Mt. Carmel Brewing Company

Mt. Carmel is one of my favorite breweries in Cincinnati. Here’s why…
The space: It’s an old house that’s been converted into a tap room. They brew in the building behind the house. Still the house is comfortable and cozy, with multiple sitting rooms. The patio and pond are even better. This is where you come to relax, hang out and have good conversations, and drink darn good beer. This outdoor space is the best, period.
The staff: Super friendly. And patient. If you have a question, ask! They don’t mind, really. I think they actually, truly enjoy answering questions. For real!
The beer: What’s to say here… besides go see for yourself. It’s freaking good!

I love finding a really great place so close to home on the east side. Mellow vibe but brewery tour group was there so still lively. I need to make sure i come back in warmer weather they have a porch and bring in food trucks from time to time. Can’t wait to go back!

We stopped here on the Cincy Brew Bus tour. I was really impressed with the taproom (really rooms), there was plenty of room for not only our group, but another group that was there and some others as well. I can’t wait to go back and try the outside area on a nice day. They’ve also really stepped up their beer offerings, they had a great variety for everyone. The coffee beer is still my favorite though. Great job Mike and Kathleen!

Mt. Carmel Brewing Company was established in 2005 and is Cincinnati’s oldest craft microbrewery. As they have grown every space of the house has been slowly converted from living to brewing and drinking spaces. It can be somewhat of a maze to find a seat inside, but I think the true beauty of this brewery happens when it is warmer and the entire yard can be enjoyed.
As far as the beers go, I find their year round offerings to be mostly average, but their snapshot series are all really great beers. All three snapshots were on tap during our visit and there was even a taproom only beer pouring. There are plenty of TV’s throughout the space and though they do not serve any food of their own, they have food trucks visit often.

Great brewery and live music and food trucks on Friday. Nice amount of seating and friendly people with a nice setting.

Great beer in an amazing setting. When you pull up it just looks like a regular house but when we pulled around back I was pleasantly surprised to find a pond, stage, rocking chairs and a tasting room. I would suggest getting there early because all the seats go quickly.

I now have lived less than 1 mile from this place for about a year, and finally made it and I’m glad I did. We stopped by at around 7 on a Friday on a beautiful evening. The outdoor seating is wonderful and they had live music, but not the kind where you can’t hear the person next to you. It made for a great relaxing evening and was able to have conversation with my company while also enjoying a reasonably priced beer flight!
Also on Fridays and I think a few other days of the week there are food trucks for those that come with an appetite!
I definitely will be going back, as well as checking their events page for all the different stuff they have!

Best beer in town, hands down. Super nice folks. Visit the tap room and try all the brews. They are all very good!

With the rise of new craft beer stars let us not forget of the pioneers that have long had a name for themselves. Mt Carmel has been around a long time and for good reason. Its pretty amazing when you go there and see the brewery and just think of how much beer has to go through that place to meet their distribution. They have a very nice set up outside and some funky beers that you can only get at the brewery. If you are doing a brewery tour make sure you stop by.

Brought a group of people here for my hubby’s birthday; he loves trying new breweries and wineries. Not really being a beer drinker myself, I emailed the place ahead of time to ask if they offered up any other drinks.(There are breweries that offer wine and vise versa) I was told I was aloud to bring in non alcoholic drinks. Turns out they do at least have a water cooler.
The evening was great. Loved the live music; the food truck was cool. Trying a new spot was cool. This place is growing in popularity and I believe he’s going to outgrow his location very soon, if he hasn’t already.
So there is soooo much room to expand seating; not sure why there isn’t more seating:(There’s a pond… they could put a couple picnic tables there. Tables and chairs in the backyard. And the parking… meh…I’ve seen better parking situations.
One last whine… the bathroom. Really? I understand this is an old house. But you’re serving alcohol and you have ONE women’s restroom with ONE toilet. That’s going to have to change!

Great outdoor patio space with a picturesque view, hidden from the road. Plenty of space inside as well. Would have been nice if they had a few snacks, for when food trucks aren’t around. I love the peanut butter beer!

They had such great beer, we tried the Peanut Butter Beer and the Blueberry Orchid (because Adventure!) and really enjoyed the food truck they had there, too. It’s such a beautiful place, especially the outdoor space — you have to go at least once! We’ll be back with our son in tow, as there is a huge field that’s perfect for him to play in! There were a lot of kids when we wnet, live music outside, and not a huge line!

As Cincinnati’s craft beer explosion continues there is one brewery that has had a solid niche for a longer period of time than most. I have appreciated Mt. Carmel’s beers for years but have never visited until recently. They are currently expanding their facilities and property and looking to add walking trails and a festival area. I recently visited for their ten year anniversary and was very impressed by some of their recent offerings. Their coffee stout is one of my favorites! They also have a few nights per week with a food truck present, live music, and a trivia night. So if you’re on the east side of town and looking for a good, quality local beer feel free to stop in and grab a pint at Mt. Carmel.

A little bit off the beaten path but worth the drive! Upon driving up, it looks small but it’s much bigger once you’re inside. It has a relaxed, lived in feel which is fitting… it is a house that was converted into a brewery! Cool location and great place for an afternoon or early evening drink.
I came here with my parents and split the sampler with my mom. Our flight included 4 sample pours. We tried the Blonde Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, the Coffee Brown Ale, and the Maple Doppelbock. My personal favorite was the coffee ale and it was nice to hear that they worked with a local Cincinnati roaster to create the brew.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, laid back atmosphere, and some delicious pours to boot! Coming on a late Saturday afternoon, this was the perfect place to catch up with two of the coolest people I know over a drink. :) I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone in the Cincinnati area looking to check out a new local brewery.

My boyfriend and I stopped in here for a Saturday afternoon brew and had a great time. The beer selection was great-​get the winter ale while you can! Their flagship amber is delicious as well! They have a great outdoor set up and inside have a lot of little seating areas. We played a little Trivial Pursuit and watched football. The employees were very friendly and helpful. For a small brewery they provide a great atmosphere!

Loved sitting out next to the fire pit overlooking the lake while listening to live music and drinking some Coffee Brown Ale

I don’t even like beer and I am rating this place five stars. We came here Saturday with some friends that were in from out of town and I was pleasently surprised with how much I like this place. Think of it like going to your Grandma’s house– only your Grandma has a brewery in her garage. The people that work in the tasting room are fun and made us feel right at home. The beers were delicious and I have to recommend the coffee stout and the IPA. Adorable outdoor area where you can sit outside and look at the lake or feed the ducks. They also have a brewery tour if you are interested in learning more about how the beer is made.

I hate to give this place 2 stars but all I can muster up about my experience is Meh. I was really surprised at this place given how Mt. Carmel seems to be on every tap in Cincinnati– I was expecting something more akin to a 50 West or Moerlein, but alas it’s nowhere near. It’s in a smallish house with pretty limited parking (although they are remedying that it seems with an expansion project). When I walked in around 5 on a Friday, everyone immediately stared at me like I was an outsider which isn’t the best feeling to start out with.
I ordered a beer and walked around to try and find seating for our group of 5 which was pretty sparse. There are baskets of chips and pretzels on each table and that’s the extent of the food served here. There is no service, just the bartender downstairs.
So overall, seems like Mt. Carmel is intended more for Brewery Tours, and less for Happy Hours, but if all you are looking for is a quick beer after work then it might be the place for you!

I’ve been to MCBC a couple of times and always enjoy myself! The staff is very pleasant and willing to talk beer or answer oddball questions.
The tours seem to appeal to the home brewer. While I identify myself as a casual beer drinker, I can appreciate the amount of information the brewers share with guests. If you’re not interested in the tour, you can hang out on the porch or in the taproom. It’s so easy going there! Speaking of the taproom, it is in the house so it is like sitting around drinking with friends, but you’re not in charge of cleanup!
Parking isn’t abundant, but if you aren’t able to find a spot around the building, you can park on the residential street across from MCBC.
If you’re looking for a laid-​back Saturday afternoon, check out MCBC!

The Mt. Carmel brewery is a lovely house (I believe it used to be a family home) turned brewery. This little local brewery has managed to have their beers in most/​many local bars and in stores– impressive! The husband and his friends enjoy the beer.
I love the homey feel of the brewery– there are plenty of rooms/​nooks and crannies to enjoy a beer with friends. The back porch by the pond is also a nice place to hang out in good weather. Parking is cramped but it looks like they are working on building a parking lot out back. My one wish as the usual DD is for snacks or some non-​alcoholic options other than water.