Donum Dei Brewery

We are looking for our "local spot" now that it is safer to go out again. I've been eyeing Donum Dei for ages, so was really looking forward to checking them out. We went on a weekend, early afternoon. Lots of seating inside and out, for their size. At first I really liked how they had a garage door rolled up, so even inside felt like outside. However, several patrons outside were smoking, which drifted inside and made it hard to breathe. Not cool!!Beer options were a bit limited, but because of that, we decided to go big and try all of them in a flight. I'll fully admit to being a beer snob, so I'll just say that while most of them were decent, nothing to really write home about.Based on the experience, we probably won't be making this our go-to, but if you are a local who does not mind smokers and wants a hangout place, give them a try.

Donum Dei is located in a strip mall in New Albany. Decided to check it out on our way back from Hubers Winery. It's a small brew pub, seats for maybe 25 people or so. We arrived on a Tuesday and our good luck...all drafts were $2.00 off. $2.95 for a 16 house draft, no matter which one you choose was an incredible deal...and as my husband, the craft beer fanatic will tell you...all their beer is "damn good". The limited staff there, sorry of a one man shop...was friendly and informative. Got to meet the head brewer who definitely knows what he is doing. I will not say add much for their mixed drinks...or at least the Bloody Mary. It was rather watery and tasted predominantly of pickle juice. I would have preferred the martini but the description listed "imitation dry vermouth" and since the barkeep couldn't tell me what that was, I passed.Stop by if your in the area. Also noted that all their 64ounce growers are $8.95...you can't pass that up!!

If darker, malty beers are your forte, Donum Dei is your best option in the area. Their IPAs skew toward piney and malt-forward flavors, and they are outstanding and quite unique; standouts include the 812 Nouveau and the Amarus. I also thoroughly enjoy their Towboat porter, and the Coffee Crossing Stout is a top-notch stout that's more than worthy of the CC name. As you can imagine, a visit here is especially satisfying in the winter. Donum Dei also has some nice offerings for fans of lighter beers. If you see a saison on tap here, order it without hesitation; you won't regret it. Bud's is a solid light lager, their pomegranate amber ale is a crowd-pleaser, and while Witbier isn't my favorite style, the Wittle Moon is a pretty good take on it. Make no mistake, the dark beers steal the show here, but Donum Dei is far from a one-trick pony. This is a small taproom tucked away on Grant Line Rd, in the strip mall behind El Nopal and Lee's. It's a straightforward watering hole; no gimmicks, TVs, screens or (shudders) silent disco nights, just tables and some board games. It's not for everyone but Luddites will be in heaven. The food options are limited but I do have a soft spot for their homemade soups, and the price is right for them too. All of the New Albany breweries are worth trying at least once, but I would make Donum Dei your priority.

What a great gathering place!We met really great patrons. Love that they are a distillery so I could get a cocktail. No guest beers - everything is made in-house. This is a small tasting room which is so nice. There are games available. We're in town for a few days so will be back.

Pretty good experience for my daughter & me. Beer was okay. I had a flight of 4-Unicorn, Tow Boat, Grapefruit, Pom Bomb. Bar food was good. Justin our bar tender, chef & server helped make our experience the best it could be. He was very friendly. Although, he was busy serving beer to a regular & tending to another table he did spend time with us talking about making beer at the Grant Line location. They also make spirit there; gin, whiskey, vodka,...Ashley & I had pretzel & beer cheese (ok), humus with pita slices & olives (good), chicken quesadilla (good) & chicken panini (good) with kettle chips. It's a small place with a smalll menu. Probably a good place to hang if you're not food picky & like to drink craft beer. Give a local place a try, if you haven't tried this one. Glad I finally did.

Been looking for a neighborhood hang a la Cheers? This is it. My friend and I went to hear some live music and instantly fell in love with this modernized neighborhood brewery. We snagged a long table with friends, and the staff came over to greet us-- not just to explain the beer, but to genuinely say hi. The space is small and intimate, with maybe ten tables at most and a beautiful stone-framed bar. Through the glass, you can see the brewery equipment. What makes this place different for me, as there are a plethora of breweries popping up in Kentuckiana, is the staff and their play on beer. My friend had a beer mimosa (!) Which seemed to feature a light saison with fresh fruit lopped in. It was summer in a glass. I had their dark porter, which had just enough smoke and sweet for me, whichiut some of the chemically bitter aftertaste I've been tasting at small area breweries. The prices are right...about $5 a pint. Not a drinker? No worries! They have an awesome list of house made sodas. (This was something of note to me, as I have friends who are nondrinkers...so finding a place that has good beer and really yummy non alcoholic drinks is tough!). Try their ginger ale.Yes, there is food! The beer cheese is served with a large soft pretzel. It was something to munch on, but I think they'd do better with pretzel sticks or breadsticks. In short, this will be my new New Albany pit stop!

After having driven past Donum Dei on a nearly daily basis, I finally decided to stop in and was very happy that I did! I didn't realize that they have been occupying their little tucked-away spot in a Grantline Rd. strip mall for almost a year now. The little sandwich board with "Brewery" and an arrow will point you to the drive you need to take.The room is small and pretty quiet. The good-sized bar at the back is understated and functional with some plain taps protruding from the wall, while glasses, wood grains and mirrors make up the rest. I wasn't sure what to expect when I came in. Would they have bombers? Growlers? Would I have to stay for a pint? Honestly, I didn't have a lot of time, so I asked for something to go. They handed me a food menu (I didn't even know they served food, mainly sandwiches and pub fare) and then clarified, "No sorry, just beer." They do, indeed, have growlers for take out. There were several on the menu, but I tried the two IPA's and appreciated the subtle differences between them. It was some good beer!Also, the guys working there couldn't have been nicer! Seriously. Super friendly, always smiling and were very knowledgeable about everything I asked about. There is more to try out here and, since it is so local for me with great service, I'm sure I'll be back!

Very clean and crisp lines. Pleasing decor to the eye. Service staff are welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend the beer cheese with pretzel and Unicorn beer.

These guys do a great job with their brews but not having even an ipa or even a guest ipa on tap last time I went has scared me away.

The food is terrible and the beer is mediocre. There are many other breweries that are of higher quality in the area.