Brewery
Unclaimed profileUrban Artifact
Cincinnati, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Urban Artifact has carved a niche with fruit tarts and sour beers, operating out of a former church. The taproom rotates through the Fruit Tart lineup, Capy Snacks, and the newer Dino line, with Gadget earning worldwide recognition. Wednesday brings a single keg of fresh fruit tart beer. A dedicated non-alcoholic Seedless line extends the fruit-driven approach.
- What should I order?
- Start with Gadget, the benchmark Midwest Fruit Tart with blackberry, raspberry, and vanilla. For a non-sour option, try Spinosaurus Mango IPA or Allosaurus Apricot IPA. Capy Snacks offers a naturally sweet black raspberry ale. If you want a lighter pour, Seedless Strawberry is a solid non-alcoholic choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Fruit beer enthusiasts and sour ale fans will find a focused, rotating selection. Those who prefer clean, non-sour fruit beers have the Dino line. Non-alcoholic drinkers are covered with the Seedless series. The taproom's welcoming atmosphere, noted by guests, suits both beer nerds and casual visitors.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday is Fresh Fruit Tart day, when a single keg of real fruit beer is tapped and often gone before the weekend. For the widest selection, visit earlier in the week; the taproom also shares a roof with a music venue, so evenings may align with events.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Retail pricing shows Stegosaurus Strawberry Golden Ale at $10.99, Astronaut Food: Strawberry at $29.99, and a Capy Pack variety pack at $19.99. Seedless Strawberry is $10.99. Taproom pour prices were not confirmed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery's identity is built around fruit tarts and sour beers, with Gadget ranked among the top 50 beers in the world. The taproom occupies an 1876 church called the Fruit Castle, sharing a roof with a music venue. The Dino line adds clean, non-sour fruit beers, broadening the appeal beyond sour-only fans.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Fruit tarts and sour beers dominate, with a rotating lineup including Gadget, Capy Snacks, and the new Dino line. Wednesday offers a single keg of fresh fruit tart beer.
Menu strengths
- — Gadget is ranked among the top 50 beers in the world by Men's Journal.
- — Wednesday Fresh Fruit Tart day provides a limited, sought-after single keg.
- — Dino line offers clean, non-sour fruit beers, expanding the range.
Standout selections
- — Gadget – Midwest Fruit Tart with blackberry, raspberry, and vanilla.
- — Capy Snacks – American Fruit Ale with black raspberry, naturally sweet.
- — Spinosaurus Mango IPA – Clean Mango IPA with real mango, no sour character.
- — Allosaurus Apricot IPA – Clean IPA with apricot.
Pricing: Stegosaurus Strawberry Golden Ale at $10.99; Astronaut Food: Strawberry at $29.99; Capy Pack at $19.99.
Nonalcoholic
The Seedless line provides non-alcoholic fruit beers, with Strawberry and Mango options. Pricing is comparable to regular beers. Availability in the taproom was not confirmed, but the products are clearly part of the lineup.
Menu strengths
- — Seedless Strawberry offers a fruit-forward alternative at a reasonable price.
Standout selections
- — Seedless Strawberry – Non-alcoholic fruit beer.
- — Seedless Mango – Non-alcoholic fruit beer.
Pricing: Seedless Strawberry listed at $10.99.
How it sits with the food
No kitchen operates on-site, so the taproom focuses on beer alone. The fruit-forward tarts and ales could pair with light cheeses, charcuterie, or fruit desserts if you bring your own snacks, though no formal food program is available.
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