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Craft beer in Indiana
Three Floyds, Sun King, and a Midwest hop tradition.
Indiana built its craft reputation on Three Floyds (Munster) and the cult of Zombie Dust — a Pliny-tier American Pale Ale that introduced Amarillo as a hop variety to a generation of drinkers. Sun King in Indianapolis fills out the broader scene with quality lager and IPA.
Places
3
With Scanner
2
Sub-regions
2
State
IN
Cities to plan around
- Indianapolis
- Munster (Three Floyds)
- Lebanon (Sugar Creek Malt)
Notable picks in Indiana
Sun King Brewery
IndianapolisIndianapolis's craft anchor since 2009. Sunlight Cream Ale is a local staple; the Osiris pale ale is approachable West Coast. Multiple Indy locations.
Upland Brewing
BloomingtonIndiana University-town brewery with one of the better Lambic-style sour programs in the Midwest. Worth the drive from Indianapolis.
All places we cover in Indiana
By Freshie region
Places in Indiana span 2 Freshie sub-regions:
Date code formats from Indiana breweries
MM/DD/YY
2 breweries
Common styles in Indiana
Neighboring states
FAQs about craft beer in Indiana
How many craft breweries does Indiana have?
Freshie tracks 3 curated craft beer destinations in Indiana (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 2 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Indiana known for?
Sun King in Indianapolis fills out the broader scene with quality lager and IPA.
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.