Sanctum Brewing Co.

Giving this place a one star because I hate their patio area and I just wasn’t a fan of their beer.
If your in the area just go to Claremont craft or dales bros.
Staff was friendly but again I just really hated their patio!

We were looking for a brewery as we were passing through the area. Unilocal brought us to Sanctum (we actually recognized the name from some brewfests). Bizarre location, but the service was great and the beers were awesome. My husband and I each had a flight (5 beers each), and we loved them all. We’ll definitely be back if we’re ever in the area again.

We really liked this brewery. Their beers are unique and the groupon makes it very cheap. We even left with a growler of their autumnus chai

Pretty good brews here. I did the Groupon which comes with a flight of 5 beers and 1 pint of your choice (you get less than a pint if you choose the drinks with higher ABV obviously).
All of the beers here had amazing flavor and complexity. Some flavors were pretty gross. I tried the WW3, Soma Saison, Deus Vult, Fell the Oak, and Tangeronimo.
My favorite would have to be the Saison. Really light and crisp. Starts off dry and moderately bitter and rides out with a nice citrus finish. Perfect for this hot weather we’ve been having. I think the runner up would have to be Fell the Oak. This one was a real punch in the taste buds. So heavy with caramel/​molasses flavors and slight smokiness, finishing off smoothly with the oak notes. The Autumnus Chai pint that I got was alright… Not really a super big fan of Chai in general but I thought the idea of Chai flavors in beer was interesting. It was mildly spicy with a good mixture of Chai flavors, not too overbearing. Real easy going beer and goes down smooth. Tastes like a carbonated Chai tea!
Overall really good experience here at Sanctum. The place is fairly small with a lot of communal and some smaller intimate tables. The vibe here is typical of a modern day brewery. Loud and cheerful with the smell of beer brewing in the air. Parking can be a bit tricky as it is in a kind of residential/​semi-​industrial area. The place itself can also be somewhat hidden at night. There is also a man with a hotdog cart outside to fulfill all your drunken munchie needs. Looked at the menu and there were some pretty interesting hot dog concoctions going on, but I didn’t actually try any.

Service, ambiance, and beer are one of a kind! Our server George took great care of us and made us feel like we were the only ones in the brewery even though there was a line out the door!!! Th oatmeal stout is light and earthy… A must try! My boyfriends favorite is the tanginelo (hoppy) well definitely be back!

5 STAR for sure! We love the Tangeronimo so much that we had them fill a keg of it for my home kegorator, and we even bought the tap handle. This 10% beer is tasty and non-​filling, so keep them coming. Can’t wait until the next batch is brewed up by these creative and up and coming brewers.

Enjoyed the sampler! Beers were great! Highly recommend:
Darkest Night Imperial Stout for those heavy beer lovers!
Tangeronimo Ale for those who love a light citrus taste with a kick!

Seriously my favorite brewery around SoCal. Great beer, good variety, and good abv range variety too. If you’re around the Pomona area this is a MUST if you’re into craft brewery! The staff is awesome too! Also a good plus: dog friendly. If you’re thinking about coming, DO IT!

Great staff and service! Interesting, yet delicious selection of beers. Who’s ever heard of sushi beer? Me either! But their California Rollin is tasty! And their flagship beer, Newtonian is a favorite!

This brewery is quite a unique experience. We drove down through a residential area and came right up to a meat packing plant. Almost thought we were lost for a second. Double checking the surroundings, we found a sign pointing it was down around a corner.
It was kind of an adventure, as it almost felt like some secret speakeasy. You have to hunt (and you have to kind of hunt for parking too as it’s extremely limited there). Well, both paid off. Even though it’s located in a funky spot and a fair way away from where one would expect such a place, it is worth the visit.
The place is really nice. It almost felt like a lodge retreat, in a sense. The wood décor and soft ambience had me in awe. The outdoor patio was surrounded by lights and seated with wood chairs. The inside is equally beautiful with it’s barrels and unique art.
The beers themselves were amazing. Some of them didn’t agree with me, but haven’t we all had that experience? Regardless, the service was great, friendly, and the atmosphere alone is worth coming here (and yes, the beer is too).
Can’t wait to come back for another visit. I failed to take pictures, I was so in awe. :P

Wow this place is great. I’ve been to many breweries around around my area but this one in my opinion is the best. Their variety of beer was great and the beer always taste fresh and perfect. The staff there are all nice and funny and they know a lot about their product. The inside of the place is really relaxing. I recommend this place highly.

This is a pretty cool brewery. The location in the old packing warehouse is nice. Parking is limited though.
The beer selection is usually around 6 – 9 choices.
Growler prices are not to bad. I would recommend you come at least once to check it out.

The beer here is top notch.
I’m a big fan of stouts and the stouts here are dark, bitter, and thick as my ex girlfriend.
Great location, great venue, ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would come again.

Such a rad spot. Glad to see Pomona making the much-​needed turnaround as well.
Always good stuff on tap and a very nice spot! And less than 10 minutes from my house, I’m a fan!

Considering we don’t live anywhere near this area and don’t really hang out in this area it’s really random that we ended up here. We were on the way home from Victorville and decided to stop in Pomona and grab a beer. We Unilocaled some places and ended up at Sanctum Brewing. Now I’m accustomed to breweries being in random industrial parks that are ghost towns on the weekends but there was something slightly creepy about the exterior of this area. It wasn’t that well lit and it’s in front of an alley that doesn’t look like the cool alleys in Pasadena. This was definitely a Thriller video alley.
As we walked down this long hallway I started to see some sort of sign of a brewery. I’m not going to lie and say that I wasn’t borderline creeped out. However, once we found the tasting room it was pretty cool. It reminded me of the tasting room at Strand but a bit bigger. There was also a patio that looked cool. I didn’t go all the way outside because it was pretty cold out but it looks like somewhere to hang out in nice weather.
We got a flight and the Up All Night stout was a standout for me. I’m not a huge stout fan but I liked this one. I wasn’t a fan of the Omni Hop. The tail had a weird bitter aftertaste. Not hop bomb bitter, just bitter.
This looks like a cool spot for regulars. A solid 3.5.

What an awsome brewery! It’s the old Pomona Packing House so it’s big and had some cool old woodwork. It’s by the train so it’s cool seeing the trains go by.
The Brewers and beer tenders are all super nice and knowledgeable of real craft beer.
There’s a nice outdoor sit to sit in the sun and enjoy the outdoors.
Make sure to say hi to Barley the Brewery dog.
If you’re not sure what beer to try grab a flight and try a few.
This is a real nice relaxing setting. Make sure and stop in for a beer or two or grab a growler to take home.

This place has a cool location, nice ambiance, friendly staff, and affordable prices. Seems like it gets plenty of business despite it being tucked away.
Regardless of all that, their beers are just so-​so. There are better options (in my opinion) in the Claremont/​Pomona area for really quality craft brew. Their dark beers leave me wanting more flavor and their pales are just okay.
This is all relative. Because if you offered me any of their beers compared to a Coors, Miller, hell… a Blue Moon or Newcastle… I’d take it without question. I just prefer some other places’ selections to theirs.
But I’d definitely recommend stopping in, it’s a cool place.

This is one of our favorite local breweries.
We first went within the first few days they opened, and I immediately loved their spacious design. It’s open, welcoming, and I loved the woodwork. It’s tucked into the pomona packing plant, and as you walk through the little maze of hallways to enter you’ll get to see some of the stuff from the original building.
They have a brewery dog named Barley, whose friendly and active. They allow dogs as well, which is always a plus for us.
Their beers are good, and they have a decent variety. A downfall with a lot of local breweries is that all the beers they offer tend to taste the same. Not here though. They have a beer for everyone.

Not that long ago there was no good craft beer places in the Inland Empire. I used to be a huge «beer geek» back in the late 90’s up to the mid-2000’s. Pre-​2007 the beer scene was much tamer and sophisticated with many trips down to San Diego County. Seems like today, everybody is into beer and although the crowds and $ 20+ bomber prices drove me away, I find myself coming back to beer again.
Fast forward to today and I am blown by the number of new local craft breweries; especially, close to home in the IE.
I’ve made three visits to Sanctum in Pomona since finding this gem June 2014. Each time I was not disappointed. I have not had a «bad» beer there yet and will make many returns (with check-​ins). A fan of Belgians (being part Belgian myself) I enjoyed their Belgian Dubble. Their dark beers (chocolate stout in particular) are phenomenal. Pours are reasonably priced too. Two beers or a sampler and I good to go!
Wish they had more food access though. I know they have caterers and food trucks that swing by, but that is usually around dinner time. This is not only a issue for Sanctum, but many of the smaller craft brewers are just offering «beer» via a tasting room so I fully understand this is not a full restaurant or gastropub. Not so much of an issue with me, but when the wife comes along I get a ear full that there is no food around which causes me/​us to leave much more earlier than I wish when at the Sanctum tasting room.
The first time I went, I had no idea where to go as Sanctum is on the back side entrance of the Pomona Packing Plant. I think many get «lost» at first try, but once you get there, you’ll remember and never get «lost» again.
For me, I just got to remember they do allow you to bring food in; or leave the wife at home … just joking :-)

My boyfriend and I went to this amazing, local brewery at the heart of Downtown Pomona and after visiting several times, we concluded that this is our go-​to spot for beers in his area!
When we attempted to find Sanctum for the first time, we went at night so it was easy to get lost, especially since the GPS brought us in circles. Instead of going to Palm Place, our GPS led us to another street that took us extra minutes to find. Note: Find Palm Place since that is where Sanctum is located (inside Pomona Packing Plant).
Once we parked nearby, we went inside, followed the signs, and straight to the back of the building to find a vibrant tasting room and artsy patio area next to the train tracks. My boyfriend and I loved the place from the get-​go! The employees were sociable, friendly, and knowledgeable with their beers. Also, the beers had a nice variety ranging from the IPAs to the porters. The first time around, I had their chocolate stout, which tasted delicious. The last time I visited Sanctum Brewery, I was delighted to have a glass of atumnus chai (fall seasonal beer), up all night stout (coffee flavored) and creative name IPA. Thanks to a Groupon deal of the day, we got a couple of growlettes filled with our favorite beers.
By the way, this brewery is dog friendly! Every time we visit the brewery, we would enjoy the company of several furry canines just chilling and playing around.
Overall, check out Sanctum Brewing and enjoy the chill atmosphere with a beer or two!
FYI: Tasting hours only occur from Thursdays to Saturdays.