Indy was recently voted a Top Ten Beer City by readers of USA Today.

Breweries

Breweries in Indy

If you want to start exploring, the Indy Craft Pass is an ideal way to begin your journey while earning rewards. Ranging from small taprooms to large warehouses, each brewery is very different, offering a pint for every palate. Cheers to drinking local!

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Bier Brewery

You’ll never walk ito this northeast Indy brewery and see the same menu twice. Bier Brewery, a father-son affair, serves up over 100 different brews annually while keeping the regulars satisfied with their ever-present Obi-Wan Kenobi décor. Find the same great brews at the Carmel location.

Big Lug Canteen/Half Liter BBQ/Liter House

Big Lug was inspired by the foods, beers, and spirits that two self-identifying "big lugs" like to eat and drink. Located just off the Monon Trail in Nora, the relaxed vibe makes this a great place to enjoy the solid grub menu and no-nonsense brews. Enjoy the patio and outdoor bar when the weather allows. Big Lug beers can also be found at Liter House/Half Liter BBQ off the Monon Trail in the Sobro neighborhood.

Big Woods Brewing/Hard Truth

To drink heartily and with gusto is to "quaff" and Quaff On! Brewing Co. (supplying beer to all Big Woods locations) abides by that approach when it comes to creating their line of flagship, seasonal, and specialty brews. Big Woods has multiple locations surrounding Indy including Big Woods Speedway, Big Woods Franklin, Big Woods Noblesville, Big Woods Bloomington, Big Woods Pizza - Edinburgh, and Big Woods Pizza - Nashville. Additionally, Hard Truth Restaurant is a must-visit destination experience that is well worth the drive to Brown County for tours and an idyllic setting (pictured). Hard Truth also has an outpost closer to Indy at The Garage at Bottleworks.

Black Circle Brewing Company

Black Circle focuses on quality local craft offerings and brewing our own ultra small-batch versions of their favorite beer styles. A full menu is always available, whether you visit for the brews, live music, movies, or other entertainment. Don't forget your quarters for the vintage arcade games.

Blind Owl Brewery

A family friendly gastropub just east of Broad Ripple, Blind Owl has 26 taps (six are for their own) and a variety of comfort food using items from the next door garden. On-site beehives produce the honey flavoring the browns. Enjoy a pint on the outdoor patio while playing bocce ball and corn hole or warm up next to the cozy fire pits.

Books & Brews

When you want to read, drink, play games, and converse, join the crowd at this unique half bookstores/half brewpub. Reading material is priced low, beers have literary tie-ins like A Clockwork Orange Wheat and A Man For All Saisons, and food is fresh and locally sourced.

Brew Link Brewing

After years of successfully helping others find the path to home brewing through their supply shop, Brew Link is now a fully operational brewery offering community-inspired and community-driven craft beers at three locations -- Downtown Indy, Mooresville, and Plainfield. They offer innovative food menus, a variety of award-winning beer, wine, and inventive cocktails all in a family-friendly environment.

Broad Ripple Brew Pub

The brewery that started it all. When you step into the Broad Ripple Brew Pub (Indy’s first, we might add), the décor, complete with dark wood paneling and one of the coziest fire pits in the Village, will transport you to a neighborhood English pub. Do yourself a favor and order the beer cheese crock, the pub’s specialty!

Centerpoint Brewing

Our beers are engineered for everyone. Strong attention to detail finds the perfect balance among raw ingredients to produce balanced and approachable beers that appeal to craft beer geeks as well as casual drinkers. Core beers include our gold "beer-flavored beer," a smooth porter, and our hoppy red IPA.

Chilly Water Brewing Company

Fletcher Place, just south of downtown, is home to this urban brewpub featuring great food – try Skip’s Balls, you won’t be disappointed – and excellent brews created at the experienced hands of the owner and head brewer. Live music is also a focus. Visit the other locations near Butler University and in Greenwood.

Danny Boy Beer Works

It's all about the beer. The wicked awesome beer. In the heart of the Village of West Clay, Danny Boy keeps 10 taps flowing with their own brews and features 30 guest taps to tempt you. The crew has passion, experience, and enthusiasm when it comes to creating new beers and perfecting iconic styles.

Daredevil Brewing Co.

Located just five blocks from the speedway, the original brewery features fun and eclectic beers with an atmosphere to match. Here you can visit the taproom to try a wide array of craft beers, or you can step outside onto the 8,000 sq. ft. patio and enjoy some sunshine and live music. Feel free to bring in any food to enjoy while you sip, but please, leave the drinks to the Daredevils. Also enjoy these brews at Daredevil Hall at Ironworks.

Deviate Brewing

This northwest side brewery has a mantra which gives it its name: deviate from the norm. The owners believe craft beer should be fun, not be confined by traditions, and always push the envelope. The awards they won as home brewers are proof that mantra works.

Fountain Square Brewing Co.

Come for the great beer and live, local music. This comfortable space just south of downtown has solid core beers (Workingman's Pilsner, Preacher's Daughter Amber Ale, Kozmik Hefeweizen, Hop for Teacher, Backyard Porter, Soul Ride IPA) and inventive seasonals like Hop Your Face Double IPA, you're bound to find something tasty. Also offering guest ciders and non-alcohol options.

Four Day Ray Brewing

Carpe beer! With a name derived from long-ago, hard-working railroad workers in their home in the Nickel Plate District in Fishers, this brewery believes you’ve earned a good pint. Core beers include a blonde, Scottish ale, IPA, and stout; all of which serve well with a menu including candied pork belly, smoked duck, and banh mi.

Grand Junction Brewing Co.

Grand Junction Brewing Co. specializes in local, independent, handcrafted beer. Built out of a strong English heritage, Westfield's Grand Junction is focused on brewing traditional, true-to-style beers with a heavy European influence. Their outdoor stage regularly hosts live performances and the BBQ is not to be missed. Find Grand Junction near the Grand Park Sports Complex and just off the Monon Trail in Westfield.

Guggman Haus Brewing Co.

Guggman Haus is a family-friendly, locally-owned microbrewery located just northwest of Downtown Indy with an additional taproom in Broad Ripple and the Coffee Haus on site. They offer over 15 brews on tap, a walk-up kitchen with full menu, Boyle Racing Shop with racing memorabilia from the '30s and '40s, along with a year-round spacious beer garden and several private event spaces.

Kismetic Beer Company

Boasting one of the coolest hang-out spaces with a bumping jukebox, this cozy brewery near downtown Indy offers top-notch takes on traditional favorite styles (Schwartzbier, New England IPA) as well as creative flavors like the Banana Nut Bread Hefeweizen made with Banana Nut Bread tea from Nelson's, Pistachio Porter, and the Orange Plum Lavender Sour. With a friendly, knowledgeable staff, you are guaranteed to be guided in the right direction.

MashCraft Brewing Company

A high-quality variety of hand-crafted beers is brewed and served in the three Indy area locations. Whether you want big hops, maltiness, or something crisp and clean, you’ll find a brew with a balance of the finest ingredients. Regulars include gold, red, and IPA. Check out their tasting rooms in downtown, Greenwood, and Fishers.

Metazoa Brewing Co.

Metazoa wants your love of craft beer to translate into help for animals. The brewery donates 5% of its profits to worthy organizations, so drink up! The tap room is pet friendly, of course, but those under 21 are not allowed. Seven house beers join a wide variety of seasonals to offer traditional ales as well as experimental brews.

Oaken Barrel Brewing Co.

Award-winning food and beer make this Greenwood (south of Indy) spot a must-visit brewpub. Producing fresh ales on-site in small batches since 1999, Oaken Barrel has a cozy family dining area, a bar area hopping with sports of all types on the TVs, six standard house ales and a steady stream of specialty beers which keep customers lined up for new releases.

Planetary Brewing Company

This nanobrewery in Greenwood provides “an otherworldly experience" for tap room visitors with an ever-changing lineup of supremely crafted ales. Armed with a library of recipes, they offer 3-4 brews each week. A tasting room is coming soon, but for now you can enjoy samples and carry out fills.

St. Joseph Brewery & Public House

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, nothing can beat sipping on a brew in what was once a catholic church. The large and beautiful space of St. Joseph’s church has been turned into a brewery and restaurant for diners and beer connoisseurs alike. Floor-to-ceiling windows give you a little something extra to look at while you try some cleverly-named brews, like the slightly-spiced Sanctuary Saison and the Confessional IPA.

Sun King Brewing Co.

Sun King has quickly become Indy’s largest craft microbrewery, producing nearly 25,000 barrels a year. It is also our most awarded having won more medals than any brewery in the U.S. at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival. Drop in at their flagship brewery Downtown, in Fishers, or their Carmel Distillery for a packed house, growler fills, and free tastings. You can also grab a pint pre-flight thanks to their newest location in the Indianapolis International Airport.

The Tap – Pulliam Square

This brewery and craft beer bar on Mass Ave has one of the state’s largest selections of small-batch brews. With a regular rotation of 90 taps (including 20 originals brewed on site) and 400 bottles, as well as blended drafts (multiple beers combined), beer shots, and wine, there is no shortage of drinks. Pair your tasty beverage with the famous Tap Fries, sliders, or pizza from the pub fare menu. Don’t miss an additional location at Indianapolis International Airport.

Taxman

Taxman's three locations are all committed to producing the best Belgian-inspired artisan ales. The passion extends to food, travel, and friendship, which are all evident in the restaurants. The original location south of Indy in Taxman Bargersville is truly a gastropub modeled on those in Europe. Taxman Fortville, northwest of the city, is home to the brasserie. Taxman's newest location at Taxman CityWay in downtown Indy is a gastropub and beer garden in an 1850s renovated livery building.

Twenty Tap/Twenty Below Brewing

This craft beer bar/restaurant in Broad Ripple houses Twenty Below Brewing in the basement producing seasonal and experimental brews that fill several of the taps upstairs. That leaves nearly 40 taps for guests beers of all styles! And don’t leave without enjoying a meal including beer-battered cheese curds!

Union Brewing Company

Union serves real ales hand crafted two barrels at a time using time-honored traditions and natural ingredients. We really like beer and we love cask-conditioned real ales. We think you will, too!

Upland Brewery and Tasting Rooms

Upland's newest brewery in Fountain Square is a spacious beer hall with an outdoor beer garden perfect for warm nights. The relaxed and artsy feel of the SoBro tasting room will make you feel like you're in a cozy coffee shop, except with beer and board games at your fingertips. The Carmel Tap House features a full line-up of Upland's craft beers and a menu of made-from-scratch dishes. While based out of and brewed in Bloomington, Upland was a pioneer in Indiana's craft beer scene and has always been an Indy favorite.

Wooden Bear Brewing Company

Greenfield's first brewery is a family-friendly space with a laid back atmosphere. Drop in to try their variety of hand-crafted beers like Growl at the Moon and Cougar Town Brown with a menu that includes jalapeno IPA hummus!

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