Innocente Brewing Company
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Reviewed by cratez from Canada (ON)
3.2/5 rDev -21.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.25
3.2/5 rDev -21.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.25
What I had/bought: Flight of Innocente No Marzen For Error, Bystander APA, Glance Rye Pale Ale, and Conscience American IPA, sample of the DIPA (don’t remember the name), then purchased bottles of the No Marzen and Glance and a 16oz tulip.
What I liked: Beautiful space inside with a large tasting bar, multiple tables, a dizzying array of schwag, and the brewing tanks in clear sight; impressive glassware selection; attentive and informative service; affordable prices; the Glance is a solid, rye-infused Blonde Ale (the one good beer out of five sampled); plenty of parking out front.
What I disliked: Their hoppy beers need a lot of work, as the Bystander is acridly bitter and the Conscience has little to no aroma; I enjoyed the Marzen on tap but the bottled version was mediocre; they should market the Glance as a Rye Blonde/Golden Ale (a la Bell’s Smitten) since the hops merely add balance; similar to Brick they have a nice shiny brewery but most of the beer is ho-hum.
Would I go back? Unless the beer improves substantially, probably not.
Overall Rating: 64
Jan 30, 2020What I liked: Beautiful space inside with a large tasting bar, multiple tables, a dizzying array of schwag, and the brewing tanks in clear sight; impressive glassware selection; attentive and informative service; affordable prices; the Glance is a solid, rye-infused Blonde Ale (the one good beer out of five sampled); plenty of parking out front.
What I disliked: Their hoppy beers need a lot of work, as the Bystander is acridly bitter and the Conscience has little to no aroma; I enjoyed the Marzen on tap but the bottled version was mediocre; they should market the Glance as a Rye Blonde/Golden Ale (a la Bell’s Smitten) since the hops merely add balance; similar to Brick they have a nice shiny brewery but most of the beer is ho-hum.
Would I go back? Unless the beer improves substantially, probably not.
Overall Rating: 64
Reviewed by thehyperduck from Canada (ON)
4.63/5 rDev +14%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
4.63/5 rDev +14%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
It wasn't particularly busy when I arrived, but on a late Sunday afternoon that wasn't super surprising. The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The interior retail area is wide-open and attractive, with a big beer fridge for take-home bottles and growlers, a good amount of room at the tasting bar, and plenty of additional swag for sale.
The prices are quite reasonable by Ontario standards, and there are usually (at minimum) 5-6 beers for sale, although some may be on-tap only. Definitely worth a visit, and not too far from a number of other craft breweries in St. Jacobs and Guelph.
Mar 31, 2015The prices are quite reasonable by Ontario standards, and there are usually (at minimum) 5-6 beers for sale, although some may be on-tap only. Definitely worth a visit, and not too far from a number of other craft breweries in St. Jacobs and Guelph.
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