Craft Breweries Rush To Open Outposts In Northern Suburbs

Small breweries are tapping the northern Indianapolis suburbs.

Four have opened just this year, essentially doubling Hamilton County’s craft beer market.

That growth is expected to continue: Five more breweries are expected to start pouring in the next three years—and industry experts say that number could grow.

“They’re actually providing a neighborhood brewery and bar,” said Adam Schick, managing editor at IndianaOnTap.com. “I think that’s where the trend is heading now.”

Danny Boy Beer Works opened at the beginning of the year in the heart of the residential Village of West Clay. And Heady Hollow Brewing Co. opened in August on Allisonville Road close to several neighborhoods in Fishers.

But in an increasingly competitive market, breweries might need a niche, according to local brewers and craft beer connoisseurs… CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT IBJ.COM