Broad Ripple Brewpub
Indiana's Original Brewpub

842 E. 65th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317 ALE-BREW (317-253-2739)

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  • Bar
  • Restaurant - Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Yorkshire Favourites, Pasta, Pizza, Entrees (mussels, pork, burrito, chicken)
  • Lunch card
  • Patio seating (split into smoking and non-smoking areas)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Darts
  • Smoke-free inside

Opened 1990
Owners: John and Nancy Hill
Brewer: Kevin Matalucci
Assistant Brewer: V

Mon 11am - Midnight
Tues 11am - Midnight
Wed 11am - Midnight
Thurs 11am - Midnight
Fri 11am - 1am
Sat 11am - 1pm
Sun 3pm - 10pm


On 65th St east of College Ave. at the Monon Trail.

Representative Beer Menu

  ABV
Pilsner European Pilsner. "Our gold lager is brewed in true European style using only the finest imported Czech Saaz hops and lagered for a minimum of 30 days." 5.2%
Lawn Mower Pale Ale British Golden Ale. "A pale ale on the malty end, but with a moderate gravity making it good for those hot days. Light, slightly sweet, delicately hopped blonde ale. Appropriately named for its thirst quenching abilities." 5.0%
Red Bird Mild British Dark Mild. Amber color with fragrant malt aroma. 5.0%
ESB British Extra Special Bitter. "Our bitter is brewed using generous amounts of malt and kettle hops. This leaves the dinker with a hop aftertaste balanced with the sweetness of the malt." 5.6%
IPA India Pale Ale. "Amber in color, this ale offers the drinker a highly hopped, bold beer whose full flavor dances on the palate." 6.2%
Finneen's Auld Sod Stout Irish Dry Stout. Hints of toffee and coffee. Sweet taste and a somewhat dry finish. 4.8%
Diving Duck American-style Brown Ale. Very dark brown color. Full bodied. Malt, caramel, nuts, and toffee notes. 4.7%
Travelling John's Best Bitter British Best Bitter. "This smooth ale strikes a delicate balance between the caramelized specialty malts and flowery hop bouquet." 5.3%
Two handpulls at the bar normally have cask-conditioned ale. Often the Diving Duck and Travelling John's Best Bitter. Seasonal Porters and Stouts are popular here also.

 

Awards

Great American Beer Festival
1991 Gold - ESB - Traditional Bitter.

Indiana State Fair
2007 - Silver - American Aple Ale
2005 - Silver - Alt
2005 - Silver - Big Boy Beer (Scottish 70/-)
2005 - Silver - Red Bird Mild
2005 - Silver - Black Heart Schwarzbier
2005 - Silver - ESB
2004 - Gold -Lawnmower Ale (Blond Ale)
2004 - Silver - Dry Stout
2004 - Silver - ESB
2004 - Silver - IPA
2003 - Best of Show - Red Bird Mild Ale
2003 - Silver - IPA
2002 - Gold - ESB (Strong Bitter)
2001 - Silver - Pale Ale
2001 - Silver - Lawnmower Ale
2001 - Silver - American Wheat
2001 - Silver - Pilsner
2001 - Silver - Red Bird Mild
2000 - Best of Show - ESB
2000 - Second - Red Bird Mild
2000 - Second - IPA

Nuvo
1996-present - Best Brewpub

Indianapolis Monthly
1996-present - Best Brewpub