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Drink Indiana Beer

Great Beer, Made Here.

Did you know that more than 170 craft breweries call Indiana home? Or that 10,000 employees in Indiana’s craft brewing industry create an economic impact of more than $1.5 billion?

Brewing in Indiana is a big deal. When you visit an Indiana brewery, buy Indiana beer instead of a national or imported brand, and attend Brewers of Indiana Guild events, you’re supporting small, local businesses that create some of the finest craft beer in the world.

About Brewers of Indiana Guild

Organized in 2000, Brewers of Indiana Guild is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that provides a unifying voice for the craft breweries and brewpubs of Indiana. We promote public awareness and appreciation for the award-winning quality and variety of beer produced in Indiana; advocate for favorable regulatory treatment from state and federal agencies; provide support to brewers throughout the state through a variety of efforts–including the annual Indiana Craft Brewers Conference, regional meetings, and other educational and networking opportunities.

Since Indiana’s oldest brewery, Broad Ripple Brewpub, opened its doors in 1990, the number of Indiana breweries has increased dramatically. Our brewers bring home medals from the most prestigious competitions in the United States, like the Brewers Association‘s Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup.

Our Mission

The objectives of the Brewers of Indiana Guild are to:

  • promote the highest standards of professional brewing in Indiana
  • increase public awareness and appreciation for the variety and quality of Indiana craft beer
  • advocate for laws that promote Guild Members’ ideals and that foster brewery profitability
  • provide a forum for discussion, support, and initiatives for the common good of Indiana’s breweries and associated businesses

Our Membership

Indiana craft breweries who meet the following conditions may join the Brewers of Indiana Guild*:

  1. The brewery holds a valid and active “Small Brewer” permit issued by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission;
  2. The brewery qualifies as a “craft brewery” as defined by the Brewers Association;
  3. The brewery is actively brewing;
  4. All critical phases of the beer-making process occur within the state of Indiana;
  5. The brewery is actively engaged in the business of making and selling beer at its permit premise.

Breweries with more than one location that meet the above conditions and actively brew onsite qualify as Guild members with full voting privileges, one vote per brewery.

Board of Directors

Jonathon Mullens, Head Brewer, Broad Ripple Brewpub, President (2020-2023)
John Mills, Owner, Damsel Brew Pub, Vice President (2022-2025)
Nathan Huelsebusch, President and CEO, Taxman Brewing Company, Treasurer (2021-2024)
Jonathon Robinson, Head Brewer, Centerpoint Brewing Company, Secretary (2020-2023)
Scott Fergusson, Founder, Chapman’s Brewing Company (2022-2025)
Rich Mendoza, Head Brewer, 18th Street Brewery (2020-2023)
Shane Pearson, Owner, Daredevil Brewing Co (2021-2024)
Nick Servies, Chief Branding Officer, Scarlet Lane Brewing Company (2021-2024)
Aaron West, Westwind Brewery Co. (2022-2025)
Vacant (2022-2025)


Presidents Emeriti

Greg Emig, Lafayette Brewing Company
Lauren Frederick, Vice President, Metazoa Brewing Company
John Hill, Broad Ripple Brewing Company
Steve Llewellyn
Ted Miller, Brugge Brasserie
Clay Robinson, Sun King Brewing Company
Blaine Stuckey, Mad Anthony Brewing Company

Staff

Julia Whitson, Executive Director
Shanna Henry, Director of Events

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