Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 02, 2020
The 4 best breweries in IndianapolisPhoto: Liter House/Yelp

Wondering where to find the best breweries near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breweries in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

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1. Liter House

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First on the list is Liter House. Located at 5301 Winthrop Ave. in Fairgrounds, the restaurant, brewery and bar is the highest-rated brewery in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 197 reviews on Yelp.

2. Half Liter Beer & BBQ Hall

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Next up is Fairgrounds's Half Liter Beer & BBQ Hall, situated at 5301 Winthrop Ave., Suite 2. With 4.5 stars out of 262 reviews on Yelp, the bar and brewery, which offers barbecue and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Sun King Brewery

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Downtown's Sun King Brewery, located at 135 N. College Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery 4.5 stars out of 346 reviews.

5. Guggman Haus Brewing Co

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Over in Near NW-Riverside, check out Guggman Haus Brewing Co, which has earned five stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 1701 Gent Ave.


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