About
Gizmo Brew Works launched into the public sphere in April of 2013. Gizmo represents the thinkers, tinkerers, and inventors who make up RTP and the Umstead Industrial Park which we call home.
At its inception, Gizmo Brew Works inherited a 2 barrel brewhouse, making it one of the smallest production breweries in North Carolina. Strong and feisty for its size, Gizmo surged forth into the competitive beer market. As Gizmo’s reputation grows, so does its size. In 2015 new infrastructure boosted its growth with larger tanks and a new 7 bbl brewhouse. Now in 2019 we set forth on an expansion to quadruple our brewing capacity as well as opening our first satellite taproom in Chapel Hill. In addition to small-batch taproom only releases, thirsty souls can find our beer in some of the finest retail shops and restaurants/bars throughout North Carolina. We of Gizmo Brew Works hold ourselves to high standards. We self-distribute our craft, straight from our brewery to our customers, ensuring the absolute freshest beer possible.
Inquisitive drinkers can drop by the taproom to sample our wares. We offer tours every Saturday at 4pm and most weekends feature food trucks and live music.
At its inception, Gizmo Brew Works inherited a 2 barrel brewhouse, making it one of the smallest production breweries in North Carolina. Strong and feisty for its size, Gizmo surged forth into the competitive beer market. As Gizmo’s reputation grows, so does its size. In 2015 new infrastructure boosted its growth with larger tanks and a new 7 bbl brewhouse. Now in 2019 we set forth on an expansion to quadruple our brewing capacity as well as opening our first satellite taproom in Chapel Hill. In addition to small-batch taproom only releases, thirsty souls can find our beer in some of the finest retail shops and restaurants/bars throughout North Carolina. We of Gizmo Brew Works hold ourselves to high standards. We self-distribute our craft, straight from our brewery to our customers, ensuring the absolute freshest beer possible.
Inquisitive drinkers can drop by the taproom to sample our wares. We offer tours every Saturday at 4pm and most weekends feature food trucks and live music.
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Month old pint can
A: Crappy pondwater haze. Great head, retention and lacing though.
S: Sort of floral and nondescript tropical fruit aroma.
T: Mildly bitter orange, lime and light peach hops. Nice toast and a bit of sugar.
M: Medium light with tingling carbonation and a sticky finish.
O: Can doesn't mention hazy, juicy etc. So that was disappointing. Not bad otherwise.
A: Crappy pondwater haze. Great head, retention and lacing though.
S: Sort of floral and nondescript tropical fruit aroma.
T: Mildly bitter orange, lime and light peach hops. Nice toast and a bit of sugar.
M: Medium light with tingling carbonation and a sticky finish.
O: Can doesn't mention hazy, juicy etc. So that was disappointing. Not bad otherwise.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Aug 2026
at 21:53
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Month old pint can
A: Sallow clear pale gold with little head or retention.
S: Appropriately musty dusty apple winy aroma.
T: Extremely dry with hints of hay, wood and a suggestion of apple.
M: Crisp, clean, light bodied and stiffly carbonated.
O: Maybe lacking in overall flavor but pretty much true to style.
A: Sallow clear pale gold with little head or retention.
S: Appropriately musty dusty apple winy aroma.
T: Extremely dry with hints of hay, wood and a suggestion of apple.
M: Crisp, clean, light bodied and stiffly carbonated.
O: Maybe lacking in overall flavor but pretty much true to style.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jun 2026
at 22:00
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
a: dark-ish brown body | thin light-brown head
a: molasses | earth | soft grains
f: dirt | peanut butter | mild anise
t: caramelised sugars | dates | rustic end
o: chocolatey | malt-centric | muted for sure (age) but not too enjoyable
16 ounce can | Total Wine: Raleigh (Crossroads Boulevard), North Carolina | 30-May-2021 | US$5,29 | canned: 09-February-2021 | sampled: 30-May-2026, exactly five years after purchase!
a: molasses | earth | soft grains
f: dirt | peanut butter | mild anise
t: caramelised sugars | dates | rustic end
o: chocolatey | malt-centric | muted for sure (age) but not too enjoyable
16 ounce can | Total Wine: Raleigh (Crossroads Boulevard), North Carolina | 30-May-2021 | US$5,29 | canned: 09-February-2021 | sampled: 30-May-2026, exactly five years after purchase!
Tried
from Can
from
Total Wine & More - Raleigh (Triangle Plaza), NC
on 30 May 2026
at 18:58
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 7
Overall 6
3 week old pint can
A: Almost clear rich gold with little head or lace.
S: Grassy herbal hops, sourdough and a little corn.
T: Hay, bread and grainy malts as in the nose. Maybe some wheat?
M: Light but with a nice round mouthfeel. Clean with average carbonation.
O: Maybe like a crisper version of a Mexican lager. Not impressed.
A: Almost clear rich gold with little head or lace.
S: Grassy herbal hops, sourdough and a little corn.
T: Hay, bread and grainy malts as in the nose. Maybe some wheat?
M: Light but with a nice round mouthfeel. Clean with average carbonation.
O: Maybe like a crisper version of a Mexican lager. Not impressed.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Apr 2026
at 21:15
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Week old pint can
A: Poured dingy reddish brown like new motor oil. Little head or retention.
S: Fresh brewed coffee, chocolate. A hint of molasses and faint herbal hops.
T: Lightly bitter, sweet and roasty. Coffee forward along with the herbal hops. Nothing really dominant, all in balance.
M: Light bodied with active carbonation and lightly oily finish.
O: Not as bold as a flavored porter/stout but tasty and approachable.
A: Poured dingy reddish brown like new motor oil. Little head or retention.
S: Fresh brewed coffee, chocolate. A hint of molasses and faint herbal hops.
T: Lightly bitter, sweet and roasty. Coffee forward along with the herbal hops. Nothing really dominant, all in balance.
M: Light bodied with active carbonation and lightly oily finish.
O: Not as bold as a flavored porter/stout but tasty and approachable.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Oct 2025
at 23:27
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
2 week old pint can
A: Clearish pale yellow with a short frothy white head. Decent retention and persistent lace.
S: Lemon lime citrus and herbs over cereal grains.
T: Tangy citrus notes with basil fairly well pronounced but not overdone. Cucumber comes as an afterthought but pleasant. Subtle rice malt flavor compliments nicely.
M: Light and crisp with average carbonation and puckering finish.
O: Pleasant surprise. Tasty and refreshing with no off putting flavors.
A: Clearish pale yellow with a short frothy white head. Decent retention and persistent lace.
S: Lemon lime citrus and herbs over cereal grains.
T: Tangy citrus notes with basil fairly well pronounced but not overdone. Cucumber comes as an afterthought but pleasant. Subtle rice malt flavor compliments nicely.
M: Light and crisp with average carbonation and puckering finish.
O: Pleasant surprise. Tasty and refreshing with no off putting flavors.
Tried
from Can
on 15 Aug 2025
at 21:32
6.9/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Week old pint can
A: Dingy pale yellow with minimal head or lace.
S: Musty, woody and apple-y. Very Kolschesque.
T: Same dry dusty woody notes. Apple ester and a hint of tart citrus and spice at the end.
M: Crisp, dry, light and clean. Dusty finish but quite refreshing.
O: Nice attempt at the style with no liberties taken.
A: Dingy pale yellow with minimal head or lace.
S: Musty, woody and apple-y. Very Kolschesque.
T: Same dry dusty woody notes. Apple ester and a hint of tart citrus and spice at the end.
M: Crisp, dry, light and clean. Dusty finish but quite refreshing.
O: Nice attempt at the style with no liberties taken.
Tried
on 02 Aug 2025
at 22:49
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Week old pint can
A: Greyish tan head over a clear dull gold. Lasting froth. At least it's clear!
S: Floral with tart fruit but not quite citrus. Maybe cherry? Some bread and honey.
T: Flavor is orange and lemon citrus. Bitter and pithy. Tartness lingers along with some spice.
M: Smooth texture with softish carbonation. Seems a bit heavy for 6%.
O: Nice surprise as I haven't been impressed with fonio beers. Very enjoyable!
A: Greyish tan head over a clear dull gold. Lasting froth. At least it's clear!
S: Floral with tart fruit but not quite citrus. Maybe cherry? Some bread and honey.
T: Flavor is orange and lemon citrus. Bitter and pithy. Tartness lingers along with some spice.
M: Smooth texture with softish carbonation. Seems a bit heavy for 6%.
O: Nice surprise as I haven't been impressed with fonio beers. Very enjoyable!
Tried
from Can
on 01 Aug 2025
at 21:16
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
9 day old pint can
A: Hazy rich yellow with a short lasting head.
S: Fruity notes of berries and currants over muted honeysuckle
T: Bitter grapefruit citrus with red berries and crisp woody malts underneath.
M: Medium light with average carbonation and a slick oatsy finish.
O: Pretty good all around and doesn't taste like a lager as some CIPAs do.
A: Hazy rich yellow with a short lasting head.
S: Fruity notes of berries and currants over muted honeysuckle
T: Bitter grapefruit citrus with red berries and crisp woody malts underneath.
M: Medium light with average carbonation and a slick oatsy finish.
O: Pretty good all around and doesn't taste like a lager as some CIPAs do.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Jul 2025
at 21:09
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
3 day old pint can
A: Clear gold with 1/2" of froth, holding up well and leaving sheet lace.
S: Floral and doughy with a hint of citrus.
T: Bready but dry with with sharply bitter herbal hops. Grass and hay notes.
M: Clean and dry with stiff carbonation and medium light body.
O: Decent flavors but nothing special.
A: Clear gold with 1/2" of froth, holding up well and leaving sheet lace.
S: Floral and doughy with a hint of citrus.
T: Bready but dry with with sharply bitter herbal hops. Grass and hay notes.
M: Clean and dry with stiff carbonation and medium light body.
O: Decent flavors but nothing special.
Tried
from Can
on 31 May 2025
at 22:34