Papa Rupe Brewing Co. is a nano brewery based in the heart of the city of Ponce on the south side of Puerto Rico.
The brewery and tap room which was formed in 2020, is located within the walls of a historic house that was built in 1893 that belonged to Thomas Armstrong Toro, one of the most prominent figures of Ponce’s Golden Age.
Papa Rupe Brewing Co. Year Round Beers
El Mogote Lager – American Lager (5% ABV)
Scores 4/5 on Untappd
Yukayeke – American Pale Ale (6% ABV, 50 IBU)
Yukayeke means Community in Tain. This is a Hop forward aromatic Pale Ale with floral and pine hints and a medium body
Scores 4/5 on Untappd
Hazy-Wan Kenobi – New England Hazy IPA (6% ABv)
Scores 4.1/5 on Untappd
Papa Rupe Brewing Co. Seasonal Beers
Rupe’s OctoberfestBier – Festbier Style (5.8% ABV, 18 IBU)
A smooth German Style Lager with a moderate strong malt flavor that is not too heavy or hearty. The beer finishes on the tongue with a slight biscuit flavor and is a tribute to the Festbiers served in MUnich during Oktoberfest.
scores 3.9/5 on Untappd
Rupe’s Marzen Braun – Marzen Style
Papa Rupe Brewing Co Yearly Production & Taproom
Papa Rupe Brewing Co. production volumes are not known at the btime
The taproom is located in the same historic building as the brewery and typically has around 20 draft / tap offerings including: papa Rupe beers, local Puerto Rican beers and selected imported beers. They also offer an extensive and innovative food menu.
Papa Rupe Brewing Co. and Taproom are located at 33 Calle Mayor in Ponce
Photos by Papa Rupe Brewing Co.