Back Road Brewery

July 14, 2008
This is what beer is all about. It’s a little hard to find, hence the clever name. It’s a small place shoved into the backroom of a factory. Our host gave us a little tour and since we homebrew said he wouldn’t bore us with all of the brewing techniques. He did show us the cooler which was awesome on a hot day. Unfortunately they were out of their signature beer, but he explained that it was because of increased demand lately, which is a good problem for these guys to have. Some people may be disappointed, but these guys do it out of love for their beer, not to make a fortune. We bought quite a few pints, samples were all free, got a pint glass, a six pack and a growler. Try the Belgian Wit, even if you don’t like Belgian Wits! I’d definitely go again if I’m ever in the area.

October 21, 2007 [ Updated September 7, 2008 ]
i loved this place. friendly people (Chuck, Gerald and Jim made this visit truly memorable). you drink in a warehouse reminicant of three floyds before the brewpub. but i prefer that kind of atmosphere. there were two customer dogs wandering around that were well-behaved and deserving of being petted. we’ll go back someday.

January 4, 2007
Found the brewery by accident...now it has some of my favorite beers. Unfortunately it is only sold in Indiana.

October 16, 2006
Stopped here for the Back Road Fest. Older clean warehose building with parking in front. Picnic tables, tent and German Band for the fest. Inside is basic and clean. Railroad tracks next to building is a distraction. Good selection of beers. Enjoyed the visit.

August 22, 2005
Slightly depressing weekend visit. Only three beers were available on tap (fruit, dry stout and APA) and only one of their beers was available in bottles, which was also one of the few available on tap (APA). Guy working the bar was nice and accommodating, but it was hard to feel real enthusiastic given the circumstances. Probably won’t return, but it’s nothing against these guys.

June 18, 2005
My hometown brewery...tucked into the 1st floor of an old warehouse, it is the little brewery that could. Most people are surprised how little the operation is since they bottle, but they make the most of the space. Most of the time the normal beers are on tap as well as the seasonal of the moment. You can also buy Party Pigs and sixers to go.

If in town, beermail me by the way!

December 14, 2004 [ Updated April 5, 2005 ]
I had an interesting visit, it was early on a Saturday. Parked next to the tall brick building near the railroad track in a old wharehouse part of La Porte, like under the highway. Walked in to a dark hallway with a bulliten board, then walking into the first door on the right... we were in the brew room, and I felt like I was walking in uninvited. I saw someone standing at the brew kettle with his back towards me, so I waited a little while, then decided not to bother him since he was brewing, and I had to get on the road anyway. So I walked out and he never knew I was there. It was a little funny... but the operations looked good. They definitly had a lot of room for their brewery.

July 6, 2004
Tucked away 2 blocks of of IN-2 in LaPorte. Chuck is a great host. They don’t always have everything at the brewery, but he is usually willing to crack open bottles. I love to visit.

March 17, 2004
Say hello to the CHUCKER!