Brewery Profile

St Boniface Craft Brewing Co

In Ephrata’s beer scene, this is an established local brewery with roots dating to 2010. St Boniface Craft Brewing Co. operates around the idea of drinking beer close to where it is made, with the taproom serving as the main point of contact for visitors. A guest walking in should expect a brewery-focused stop rather than a full restaurant or entertainment venue. The core offering is beer on draft, with growler fills available for takeaway. The lineup is described in broad terms as year-round, seasonal, and limited edition beers, so the exact selection is something to check at the bar on the day of a visit. The name comes from Saint Boniface, born Winfrid, who became a priest and missionary instead of taking a leadership role in his monastery.

Travelers exploring Lancaster County breweries often look for locally made beer that reflects a specific town or production space, not just a list of brands found elsewhere. A stop here fits that pattern because the taproom is the most direct way to try what the brewery is currently serving. The brewery’s beers have limited distribution and are primarily found on tap around Lancaster and surrounding counties, so visitors who want the broadest sense of the operation are better served by going to the source. Since the known lineup includes regular, seasonal, and limited offerings but no confirmed individual beer names or styles, it is best to approach the visit as a chance to see what is pouring that day rather than to seek out a specific flagship.

Practical planning is straightforward. Guests can order drafts in the taproom and may purchase growler fills if they want beer to take with them. Food is available, but the menu is small and centered on pizza, strombolis, and sandwiches, so it works best for a casual meal alongside beer rather than a wide dining experience. If timing, availability, or a particular pour matters, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s beer list before settling in. Because distribution is limited, seeing St Boniface only on a regional tap handle will not give the same context as visiting the Ephrata brewery itself. For visitors passing through the area, it is a compact, beer-centered stop with enough food to make it practical.

Established in 2010, St Boniface Craft Brewing Co. began brewing and serving beer in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The brewery produces year-round, seasonal, and limited edition beers, which are crafted and served exclusively on site. Guests visiting the taproom can purchase drafts or growler fills. The facility maintains a small food menu consisting of pizza, strombolis, and sandwiches. Distribution is limited, with the brewery's beer primarily found on tap throughout Lancaster and surrounding counties. The brewery's name references Saint Boniface, a historical figure born Winfrid, who became a priest and missionary instead of inheriting a leadership role in his monastery.

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1701 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, 17522

Phone: 717-466-6900

Website: http://www.stbonifacebrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","Sunday: Closed"]