Broad Ripple Brewpub

Indiana's original brewpub - started even before the law allowed bars to brew their own beer. The BRBP was built as a copy of an English pub and you have to go a long way to get closer to the real Brit atmosphere. One TV in the place and that's often not turned on. Plenty of conversation at the bar - in fact you might need to elbow your way in to order a pint. Dining/drinking oudoors in the summer is a favorite

Basics

840 E. 65th St.
3 blocks east of College.
At the Monon pathway.
317-253-2739 (voice)
317-253-3562 (fax)
website

Opened 1990
7bbl system.
Owners: John & Nancy Hill
Brewer: Kevin Matalucci

Mon - Thurs	11am - midnight
Fri - Sat	11am - 1pm
Sunday	3pm - 10pm

Casual dress.
Seats 7 at the bar

English, American, Vegetarian meals.

Seats 100 in many small rooms and an outdoor patio in season.
Reservations not taken.

Awards

Great American Beer Festival
1991 Gold - ESB - Traditional Bitter.
Indiana State Fair
2007 - Silver - American Aple Ale
2005 - Silver - Alt
2005 - Silver -Big Boy Beer (Scottish 70/)
2005 - Silver - Red Bird Mild
2005 - Silver - Black Heart Schwarzbier
2005 - Silver - ESB
2004 - Gold -Lawnmower Ale (Blond Ale)
2004 - Silver - Dry Stout
2004 - Silver - ESB
2004 - Silver - IPA
2003 - Best of Show - Red Bird Mild Ale
2003 - Silver - IPA
2002 - Gold - ESB (Strong Bitter)
2001 - Silver - Pale Ale
2001 - Silver - Lawnmower Ale
2001 - Silver - American Wheat
2001 - Silver - Pilsner
2001 - Silver - Red Bird Mild
2000 - Second - Red Bird Mild
2000 - Second - IPA

Nuvo
1996-present - Best Brewpub

Indianapolis Monthly
1996-present - Best Brewpub

Suitability factors:

Sitting at the bar Always someone to talk to.

On a date Stylish après Ripple. Right for a comfort date.

Out with the guys To appreciate beer bonding. Separate, traditional darts room.

Business dinner Shows imagination.

Nuvo's review

BRBP is a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Barry and a Christmas bar front.

Representative Beer Menu

Lawnmower Pale Ale	Golden ale that has malty character. Usually recommended to lager drinkers who don't like bitter beer.
Red Bird Mild	American Amber
INDIAna Pale Ale	Smaller brother of the ESB with more hops characteristics.
ESB	Full-figured beer Lots of malt with bitter finish.
Kolsch	German ale in the Cologne style. Plenty of Saaz? hops give crisp zest.
White River Wheat Ale	American Wheat
Nut Brown Ale	Dark, roasty brown.
Monon Porter	Deep Black
Wee Alec Heavy	Wintertime seasonal Scotch Ale served on the handpull.
Proud Papa's Anklebiter	A mature barley wine with smoky accents. 10% ABV.

$3.75 per Imperial (20oz) pint.
$2.50 per half pint (10oz),

Sampler tray runs about 50¢ per beer.

Growlers (2 quarts): $10.25. Refills are $9.25.

They have two handpumps for cask-conditioned ales that usually have a porter, stout, or seasonal beer on tap. Beers on CO₂ are served well chilled.

Some interesting bottled non-BRBP beers are available.

Representative Food Menu

Appetizers	$3.50 - $6
Salads	$7 - $8
Sandwiches	$6 - $7
Pizza	$6 (6.5") $9 (10")
Pasta	$11 - $12
Shepherd's Pie	$11
Entrees	$9 - $13

Try the scotch eggs if you want a real treat. A hard boiled egg wrapped in sausage and fried. Yummy cholesterol pills but they will give you a shiny coat. Suzie, the brewpub's longest-running employee has made these for over 10 years. If you see her, say Hi.

Broad Ripple's brewers over the years, Greg, Kevin, Ted.