Pump House Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Moncton,
New Brunswick,
Canada 🇨🇦
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 1999
Contact
Description
Pump House Brewery debuted its first beer, Cadian Cream Ale, at 4pm on September 3, 1999, at the brewpub on 5 Orange Lane in Moncton.
Since then, we've been honoured to craft and refine a stellar lineup of brands, including our beloved Blueberry Ale, Cadian Cream Ale and Muddy River Stout–all of which have stood the test of time thanks to our skilled team of brewers and our wonderfully loyal fans.
Significant milestones include the opening of our full-scale production and packaging facility on Mill Rd. in 2002, which enabled us to distribute our beers across Atlantic Canada.
Then, in 2005 we had the distinct honour of cleaning up at the Canadian Brewing Awards and ultimately being named Canadian Brewery of the Year.
In 2016, we introduced the Crafty Radler and the game changed for us.
Combining a high-alcohol beer with a custom-designed fruit soda was unheard of at the time and people really took to our unique formula.
Initially launched in June as a summer seasonal, it quickly became a fan favourite, selling over 160,000 cans by the end of that summer.
Since then, Crafty Radler has put the Pump House brand on the map selling millions of cans all over the world!
In December 2020, Brian Harriman, Brad Devarennes, and Kolin Barley, three local long-time friends united by a shared passion for brewing and craft beer, took over the ownership of Pump House Brewery.
With a fresh vision and boundless enthusiasm, they have been driving the Pump House to new heights.
Under their leadership, the brewery not only continues to produce popular beers like our Nio 9 Starkhöl and our Uncommon Kölsch (yes, we seem to love umlauts), but has also expanded into Spirits and Ready-To-Drink beverages (RTDs) with Crafty Vodka, Unnecessary Vodka, Venerdi Italian Soda and Real Vodka Water, enhancing our product lineup and reaching new markets across Canada and into the United States.
We're just getting started!
Since then, we've been honoured to craft and refine a stellar lineup of brands, including our beloved Blueberry Ale, Cadian Cream Ale and Muddy River Stout–all of which have stood the test of time thanks to our skilled team of brewers and our wonderfully loyal fans.
Significant milestones include the opening of our full-scale production and packaging facility on Mill Rd. in 2002, which enabled us to distribute our beers across Atlantic Canada.
Then, in 2005 we had the distinct honour of cleaning up at the Canadian Brewing Awards and ultimately being named Canadian Brewery of the Year.
In 2016, we introduced the Crafty Radler and the game changed for us.
Combining a high-alcohol beer with a custom-designed fruit soda was unheard of at the time and people really took to our unique formula.
Initially launched in June as a summer seasonal, it quickly became a fan favourite, selling over 160,000 cans by the end of that summer.
Since then, Crafty Radler has put the Pump House brand on the map selling millions of cans all over the world!
In December 2020, Brian Harriman, Brad Devarennes, and Kolin Barley, three local long-time friends united by a shared passion for brewing and craft beer, took over the ownership of Pump House Brewery.
With a fresh vision and boundless enthusiasm, they have been driving the Pump House to new heights.
Under their leadership, the brewery not only continues to produce popular beers like our Nio 9 Starkhöl and our Uncommon Kölsch (yes, we seem to love umlauts), but has also expanded into Spirits and Ready-To-Drink beverages (RTDs) with Crafty Vodka, Unnecessary Vodka, Venerdi Italian Soda and Real Vodka Water, enhancing our product lineup and reaching new markets across Canada and into the United States.
We're just getting started!
6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Une Ale très ordinaire aromatisée aux bleuets... La note de passage, sans plus.
Tried
on 21 Jan 2014
at 14:03
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(can) hazy pale yellow colour with a tall white head; aroma of blueberries, blueberry muffins, clean and refreshing flavour with a long light bitter finish
Tried
from Can
on 31 Aug 2013
at 19:30
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Location: Draft at a restaurant in Saint John, 7/6/13
Aroma: The nose is malty, with some maple notes, and a bit of hops as well
Appearance: The pour is an amber color, on the darker side, with a tan head to it
Flavor: The taste is medium sweet, but it keeps clear of getting past that, and light bitter
Palate: The body is medium, it has a mild stickiness, and solid mouthfeel
Overall Impression: I was expecting an over-the-top sweet beer, but this one turned out to be surprisingly tasty. This exceeded my expectations.
Aroma: The nose is malty, with some maple notes, and a bit of hops as well
Appearance: The pour is an amber color, on the darker side, with a tan head to it
Flavor: The taste is medium sweet, but it keeps clear of getting past that, and light bitter
Palate: The body is medium, it has a mild stickiness, and solid mouthfeel
Overall Impression: I was expecting an over-the-top sweet beer, but this one turned out to be surprisingly tasty. This exceeded my expectations.
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Jul 2013
at 21:24
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Location: Draft at a restaurant in Saint John, 7/6/13
Aroma: The nose of this beer has grains, some hops, and bread
Appearance: It pours a clear golden color with a small head
Flavor: The taste is decently balanced, with clean, light-medium hops, and some malts
Palate: The body is light-medium, it has average carbonation, and a decent feel
Overall Impression: Overall, this is a solid pale ale (or pail ale if you prefer). Nothing amazing, but plenty drinkable.
Aroma: The nose of this beer has grains, some hops, and bread
Appearance: It pours a clear golden color with a small head
Flavor: The taste is decently balanced, with clean, light-medium hops, and some malts
Palate: The body is light-medium, it has average carbonation, and a decent feel
Overall Impression: Overall, this is a solid pale ale (or pail ale if you prefer). Nothing amazing, but plenty drinkable.
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Jul 2013
at 21:15
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Pours blonde. Actually some lacing. Smells a little of blueberry. Some crisp malt. Finishes with light astringency, cloying. Sours on the long term aftertaste. Tall can.
Tried
from Can
on 12 Mar 2013
at 21:06
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
This lager poured a clear medium amber colour with a big, beautiful, off white head. Thick creamy head with nice lacing. To the nose there are scents of sweet malts, toast, light grassy hops and very, very faint vinegar. First sip was slightly watery with flavours of malt and porridge. Finish was thin though with very slight hop flavour ontop of a whopping malt.
Tried
on 23 Oct 2012
at 18:18
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Originally rated February 2006. Thanks to Plug for this one, straight from the brewpub itself. Pours a rich golden honey colour with good carbonation. The white head is creamy enough with decent retention and some light patchy lace. The nose is malty grain, nutty and with some notes of sweetness. Ah ha... it’s honey. I see honey was added to this one, and it is present in the taste. Some light bitterness in the finish and a nice creamy mouthfeel. The malt found is bready. A real good session brew, well-balanced and quite refreshing.
Tried
on 05 Oct 2011
at 21:57
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 8
Originally rated February 2006. Thanks to Plug for bringing this one back directly from the brewpub. Pours a slight hazy golden pale yellow-copper colour with a good creamy white head. Retention is excellent and thick foamy lace is all around. A beautiful bouquet of blueberries is let out for the aroma. Hints of pepper and honey are there too. The mouthfeel is watery with a thin body. Blueberry purée is present in the taste, but not as much as in the smell. Not too sweet, but with the touch of pepper. Bitterness is very light in the aftertaste. Served with real blueberries in the glass at the brewpub itself. Reminds me of the Polish brew Lezajsk Pelne which is not a fruit beer, but is real close to this one with the blueberries and pepper. A real good experience.
Tried
on 05 Oct 2011
at 21:52
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Originally rated February 2006. Thanks to Plug for bringing this one back from the brewpub. This beer is now called Pump House Scotch Ale. Pours a dark caramel-copper colour with a nice creamy tanned head. Good lacing with medium retention. The nose is nutty and malty with a touch of brown sugar. Watery mouthfeel and tiny bubble carbonation. Starts off on a caramel note and finishes on a smoked aftertaste. Too bad body is too thin and taste too light, because this would be a great Scotch ale... or rauchbier.
Tried
on 05 Oct 2011
at 21:47
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Great leave on this bitter. Slightly floral smell and pours out a nice murky redish colour. 330ml bottle in Canmore.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Aug 2011
at 18:26