Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileBellefonte Brewing Company
Wilmington, DE · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bellefonte Brewing Company keeps eight year-round brews on hand, covering cream ale, IPA, Kölsch, stout, Belgian strong dark ale, and fruited kettle sour. The taproom pours flights and drafts and sells cans to go, and the lineup is built to give different drinkers a reason to order. Kiamensi Kölsch, Small Wonder, Claymonster, and The Fruited Offering are the clearest places to start if you want to see what the range actually tastes like.
- What should I order?
- Start with Kiamensi Kölsch, a 5.0% ABV Kölsch brewed with pilsner malt and German noble hops, or Small Wonder, a 5.0% American IPA. For a darker pour, Diamond State Stout is an Irish Dry Stout at 4.8% ABV, and Claymonster is a 10.2% Belgian Strong Dark Ale. A flight lets you compare several.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a brewery visit with several distinct styles rather than one narrow tap list. The family- and dog-friendly taproom also works for groups where tastes run from crisp Kölsch and IPA to stout, Belgian strong dark ale, and fruited sour.
- When should I go?
- During tap room hours. The year-round lineup and rotating taps make it a reasonable stop for a flight or a draft when you want to compare several styles.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The year-round range is the point: eight brews move from Orange Street Ale and Kiamensi Kölsch through Small Wonder, Eze, Big Wonder, Diamond State Stout, Claymonster, and The Fruited Offering. Kiamensi Kölsch uses pilsner malt and German noble hops, while The Fruited Offering is a kettle sour with Azacca hops and rotated fruit flavors.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Eight year-round brews cover cream ale, IPA, Kölsch, stout, Belgian strong dark ale, and fruited kettle sour. The taproom pours flights and drafts and sells cans to go, and the range gives different drinkers a clear reason to order.
Menu strengths
- — Eight year-round brews span cream ale, IPA, Kölsch, stout, Belgian strong dark ale, and fruited kettle sour styles.
- — The taproom offers rotating taps, flights, drafts, and cans-to-go, so drinkers can compare several styles in one visit.
- — The lineup covers low-ABV and high-ABV ground, from Diamond State Stout at 4.8% to Claymonster at 10.2%.
Standout selections
- — Kiamensi Kölsch: a 5.0% ABV Kölsch brewed with pilsner malt and German noble hops; the label documents a 16 fl oz pour.
- — Small Wonder: a 5.0% ABV American IPA; the label documents a 16 fl oz pour.
- — Claymonster: a 10.2% ABV Belgian Strong Dark Ale that the label describes as a Belgian quad.
- — The Fruited Offering: a 5.5% ABV Fruited Kettle Sour with Azacca hops and rotated fruit flavors.
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