Very cool merchandise that we purchased here. Great pricing to boot, highly recommend!! read more

Food was great service was excellent the atmosphere was great will come back had the family there and they enjoyed themselves

Four samples for six dollars, who wouldn't want to give that the old college try? I have no idea what a college try is, or even how it differs from a university try or a trade school try. If there is one thing Emily Hagedorn has taught me is that WE ARE GIANTS. So, when you see our photos they weren't tiny. It's that we are giants. This is my new life motto and we must all subscribe to it. The offerings of the brewery rotate (I like to think 'pivot' but we shouldn't mix metaphors). I was able to try the White IPA, Prioress Porter, Sister Mary Rose (an Irish Red), and a Belgian Triple. I liked all the beers and I normally don't like porters or IPAs. I'm sorry, IPAs just seem like Hipster Endurance Tests to me - like hot sauces and other things they've ruined. This wasn't bad. Apparently, they don't have the handlebar mustachioed crowd coming in yet so they can still make an IPA that is something besides just wicked bitter. The Porter was also really good and flavorful. I grew up in the Rhineland so my opinions on beer and wine are shaped by where I grew up and the proximity to the good stuff in France. This porter was good, if I were getting a full-sized glass I'd have gone for that. The Belgian Triple was everything I want a beer to be: crisp, refreshing, maybe some fruity notes, but what a beer should taste like. I've never intentionally had an Irish Red so I don't have a baseline for that. I liked it. I'd suggest you try it as well. I also had the soft pretzels and they had homemade root beer so I tried that as well. I know, grownups don't drive root beer at breweries but if we've met in person you have a hard time calling me a grownup. The Brewer said, "We have fun while being respectful." They really do. From the brews named with a nod to the Sisters of Saint Benedict (on whose property the Brewery can be found) to the decorations and other things like the face cutouts for photos everything was clever but tasteful. We had a great time. I would also suggest looking into a tour of the monastic community, which is free (you can make a donation) and even if you're not into Catholicism you can appreciate the history, architecture, and art. Truth in advertising, my sister grew up in the care of the Sisters of Saint Benedict and considers this her childhood home. read more

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Had the wings and pretzel bites, both were great! Oktoberfest and the Sister Betty were both really good as well! Will come here again for sure. read more

St. Benedict's Brew Works - Breweries Near Me - Ferdinand, Indiana

One of my favorite finds while traveling! The blurry beer was great along with the pizza, ravioli and Mac n cheese bites! Very much recommend! read more

Amazing pizza and great beers (and wines)!! Lovely staff and not a "stranger" in sight. The tables are well spaced for social distancing but close enough.... This review was from last year. It was in my drafts so I posted today. read more

This rating is solely based on their beer. Supposedly they have good pizza but I didn't try it. Beer was weak and average at best.

Great craft Belgian style beers. Worth the stop in this small town. Beautiful grounds on the monastery.

Dear God, YASSS. This place is a nice addition among a normal small, southern Indiana town. The best part: it's next to the Sisters of St. Benedict campus. My childhood Catholic self was buzzing with excitement with all of the witty, religious (but respectful) puns throughout the brewery. I loved the hefeweizen that they offered. That was my favorite among the four that I sampled in my flight. The tables are great for groups as well, and the interior decor reminded me of my childhood Catholic schools, to a tee. Games are also available to play and it seemed like they had some fun special events going on in the near future when we stopped by. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The swag and t-shirts are a nice added touch as well. Definitely try this place out if you're in the area! read more

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This is definitely our go to place for pizza. Locally, there aren't many places with good pizza; so we always make the extra drive out of our way to come here. Their ingredients are quality, and it sooo good fresh out of the oven. I'm also obsessed with their pretzel and beer cheese. I normally hate beer cheese, but theirs has the perfect flavor without being overly beer-tasting. While I don't drink beer, the bar area is super cozy, and I've gone there to purchase beer for friends and family members as gifts before. We always take our kids with us, and it's the perfect low key spot to have your kids in the dining area. read more

One man show serving tables, making drinks, and cooking food this dude was impressive. Pizza was decent and the beer top notice!

Great beer. Good food. Fantastic service. The area by the momentary is beautiful. A must stop when driving though. Definitely try the root beer!! read more

Awesome!!! Go here!! Stop in and get your growler filled. Fun story, great brews, awesome location. read more

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Awesome little brewery near the Emaculate Conception Monastery. Four beers on tap: Belgian Triple 8.6% 15 IBU, Blueberry Wheat 5% 7 IBU, Raising Lazarus IPA 7% 75 IBU, St. Anthony Espresso Porter 7.5% 34 IBU. $6 for a flight, $5 for a pint. LOVED the Belgian Triple (pictured). Shirts and hats available for purchase. Very small food menu (pizza, pretzel bites, etc.) Nice patio outside next to the monastery gift shop. Credit cards accepted. Will be back! read more

St. Benedict's Brew Works - Belgian Triple - Breweries Near Me - Ferdinand, Indiana

We will here this evening... 3rd time in just over a year... we live 5 hours away and when in the area... we will be stopping in! Good food, good brew and friendly staff! Need another min and hoodie! read more

Oh so good! Beautiful location. Love the theme...Pray, Work, Brew. And it's next to Sisters of St. Benedict Abbey...Pray, Seek, Share. And the beer is quite tasty and satisfying! read more

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