St. Joseph Brewery

Indianapolis, IN

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-18 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Saint Joseph Brewery & Public House runs a brewery and public house with house and seasonal craft beers. The portfolio spans Kolsch, IPA, Belgian-style ales, lagers, stouts, porters, sours, and wheat beers. Cornerstone Kolsch, Confessional IPA, and Benevolent Belgian Blond are distributed annually, while a February 2024 production matrix tracks monthly availability for twelve beers. Holy Rolled Oat IPA earned a 2017 Indiana Brewer's Cup Gold Medal. Beer and food are available to go.

What should I order?: Cornerstone Kolsch is a clean, crisp 5.0% ABV German-style ale distributed annually. Confessional IPA blends Citra, Hallertau Blanc, and Mandarina Bavarian hops at 6.3% ABV. St Nick's Baltic Porter brings coffee, chocolate, caramel, and dark fruit at 7.3% ABV.
Who will enjoy this place?: Drinkers who want a brewery tap list with traditional German and Belgian styles alongside American IPAs, plus a rotating seasonal pipeline. Customers mention a solid tap list with a nice selection of beers.
What should I expect to spend?: Retail distribution pricing for a half barrel ranges from $160.00 to $228.00 and a sixth barrel from $71.50 to $99.00, depending on the beer.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: A brewery and public house with a monthly production and availability matrix covering twelve distributed beers, from Kolsch and Hefeweizen to Baltic porter and New England-style IPA. Holy Rolled Oat IPA won a 2017 Indiana Brewer's Cup Gold Medal.

Beverage categories

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Beer

A broad house and seasonal portfolio spanning Kolsch, IPA, Belgian-style ales, lagers, stouts, porters, sours, and wheat beers. A February 2024 production matrix tracks monthly availability for twelve beers. Reviewers describe a solid tap list focused on traditional German and Belgian styles.

Menu strengths

— Broad house and seasonal portfolio spanning Kolsch, IPA, Belgian-style ales, lagers, stouts, porters, sours, and wheat beers.
— A February 2024 production matrix lists production and availability by month for twelve distributed beers.
— Holy Rolled Oat IPA received a 2017 Indiana Brewer's Cup Gold Medal; Popemeal Oat Stout and Sanctuary Saison each received 2016 bronze medals.

Standout selections

— Cornerstone Kolsch: clean, crisp German-style Kolsch, 5.0% ABV, distributed annually.
— Confessional IPA: American IPA with Citra, Hallertau Blanc, and Mandarina Bavarian hops, 6.3% ABV.
— St Nick's Baltic Porter: rich Baltic porter with coffee, chocolate, caramel, and dark fruit, 7.3% ABV.
— Kirche Hefeweizen: German yeast strain producing banana and clove, 5.2% ABV, 2017 Indiana Brewer's Cup Bronze Medal.

Pricing: Distribution matrix retail pricing ranges from $160.00 to $228.00 per half barrel and $71.50 to $99.00 per sixth barrel, depending on the beer.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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