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PUBLISHER The Brewers of Indiana Guild in conjunction with Emmis Communications

THE BREWERS OF INDIANA GUILD BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

Greg Emig, Lafayette Brewing Company Steve Llewellyn, Function Brewing

TREASURER

D.J. McCallister, Black Swan Brewpub

SECRETARY

Justin Miller, Black Acre Brewing Co.

BOARD

Meagen Anderson, Centerpoint Brewing Company / Nick Davidson, Tin Man Brewing Company / Drew Fox, 18th Street Brewery / Kaitlyn Hendricks, Three Floyds Brewing Company / John Hill*, Broad Ripple Brewing Company / Jon Lang, Triton Brewing Company / Andy Meyer, TwoDEEP Brewing Co. / Ted Miller*, Brugge Brasserie & Outliers Brewing / Brian Nentrup, Hoosier Brewing Company / Shane Pearson, Daredevil Brewing Co. / Clay Robinson*, Sun King Brewing Company / Nick Servies, Scarlet Lane Brewing Company / Blaine Stuckey*, Mad Anthony Brewing Company / Bob Whitt, Sun King Brewing Company / David Yancey, Taxman Brewing Company (*President Emeritus)

GUILD STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR EVENTS COORDINATOR

Rob Caputo Tristan Schmid Iris Dillon

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS ART DIRECTOR

Laura Kruty Allison Edwards

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Carrie Hannigan

EDITOR

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Karen Asp, Brent Glasgow, Zina Kumok, Amy Lynch, Jennifer Uhl

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’M FREQUENTLY ASKED TO DEFINE “CRAFT BEER.”

I always struggle, though, because I have a different vantage point than most. The word “definition” means “the act of making something definite, distinct, or clear.” There are absolutes that I think of when I try to explain craft beer: authentic, local, community. However, much of the craft-beer world is not definite, distinct, or clear—and that’s why I love it. Four base ingredients are used to make beer, and they offer an endless number of variations. Style guidelines may be definite, distinct, or clear, but a group of beers within the parameters of a style will likely all have a unique flavor profile. We can define the style based on widely agreedupon guidelines, but each brewery’s interpretation of those guidelines leads to creations that are distinct in their own right. So to me, “craft beer” is personal. Like a brewer interpreting a style, we interpret our experiences with craft beer, defining and redefining it based on our own experience. As you explore the world of Indiana craft beer, keep this guide for reference, and be sure to download the Drink Indiana Beer app. Its many features, including directions to our 130+ breweries, should help enhance your personal definition of “craft beer.” Rob Caputo Executive Director Brewers of Indiana Guild

The Brewers of Indiana Guild’s official magazine is published annually. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or duplicated without written permission from the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this publication at the time of printing, the advertisers and the editor shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors or omissions. Inclusion in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Brewers of Indiana Guild. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or the editor. ©2017 Brewers of Indiana Guild

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contents BREWERS OF INDIANA GUILD

CHEERS!

Letter & Board of Directors A note from Rob Caputo, executive director of the Brewers of Indiana Guild.

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From Ale to ’Za Meet ZwanzigZ, a Columbus pizzeria/brewery named one of the nation’s best.

Brew Crew Support breweries and enjoy exclusive perks as a member of the IN Beer Brigade.

A Year of Beer Find out when your favorite style is freshest and when the best fests take place.

FEATURES

Drink Local!

Bottled Pride

Because doing so spurs giving back, job creation, and bettering our communities.

See which Hoosier brews won big at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival.

Brewing, a man’s world? Not quite, say these female owners and brewmasters.

Beer Gear Apparel, food, home decor, and more: 10 buys for the suds-lover.

Head of the Glass

Brew Grit

LISTINGS

Indiana Breweries & Affiliates

Brewers have several resources to help them excel at their craft.

Our state’s 130+ craft breweries and brewery service providers.

LAST CALL

Beer finds its way from the tap to the plate in these dishes.

Bread Winner

Chew Your Brew

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Bake up a baguette featuring a brewing by-product.

Pour Form

ON THE COVER

Which beer goes in which glass? Start pouring like a pro with this guide.

The Indiana Microbrewers Festival in Indianapolis. Photo by Zach Cook and Liz Paveza.

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From Ale to ’Za Meet ZwanzigZ, a pizzeria/ brewery named among the nation’s best. BY KAREN ASP

PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

THERE’S NO BETTER MARRIAGE

than pizza and beer, yet when ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing first opened in Columbus in 2002, it was solely a pizza joint. Fast-forward 15 years, and ZwanzigZ has now become one of the nation’s top brewpubs, churning out award-winning beer and crowd-pleasing artisan pizza. One of its secrets? “To do all of this and be small at the same time is a challenge, but we like being small, as it allows us to give our customers a unique experience,” says Kurt Zwanzig, co-owner and co-founder with his wife, Lisa. When ZwanzigZ opened, it offered only carryout and delivery. But customers became enamored with its pizza, and three years later, the dine-in restaurant opened. Something, though, was missing, and that something was Mike Rybinski, Kurt’s college roommate who started homebrewing during that time. Savvy about the explosion of craft beer, the Zwanzigs began imagining making their own beer. In 2012, after a major expansion, they opened the brewery. Brewmaster Rybinski has been ➼ ON PG. 8

Kurt Zwanzig, Lisa Zwanzig, and Mike Rybinski inside the brewery at ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing

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BOTTLED PRIDE WE TOAST INDIANA’S 9 WINNERS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL AND THE WORLD BEER CUP.

GOLD

BRONZE

Bier Brewery & Taproom, Indianapolis BEER Sanitarium CATEGORY Belgian-style Dubbel or Quadrupel

Bier Brewery & Taproom, Indianapolis BEER ESB CATEGORY Extra Special Bitter

Three Floyds Brewing Co., Munster BEER Blot Out the Sun CATEGORY Americanstyle Imperial Stout

Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House, South Bend BEER Glasgow Butcher CATEGORY Scotch Ale

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Daredevil Brewing Co., Speedway BEER Vacation CATEGORY German-style Koelsch

Sun King Brewing Co., Indianapolis BEER Cherry Busey CATEGORY Belgianstyle Fruit Beer

ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing, Columbus BEERS The Ticket; Frankenwald Eisbock CATEGORIES Chocolate Beer; German-style Doppelbock or Eisbock

Carson’s Brewery, Evansville BEER RIPA CATEGORY Double Red Ale

2016 GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL

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“The only thing I think about when brewing is what will make people happy,” he says. “I don’t want to make watery beer or over-the-top hoppy beer, just beer that’s full bodied, well balanced, and good tasting.” The wins at the Great American Beer Festival in October took all three by surprise. After two beers, The Ticket and Frankenwald Eisbock,

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earned silver medals, ZwanzigZ was named Small Brewpub of the Year and Rybinski Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year. “I couldn’t believe what was happening and could barely walk to the stage I was shaking so badly,” Rybinski says. ZwanzigZ is slated to open a large headquarters in July, strengthening the happy marriage it’s got going, united, of course, by yeast. ★

ZWANZIGZ PIZZA & BREWING CONTACT 1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus, 812376-0200 HOURS Sun.–Tues.,

11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Wed.– Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. WEB zwanzigz.com

PHOTOS COURTESY SUN KING BREWING CO., CARSON’S BREWERY; ZWANZIGZ FRANKENWALD BY MIKE RYBINSKI; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

2016 WOR LD BEER CUP

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BEER GEAR 10 BUZZ-WORTHY MUST-HAVES.

1 Sun King Wee

Mac truffles, $2.25 each. The Best Chocolate in Town, 317-636-2800, bestchocolateintown.com

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2 Beer Love tee, $25.

The Shop, 317-4264899, theshopindy.com

3 Leather pint

glass sleeve by Smith & Hide Handcrafted Goods Co.,

$24.50. River City, 812550-1695, rivercityevv.com

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wall-mounted bottle opener, $35. district-31.com

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$4.50 each. Conspire: Contemporary Craft, 812-340-2259, conspire indiana.com

6 Drink Indiana

Beer wood iPhone case by Carved, $25. drinkIN.beer

7 Indiana Pickle

Co. beer pickles,

$13. Gather: Handmade Shoppe, 812-785-1480, gathershoppe.com

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Beer baseball cap, $25. drinkIN.beer

9 Upcycled fabric

growler bag by The Shirt Off My Back Company, $22.

The Shop, 317-426-4899, theshopindy.com

10 Goat milk & Dark

Lager soap, $5.99. New Harmony Soap Company, 812-682-0515, newharmonysoap.com

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Head of the Glass Various resources help brewers learn and stay on top of an ever-evolving industry. BY LAURA KRUTY & ZINA KUMOK

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industries, the world of craft beer seems to be in a steady state of change. Aside from managing day-today operations, brewers must keep current on new regulations, rulings, and trends. To help make sense of it all, the Brewers Guild created the Indiana Craft Brewers Conference. Greg Emig, president of Lafayette Brewing Company and president of the Guild’s board of directors, says the conference came about because brewers wanted educational opportunities to help them learn and grow their businesses. This year, the third annual gathering, held in March in Indianapolis, had three primary tracks—the business of brewing, science, and regulation. Subjects included producing barrel-aged beers, menu-labeling requirements, implementing a sensory-analysis program, and brewery safety, among others. Discussions were led by Hoosier brewers, as well as other Guild members and representatives from the Brewers Association. “Education is pertinent to the growth of our industry in many ways,” says Jon Lang, brewer and founder of Triton Brewing Company and chair of the Guild’s education committee. “Every day, we educate someone, whether it’s a co-worker, a supplier, or a customer, so why not educate each other, too?” The conference also brings together

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2017 Indiana Craft Brewers Conference, clockwise from top: class, social time at Centerpoint Brewing, and the supplier marketplace.

“Education is pertinent.. to the growth of [the beer]r. industry. Every day, we.. educate someone, whether.. it’s a co-worker, a supplier,.. or a customer.”.. suppliers who might have that perfect service, material, or raw ingredient a brewer is looking for. This year, about three dozen such businesses were on hand. But don’t think it’s all work and no play—

after all, this is beer we’re talking about. Centerpoint Brewing and Indiana City Brewing hosted guests for socialization and plenty of brews. The hardest part of implementing the conference is choosing a date and location that works for the 120-plus members, Emig points out. It can be tough for brewers and owners to find the time, and it’s sometimes challenging to create content that’s relevant for breweries of all sizes. A few hurdles, though, don’t overshadow the meeting’s numerous benefits. Lang still references info from a Founders Brewing Co. presentation on starting a lab on any budget,

and appreciates being able to ask questions of government organizations, such as the state Alcohol & Tobacco Commission, to ensure Triton is following the law. But most of all, “I can’t forget the camaraderie,” Lang says. “Without our fellow brewers helping each other, it’d be a much harder and slower learning curve. It’s a fun, passionate industry, and I want it to be bigger and better.”

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS LAB COURTESY PURDUE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS; SMITH COURTESY RON SMITH; OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY BREWERS OF INDIANA GUILD

Top left: Purdue University’s Chemical Analysis Laboratory. Top right: Essentials of Brewery Operations instructor Ron Smith. Below: Jean Jensen in the lab.

➼ Although a great-tasting product

BEER’D SCIENCE A NEW LAB AT PURDUE UNCAPS THE CHEMISTRY BEHIND BREWING.

is always the goal when brewing, there’s plenty of actual science involved, too. For example, if you’re making an American Pale Ale, you need to know whether it’s in the IBU range it should be for that style. To find out if they’re on the right path, brewers can send their beer to the Chemical Analysis Laboratory at Purdue Food Science, the result of a partnership between Purdue University and the Brewers Guild. The lab launched earlier this year, about four years after the idea was hatched.

A BALANCED EDUCATION For future brewery owners or even those who want to take a homebrewing hobby to the next level, the Essentials of Brewery Operations course at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis gives them an opportunity to learn the ropes. Taught by Ron Smith, a certified Cicerone and a medalist in homebrewing competitions, the course covers the entire gamut of running a brewery, including brewing ingredients and processes, recipe formulations, hop and yeast varieties, quality-control procedures, and legal issues, to name a few. Students also visit breweries to see firsthand various brewing methods and equipment. “It’s a well-rounded course for anyone who wants to work in the craft-brewing industry,” Smith says. Prior to the class’s beginning, Smith asked the Guild for its support, and in the process of reviewing that request, D.J. McAllister,

“[The Brewers Guild was] curious how food science might be able to help craft brewers of Indiana,” says Brian Farkas, department head and professor of food science at Purdue. “Over time, it has evolved to where we are now.” A brewer submits two bottles or cans with a form that indicates what he or she wants tested, including alcohol and sugar content, color, IBUs (hops contribution), and pH. Then, using industry-standard methods, research scientist and lab manager Jean Jensen runs the sample through a series of tests.

“A lot of those in the craft-brewing industry don’t have their own in-house labs set up,” Jensen says. “We’re looking to fill that need.” And no, she does not taste the beers. “These are physical, chemical tests,” Farkas says. “They don’t tell you whether the product is good or not. They tell you if it’s in the specs you were shooting for.” The overall theme is quality. “We’re trying to support craft brewers and help them produce consistently high-quality products,” Farkas says. —L.K.

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president and head brewer of Black Swan Brewpub and treasurer of the Guild’s board of directors, realized the class could fill a big hole for many breweries. “Part of our core mission is to advance the highest standards of brewing,” McAllister says. “All breweries are fighting uphill battles to educate consumers, find and train qualified team members, and ultimately grow our craft. When we find an opportunity to support our members in these battles, we give it serious consideration. The Essentials of Brewery Operations course clearly provided this opportunity.” There are no prerequisites (although students must be 21), and pupils do not have to be enrolled at IUPUI. In its first go-round this past winter, the class had about a dozen students. “While a course like this is never going to completely replace the on-the-job training that’s going to be required, it’s going to give somebody a really good head start in getting to the industry,” Smith says. Plus, it helps weed out those who, as McAllister says, look at brewing through rose-colored glasses. “They envision brewers sniffing barrel-aged beers or formulating recipes. While these things happen, the reality is more gritty in nature.” Learn more at iupui.edu/~solctr/brew ery-operations-certificate. ★

SAMPLE COURSE

HIGHER EDUCATION IN WHICH YOU’LL ACTUALLY WANT TO ENROLL.

➼ To delve deep into the world of beer, consider earning your MBA—a Master of Beer Appreciation. Led by brew guru Ron Smith (the same Smith who teaches the IUPUI class), the MBA series is composed of three fourhour classes. Each one covers nearly 20 beer styles and their origins, ingredients, brewing processes, and more. Through sampling each style, students also learn about flavors and off-flavors. Individual classes are $55, or you can sign up for all three for $150, earning the coveted MBA certificate. The summer session begins mid-May, while the first class of the fall series takes place September 13. Your classroom is Payless Liquors at 726 Adams St. in Carmel. Learn more and register online at beermba.com. —L.K.

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CHEW YOUR BREW NO LONGER CONFINED TO JUST A GLASS, BEER MAKES ITS WAY FROM THE TAP TO THE PLATE IN THESE SWEET AND SAVORY DISHES. BY LAURA KRUTY

1 Busted Knuckle

Chili, a rustic version with chipotles for heat and smokiness. Busted Knuckle Porter adds a sweet complement to the chipotles. Big Woods Brewing Co., Speedway, quaffon.com

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2 Gummy Beers,

made with Pineapple Gose, The Sour Peach, and The Fox and the Goat Pale Ale for a fruity or hoppy chewy treat. 18th Street Brewery, Hammond, 18thstreetbrewery.com

3 Hunter Delight,

featuring Hunter Milk Stout to bring out the chocolate-and-strawberry creation’s richness. 18th Street Brewery, 18th streetbrewery.com

4 Duck Breast,

perched atop a jus made with Hunter Milk Stout, whose caramelized flavor plays nicely with the duck’s gaminess. 18th Street Brewery, 18thstreetbrewery.com

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5 Chicken Tippy,

the meat in which is braised in a blend of dark and amber ales chosen for their caramel and roasted flavors. The “beerbecue” sauce features Star City Lager. Lafayette Brewing Company, Lafayette, lafbrew.com

6 The Dad Bod, a

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mound of french fries topped with bacon, an egg,

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and beer-cheese sauce made with Draconian Scotch Heavy Ale, used for its caramelized flavor. Trubble Brewing, Fort Wayne, trubblebrewing.com

7 Wit Mac &

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Cheese, a comfort-food classic whose saltiness is balanced by the sweetness in Upland Wheat Ale. Upland Brewing Co., Bloomington, uplandbeer.com

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8 LAF Brew Nuts,

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a mix of cashews, almonds, pecans, and peanuts roasted in spices and Tippecanoe Common Ale for its malty sweetness. Lafayette Brewing Company, lafbrew.com

9 St. Joseph Salad,

a dish anchored by grilled baby romaine. The vinaigrette includes the citrusy Hey Zeus Belgian Pale Ale. St. Joseph Brewery, Indianapolis, saintjoseph.beer

10 Escape the

Pancake weekly special, maple syrupâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; braised pork belly topped with lemon-rosemary slaw and a saute of apple, celery, and spent grain for added crunch. Big Lug Canteen, Indianapolis, biglugcanteen.com

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11 Carbonnade

Flamande, a traditional Belgian stew whose rich housemade veal stock includes the chocolatey/lightly roasted notes of Brugge Black. Brugge Brasserie, Indianapolis, brugge brasserie.com

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cinnamon-sugar bites with peanut brittle crunch and a fudge sauce made extra nutty thanks to Jaw Dog Peanut Butter Stout. Trubble Brewing, trubblebrewing.com

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Does it really matter out of which type of glass you drink your beer? Brew aficionados offer a resounding “yes!” “They’re designed to enhance certain characteristics,” says Andrew Castner, MashCraft Brewing partner and brewer. “The best places have different glasses for different beers. They all have value.” Here’s a look at some of the more common drinkware styles and what to sip out of each. BY BRENT GLASGOW 1

PINT/SHAKER GLASS You see the 16-ounce versions just about everywhere for two key reasons—they stack the easiest for those with limited storage space, and they’re cheap. With a tapered, cylindrical shape and wide mouth, they’re also easy to drink from. They come in 20-ounce styles, too.

SNIFTER Once only used for cognac and brandy, these are great for strong beers (8 percent ABV and above) with rich aromas, especially double or imperial IPAs and quadrupels. Use the same swirling motion you would with the hard liquors to release the bouquet.

WEIZEN If you really like wheat beers, this glass, which promotes a large head and traps the often banana-like bouquet, is the one for you. Tell your bartender to omit the head-killing fruit garnish.

STANGE Popular in Germany, it’s no surprise this glass is ideal for German kolsch, bock, and altbier brews, and other delicate beers. The Tom Collins glass clone magnifies hop and malt subtleties and provides an accurate, true flavor.

PILSNER Tall, slender, and V-shaped, this design retains the head that accompanies the beer of its namesake, while providing a window to its color and carbonation, and vent for the aroma. The main drawback is they’re usually only 12 ounces.

TULIP/THISTLE These stemmed glasses are made for Scottish ales, along with Belgians, barleywines, and other varieties that pack a punch. They promote foamy heads, bring out both hoppy and malty flavors, and, like snifters, produce a full aroma when swirled.

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BREW CREW DEVOTED INDIANA CRAFT-BEER DRINKERS NOW HAVE A GROUP JUST FOR THEM. Hoosier State’s craftbeer biz is hopping, thanks to loyal localbrew swillers. To give those fans a special experience, the Brewers Guild created the IN Beer Brigade, which lets members support the Guild and local breweries while enjoying exclusive benefits. “Previously, there was no way for individuals to join and show their support for the industry, aside from attending our annual festivals,” says Tristan Schmid, communications director for the Guild. More than 600 Brigadiers have joined so far. While membership comes with several perks, undoubtedly the biggest one is an invitation to one of the multiple release parties at which you can sample (and, for premium members, take home) the exclusive beer. Last August, Three Floyds Brewing Co. and other Northwest Indiana breweries joined forces on Corn King, an IPA with locally grown and locally malted corn. This year, Sun King Brewing Company will host a collaboration with Central Indiana brewers. Richmond resident Susan Gardiner became a Brigadier to back Hoosier brewers—but the beer was a big draw, too. “I was intrigued by the opportunity to have access to one-of-a-kind collaboration brews that are exclusive to Brigade members, in addition to being able to—in a small way—support Indiana’s wonderful craft-beer community,” she says. What’s on tap in 2018? Upland Brewing Co. will host South Central breweries on a sour beer collaboration. —Laura Kruty and Zina Kumok ★

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Clockwise from top: Official IN Beer Brigade tee; Corn King IPA; official IN Beer Brigade glass

WHERE brigade.beer and Guild events COST $40 for a base membership, $75 for a 1-year premium membership, $140 for two years, and $200 for three years WHAT YOU GET An invitation to the release party, the annual T-shirt and glass, and a digital membership card to scan at events and earn points to redeem on Drink Indiana Beer merchandise.

PHOTOS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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A Year of Beer Wondering when your favorite brew style is in season? Find out here, plus learn when some of the state’s best tasting festivals are happening.

BEER TO TRY Midnight Mauler Russian Imperial Stout at Wooden Bear Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Barley wine, weizenbock, rauchbier, altbier, and ESB.

BEER TO TRY Dissent

Schwarzbier at Black Acre Brewing Company ALSO IN SEASON Trappist. SAVE THE DATE Winterfest in Indy, Shelf Ice Brew Fest in Michigan City, Winter Warmer in Lafayette.

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Beam Me Up Scotty Scottish Ale at 450 North Brewing Co.

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Peeping Ron Porter at Burn ’Em Brewing

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BEER TO TRY Pipes & Plaid Scotch Ale at The Tap Brewery ALSO IN SEASON Spiced ale and dortmunder.

ALSO IN SEASON

Mead, bitter, and English brown ale.

Dry stout, red ale, lambic, eisbock, and doppelbock.

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MARCH BEER TO TRY Special Kolsch at Bier Brewery & Taproom ALSO IN SEASON Helles and dunkles. SAVE THE DATE Bloomington Craft Beer Festival, Taxman’s Death & Taxes Day, Upland’s Sour, Wild, and Funk Fest.

BEER TO TRY Straight

ALSO IN SEASON

Outta Da Patch Pumpkin Ale at Grand Junction Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Old ale, mild ale, and imperial brown ale. SAVE THE DATE The Guild’s new Broad Ripple festival.

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PHOTOS COURTESY BURN ‘EM BREWING, VISIT LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, BREWERS OF INDIANA GUILD, GRAND JUNCTION BREWING CO.; THREE FLOYDS BY BREWBOKEH.COM; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

BEER TO TRY Key

Lime Ale (a fruit beer) at Bulldog Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Lager. SAVE THE DATE Indiana Microbrewers Festival, Indiana Brewers’ Cup in Indy.

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M AY BEER TO TRY The Kunkel Dunkelweizen at TwoDEEP Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Pilsner, IPA, and lambic. SAVE THE DATE Three Floyds’s Dark Lord Day.

BEER TO TRY Antonius

1742 Oktoberfest at Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Marzen (another name for Oktoberfest). SAVE THE DATE Mad Anthony’s Brewed in the Fort, 450 North’s Corn Maze Beer Fest.

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J U LY BEER TO TRY Wheat Ale

(a Belgian wit) at Upland Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Berliner weisse and hefeweizen. SAVE THE DATE Beers Across the Wabash in Lafayette, Bare Hands’s Double Thai Day, Daredevil’s Hops & Flip Flops.

BEER TO TRY Rabbid Rabbit (a saison) at Three Floyds Brewing Co. ALSO IN SEASON Imperial IPA and festbier. SAVE THE DATE Crown Brewing’s Crown Beer Fest, Fest of Ale in New Albany.

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“LOCAL” IS EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS, BUT WHEN PAIRED WITH BEER, THE WORD TAKES ON A GREATER SIGNIFICANCE. IT MEANS MONEY GOING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. IT MEANS JOBS. IT MEANS BREWERIES SAVING OLD BUILDINGS FROM THE WRECKING BALL. SO YES, LOCAL BEER MEANS A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT. WHO’S READY FOR A PINT? BY KAREN ASP, BRENT GLASGOW, LAURA KRUTY & JENNIFER UHL

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GOOD LIBATIONS WHO WOULDN’T WANT TO HELP WORTHY CAUSES WHILE DRINKING GREAT BEER? LUCKY FOR US, GIVING BACK IS A PRIORITY FOR BREWERIES AND FESTIVALS ALL OVER INDIANA. By Karen Asp

OT THAT YOU 1 should stereotype beer drinkers, but you can generally say this about them: They’re a giving group. So much in fact that breweries across the country are paying it forward to their local communities, but don’t think you have to travel outside the state to find opportunities to give back. You can have your pint and sip it for good in Indiana, too. Start with the three festivals put on by the Brewers of Indiana Guild: February’s Winterfest in Indianapolis, April’s Bloomington Craft Beer Festival, and July’s Indiana Microbrewers Festival in Indy. Three dollars from every ticket goes to a charity partner— Joy’s House, Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, respectively—which remain the same each year. “When people attend one of these festivals, they’re putting money directly back into their com“BREWERIES munity, which is important ARE PAYING IT to us,” says Rob Caputo, the Guild’s executive FORWARD ... YOU director. The Guild is CAN HAVE YOUR launching a fourth festival PINT AND SIP this fall in Indy’s Broad IT FOR GOOD IN Ripple Village, although a INDIANA.” charity partner has yet to be named. the Beer4Good program, which Last year, the organization dohas been in place since the brewery nated $42,000 to those three charities, opened in September 2014. plus an additional $3,000 to Community For each beer (or any beverage) that you Kitchen in Bloomington. That larger number, buy, you receive a cap that you can place by the way, doesn’t reflect additional in one of three jars. Each jar represents a opportunities, such as parking cars or selling different charity—La Casa De Amistad Youth pretzel necklaces, that charities have to & Community Center, The Music Village, and make money at these events. Neighborhood Resources Connection. Meanwhile, breweries are also getting into “I want to create a culture of giving in the give-back momentum. At South Bend this city,” Elegante says, adding that he also Brew Werks, founder Drew Elegante created wants patrons to feel like the brewery is more their place than his, which is why he lets them choose where to donate the mon1) 2016 Indiana Microbrewers Festival in ey. Donations are based on the type and, for Indianapolis. 2) 2017 Bloomington Craft beer, size of drink purchased. Beer Festival. 3) 2016 Winterfest in Indy. “A pint is the most valuable donation,” 4) South Bend Brew Works. 5) 2016 Indiana Microbrewers Festival. Elegante says. One pint generates a 50-cent

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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR HOW OTHER BREWERIES ARE SUPPORTING IMPORTANT CAUSES. Since launching Hops & Flip Flops in 2014, Daredevil Brewing Co. has donated about $30,000 to Brackets for Good, Speedway Lions Club, and Speedway Trails.

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for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which supports children with cancer, and raised about $3,000. This year, Crown Brewing’s Crown Beer Fest will benefit St. Jude House, a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Flat12 Bierwerks hosts Pints for Parks six times a year, from which it gives the Indy Parks Foundation a portion of pint sales.

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donation to the organization, while snifters are worth a 25-cent donation and five-ounce tasters and sodas 10 cents. To date, the brewery has donated over $60,000 to these charities. But that’s not the only way you can drink for a cause at South Bend Brew Werks. The brewery also features a special brew, usually released on the first Friday of the month, which has a separate charity partner. Choose that beer, and you’ll not only get a cap to put in one of the three aforementioned charity jars, but your beer will also generate an additional donation by the brewery to that beer’s charity partner. As Elegante says, citing the brewery’s motto, “It’s all about building a better community, one beer at a time.”

To celebrate the 137th anniversary of Wabash being the first electrically lit city in the U.S., Chapman’s Brewing Company held Pints for Power in March, raising more than $1,000 for families in need of help with their electric bills. Thanks to regular rescue events, as well as plenty of brews consumed at its location in Indy, Metazoa Brewing Co. has given more than $15,000 to animal and wildlife organizations. “A portion of every drop of our beer that the public consumes is continuing to get us closer to our goals,” says president Dave Worthington. Brewers of Indiana Guild / drinkIN.beer 25

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a fund for culinary arts students at the Elkhart Area Career Center, an important cause for Iechyd Da owners Chip and Summer Lewis.

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SUPPORTING CASK BREWERIES CAN’T GO IT ALONE. A GROWING NUMBER OF BUSINESSES ARE HELPING BREWERS WITH EVERYTHING FROM BRANDING TO INSURANCE, SETTING THE GROUNDWORK FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. By Laura Kruty

CRAFTROADS BEVERAGE 1 If Monarch Beverage is the Goliath of beer distribution, you could say Craftroads Beverage is David. Monarch, based on Indianapolis’s east side, manages more than 500 brands and has a half-million-square-foot warehouse. Craftroads, a distributor located near Indy’s buzzy Mass Ave district, counts fewer than 10 brands as clients (as of press time), and its cooler spans a mere 4,000 square feet. But Jim Schembre and Chad Lewton, 26 DrinkIN / 2017

who, along with Scott Fitzgerald, teamed up to launch Craftroads last summer, aren’t worried. Not when they have a combined 60plus years of experience in the beer biz and keen eyes for excellent brews and stories that resonate with customers. “We are adamant about beer quality,” Schembre says. They’ve turned away brands that don’t produce great beer and have smart marketing and solid financial ground. “Guys without these three—I don’t see them winning,” Schembre says.

Through its partnership with Fitzgerald’s third-party logistics company, FitzMark, Craftroads’s clients benefit from FitzMark’s nationwide warehousing, freighting, and supply-chain services. Affiliations with Container Logic, which leases fermenting tanks, and Keg Logistics, which manages keg rental and distribution, also fall nicely into Craftroads’s repertoire. As fans of craft beer, Schembre and Lewton see themselves as partners of their brands, helping them encroach little by little

team have worked right alongside the brewer to better understand the brewing process and its associated risks. That firsthand knowledge makes it easier to create a policy that covers the building, brewing equipment, spoilage, contamination, leakage, and even the brewers themselves. “Beer is the lifeblood of their business,” Dulhanty “PEOPLE says. “If we’re not insurWANT TO BUY ing that the right way, LOCAL. LOCAL what’s the point?”

on the Millers, Buds, and Coors of the world. “People want to buy local,” Schembre says. “Local represents jobs and money. Local sells.”

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So you’re opening a brewery. You have top-notch equipment, great recipes, and a solid team of employees. What’s missing? For many REPRESENTS fledgling operations, it’s JOBS AND CODO DESIGN the proper insurance MONEY. LOCAL coverage, which, in the 3 When planning Big SELLS.” Lug Canteen, whirlwind of starting a Eddie Sahm and Scott Ellis business, could be the last were adamant about a few thing on an owner’s mind. things. Zero Edison bulbs would dangle But Ryan Kitto, whose company speover a bar made of reclaimed wood. Beer cializes in the food and beverage industry, would be quality, but no-frills. And there thinks it should be the first. He and co-owner would be no trappings of the typical beer James Dulhanty discovered that many brewdungeon anywhere. eries weren’t carrying policies with sufficient To help bring their vision of a fun, approachprotection. And on the flip side, insurance able brewpub to fruition, the duo turned to companies didn’t fully understand how CODO Design, an Indy-based branding and breweries worked. As a result, their policy web design firm that has worked with about might have coverage gaps that could mean a 30 craft breweries around the U.S. significant financial blow. “Just because a program is in place doesn’t mean [breweries are] covered correctly,” says Kitto, whose portfolio includes (5) about 40 Hoosier breweries. “Even good programs have holes in them.” Dulhanty and other members of the Kitto

CODO first likes to learn what makes a brewery unique and then sets about telling that story through a well-thought-out name, brand identity (including a logo and messaging), packaging, website, and signage. In the case of Big Lug, that meant a canteen logo in primary colors, a quirky mural featuring flying corndogs and beer-carrying eagles, sleek and modern pendant lighting, and exposed I-beams. Other CODO clients include 450 North Brewing Co., Centerpoint Brewing, and the Brewers Guild. Earlier this year, CODO put their expertise on paper and published the Craft Beer Branding Guide. “We tried to make it as much as possible for people with little to zero branding experience,” says CODO partner and designer Isaac Arthur. An increasing number of breweries understand the significance of good branding, Arthur says. But all the expertly designed logos, labels, and interiors are worthless without one critical factor. “The most important thing you can do is make solid beer,” Arthur says. “It doesn’t matter how good your branding is if your beer isn’t good.” ➼ ON PG. 28

1) From left: Chad Lewton, Adam Thompson, Jim Schembre, Taylor Williams, and Scott Fitzgerald. 2) Ryan Kitto and James Dulhanty. 3) Isaac Arthur. 4) Ruari Crabbe and Don Breeden. 5) Jim Pike.

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After 25 years in state law enforcement, 20 of those as an excise officer, Don Breeden was looking for a change. So a little over two years ago, he launched Breeden PI Services, offering training, investigative, and consulting help for breweries and others in the alcoholic beverage industry. Through his consulting work, Breeden offers advice on creating a legally compliant floorplan, and can help owners navigate the potentially confusing world of permits, permit exceptions, and liquor-license acquisition. Breeden also teaches the training class required of all bartenders, servers, and liquor store clerks. He’ll touch upon topics like signs of intoxication, food-service laws, and using info on a (likely fake) ID to catch its owner in a lie. “I had a kid at Ball State saying he was from Speedway, Indiana,” Breeden recalls. “I asked him, ‘How far from the track do you live?’ He said, ‘What track?’” Breeden and his team occasionally go undercover to make sure liquor store employees are carding those they should be. If Breeden finds a violation of any kind, it gives the business an opportunity to right the ship—and save itself from costly fines—before an excise officer stops in unannounced. “At $1,000 per [violation], it can add up quickly,” Breeden says.

DISTINCT IMAGES If you signed up for the Brewers Guild’s IN Beer Brigade club and shortly thereafter received your T-shirt and custom metal bottle opener in the mail, you can thank Distinct Images for the fast turnaround. And if you snagged a Drink Indiana Beer T-shirt at Winterfest, you can toast Jim Pike’s company, which prints that item and others for the Guild. Distinct Images works with the Guild and breweries around Indiana to produce branded merchandise, such as tees, hats, and koozies. In all, more than 500,000 promo products are in its catalog. Often, one project allows Distinct to tap each of its services— such was the case with the Beer Brigade. “That showcased our creative side, our production abilities, and our fulfillment capabilities,” says Pike, president and owner. “All are areas we deal with day in and day out.” The company also recently partnered with Carson’s Brewery in Evansville to make products celebrating the Git-R-Done Cream Ale brewed in collaboration with Larry the Cable Guy. What’s hot in the merch world right now? Comfort reigns. “Everyone wants the super-soft T-shirt with the classic soft print,” Pike says. “We see that leading the market.”

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RATHER THAN CONSTRUCTING A SPOT FROM SCRATCH, SOME BREWERIES HAVE BROUGHT EMPTY STRUCTURES BACK TO LIFE, SAVING NEIGHBORHOODS FROM A POTENTIAL EYESORE AND GIVING RESIDENTS A HANGOUT TO CALL THEIR OWN. By Brent Glasgow and Jennifer Uhl

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1) Left: Goshen Brewing Co.’s renovated tasting room, featuring a concrete bar. 1) Right: Goshen Brewing’s spiffed-up exterior. 2) Salt Creek Brewery’s automotive-influenced interior.

decor inside and out is the work of Salt Creek owner Brad Hawkins, who pays homage to the building’s past as a service Just two blocks off Main Street, the 1 garage. 90-plus-year-old Northern Indiana Hawkins bought the vacant but structurPublic Service Company switching station, ally sound building in 2007 with no thoughts empty since the mid-1990s, proved of turning it into a brewery—he was a general advantageous for Jesse Sensenig’s nascent contractor specializing in roofing and an operation, Goshen Brewing Co. auto transporter who needed office space. “We knew we wanted to be a little off the Conveniently, the shop still functioned as a main drag, in a more natural area, close to working garage, allowing Hawkins to change downtown,” Sensenig says. “When I saw it truck beds and tires, check brakes, and come up for sale, I didn’t know what it was change oil. But following bad storms in the at first. I came over to check it out, and it area a few years later, he ran out of contract screamed that it was the right fit.” work, realizing he’d already re-roofed most Inside, the building was rough and raw. of the homes in Lawrence County. “It needed lots of love and attention,” “That’s when I said, ‘I think it’s time Sensenig says. “Some things weren’t ideal, to start a brewery,’” says Hawkins, who but we made it work. We believed in the co-founded Salt Creek with Darby Jordan. location and the history.” “We looked at a few other buildings in town, The place featured 14-inch-thick brick but they had no character. Finally, some walls, steel beams in the ceiling, and some people suggested I work with the building I extremely thick concrete flooring. already had.” “My father-in-law and I were using a jackThere wasn’t much to redo, save for hammer and found we couldn’t reach the replacing some drywall, painting, adding a bottom, four feet in some areas,” Sensenig second entrance, and modifying the kitchen. says. “Concrete must’ve been cheaper than Retro bicycles hang throughout, and an dirt back then. “Order Beer Here” sign hovers over “We’ve had wonderful support the garage’s old hydraulic lift. from the community,” Sensenig Shelves are stuffed with says. “They showed their “WE’VE HAD tires, license plates, and support right away finanWONDERFUL Hawkins’s impressive cially, and I think they SUPPORT. I THINK collection of beer cans really appreciated the [THE COMMUNITY] and bottles. revitalizing of this old Salt Creek opened building.” —B.G. APPRECIATED in May 2012, at first THE REVITALIZSALT CREEK drawing an obvious ING OF THIS OLD BREWERY, local and older crowd. BUILDING.” BEDFORD But young families and a surprising number of out-ofDon’t bother asking Siri for 2 staters also stop in for Americandirections to Salt Creek and German-style craft beers, including Brewery. Map the address instead, and, once one dubbed the Bradweiser, which Hawkins you’re on the right route, it will be hard to brewed as a joke for customers who had the miss the building studded with traffic signs gall to ask for a non-craft beer. ➼ ON PG. 30 and car parts. The transportation-themed

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area,” Luecke says. “We knew the Sisters of St. Benedict had some space, so we tossed it to them, and they were on board right away.” With the sisters’ literal blessing, Luecke and Hedinger took over the monastery’s former school art studio that closed about 15 years earlier. “It’s 1960s construction—a little Art Deco and little Catholic high school,” Luecke says. “The bathrooms are baby blue and powder pink. Even if you have a beer too many, it’s pretty easy to figure out which is yours.” The building already had natural gas, perfect for the gas-fired brewing system. They made a few cosmetic changes, including creating a cathedral ceiling. One area that remains a conundrum is the mini auditorium filled with rows of individual wooden seats. “We thought about it for concerts, maybe tearing out every other row,” Luecke says. “For now, we’re focused more on not running out of beer.” —B.G.

Some breweries refurbish one building, but 18th Street Brewery went much further than that. Things got started in 2012 at a former dry cleaners in Gary, which sat unused for a decade. “The owner had no plans for it until we came in,” says founder and head brewer Drew Fox. “We kept it simple and clean with the funds we had. We did probably 80 percent of the work ourselves.” When 18th Street won Best New Brewery in Indiana from ratebeer.com in its first year, they couldn’t keep enough beer, which necessitated a production and packaging expansion into another building across the parking lot. Beer kept selling as fast as they could make it, so in 2015, production moved TAXMAN BREWING COMPANY, to an old warehouse in Hammond. They also BARGERSVILLE built a new brewpub, while the original Gary 5 Taxman Brewing Company opened in location turned into another. September 2014 and changed the The Hammond project was a massive landscape in small-town Bargersville almost endeavor. overnight. The idea for Taxman was set in “It hadn’t been used for probably 20 motion when a temporary job move to years,” Fox says. “Floor to ceiling, it was more Brussels sparked Nathan and Leah garbage and junk than you could imagine.” Huelsebusch’s passion for Belgian- and The warehouse required new European-style beer. They plumbing and electricity, but decided to look for a space to the most significant work open their own brewery “THE BATHcame from above. and settled on the ROOMS ARE BABY “The roof was the former Tri-State Bolt BLUE AND POWDER biggest challenge and warehouse. the most expensive,” PINK. EVEN IF YOU “We wanted Fox says. They had to HAVE A BEER TOO something with some completely replace character and history MANY, IT’S PRETTY it. “It cost more than behind it,” says Nathan. EASY TO FIGURE what we paid for the “I liked the fact that it OUT WHICH IS building.” —B.G. was in the Main Street area

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and wasn’t in a strip mall.” They purchased the building in 2013 and ran into a few unexpected issues: All the floor joists from the second floor had to be reinforced. Then the building’s hollow-block concrete fell apart when cut, creating cracks that needed filling. They added an outdoor seating area and turned the vacant fire department building next door

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into a distribution hub, but not everything was a remodel or new build—the hardwood floors, exposed beams, and concrete are original. Nearly three years later, the overflowing parking area and cars lining the main drag are a testament to Taxman’s popularity. “The south side needed to fill the niche of a farm-to-table restaurant,” Nathan says of the seasonal menu, “but the main benefit I’ve seen is that [Taxman] has become the local gathering place for people in Johnson County. People who were probably going out downtown are now staying here.” —J.U.

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3) Left: The sleek, renovated bar at 18th Street Brewery’s Hammond location. Right: The entrance to 18th Street’s Hammond spot. 4) Top: The retro-cool building housing St. Benedict’s Brew Works. 4) Bottom: St. Benedict’s tasting room. 5) Taxman Brewing Company’s industrial-chic interior.

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EILISE LANE CEO AND HEAD BREWER , Scarlet Lane Brewing Company, McCordsville Eilise Lane, who admits her beer fascination began before age 21, got into Sierra Nevada brews while attending Butler University. In 2006, she and husband Nick Servies moved to Oregon. The couple traversed the state known for its rich craft-beer culture, drinking, talking to brewers, and absorbing it all. One day at Bend Brewing Company, Lane asked to see the head brewer. “They said, ‘She isn’t here right now,’ and that was a lightbulb moment for me,” Lane says. The woman in question was the renowned Tonya Cornett, who, before brewing at Bend and others, learned the trade at Oaken Barrel in Greenwood. “She became my hero,” Lane says. “She wins so many medals with beautiful beers.” Lane started homebrewing, left her corporate gig, and enrolled at the American Brewers Guild. After brewing stints in Oregon, she and Servies decided to return to Indiana, and in May 2014, they opened Scarlet Lane in a former factory in McCordsville. Lane named the brewery after a beloved canine, who took the moniker from Scarlett O’Hara. “She was an amazing, happy little girl who persevered,” Lane says. The brewery has built its reputation on quality stouts and Northwest-style IPAs and pale ales. In January, Lane flew back to Oregon to brew with Cornett, now the R&D brewmaster with 10 Barrel Brewing Co. “To be with her and get her advice—just a fantastic moment,” Lane says. LANE’S FAVORITE INDIANA BEER: Black Acre Brewing Co.’s Cherry Ol’ Fritz —Brent Glasgow

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KATE LEWISON & AMY BAYLOR CO-OWNERS, New Albanian Brewing Company, New Albany As teens, Kate Lewison and Amy Baylor worked at a joint started by their parents, who turned a failing Noble Romans into Sportstime Pizza. The names might have changed, but three decades later, the sisters are still there, at New Albanian Brewing Company. “We’ve had one W-2 our entire lives,” Lewison says. Before “craft beer” was part of the American lexicon, Baylor’s then-husband Roger had an idea: Pull the Buds and Millers from the menu and insert a revolving selection of American microbrews and imports. The sisters loved the idea, which in turn created a network of beer connoisseurs. “We had a small, captive audience, so we could teach people one on one about beer,” Lewison says. “We took away the crutches, as Amy says, and forced them into learning something new.” Baylor, Lewison, and Roger gained full control of the business in 1994 and created the New Albanian label. It took eight years and the liquidation of two regional breweries to get the right equipment, but in 2002, New Albanian became the town’s first brewery in 67 years. Many say family and business don’t mix, but that clearly doesn’t apply to Baylor and Lewison. “We’ve always been best friends,” Lewison says. “We’re the weirdo sisters who wanted to sit together at lunch.” LEWISON’S FAVORITE INDIANA BEER: Donum Dei Brewery’s Enkel Belgium Gold. BAYLOR’S FAVORITE: Tin Man Brewing’s Weld Pear Sour Ale. —B.G.

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KELI HANKEE CO-OWNER AND GENERAL MANAGER , Trubble Brewing, Fort Wayne As a project manager at a medical-device company, Keli Hankee finds parallels between that job and her role as co-owner and general manager of Trubble Brewing. “I spend a lot of time in the lab, so a brewery is kind of familiar,” she says. Hankee and her husband, Chad, knew a few folks who worked in the brewing industry and found themselves impressed with the camaraderie and collaboration they saw within the community. “After working in big corporations that didn’t always have a good work culture, that was really appealing,” she says. “Chad made really good beer, and we had some money to get things started. That, combined with some good market opportunities in our area, made it seem like a no-brainer.” By spring 2014, the couple was on a mission to manifest their own brewery. “We like to say that we’re sort of misfits, and that’s why we chose the name Trubble Brewing,” Hankee says. “We are who we are, and we’re looking for beer-lovers and employees who resonate at the same frequency.” Mission accomplished. Hankee considers the team she and Chad have cultivated to be their biggest success to date. “They care about us and where we’re going,” she says. “It makes working a 15-hour day feel like nothing because you’re doing it with your friends.” HANKEE’S FAVORITE INDIANA BEER: Three Floyds’s Gumballhead. —Amy Lynch

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MAX SCHENK FOUNDER, Round Town Brewery, Indianapolis Max Schenk worked part time as a makeup artist in college while earning a telecommunications degree, but finding her way to Rock Bottom Brewery in 2007 was what really planted the seeds for her future career. “After I graduated, I went back to Rock Bottom full time so I’d have an income while exploring ways to put my degree to use,” she says. “A couple years later, I was hired part time by the same communications company I’d interned for, but in a different division than where I’d hoped to work.” Two years later, Schenk found herself craving new professional opportunities and left the company to pursue an entrepreneurial dream of opening her own brewery. “Craft beer was something I became passionate about that happened to experience unprecedented growth right at the time I was compelled to choose a path for myself,” she says. “It just made sense.” In early 2013, Schenk teamed up with former Rock Bottom brewer Jerry Sutherlin to get Round Town off the ground. “Once he was on board, I basically treated it like fantasy football—I began to build our team around the star quarterback,” she says. Schenk describes Round Town, which opened in October on the southwest side of downtown Indy, as laid-back yet determined to succeed. “We plan to grow organically and let the business tell us what’s next,” Schenk says. But so far, “getting Jerry’s beer back in the hands of Indy drinkers is what I consider our greatest success.” SCHENK’S FAVORITE INDIANA BEER: Sun King’s Lupulin Astronaut IPA. —A.L.

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BARB KEHE OWNER AND FOUNDER , Ironwood Brewing Co., Valparaiso Barb Kehe began brewing in the early 1980s, long before craft beer was even cool. True, she loved beer, but she also had an ulterior motive: to save money. “One of my friend’s boyfriends, who lived in a town where a new store was selling brewing supplies, said we should start brewing because it would be less expensive than buying beer,” she says. Little did she know that in August 2013, she’d flip the equation and use beer to make money, opening Ironwood Brewing Co. She named her brewery after the ironwood tree—“I love trees so you could say I’m kind of a treehugger,” Kehe says, adding that the buds of the ironwood look like hops—and set up shop in a 900-square-foot 1930s house. The taproom features up to nine beers at a time, four house brews and usually three to four additional brews. Kehe believes what sets her beer apart boils down to basics. “I brew beer to style, sticking to style guidelines,” she says. She mainly flies solo in her day-to-day routine, although she does have two staff who help out. Along with brewing, Kehe holds several other roles, including bookkeeper, bartender, and taproom manager. And she loves it, no matter that she’s in a male-dominated field. “The industry has been very welcoming,” she says. But the worst part? “The jokes [about being a female brewmaster] are pretty bad.” KEHE’S FAVORITE INDIANA BEER: Back Road Brewery’s Maple City Gold. —Karen Asp

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KAITLYN HENDRICKS SENSORY MANAGER AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, Three Floyds Brewing Co., Munster When Kaitlyn Hendricks was earning her degree in elementary education, she had no idea that her career would ultimately usher her down a very different path. The summer before her senior year at Indiana University, Hendricks took a bartending job at Crown Brewing in her hometown of Crown Point. “That was really my introduction to craft beer,” she says. When Hendricks came back home after a student-teaching gig in Ireland, Crown offered her a full-time job, which presented quite a conundrum—a career in teaching or one in craft beer? Beer won out in the end, and Hendricks stayed at Crown for five years. In 2014, Three Floyds came calling, where Hendricks now helps with public relations and manages the sensory program. “The best way to evaluate beer is by tasting it, of course,” she says. “We have sensory checkpoints throughout the brewery where people are tasting the products and signing off on them for consistency.” Hendricks also runs a “beer school” program for brewpub employees, which covers topics like beer and food pairings. It’s a responsibility that dovetails nicely into her teaching experience. “What I love about working in this industry is the people,” she says. “My brewing colleagues have turned into my friends, and it’s cool to have that tight-knit network here.” HENDRICKS’S FAVORITE INDIANA BEER: Any sour from 18th Street Brewery. —A.L. ★

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INDIANA BREWERIES USING THE LISTINGS Breweries are organized into five regions

(Northwest, North, Central, South Central, and South), as designated by the Brewers of Indiana Guild, and are listed alphabetically. 1 18th Street Brewery – Gary

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64 Hunter’s Brewing

2 18th Street Brewery – Hammond

34 Chapman’s Brewing Company – Columbia City

65 Iechyd Da Brewing Company

3 450 North Brewing Co.

35 Chapman’s Brewing Company – Fort Wayne

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4 450 North Brewing Co. Riverfront Taproom 5 95ate5 Brew Pub

36 Chilly Water Brewing Co. 37 Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House

6 Back Alley Brewing Company

38 Crown Brewing

7 Back Road Brewery

39 Danny Boy Beer Works

8 Bare Hands Brewery

40 Daredevil Brewing Co.

9 Barley Island Brewing Company

41 Deer Creek Brewery 42 Deviate Brewing

10 Basket Case Brewing Company

43 The Devil’s Trumpet Brewing Co.

11 Bier Brewery & Taproom

44 Donum Dei Brewery

12 Big Lug Canteen

45 Elm Street Brewing Company

13 Big Woods Brewing Company

46 Evansville Brewhouse

14 Big Woods Brewing Company – Bloomington

47 Evil Czech Brewery and Public House

15 Big Woods Brewing Company – Speedway

48 Figure Eight Brewing

16 Birdboy Brewing Company 17 Black Acre Brewing Company 18 Black Circle Brewing Co. 19 Black Swan Brewpub 20 Blind Owl Brewery

49 Flat12 Bierwerks 50 Flat 12 Bierwerks – Kentuckiana

23 Brew Link Brewing

55 Four Fathers Brewing

24 Broad Ripple Brewpub

56 Function Brewing

25 Brugge Brasserie

57 Goshen Brewing Co.

26 Bulldog Brewing Co.

58 Grand Junction Brewing Co.

28 Byway Brewing Company 29 Cannon Ball Brewing Company 30 Carson’s Brewery 31 Cedar Creek Brew Co. 32 Centerpoint Brewing

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59 Great Crescent Brewery 60 The Guardian Brewing Company 61 Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery 62 Heady Hollow Brewing Company

91 Outliers Brewing Company

122 Taxman Brewing Company

92 People’s Brewing Company 93 People’s Brewing Company Revel Room 94 Planetary Brewing Company

96 Pokro Brewing Company

69 The Koontz Lake Brewing Co. 70 Kopacetic Beer Factory 71 Lafayette Brewing Co. 72 LaOtto Brewing Co. 73 Lil’ Charlie’s Restaurant & Brewery 74 Mad Anthony Brewing Company 75 Mad Anthony Brewing Company – Auburn Tap Room 76 Mad Anthony Brewing Company – Lake City Tap House 7 7 Mad Anthony Brewing Company – Lakeview Ale House and Reception Hall

79 MashCraft Brewing

54 Four Day Ray Brewing

121 The Tap Brewery – Downtown Indianapolis

68 Junk Ditch Brewing Company

52 Floyd County Brewing Company

21 Bloomington Brewing Co.

90 Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

95 Point Blank Brewing Company

78 Man Cave Brewing Company

22 Books & Brews

120 The Tap Brewery – Bloomington

67 Ironwood Brewing Co.

51 Flix Brewhouse

53 Fountain Square Brewing Co.

27 Burn ’Em Brewing

63 Hoosier Brewing Company

89 Norris English Pub and Brewery

80 MashCraft on Delaware 81 Metazoa Brewing Co. 82 New Albanian Brewing Pizzeria & Public House 83 New Albanian Cafe & Brewhouse 84 New Boswell Brewing Company 85 New Corner Brewing Company

97 Powerhouse Brewing Company – Columbus Bar 98 Powerhouse Brewing Company Production Brewery 99 Quaff ON! Brewing Company 100 Raintree Brewing Company 101 The RAM Restaurant & Brewery

123 Tell City Brewing Company 124 Terre Haute Brewing Company 125 Thomas-Stieglitz Brewing Company 126 Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co. 127 Three Floyds Brewing Co. 128 Tin Man Brewing Company – Evansville 129 Tin Man Brewing Company – Kokomo 130 Tow Yard Brewing Company 131 Triton Brewing Company 132 Trubble Brewing 133 Turoni’s Main Street Brewery 134 Twenty Below Brewing

102 Redemption Alewerks

135 TwoDEEP Brewing Co.

103 Red Yeti Brewing Co.

136 Union Brewing Company

104 Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – College Park

137 Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington Brewpub

105 Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – Downtown Indianapolis

138 Upland Brewing Co. Broad Ripple Tasting Room

106 Round Town Brewery

139 Upland Brewing Co. Carmel Tap House

107 Route 2 Brews 108 St. Benedict’s Brew Works 109 St. Joseph Brewery & Public House 110 Salt Creek Brewery 111 Scarlet Lane Brewing Company 112 Schnitz Brewery & Pub 113 Shale Creek Brewing

140 Upland Brewing Co. Columbus Pump House 141 Upland Brewing Co. West Side Beer Bar 142 Wabash Brewing 143 Wasser Brewing Company 144 Wedgewood Brewing Company

114 Shoreline Brewery

145 Wildrose Brewing Company

115 South Bend Brew Werks

146 Windmill Brewing

86 New Oberpfalz Brewing

116 St. John Malt Brothers

87 Noble Order Brewing Company

117 Summit City Brewerks

147 Wolves’ Head Brewing at Heorot Pub

118 Sun King Brewery

148 Wooden Bear Brewing Co.

88 Noble Order Brewing Company – Zionsville Taproom

119 Sun King Fishers Small-Batch Brewery & Tap Room

149 Zorn Brew Works 150 ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing

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Three Floyds Brewing Co., whose beers and annual Dark Lord Day have a devoted following far beyond Indiana’s borders. 18th Street Brewery is hot on their heels. But The Region is also increasingly home to brewing newcomers, such as Zorn Brew Works and Byway Brewing Company, offering plenty of options for imbibing just off the shores of Lake Michigan.

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18th Street Brewery – Hammond

18th Street Brewery launched in 2013 and has taken the world by storm with its portfolio of beers from milk stouts to imperial IPAs to sours and then some. 18th Street also continues to collaborate on beers with some of the best craft brewers in the nation and the world, bringing much attention to the thriving Northwest Indiana craft-beer scene. Families with children under 21 can be in our front event space and outdoor patio, but no one under 21 is allowed to enter our taproom or brewery. Our menu features sandwiches, such as the Cuban panini and Reuben; salads; and bar snacks, including our beer gummies and housemade caramel corn. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 2–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 5725 Miller Ave., Gary, IN 46403, 219-939-8802, 18thstreetbrewery.com

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18th Street Brewery in Hammond

IN 46350, 219-362-7623, backroadbrewery.com

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Come visit us soon—good beer crafted for hardworking people. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 a.m. LOCATION 1409 119th St., Whiting, IN 46394, 219-655-5284, bulldogbrew ingco.com AMENITIES

Bulldog Brewing Co. 95ate5 Brew Pub LOCATION 9585 N. Industrial

Dr., St. John, IN 46373, 219-365-6506, 95ate5.com

Back Road Brewery LOCATION 308 Perry St., La Porte,

We have a higher standard for ale. Bulldog Brewing Co. is a microbrewery located in Whiting, Indiana. Along with our own microbrew offerings, we also offer a full bar and a fullmenu restaurant. We’re open daily with specials for lunch and dinner. We’re group and family friendly.

Burn ’Em Brewing We strive to bring our creativity in the way we brew and what we brew with to produce the finest and most unique brews in our region. Comfort-

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18th Street Brewery – Gary

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ing the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.– 8 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 2–8 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 718 Freyer Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360, 219-210-3784, burnembrewing.com

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Ironwood Brewing Co. is housed in a 1930’s vintage two-bedroom house that has been converted into a brewery. We brew traditional-styled beer and sometimes add a twist. We generally have seven to eight beers on tap in the taproom, our four house beers, two to three specials, and one handmade soda. We have a small selection of merchandise for purchase, including T-shirts and hats. HOURS Sun., 1–6 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 2–10 p.m. LOCATION 6 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46383, 219-4054644, ironwoodbrewing.beer

Byway Brewing Company Occasionally, we all need to take a break from our journey, or perhaps add to it by simply having a beer. And we invite you to do so at Byway Brewing Company where it’s like stopping to smell the roses—only it tastes better. In addition to our yearround beers, we will routinely brew specialty and new-release beers in smaller batch sizes for our taproom customers, who will be able to view this production from our taproom. Customers who prefer to be even closer to the brewing action may enjoy our beer in the Production Pub just feet from our brewhouse. HOURS Sun., 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Mon.– Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 2825 Carlson Dr., Hammond, IN 46323, 219-844-5468, bywaybrewing.beer AMENITIES

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Hunter’s Brewing in Chesterton

craft high-standard ales. Visit our destination brewery and modern taproom, and try our flagship beer, My Ghetto. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 3–9 p.m.; Fri., 3–11 p.m; Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 8250 Utah St., Merrillville, IN 46410, 219-576-7118, thedevilstrumpet.com AMENITIES

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Figure Eight Brewing Figure Eight is a small craft microbrewery situated in the city of Valparaiso (Vale of Paradise), about 60 miles south and east of Chicago. With 13 ever-changing brews on tap, we strive every day to create and enjoy the best beer we can. Follow your dreams and enjoy life—cheers! HOURS Wed.–Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 150 S. Washington St., Valparaiso, IN 46383, 219-4772000, figureeightbrewing.com AMENITIES

The Devil’s Trumpet Brewing Co. Brewing with Old World tradition and New World imagination, we

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New Oberpfalz Brewing LOCATION 121 E. Main St., Griffith,

Crown Brewing Crown Brewing has been crafting world-class beers since 2008. Among its many different offerings, the brewery has won two awards from the World Beer Cup, including a bronze for our Industrial Porter and a gold for our Crown Brown. Stop in on Monday through Thursday to take advantage of one of our amazing specials for the day. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 211 S. East St., Crown Point, IN 46037, 219-663-4545, crownbrewing .com AMENITIES

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Four Fathers Brewing We constantly rotate our taps to

include all of our regular brews in addition to seasonal beers, one-off creations, test-batch brews, and special cask-conditioned ales where we decide to have a little fun and combine one of our beers in a pin or firkin with some truly special ingredients. When you step inside, you will be surrounded by darkly stained knotty pine, a chalkboard presenting our current tap list, hand-selected pieces of Americana, and our prized “Wall of Honor” with pictures of those closest to us who have bravely served our country, protecting our freedoms. HOURS Sun., 1–8 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri., 4–10 p.m.; Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 1555 W. Lincolnway, Ste. 105, Valparaiso, IN 46342, 219464-9712, fourfathersbrewing.com AMENITIES

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IN 46319, 219-513-9341, newoberpfalz.com

Pokro Brewing Company We are a family-owned brewery specializing in Belgian- and English-style beers. Our front two tasting rooms have a cozy, Old World European feel, while the back gameroom is made for fun and games. We offer a variety of events, such as Yoga & Beer, Comedy Night, Polish Night, Pints & Palettes (painting), live music, and more. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Tues.–Wed., 2– 10 p.m.; Thurs., 2–11 p.m.; Fri., 2 p.m.–midnight; Sat., noon–midnight LOCATION 311 N. Broad St., Griffith, IN 46319, 219-924-7950, pokro 21+ brewing.com AMENITIES

Hunter’s Brewing Chesterton’s original brewery. Hunter’s Brewing beers are brewed by hand on our one-barrel system and range from the traditional to the creative. In addition to our house brews, we serve guest beers, as well as cider and wine. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–9 p.m. LOCATION 1535 S. Calumet Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304, 219-728-

Route 2 Brews Route 2 Brews is a small-town brewery located between Indiana farm country and the Lake Michigan steel industry. We pride ourselves on the highest of quality beers. Our production brewery has a small tasting room where you can sit back and relax with friends. Our primary focus has been distribution of our

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quality craft beers throughout the area. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thurs.–Fri., 4–9 p.m.; Sat., noon– 8 p.m. LOCATION 141 Harding Dr., Ste. 1, Lowell, IN 46356, 219-6903070, route2brewery.com AMENITIES

Shoreline Brewery Located near the shores of Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Shoreline offers a relaxing atmosphere, an eclectic food menu, and 12 beers on tap. The tap lineup includes World Beer Cup winners Beltaine Scottish Ale and Benny’s American Pale Ale, as well as several seasonal brews. Shoreline also offers eight styles of barrel-aged beers, including the 2015 FoBAB gold medal winner, Imperial Raspberry. Sit back, relax, and cheers! HOURS Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– 1 a.m. LOCATION 208 Wabash St., Michigan City, IN 46360, 219-8794677, shorelinebrewery.com AMENITIES

St. John Malt Brothers Come to St. John Malt Brothers. We are a place in a small town with a big atmosphere. We offer a warm setting and always have at least 12 great-tasting beers on tap. Try our specialties, barrel-aged IPAs, and our very own beer cheese and pretzels. Visit on a Wednesday night to enjoy live entertainment starting at 7 p.m. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.– 9 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 3–11 p.m.; Fri., 2 p.m.–midnight; Sat., 11 a.m.– midnight LOCATION 9575 Wicker Ave., Saint John, IN 46373, 219-627-4294, sjmaltbros.com AMENITIES

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Three Floyds Brewing Co. With brands like Alpha King Pale Ale, Gumballhead Wheat, and Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout, Three Floyds

has earned accolades and awards from world-recognized organizations and beer geeks alike. HOURS Sun.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–11:15 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1:15 a.m. LOCATION 9750 Indiana Pkwy., Munster, IN 46321, 219-922-3565, 3floyds.com AMENITIES

Wildrose Brewing Company LOCATION 1104 E. Main St., Griffith, IN 46319, 219-595-5054, wildrosebrewing.com

Windmill Brewing We are two Dutch friends, beer enthusiasts, husbands, and fathers. After homebrewing for years and hearing that we should start our own brewery, we did. HOURS Mon.– Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri., 3–11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 2121 Gettler St., Dyer, IN 46311, 219-440-2189, windmillbrew.com AMENITIES

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Zorn Brew Works Welcome to a craft-beer experience more than 145 years in the making. Inspired by the historic and iconic Michigan City microbrewery, now reborn with the finest flavors of today. Come discover the all-new selection of expertly crafted beers and savor the smooth, satisfying experience in every glass. Whether you crave a rich, bold dark stout or a mellow, pale amber ale, we have a favorite new brew for you. HOURS Sun., noon– 10 p.m.; Mon.–Wed., noon–11 p.m.; Thurs., noon–midnight; Fri.–Sat., noon–1 a.m. LOCATION 605 N. Ninth St., Michigan City, IN 46360, 219-262-5180, zornbrewworks 21+ .com AMENITIES

Listing information is current as of April 2017 and is subject to change. All info was provided by the breweries. Hours can vary by season, so we suggest calling ahead or checking the Drink Indiana Beer app to ensure your intended destination is open.

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NORTH

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head to the bevy of breweries located in and nearby Fort Wayne and South Bend. But if you’re in the mood for something quieter, more relaxed, the North region offers those, too, including spots in Angola, Warsaw, and Goshen. Regardless of where you decide to go, you’ll come across a broad range of styles—both flagship brews and seasonal sips—to fill your glass.

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Back Alley Brewing Company

Bare Hands Brewery Bare Hands Brewery opened in December 2011 with one simple mission: handcrafting small batches of incredible beer with the highest-quality ingredients. All brewing at Bare Hands, owned and operated by South Bend native Chris Gerard, is done on site in the Granger brewery. Beer is available on 10 rotating taps in the brewpub and limited distribution in Indiana. Chris’s preference for clean, well-balanced (and often potent) ales shows in his wide range of ever-changing styles. HOURS Sun., noon–7 p.m.; Mon., 4–10 p.m.; Tues–Thurs., 4–11 p.m.; Fri., 4 p.m.–midnight; Sat., noon–midnight LOCATION 12804 Sandy Ct., Granger, IN 46530, 574-277-2258, barehands brewery.com AMENITIES

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Birdboy Brewing Company We are a Fort Wayne production brewery with 30-plus taps around the city. The brewery is open two nights a week for tours and growler fills. We have one steady beer, Taildragger Belgian Pale Ale. HOURS Fri.–Sat., 5–9 p.m. LOCATION 210 E. Collins Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825, 260-579-5508, birdboybrewing.com AMENITIES

to host your special event. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 2–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 300 Industrial Dr., Angola, IN 46703, 866-221-4005, chapmansbrewing.com AMENITIES

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Chapman’s Brewing Company Join us in the beautiful lakes region of Steuben County. Our mission is to brew the best beer around and enjoy it with our community. We brew on a 20-bbl Craftwerks system with 280 bbls of fermentation capacity. We also can our beer in 16-ounce aluminum cans with

Iechyd Da Brewing Company in Elkhart

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LOCATION 211½ Main St., Goshen, IN 46526, 574-971-5341, facebook.com/backalleybrewery

our own 30 can/minute rotary canner. Our water system is state-ofthe-art and built in consultation with Trine University. We have a taproom open seven days a week with live music, tours, and special gift packages to brew with the brewing staff, and we are thrilled

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noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 202 S. Main St., LaOtto, IN 46763, 260897-3360, laottobrewing.com AMENITIES

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Chapman’s Brewing Company – Columbia City Located in the historic Central Building directly across from the courthouse, Chapman’s in Columbia City is the place for craft beer, live music, and entertainment seven days a week. Take home a cold growler six days a week; cold cans and kegs carryout seven days a week. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., noon–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon– 11 p.m. LOCATION 118 W. Van Buren St., Columbia City, IN 46725, 260-244-6252, chapmans brewing.com AMENITIES

Mad Anthony Brewing Company

Mad Anthony Brewing Company in Fort Wayne

HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon.–

Chapman’s Brewing Company – Fort Wayne Our taproom in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne is not only where you can come and refill your growler, it is a place to enjoy a pint of our excellent beers (many not available in stores) with a friend. We have partnered with Fortezza Coffee to combine the best craft coffee with the best craft beer. The Fort Wayne taproom serves brunch, fresh baked goods, and appetizers all day. HOURS Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.–7 p.m. LOCATION 819 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-203-4103, chapmans brewing.com AMENITIES

Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House LOCATION 1047 Lincoln Way

W., South Bend, IN 46602, 574-217-0881, crookedewe.com

Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 3703 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545, 574-855-3070, evilczech.com AMENITIES

local eats include pizzas from scratch and oven-baked sandwiches. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 317 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-293-0506, iechyddabrewingcompany.com AMENITIES

Goshen Brewing Co. We are a family-friendly brewpub that is located in the old power company building along the Elkhart River in downtown Goshen, IN. We focus on a high-quality, diverse lineup of craft beers and a farm-to-table menu. Come and see the brewer at work while sipping on a beer, or enjoy the sunset and fire on the patio. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 315 W. Washington St., Goshen, IN 46526, 574-971-5324, goshenbrewing.com

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Junk Ditch Brewing Company LOCATION 1825 W. Main St., Fort

Wayne, IN 46808, 260-203-4045, junkditchbrewingco.com

The Koontz Lake Brewing Co. LOCATION 7747 N. State Rd. 23, Walkerton, IN 46574, 574-586-2019, facebook.com/koontzlakebrewingco

With a laid-back atmosphere, full food menu, weekly live music, and, of course, an ever-changing selection of awesome beer, Mad Anthony Brewing Company should be at the top of your list for Northern Indiana craft-beer fun. MABC’s Auburn Lager took home gold medals at the 2015 Indiana Brewers’ Cup (in the European Amber Lager category) and the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (in the American-style Amber Lager category). HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 2002 Broadway Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-426-2537, madbrew .com AMENITIES

Mad Anthony Brewing Company – Auburn Taproom Mad Anthony Brewing launched the Mad Anthony Tap Room in 2002. Formerly the Blackwell’s department store, Mad Anthony Brewing Co. renovated the historical downtown building. The Auburn Tap Room is highlighted by its beautiful raised bar area with exposed-brick walls and large windows facing Main Street. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 114 N. Main St., Auburn, IN 46706, 260-927-0500, madbrew.com/ auburn AMENITIES

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LaOtto Brewing Co.

Evil Czech Brewery and Public House All of our beers are brewed in house on our American-made brew system. Our ingredients are sourced from the finest producers around the world, from as close as Lebanon, Indiana, to as far away as Germany.

Iechyd Da Brewing Company Iechyd Da is a small-town brewpub with the warm feel of a community hotspot. We have 75 seats inside, 30 outside (weather permitting), 10 rotating taps, and handpulls. Fresh,

LaOtto Brewing Co. has served our fine beer along with quality interpretations of our favorite sandwiches, small plates, and other deliciously satisfying fare since 2015. Inside the newly renovated LaOtto Brewing Co. buildings, you will find yourself in a comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere surrounded by the locals you call friends and a staff that’s hard to beat. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 5–9 p.m.; Fri., 3–11 p.m.; Sat.,

Mad Anthony Brewing Company – Lake City Tap House The search for a third pub began in late 2004, and after a visit to historic downtown Warsaw, the Mad Anthony team found the building they were looking for. The historic building was purchased in 2005. A complete renovation was done in February 2006

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NORTH BREWERIES. and opened for business in March. The three-story building boasts a beautiful black-slate bar, high ceilings, and a spacious floorplan. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 113 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580, 574-268-2537, madbrew.com AMENITIES

Mad Anthony Brewing Company – Lakeview Ale House and Reception Hall Our newest location, formerly the Hoosier Basketball camp, sits just above Bledsoe’s Beach on the beautiful banks of Lake James. When the weather permits, take advantage of our beautiful outdoor patio and beer garden. The area features an enclosed dinner patio, an outdoor patio featuring a firetop table, and a large terraced grassy area with five picnic tables, all of which offer guests lake views. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11

a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– 11 p.m. LOCATION 4080 N. 300 W, Angola, IN 46703, 260-833-2537, madbrew.com AMENITIES

Man Cave Brewing Company LOCATION 407 E. Medusa St., Syracuse, IN 46567, 574-529-1679, mancavebrewing.com

South Bend Brew Werks We are a small-batch brewery and restaurant featuring nine rotating taps, a locally sourced comfort-food menu, Vander Mill Cider, and Indiana Whiskey. We work hard and play hard with Gaming Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays, Sunday Brunch, First Fridays, and more. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 2–10 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., noon–midnight LOCATION 216 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601, 574-334-0356, southbendbrewwerks 21+ .com AMENITIES

Summit City Brewerks Summit City Brewerks is a locally focused establishment. In addition to 20 house taps, we also carry cider and wine from local makers. We have live music on Saturdays and Team Trivia on Wednesdays, but there is always something special to be enjoyed each night of the week. HOURS Sun., 2–9 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 4–11 p.m.; Fri., 4 p.m.–1 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 1501 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825, 260-420-0222, summitcitybrewerks.com AMENITIES

Thomas-Stieglitz Brewing Company LOCATION 211 S. Fifth St., Goshen,

IN 46526, 574-537-0114, tsbrewing.com

Trubble Brewing Trubble Brewing is your best choice for enjoying handcrafted brews in a

casual and fun atmosphere. Our spacious patio flanks the Broadway fountain and is great for drinking and dining. If the weather or your mood call for indoor action, come inside to play foosball, chess, or just belly up to their historic bar. Trubble offers a full menu of fresh and local ingredients, and is well-known for their weekend brunches, including vegan and vegetarian choices. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– midnight LOCATION 2725 Broadway St., Fort Wayne, IN 46807, 260267-6082, trubblebrewing.com AMENITIES

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Wedgewood Brewing Company LOCATION 106 S. Main St.,

Middlebury, IN 46540, 574-358-0265, wedgewood brewingco.com

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map and probably land on a brewery. The Central region is positively packed, from Lafayette over to Muncie, from Terre Haute over to Richmond, and from the northern suburbs of Indianapolis down to the capital’s southern outskirts. Whether it’s a large operation set up in a warehouse or a small-scale enterprise, you’ll find it in the heart of the state.

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Conner St., Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-770-5280, barleyisland .com AMENITIES

450 North Brewing Co. Riverfront Taproom LOCATION 530 N. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176, 317-398-3980, riverfronttaproom.com

Barley Island Brewing Company Barley Island was established in 1999 in historic downtown Noblesville, just one block west of the courthouse building. Enjoy family dining with an extensive menu featuring authentic American and Irish pub fare, including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and fish and chips. Local musicians play live music weekly on stage. Growlers and six-pack bottles are available for carryout. Try the Dirty Helen Brown Ale, a gold medalist at the Great American Beer Festival. HOURS Sun., noon–midnight; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.– Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 639

Bier Brewery & Taproom Bier Brewery has won over 66 medals at the Indiana Brewers’ Cup in the last six years. We were the Brewers’ Cup champions in 2011 and 2012. Bier has three Great American Beer Fest medals and three World Beer Cup medals. We were one of two breweries in the world to win two gold medals at the World Beer Cup in 2016. HOURS Sun., noon–5 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 3–9 p.m.; Fri., 1–10 p.m.; Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 5133 E. 65th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220, 317-253-2437, bierbrewery 21+ .com AMENITIES

Big Lug Canteen Big Lug is the first brewpub in Nora.

Big Lug focuses on all homemade food paired with an ever-changing lineup of our own craft beers. Sours, IPAs, stouts, lagers—you name it, we brew it. Conveniently located on the Monon Trail. Masters of decent. Genius of pretty good. HOURS Sun., 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.–12:30 am.; Sat., 10 a.m.– 12:30 a.m. LOCATION 1435 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240, 317672-3503, biglugcanteen.com AMENITIES

Big Woods Brewing Company – Speedway The newest Big Woods location is also the largest. It includes a bar area, family-friendly seating in the main dining room, a large outdoor beer garden, and the 21-and-older Hard Truth Saloon. Twenty-four of the 72 taps in the main dining room offer a broad selection of Quaff On! Brewing Co. beers, alongside other favorite Indiana brews and choices from around the U.S. and

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Black Acre Brewing Company Black Acre Brewing Company is a small-batch artisan brewery and taproom located in the historic Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis with a focus on unique specialty beers, along with a few traditional favorites. The taproom features 30 taps, over half of which are house beers. In 2015, Black Acre opened a production facility a few blocks from the taproom and now distributes kegs and cans to the Indianapolis area. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 4–11 p.m.; Fri., 2 p.m.–midnight; Sat., noon–midnight LOCATION 5632 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201, 317-797-3316, blackacrebrewing.com AMENITIES

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Black Circle Brewing Co. LOCATION 2201 E. 46th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205, 317-4260143, blackcirclebrewing.com

Black Swan Brewpub Black Swan Brewpub was founded in 2010 with a focus on being a small neighborhood brewpub making fresh, handcrafted, and modern food to pair with our bold house beers. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 2067 E. Hadley Rd., Plainfield, IN 46168, 317-838-7444, blackswan brewpub.com AMENITIES

Blind Owl Brewery Blind Owl Brewery Kitchen and Bar is the newest member of the LUX Restaurants lineup. We serve some of Indy’s best handcrafted brews and food, a full bar with 26 taps, and local entertainment. We have $3 Monday pints and are family friendly. Come try our Black Forest Marzen, a HooBrew Honey Brown, or our Sweetwater Pilsner. Our scratch kitchen uses herbs and veggies from our garden and honey that’s harvested on site. The seasonal patio offers firepits, bocce ball courts, and cornhole. Our 100-seat banquet room can host any of your special-occasion needs. HOURS Sun.–Tues., 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 5014 E. 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46220, 317-924-1000, blindowlbrew ery.com AMENITIES

Books & Brews LOCATIONS 9402 Uptown Dr., Ste.

1400, Indianapolis, IN 46256, 317-288-5136; 65 Boone Village, Zionsville, IN 46077, 317-3440365; booksnbrews.com

supply shop in 2011. We supply the finest ingredients and equipment to homebrewers, and we’ve added a craft brewery to the mix. The west side was starving for breweries, so we expanded to Plainfield with a taproom and home-brew supply shop. Stop by for a pint or to learn about brewing. We love to talk beer just as much as we love drinking the stuff. HOURS Tues.–Thurs., noon–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–10 p.m.; Sun., noon– 5 p.m. LOCATION 212 E. Main St., Plainfield, IN 46168, 317-203-7788, brew linkbrewing.com AMENITIES

Broad Ripple Brewpub Broad Ripple Brewpub is Indiana’s first brewpub and oldest operating brewery, offering a wide variety of beers, many in the style of English ales (lower carbonation and served at a warmer temperature). We always offer two cask ales served on our traditional English beer engines. The brewpub has a full-service, eclectic menu offering English-style fare, standard American pub food, and many vegetarian and vegan options. The brewpub also has a small selection of liquor and cocktails. There’s trivia every Tuesday at 7 p.m., outdoor seating in the warmer months, and a dart room, and the brewpub is family friendly. It’s the perfect place to enjoy great beer, great food, and great conversation with friends new and old. HOURS Sun., noon–10 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 842 E. 65th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220, 317-253-2739, broadripplebrewpub .com AMENITIES

Brugge Brasserie Pint night on Thursdays with all draft beers $4. HOURS Sun., noon–9 p.m.; Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. LOCATION 1011 E. Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46220, 317-2550978, bruggebrasserie.com AMENITIES

Cannon Ball Brewing Company

Brew Link Brewing Brew Link was established as Indianapolis’s only downtown homebrew

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LOCATION 1702 Bellefontaine St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-4265978, cannonballbrewingindy.com

Centerpoint Brewing Like any brewer, we strive to make high-quality beers people enjoy. For us, this starts with strong attention to detail. The name Centerpoint and our plumb bob logo come from our engineering background, our desire to find the perfect balance among the raw ingredients, and our passion for finely controlling all of the process variables for any style of beer we make. We intentionally make balanced, approachable beers that appeal to both craft-beer geeks and casual American-macro drinkers alike. Join us in our taproom inside the Circle City Industrial Complex to enjoy the award-winning Centerpoint Gold, a Kolsch-style ale, and Centerpoint Black, our Porter with a marshmallow (trust us, it’s delicious). HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri., noon–9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. LOCATION 1125 Brookside Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-5251716, centerpointbrewing.com AMENITIES

finest handcrafted beers around. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 3 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 a.m. LOCATION 12702 Meeting House Rd., Carmel, IN 46032, 317-564-0622, dannyboybeerworks.com AMENITIES

Daredevil Brewing Co. Daredevil Brewing Co. is a locally owned brewery and taproom located in the Speedway neighborhood of Indianapolis. We offer 24 taps with a selection of our year-round beers and new and rotating beers that we usually offer only at our taproom. The taproom menu focuses on options that pair with our beers and are sourced from local companies as much as possible. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 1151 Main St., Speedway, IN 46224, info@ daredevilbeer.com, daredevilbeer 21+ .com AMENITIES

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Chilly Water Brewing Company The 2015 Indiana Brewers’ Cup Brewery of the Year is located in the Fletcher Place neighborhood and serves a rotation of great seasonals, along with a delicious menu featuring panini sandwiches. Join us on Wednesdays for Hippy Hour featuring $3.75 pints and $7 growler fills. Live music most weekends. HOURS Sun., noon–9 p.m.; Tues.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 719 Virginia Ave., Ste. 105, Indianapolis, IN 46203, 317-964-0518, chillywaterbrewing 21+ .com AMENITIES

Deer Creek Brewery Deer Creek Brewery is a production brewery with a cozy tasting room conveniently located off of State Road 37 in Noblesville. Sample or buy pints of our beers on tap in the tasting room and order food from nearby restaurants. Carryout 32-ounce “crowler” cans can be filled from any tap, as can 64-ounce glass growlers. Sixteen-ounce cans of our house and seasonal beers are now available. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Thurs.– Fri., 2–9 p.m.; Sat., noon–9 p.m. LOCATION 17661 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-6748266, deercreekbrewery.com AMENITIES

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Danny Boy Beer Works Located in the heart of the Village of West Clay, the brewery opened in January 2015. Brewers Dustin Brown and Derek Herring head up the operations and strive to produce the best ales and lagers around. Stop in and try one of the

Deviate Brewing Deviate’s guiding principle is to deviate from the norm, with a

focus on making fun beers in small handcrafted batches sold through the attached tasting room. We are foodies at heart with a goal of putting fun flavor combinations into liquid form. Past favorites include Strudel Cake Barrel Aged Scottish Ale and a Chocolate Orange Imperial Stout. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Wed.– Thurs., 4–8 p.m.; Fri., 4–10 p.m.; Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 4004 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-374-8249, deviatebrewing.com AMENITIES

package. Stop by the cozy, relaxed taproom and enjoy the outdoor biergarten and firepit, and grab a pint and a bite at Hoagies & Hops, an authentic Philly-style hoagie shop located inside Flat12. HOURS Sun., noon–7 p.m.; Wed.– Thurs., noon–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–9 p.m. LOCATION 414 Dorman St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-635-2337, flat12.me AMENITIES

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Elm Street Brewing Company LOCATION 519 Elm St., Muncie,

IN 47305, 765-273-2054, elmstreetbrewing.com

Flat12 Bierwerks Flat12 is a production craft brewery located one mile east of Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. The taproom is a popular place to enjoy pints of the core beer lineup, limited releases, and seasonal brews. Carryout is available on draft and in

Flix Brewhouse Flix Brewhouse is America’s Cinema Brewery®—the only first-run movie theater in the world to incorporate a fully functioning microbrewery. By combining these concepts, Flix delivers to your theater seat three of America’s loves—craft beer, great food, and the latest movies. All eight of our stadium-seating “dining rooms” are outfitted with the latest high-definition digital cinema projection and sound technologies, wall-to-wall curved screens, cushy high-back chairs, and our revolutionary Easy Glider moveable tabletop. HOURS

Flix opens one hour before first showtime, 365 days per year. LOCATION 2206 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032, 317-824-9111, flixbrew house.com AMENITIES

Four Day Ray Brewing

Fountain Square Brewing Co. Fountain Square Brewing Co. started in the summer of 2010. Our technical backgrounds in microbiology, chemistry, and automation made up the perfect storm needed to produce quality beer with a higher level of consistency and with improved shelf stability. We take pride in supporting our community and the arts. In the taproom, we hold some great events, including our annual Peep Show and Hop Your Face Festival. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri., 2–11 p.m.; Sat., noon– 11 p.m. LOCATION 1301 Barth Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203, 317-4931410, fountainsquarebrewery.com AMENITIES

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Four Day Ray Brewing is a gastropub following a food and beverage philosophy influenced by cultures around the world. We strive to use locally sourced ingredients from local producers. Both our brewery and restaurant are very visual spaces with garage doors that open, providing a unique open-air experience. Our restaurant is kid-friendly and our three-season patio is dog-friendly. We are Fishers’s own and Fishers proud, producing a wide selection of brews that are constantly rotating in our 24-tap tasting room. We strive for consistency and have an exceptionally high standard of quality in every batch we brew. Join us for pints, crowlers, and grower fills. We believe today seems like a good day for a beer. HOURS Restaurant: Sun., 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–midnight. Brewery: Sun., 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 3–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

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of being awarded the very first small-brewers permit in Indiana back in 1993. Our brewpub is located in the heart of Lafayette’s historic downtown shopping district and provides a casual dining experience along with our house-brewed ales and lagers. Our Beer Hall can accommodate up to 300 guests for private events. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.– 11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 622 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901, 765-742-2591, lafbrew .com AMENITIES

CENTRAL BREWERIES. LOCATION 11671 Lantern Rd., Fishers, IN 46038, 317-343-0220, fourdayray .com AMENITIES

Grand Junction Brewing Co.

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Metazoa Brewing Co. in Indianapolis

Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery Full-service brewpub and restaurant with daily food and beer specials, Thursday beer-and-food-pairing specials, six full-time beers, seasonal beer offerings, HD TVs, Buzztime trivia, and good people. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 4051 S. LaFountain St., Kokomo, IN 46902, 765-455-2739, halfmoon brewery.com AMENITIES

Heady Hollow Brewing Company Grand Junction Brewing Co. – The Tap Room Small-batch, handcrafted beer with a strong European influence. This is where all the beer magic happens! Come take a tour of the production facility and grab a pint of some of Indiana’s finest craft beer. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri., 2–10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 1189 E. 181st St., Westfield, IN 46074, 317-8049583, grandjunctionbrewing.com AMENITIES

The Guardian Brewing Company LOCATION 2100 W. White River Blvd.,

Muncie, IN 47303, 765-760-3006, theguardianbrewingco.com

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LOCATION 11069 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038, 317-863-5165, headyhollowbrewing.com

Hoosier Brewing Company Hoosier Brewing Company offers a full lineup of handcrafted ales made in our direct-fired 25-bbl brew kettle. Our kettle is a work of art in that it features a surround of historic bricks reclaimed from the streets of Franklin, Indiana. Our brewpub features our amazing Hoosier Brewing Co. Smokehouse menu and is family friendly, and we periodically have some of the best music acts in Indiana on stage. Each beer contains barley raised and malted in Indiana, as well as hops

from the Hoosier State. We feature a few brews each year that are 100-percent Indiana grown. HOURS Sun., Tues.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 157 Holiday Place, Franklin, IN 46131, 317-835-9705, hoosierbrewingco .com AMENITIES

Indiana City Brewing Co. Since the summer of 2013, Indiana City has brewed more than 30 unique, high-quality, handcrafted ales from the pre-Prohibition–era Bottling House on the east side of downtown Indy. Our taproom is a place for the craft beer–loving community to come together and for local artists to display their work, perform, and collaborate. Indiana City beer is available on tap around Indy and in cans and bottles at local shops. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 3–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 24 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317643-1103, indianacitybeer.com

MashCraft Brewing MashCraft Brewing is happy to be your local brewery and taproom. Check out mashcraft.com for beer tappings and events, like Rock N Chow and Hop Bonanza. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Mon.–Wed., 4–9 p.m.; Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 1140 N. State Rd. 135 N, Greenwood, IN 46142, 317-215-4578, mashcraft .com AMENITIES

MashCraft on Delaware MashCraft Brewing Company is happy to bring a variety of consistently great ales and lagers to all of our neighbors in Central Indiana from our newest location in Indianapolis on Delaware Street. We strive to provide the best high-quality and handcrafted beer for everyone to enjoy. HOURS Sun., noon–9 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 2205 N. Delaware St., Ste. 105, Indianapolis, IN 46225, 317-602-2552, mashcraft brews.com AMENITIES

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Kopacetic Beer Factory LOCATION 12195 N. U.S. Hwy. 421, Monticello, IN 47960, 765-541-2245

Lafayette Brewing Co. Lafayette Brewing has the distinction

Metazoa Brewing Co. Metazoa Brewing Co. is located in the heart of Indianapolis, just north of Fountain Square. We brew craft beer and donate 5 percent of our profits to animal and wildlife organizations. Our small team is passionate

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Housed in a historic 1860’s-era building in downtown Westfield, family-friendly Grand Junction Brewing Co. provides 16 taps of some of the best handcrafted beers you’ll find in the region. Sit back and enjoy that pint of beer while catching the game on a number of HD flat-screens. Combine our award-winning beers with locally sourced comfort foods, utilizing a number of our own beers as ingredients, and you have a winning combination in a relaxing brewpub setting. Our signature dish is beer-battered fish and chips, based on a recipe from Yorkshire, England, and our drink menu includes handcrafted beer, ciders, wine, and liquor. Enjoy live trivia on Thursday nights and live acoustical jams every Friday night. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wed., 4–10 p.m.; Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 110 S. Union St., Westfield, IN 46074, 317-804-5168, grandjunctionbrewing.com

about animals and beer. HOURS Sun., 1–8 p.m.; Mon.–Wed., 1–9 p.m.; Thurs.–Fri., 1–11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.– 11 p.m. LOCATION 140 S. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-522-0257, metazoa.beer AMENITIES

Corner. HOURS Mon.–Sat., 2– 6 p.m. LOCATION 1900 W. Mt. Pleasant Blvd., Ste. G, Muncie, IN 47302, 765-730-4376, newcorner brewing.com AMENITIES

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New Boswell Brewing Company LOCATION 410 N. Tenth St., Richmond, IN 47374, 765-4882042, newboswell.com

New Corner Brewing Company As Muncie’s first full-production brewery, we aim to provide handcrafted beers to the rich community around us. We are proud of our Muncie roots, and design quality, unique beers for the most passionate and knowledgeable craft-beer drinkers in the area. With tried-andtrue styles, our passion for craft beer shines through in all that we do. Handcrafted beer surrounded by a rich, local community: That’s New

Noble Order Brewing Company Noble Order Brewing has a proud tradition of brewing Europeanstyle beers. We stick strictly to guidelines and sometimes put a fun twist on our beers to make them truly unique. Our Richmond location sits on 10 acres and features wood-fired pizzas, music, and festivals. Our Zionsville tasting room features pints, growlers, events, and the opportunity to bring your own food or order in from great local providers. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thurs.– Fri., 3–10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 3407 National Rd. W., Richmond, IN 47374, 765-9659463, nobleorderbrewing.com AMENITIES

Noble Order Brewing has a proud tradition of brewing European-style beers. We stick strictly to guidelines and sometimes put a fun twist on our beers to make them truly unique. Our Zionsville tasting room features pints, growlers, events, and the opportunity to bring your own food or order in from great local providers. HOURS Sun., 1–7 p.m.; Wed., 4–9 p.m.; Thurs.–Fri., 4 p.m.–midnight; Sat., noon–midnight LOCATION 98 S. Main St., Zionsville, IN 46077, 317-344-2042, nobleorderbrewing .com AMENITIES

style brewpub. Fish and chips is our headliner, along with Scotch eggs and other great British dishes handmade in house. We have eight taps and fresh beer with something new every two weeks. We like to use local ingredients to make the beers special, i.e., hops, raspberries, honey, molasses, and apples. HOURS Sun., 2–9 p.m.; Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 4–11 p.m. LOCATION 202 E. Seminary St., Liberty, IN 47353, 765-223-3227, norrisenglishpub .com AMENITIES

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company LOCATION 50 N. Airport Pkwy., Greenwood, IN 46143, 317-8872287, oakenbarrel.com

Outliers Brewing Company Norris English Pub and Brewery We are a small 44-seat English-

Outliers is an independent, artisanal craft brewery located in the heart of the historic Chatham Arch neighborhood in Indianapolis,

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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – Downtown Indianapolis Bringing you local beer from a local brewer since ’96 in the heart of downtown Indy. Our menu features tacos, burgers, pizza, and much more. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 10 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317-681-8180, rockbottom .com/locations/indianapolis-down town AMENITIES

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People make our beer great. We handcraft fresh, locally made beer in Indiana. Our small-batch brewing facility and staff believe in quality and consistency throughout each of our craft-beer products and services. We offer fresh, handcrafted ales and lagers, local flavor and variety with the community and environment in mind, quick delivery and service from our staff who can respond and be on location when you need them, and education both at your location and/or at our brewery for you and your staff, at no cost to you. HOURS Mon.–Fri., 2–9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., noon–9 p.m. LOCATION 2006 N. Ninth St., Lafayette, IN 47904, 765-792-4677, peoplesbrew.com AMENITIES

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Twenty Below Brewing at Twenty Tap in Indianapolis

Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46225, 317-955-9900, theram.com AMENITIES

Planetary Brewing Company Planetary Brewing Company is a nanobrewery located in Greenwood. Focusing on supremely crafted artisan ales, it specializes in providing a wide variety week to week with an ever-changing lineup. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Mon., Wed., Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri., 4–10 p.m.; Sat., 2– 10 p.m. LOCATION 188 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, IN 46142, 317215-4941, planetarybrewing.com AMENITIES

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Redemption Alewerks We’re committed to providing handcrafted ales and a creative menu. It’s not too late to redeem your taste in beer. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– 1 a.m. LOCATION 7035 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250, 317-3483330, redemptionalewerks.com AMENITIES

People’s Brewing Company Revel Room Established in fall 2016, across from the courthouse in downtown Lebanon, Indiana, as the first brewery in Boone County since before Prohibition. We offer 36 taps of People’s Brewing Company beers and guest beers and cider from around Indiana. Our kitchen serves up scratch-made burgers, sandwiches, and much more. HOURS Wed.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., noon–9 p.m. LOCATION 111 Main St., Lebanon, IN 46052, 765-391-0123, peoplesbrew 21+ .com AMENITIES

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The RAM Restaurant & Brewery The RAM Brewery offers six flagship beers, along with exciting rotating seasonal beers. Look for our new canned beer to be popping up throughout the year. Our restaurant boasts beer-infused creations with American-fare cuisine. Join our Mug Club for special daily offers, exclusive tappings, and upcoming seasonals throughout the year. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Mon.–Wed., 11 a.m.–midnight; Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 140 S.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – College Park Enjoy handcrafted beers by head brewer Jason Cook, paired with made-from-scratch appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. HOURS Sun., 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Mon.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.–midnight; Sat., 11:30 a.m.– midnight LOCATION 2801 Lake Circle Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-471-8840, rockbottom.com/ locations/indianapolis-collegepark AMENITIES

Round Town Brewery Enjoy perfected classic styles from 20-year brewery veteran Jerry Sutherlin, along with a small tasting room in which to kick back and enjoy the brews. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Mon.–Wed., 4–9 p.m.; Thurs., 2–9 p.m.; Fri., 2–11 p.m.; Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 950 S. White River Pkwy. W. Dr., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317-493-1375, roundtownbrewery .com AMENITIES

St. Joseph Brewery & Public House Celebrating great beer, food, and architecture from our 19th-century Neo-Gothic home near Massachusetts Ave. HOURS Sun., 10 a.m.– 11 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 540 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-602-5670, saintjoseph.beer AMENITIES

Scarlet Lane Brewing Company Nestled in the outskirts of Indianapolis, Scarlet Lane Brewing

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People’s Brewing Company

Company produces award-winning ales with a Northwest influence. Visitors can witness the action by visiting the Tap House in McCordsville, Indiana, for pints and growlers. The outdoor-seating area offers a relaxation spot to unwind with a beer next to the fire. SLB offers a regular lineup of flagship beers with a selection of seasonal and limited releases both in draft and 22-ounce bombers. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Tues.– Thurs., 3–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon– 10 p.m. LOCATION 7724 Depot St., McCordsville, IN 46055, 317336-1590, scarletlanebrew.com AMENITIES

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Shale Creek Brewing Franklin’s hometown brewery, and the first one in over 150 years. We are a 5-bbl operation located in the heart of downtown Franklin and within walking distance of nearby local shops, serving five to seven house beers and three to four seasonal/ rotating options, along with a limited

guest tap selection. Outdoor seating is available in The Pavilion, featuring an operable roof system (open as weather permits), and ample city parking is available directly across the street. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri., 3–midnight; Sat., 11 a.m.– midnight LOCATION 178 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131, 317-8682200, shalecreekbrewing.com AMENITIES

Sun King Brewery Sun King Brewery’s first keg of beer rolled out the door for delivery in July 2009. Now available on tap and in cans throughout Indiana, Sun King has grown into the second-largest beer brewer in Indiana. The company’s commitment to handcrafted seasonal and specialty beers has been rewarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers’ Cup, Great American Beer Festival, and World Beer Cup competitions. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.– 8 p.m.; Mon.–Wed., 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thurs.–Fri., 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION

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The Tap Brewery

Sun King Fishers Small-Batch Brewery & Tap Room The Sun King Fishers Small-Batch Brewery & Tap Room is located in Fishers, Indiana, on Indy’s northeast side. Featuring Sun King’s award-winning house, seasonal, and specialty beers, as well as unique small-batch beers brewed on our three-barrel “pilot” brewing system, the Tap Room is family friendly and features a community space that can be reserved for private functions. Food is available via delivery by nearby restaurants. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Mon.– Wed., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 7848 E. 96th St., Fishers, IN 46037, 317436-1926, sunkingbrewing.com AMENITIES

Welcome to The Tap, Indianapolis’s home for craft beer, live music, and sports. At The Tap, beer is what we do best. Each day, you’ll find 50 hand-selected beers on tap, and our draft menu changes every day. Our brewery is located at our Bloomington location and offers an additional 20 on-tap beers from which to choose. Enjoy a pint of our brewer’s best work and make sure you grab a growler to go. HOURS Sun.–Wed., 11 a.m.–midnight; Thurs., 11 a.m.– 1 a.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 a.m. LOCATION 306 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317-8205880, thetapmassave.com AMENITIES

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Taxman Brewing Company Taxman Brewing Company is dedicated to crafting artisanal Belgo-American style beers and serving high-quality, local, and

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CENTRAL BREWERIES. sustainably sourced fare at its gastropub in Bargersville, Indiana. The gastropub features 24 taps showcasing both Taxman beer and guest drafts. Taxman received a bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival for its Qualified quad. HOURS Sun., 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon., 4–8 p.m. (pint sales and growler fills only, no kitchen service); Tue.– Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon– 10 p.m. LOCATION 13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, IN 46106, 317-4580210, taxmanbrewing.com

p.m.; Wed., 4–9 p.m.; Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri., 4–11 p.m.; Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 500 N. Buckeye St., Ste. A, Kokomo, IN 46901, 765450-3911, tinmanbrewing.com AMENITIES

Tow Yard Brewing Company LOCATION 501 S. Madison Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225, 317-6389273, towyardbrewing.com

burgers that welcomes everyone, from the drinking newbies to the craft-beer crazies. We aim to do things our way—experimenting with complex malt bills and taking our sweet time to lager beers. Having originated from homebrew, we vow to hold true to our morals and ideals, and to keep constant our close connection to our beer. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Tues.–Fri., 3–10 p.m.; Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 714 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317-653-1884, twodeepbrew 21+ ing.com AMENITIES

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Triton Brewing Company Terre Haute Brewing Company We’re one of the original nine commercial breweries in the U.S. The original historic building and company name, founded in 1837, are the foundation of our brand. As can easily be observed in any beer aisle, successful local brews are branded around their locality, authenticity, and often their history. All of these elements are inherent in our product, and we’re proud to represent the Wabash Valley and state of Indiana. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Wed.– Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri., 4–11 p.m.; Sat., 2–11 p.m. LOCATION 401 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute, IN 47807, 812-814-3071, terrehautebrewingcompany.com AMENITIES

Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co. We recently received two medals at the Great American Beer Festival for Oktoberfest and Hot for Teacher Ms. Doppelbock. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– midnight LOCATION 1021 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220, 317-255-5151, thr3ewisemen.com AMENITIES

Triton Brewing Company is a traditional, community-based production brewery located in the heartland of Indiana. The shareholders, employees, and libations of Triton embody strength of character, integrity, and consistent quality in all their forms. We are dedicated to increasing a sense of community through the creation of fine, traditionally crafted ales. HOURS Sun., noon–7 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 5764 Wheeler Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46216, 317-735-2706, tritonbrewing.com

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Union Brewing Company is a brewpub situated on the Monon Trail in Carmel, featuring a large outdoor beer garden, live music, and a focus on small-batch, cask-conditioned ales and lagers. HOURS Sun., noon– 9 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 4–11 p.m.; Fri., 3 p.m.–1 a.m.; Sat., noon–1 a.m. LOCATION 622 S. Rangeline Rd., Ste. Q, Carmel, IN 46032, 317564-4466, unionbrewingco.com AMENITIES

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Twenty Below Brewing Twenty Below offers up to five seasonal beers daily, along with more than 30 local/regional craft beers on tap. Tuesdays are $3.50 pints; Wednesdays are Special Tappings featuring six lines from various breweries. Our from-scratch kitchen specializes in craft burgers and sandwiches, fresh seasonal salads, bowl specials, and our famous fried cheese curds. HOURS Sun., noon– 10 p.m.; Mon., 4–11 p.m.; Tues.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight LOCATION 5408 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220, 317-602-8840, twentytap .com AMENITIES

We are a malt-forward brewery and taproom featuring Pi Indy pizza and

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Wasser Brewing Company LOCATION 102 E. Franklin St., Greencastle, IN 46135, 844-927-7371, wasserbrewing.com

Wolves’ Head Brewing at Heorot Pub

Upland Brewing Co. Broad Ripple Tasting Room This little hole in the wall will carve out a big place in your beerloving heart. We’re a neighborhood beer bar with a coffee-shop feel, comfy chairs, and free Wi-Fi. Meet your friends just to catch up, or show off your incredible Jenga and Trivial Pursuit skills. HOURS Sun.– Thurs., 4–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., noon– midnight LOCATION 4842 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205, 317-602-3931, uplandbeer.com AMENITIES

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Upland Brewing Co. Carmel Tap House TwoDEEP Brewing Co.

Wabash Brewing Wabash Brewing is Indy’s northwest neighborhood nanobrewery. We focus on a strong technical approach with our in-house Ph.D. chemists, but never forget the art of brewing when crafting our recipes. We have a constantly rotating tap lineup. HOURS Sun., noon–4 p.m.; Tues.–Wed., 3–8 p.m.; Thurs., 3–9 p.m.; Fri., 2–9 p.m.; Sat., noon–8 p.m. LOCATION 5328 W. 79th St., Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-938-4458, wabashbrew.com

LOCATION 219 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN 47305, 765-287-0173, facebook.com/wolvesheadbrewingco

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Tin Man Brewing Company – Kokomo Tin Man Brewing Kokomo is a production brewery and taproom residing in the old historic train depot in downtown Kokomo. HOURS Sun., 2–7

Union Brewing Company

room, and a 21+ bar area. HOURS Sun., noon–midnight; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 820 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032, 317-564-3400, upland beer.com AMENITIES

The Carmel Tap House combines its own unique personality with a distinctly Upland atmosphere. Here you can find 10 rotating draught selections, a child-friendly dining

Wooden Bear Brewing Co. Wooden Bear Brewing Co. is the first brewery in Greenfield. The brewery provides a casual atmosphere where friends and families can gather and enjoy time together in downtown Greenfield. All of our beers are handcrafted with a little hops and a lot of love. HOURS Sun., noon–7 p.m.; Tues.–Fri., 4–10 p.m.; Sat., noon–10 p.m. LOCATION 21 W. North St., Greenfield, IN 46140, 317-318-1221, woodenbearbrewing .com AMENITIES

Indiana Breweries

SOUTH CENTRAL

THE LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUTH

Central region—lush forests, rolling hills, gorgeous autumn vistas—is famous, but the area’s breweries are well worth scoping out, too. Bloomington is home to a mix of old standbys and newbies, while the charming environs of Nashville attract shoppers and beer enthusiasts alike. In this region, you’re just as likely to find a brewery along a bustling street as you are tucked among acres of farm fields.

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Tasting Room Growler Fills 21+ 21 & Over Only Central Time Zone

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Big Woods Brewing Company in Nashville

450 North Brewing Co.

Big Woods Brewing Company

Out in the middle of a cornfield, 450 North Brewing Co. sits on the Simmons family farm near Columbus, IN. Our 30-barrel brewhouse produces favorites like Barn Yeti and Scarecrow IPA. Other popular beers include Juice Box, our tangerine IPA; Citrafest, a session IPA; and Honey Kolsch, made with Indiana honey. In 2012, we added our brick oven for pizzas and other culinary wonders. 450 is also home to Simmons Winery and Gnarly Grove Hard Cider, and we also sell beerand wine-making supplies. It’s definitely worth the drive. HOURS Sun.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 8111 E. 450 N, Columbus, IN 47203, 812546-0091, 450northbrewing .com AMENITIES

Big Woods Village features our four-barrel brewhouse, Big Woods Pizza Company, the original Big Woods brewpub, Hard Truth Distilling Company, and the Big Busted Bar—all located in the heart of Brown County, Indiana. Explore the parks, trails, and shops here, then stop in for a flight of our locally crafted beers, our famous pulled-pork nachos, our sandwich with Busted Knuckle–marinated mushrooms, or one of our daily food specials. Beer School is held Saturdays at 10 a.m. Check our calendar for live-music events as well. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 44 N. Van Buren St., Nashville, IN 47448, 812-988-6000, quaffon .com AMENITIES

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SOUTH CENTRAL BREWERIES.

Powerhouse Brewing Company Production Brewery

Big Woods Brewing Company – Bloomington

The Power House Production Brewery is located just outside of Columbus. Our 10-barrel brewery and taproom are open to the public on the first Friday of each month between April and October. First Fridays feature brewery tours, great live music, food for purchase from local vendors, and special limited-edition brews made for the taproom only. HOURS 5–10 p.m. the first Friday of each month, April–October LOCATION 2735 N. State Rd. 9, Columbus, IN 47203, 812-603-6055, powerhousebrewingco.com AMENITIES

Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington Brewpub

HOURS Sun.–Thurs, noon–6 p.m.;

Fri.–Sat., noon–8 p.m. LOCATION 3820 Leonard Rd., Martinsville, IN 46151, 765-342-9000, cedarcreekbrewco.com

Bloomington Brewing Co. Bloomington Brewing Co. changed the beer landscape in Indiana when we opened Southern Indiana’s first brewpub more than 20 years ago. We brew full-bodied, unfiltered ales for people who appreciate flavorful, artisan beer. Visit our brewpub at Lennie’s, right across the street from Indiana University’s beautiful campus, to taste our brews from 16 taps, including two nitro and two hand-pull lines. Can’t make it to Bloomington? Our beers can be found exclusively inside the state of Indiana on draft and in 22-ounce bombers. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.– Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 1795 E. 10th St., Bloomington, IN 47408, 812-323-2112, bloomington brewing.com AMENITIES

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Powerhouse Brewing Company – Columbus Bar Function Brewing At Function Brewing, just off the downtown square in Bloomington, owners Steve and Arlyn Llewellyn are thrilled to serve their smallbatch beer (10–12 continually changing drafts produced in the 2-bbl basement brewery) and thoughtfully prepared bistro-style food in a relaxed and TV-free environment designed to encourage conversation and community. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Wed.– Fri., 3–11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 108 E. Sixth St., Bloomington, IN 47408, 812-6761000, functionbrewing.com AMENITIES

Cedar Creek Brew Co.

Lil’ Charlie’s Restaurant & Brewery

We also have a winery on site.

LOCATION 504 E. Pearl St.,

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Batesville, IN 47006, 812-9346392, lilcharlies.com

Originally opened in 1939 as The Columbus Bar, we are one of Indiana’s oldest continually operating restaurant/bars, and Columbus, Indiana’s first brewery since the Civil War. The “CB” has the five core beers and features a rotation of seasonal and small batches, like Mom’s New Boyfriend Imperial Black IPA and Pink Houses Hibiscus Wheat. In addition to our own craft-brewed beers, we offer several guest taps of great craft and imported beers from around the globe and close to home. Menu items are prepared fresh to order with many ingredients procured locally and made in house. HOURS Sun., 4–11 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– 1 a.m. LOCATION 322 Fourth St., Columbus, IN 47201, 812-3506026, powerhousebrewingco .com AMENITIES

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Quaff ON! Brewing Company To “quaff” is to drink heartily and with gusto. To “Quaff ON!” is to live heartily and with gusto. And that is what we do at Quaff ON! Our award-winning beer and food at any of our numerous Indiana locations will help you and your Quaffamily and Quaffriends to live heartily and with gusto. So Quaff ON with us! HOURS Sun.–Wed., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 1934 State Rd. 135 N, Nashville, IN 47448, 812-988-6006, quaffon.com AMENITIES

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Salt Creek Brewery Salt Creek Brewery was established in an old 1940s service garage. We opened in May 2012, and some locals said it wouldn’t last three months in a location where most had not even heard of craft beer. By October that same year, the brewery had been coined “most unique brewery in Indiana,” and by December, Indiana tourism signs were placed on State Road 37 leading people to the deadend county road. Now today, there are many awards to our name: 2014 Indiana Brewers’ Cup gold medal for Damn Blonde; 2016 Commonwealth

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Big Woods Bloomington, located in the heart of the city’s dining and entertainment district, is a distinctly different kind of taproom. When the five partners decided to build BWB, they set out to create a venue that provides a complete drinking, dining, and entertainment experience. To do that, they leveraged their experience at Big Woods Brewing Company and Quaff ON! Brewing Company in nearby Brown County, where Big Woods Village has become a destination in its own right, and Quaff ON! is becoming one of the most recognizable craft-beer brands in Indiana. BWB features 24 taps, anchored by eight great beers from Quaff ON! and Big Woods. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.– 11 p.m. LOCATION 116 N. Grant St., Bloomington, IN 47408, 812-3351821, quaffon.com AMENITIES

Cup gold medal for Salt Creek Cream Ale and silver for 2015; two silvers for Switchback Sally Double IPA; and many more medals for other beers. Look for Salt Creek beers in cans and on tap when you’re out and about. HOURS Sun., noon–8 p.m.; Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri., 4–11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 466 Old State Rd. 37 N, Bedford, IN 47421, 812-2778277, saltcreekbrewery.com AMENITIES

The Tap Brewery Live trivia on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. Live music Thursday 8:30 p.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2015 Great American Beer Festival gold medal winner for Electric Stinger (Honey Ale category). HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.– 1 a.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 a.m. LOCATION 204 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404, 812287-8579, thetapbeerbar.com AMENITIES

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Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington Brewpub Known to friends and family as simply “The Upland,” our HQ in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana, is not just a restaurant and bar. It’s a throwback to pubs of old, where friends and neighbors gathered to share old stories and create new ones. Our new sour brewery, The Wood Shop, is next door. HOURS Sun., noon–midnight; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 350 W. 11th St., Bloomington, IN 47404, 812336-2337, uplandbeer.com AMENITIES

Upland Brewing Co. Columbus Pump House We’re so excited to be growing the Upland family to Columbus, Indiana. The Columbus Pump House is

a unique pub on the riverfront in downtown Columbus, where you’ll find a family-friendly atmosphere in which you can enjoy your favorite Upland beer on tap and locally sourced food. We have a killer patio and a pizza oven, too. HOURS Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–1 a.m. LOCATION 148 Lindsey St., Columbus, IN 47201, 812-799-3587, uplandbeer .com AMENITIES

Upland Brewing Co. West Side Beer Bar We left plenty of room on site at our main brewery for an adultsonly tasting room with a growler-filling station. Your favorite Upland brews taste even better fresh from the source. Join us for a drink and enjoy one of 10 Upland drafts, including our year-round standards and a rotating selection of our current specialty and seasonal beers. You can always leave with carryout bottles and growlers, even on Sunday. HOURS Mon.–Fri., 3–10 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., 2–10 p.m. LOCATION

6040 Profile Pkwy., Bloomington, IN 47404, 812-336-2337, uplandbeer 21+ .com AMENITIES

ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing Typically, 22 in-house beverages are available, including 10 yearround offerings, three seasonals, five barrel-aged beers, and four craft sodas. ZwanzigZ Pizza has consistently been voted the best independently owned pizzeria in the area—try our lasagna pizza. Come in for a pint of The Ticket, our popular chocolate beer. HOURS Sun.–Tues., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Wed.–Sat., 11 a.m.– 10 p.m. LOCATION 1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus, IN 47201, 812376-0200, zwanzigz.com AMENITIES

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SOUTH

UNIQUE SETTINGS AND NATURAL

characteristics highlight the South region. Ferdinand’s St. Benedict’s Brew Works, located on the grounds of a monastery, makes beer under the supervision of a higher power. Other breweries, such as those in Jeffersonville and New Albany, count the Ohio River as a backyard feature.

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Basket Case Brewing Company Basket Case Brewing Company is a nanobrewery located within The Mill House Restaurant in Jasper, Indiana. We have five rotating taps featuring our 20-plus different, crazy-good beers. HOURS Sun., 4–9 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 1340 Mill St., Jasper, IN 47546, 812-482-4345, basketcase beer.com AMENITIES

Trivia is on Monday nights, special pint pricing is on Tuesdays, and special core growler-fill pricing is on Wednesdays. Tours are every Saturday at 1:30 and 2:30 CST. If you would like to set up a tour, party, or an event, please give us a call at 812-759-8229. After all, we are always proud to show off what we’ve worked so hard to create for you. Cheers! HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs., 3–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 2404 Lynch Rd., Evansville, IN 47711, 812-759-8229, carsonsbrewery 21+ .com AMENITIES

Donum Dei Brewery Carson’s Brewery Carson’s Brewery has a 20-bbl brewhouse with a taproom offering up to 30 different beers. A few had what it took to make the cut and became the staples of our core offerings. These and our seasonals are available to you both in package and in your favorite bar or restaurant.

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Donum Dei is Latin for “gift of God.” Throughout history, beer has been a very important part of life and community. The brewing process made the water potable, and beer was a vehicle for storing and preserving the grain harvest. We would like to bring back that sense of community and beer. Come enjoy a pint and have a chat. HOURS Sun., 2–9 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat.,

11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 3211 Grant Line Rd., New Albany, IN 47150, 502541-2950, donumdeibrewery .com AMENITIES

Evansville Brewhouse Evansville Brewhouse is an unassuming craft brewery and taproom located in the heart of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Besides our house beers brewed on premise, we offer several guest beers and ciders, wines, and fine whiskies. HOURS Sun., noon–6 p.m.; Thurs., 5:30–9 p.m; Fri., 5–11 p.m.; Sat., 2–11 p.m. LOCATION 56 Adams St., Evansville, IN 47713, 812-909-2668, Facebook: Evansville Brewhouse AMENITIES

Tasting Room Growler Fills 21+ 21 & Over Only Central Time Zone

the rustic yet polished taproom features a bar with 32 taps, a full menu for dine-in or carryout, and draft and packaged beer-to-go sold on site. The beer list includes current Flat12 core beers, as well as taproom-only offerings. With ample table seating and a spacious heated deck with a gorgeous waterfront view overlooking the Big Four Bridge to Louisville, the overall atmosphere is laid-back and inviting. The taproom hosts unique monthly events, tappings, and beer releases, so sign up for the weekly newsletter to learn more about what’s brewing at Flat12 Kentuckiana. HOURS Sun., noon–9 p.m.; Wed.–Thurs., 3–10 p.m.; Fri.– Sat., noon–11 p.m. LOCATION 130 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, IN 47130, 812-590-3219, flat12.me/ 21+ jeffersonville AMENITIES

Floyd County Brewing Company Flat12 Bierwerks – Kentuckiana Situated on the Ohio Riverfront in scenic downtown Jeffersonville, IN,

The birth of Floyd County Brewing Company was a natural collision of passions, experiences, and call of duty to our community. We decided

to take the proverbial road less traveled, invest our life savings, and do our part to help revitalize New Albany to the rivertown mecca it once was. We love our hometown and want to share our culinary and craft-brewing passions with the community in a way that is hopefully unique and unforgettable. We have been blessed to travel the globe, developing an appreciation for all cultures with a keen fondness for European countries where craft beer became what we now know it to be. Sitting in a cozy pub on the shore of Ireland after getting engaged on the Cliffs of Moher hours earlier, we made the decision to focus on our passions and bring a touch of Old World Europe back home with us. You will see those influences in all that we do, in the food, the froth, and the follies. HOURS Sun., noon–9 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri., 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Sat., noon– midnight LOCATION 129 W. Main St., New Albany, IN 47150, 470-5882337, floydcountybrewing.com

New Albanian Brewing Company Pizzeria & Public House We are a locally and independently owned brewery and restaurant. We use locally sourced ingredients and make our dough fresh daily. We are known for outstanding specialty pizza and housemade beer cheese, and the handcut bread sticks are legendary. Also visit our downtown New Albany Cafe & Brewhouse with a taproom, a unique menu, and a production brewery. HOURS Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. LOCATION 3312 Plaza Dr., New Albany, IN 47172, 812-944-2577, newalbanian .com AMENITIES

cultivated relationships with local artisan agriculturalists to provide our customers with the finest beef and produce Southern Indiana has to offer. The addition of housemade bread creates a dining experience that is as unique as it is tasty. Paired with any number of our house beers made on site, you are sure to be back for more. HOURS Tues.–Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 415 Bank St., New Albany, IN 47150, 812944-2577, newalbanian.com

LOCATION 105 E. Beaver St., Corydon, IN 47112, 812-225-5141, pointblankbrewing.com

Raintree Brewing Company LOCATION 500 Church St.,

Red Yeti Brewing Co.

Aurora, IN 47001, 812-655-9079, gcbeer.com

New Albanian Cafe & Brewhouse

Tell City Brewing Company LOCATION 706 Humboldt St., Tell City, IN 47586, 812-547-2739, tellcitypourhaus.com

Point Blank Brewing Company

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LOCATION 315 Importing St.,

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New Harmony, IN 47631, raintreebrewing.com

Great Crescent Brewery

Thursday-night trivia. HOURS Sun., 4–8 p.m.; Tue.–Thurs., 4–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 4–10 p.m. LOCATION 2031 Newton St., Jasper, IN 47546, 812848-2739, schnitzbrewery.com

LOCATION 256 Spring St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130, 812-2885788, redyetibrewing.com

The Brewhouse takes going local to a whole new level. We have

St. Benedict’s Brew Works in Ferdinand

Tin Man Brewing Company – Evansville Tin Man Brewing Co. was assembled in 2012, an alloy of production brewery and restaurant. Committed to sustaining a habitable environment for all living and mechanical beings, we utilize innovative processes to minimize waste and maximize taste. Forging new ground, we were one of the first small craft breweries in the United States to use a mash filter. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Tues.–Thurs., 4 p.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION 1430 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN 47710, 812618-3227, tinmanbrewing.com AMENITIES

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St. Benedict’s Brew Works Located on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Benedict, we are the only U.S. brewery on the grounds of a women’s monastery. Small craft-brewed beers in the European tradition. Weekend concerts in spring, summer, and fall; brewery tours; outdoor seating; and tours of monastery grounds are offered. HOURS Sun., 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thurs.–Fri., 5–9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. LOCATION 860 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, IN 47532, 812-998-2337, saint benedictsbrewworks.com AMENITIES

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Schnitz Brewery & Pub We have daily food specials and

Turoni’s Main Street Brewery We are Evansville’s oldest awardwinning microbrewery featuring six taps of fresh handcrafted ales and lagers, award-winning pizza, and unforgettable service. HOURS Sun., 4–11 p.m.; Mon.– Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.–midnight; Sat., noon– midnight LOCATION 408 N. Main St., Evansville, IN 47711, 812-424-9871, turonis .com AMENITIES

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AFFILIATES The Brewers of Indiana Guild thanks the following affiliate businesses for their continued support of the Hoosier State’s craft-brewing industry. For more details on becoming an affiliate, visit drinkin.beer/ affiliates.

Brewers Professional Alliance

Brewery Pak Insurance Programs

Deutsche Beverage

Distinct Images

Kitto Insurance Pratt Industries (Lewisburg Container)

Live Oak Bank Prestige Glassware Malteurop

Advantage Engineering

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.

Amoretti

Cargill Craft Malt

DrinkTanks Growlers Miller Insurance Group HopCat/ Barfly Ventures

Rehrig Pacific Company

Rhoades Beverage Company Monon Beverage

Aqua Systems

Blue Label Digital Printing

Clark, Quinn Law

Indiana Box Company/ The Royal Group

Sassetti Mossberg & Company Inc. Separators Inc.

CODO Design NDL Keg The Country Malt Group

Indiana Mobile Canning

Craftroads Beverage

INSCO – A BASCO Company

Boelter Beverage

Pall Corporation

Palmer Canning Systems

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP Breeden PI Services LLC

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Sprinkman Brewing Systems

Sutton Garten

Zuckerman Honickman Inc. Design Werks

JBT Bottling

POS Merchant Card Services

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LAST CALL

Bread Winner Turn a brewing by-product into a tasty side dish for your next meal.

Spent Grain Baguette

Spent grain is often used for animal feed, compost, fertilizer, and even as a means of treating wastewater(!). It’s frequently baked into human food, too. Swing by your local brewery and pick up some spent grain for this baguette recipe, developed by Figure Eight Brewing’s original chef, Krista Whitcomb. (Makes three one-pound loaves.) INGREDIENTS

12 ounces Raven Tor Oatmeal Stout 1 1/2 cups wet spent grain 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon yeast 3/4 cup dry/powdered milk 1 Tablespoon salt 2 eggs 5 cups bread flour Three baguette pans DIRECTIONS

1 ) Make a sponge by combining the beer, sugar, yeast, dry milk, and spent grain. Mix flour, salt, eggs, and sponge in mixer with a dough hook. Continue mixing for 12 minutes. The dough will be smooth and tacky but not glue-like. 2 ) Oil a bowl. Add dough, cover, and let rise for two hours. 3) Spray baguette pans. Place dough on a work surface and press or roll into a rectangle. Cut into three pieces and roll each piece into a tight cylinder. Place loaves, seam side down, into prepared pans. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes or until they double in size.

5) Cut three slashes on top of each loaf using a sharp knife. Put loaves in the oven and pour the water into your pre-heated skillet to create steam. 6) Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the loaf pans 180 degrees and bake another 10 minutes until the tops are dark golden brown. Take pans out of oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and place on cooling racks. ★

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4) Place a cast-iron skillet in the bottom of the oven. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat two cups of water to almost boiling and keep on hand for the baking cycle.