Spring has sprung, so take your beer outside!

Well, technically it’s Spring time…although Winter seems to be sticking around being annoying. But someday soon, one would hope, it will be nice enough to be outside, hear the birds sing, and breathe in the fresh air. And what goes with fresh air? Beer of course. So where are the best places to breathe and get a beer at the same time? Excellent question….I’ll try to give some great ideas of where to go, sit on a patio, and have a refreshing beer. Because is there anything better in life than that?

First up we have the Broad Ripple Brewpub. This is Indiana’s first brewpub and is one of the oldest operating breweries in Indianapolis. Plus, it has a very large outdoor cafe. During the spring and summer bring your dog over from the Monon Trail and sip on a beer while you play a game of bags.

If you’re in the mood for some nice outdoor atmosphere, a burger, and a beer, Burgerhaus is just the place. This place is famous for their burgers, but they have great patios too. The one thing they don’t have is their own beers. They do carry a wide variety of craft beers, so that kinda makes up for it. They have three locations in Indiana, Valparaiso, Indianapolis, and Schererville. Come chomp it up, drink it up, and soak it up.

Now, back to places that do brew their own beer! Next is Flat12 Bierwerks. Their Indianapolis location has a nice patio with a firepit to enjoy on a lovely evening. And their “Kentuckinana” location has a very nice outdoor deck where you can chill and have some of their delicious beer.

If you really want to get cozy by the fire, hit up Scotty’s Brewhouse in downtown Indianapolis. They have couches and lots of space for lounging around a fire. Sadly, most of the other locations don’t have a lot of outdoor seating. Noblesville, Southport Rd, and 96th Street all have a little outdoor fun, but if you want a good outdoor experience you should head downtown. (Just like the song).