Here's where to grab the oldest craft brew in Indiana.

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There's just something about having a locally brewed beer.  My husband and I are big fans of hitting up breweries. We love to frequent the breweries around the Evansville area, and when we go out of town the first thing we usually do is find the local breweries to hit up.  Usually, breweries have a cool, laid-back atmosphere, and you can typically get certain beers at breweries that you can't find anywhere else.  It's also a cool way to experience a new place.  So which Indiana brewery is the oldest?

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The Oldest Brewery in Indiana

Recently VinePair.com put together a list of the oldest breweries in each state, and it turns out the oldest brewery in the state of Indiana opened 33 years ago.  Broad Ripple Brewpub is the oldest brewery in the state of Indiana.

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Broad Ripple Brewpub

Located in Indianapolis, Broad Ripple Brewpub isn't new to creating delicious craft beer, they've been in the game for 33 years, and tout themselves as the "oldest brewpub in the state of Indiana." After taking a look at their website it's easy to see Broad Ripple Brewpub doesn't just serve up craft brews, they serve food as well.

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The owners actually have a really cool story, Nancy, a native Hoosier, and John who is an Englishman decided to open the Brewpub, but they wanted to give it a traditional English pub feel from the moment you walk in the door.

 The Brewpub was designed to recreate a typical English pub with its dark wood paneling, leaded stained glass windows, decorative tin ceiling, and cozy fire place. The Brewpub has one of the largest outdoor cafes in Broad Ripple Village, seating over seventy people.

You can learn more about Broad Ripple Brewpub, see their menu and hours through their website here.

Evansville Area Breweries

There's nothing better than sitting on the patio and enjoying an ice-cold locally brewed beer. Here's where you can do just that in the Evansville area.

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