Indiana Beer & Spirits News

06/18/2026

Hoosier Homestead: Bringing it Back to the Family - History, Weddings, and Wine at Lydia Grove (Southern Indiana Now) No house brewed beer just yet.

🌿 Hoosier Homestead: Lydia Grove Estate – A Historic Return and New...

06/18/2026

HopLore Brewing Co. reopened yesterday in their new HopLore's Tiki and Taps location at 70 EMS T16 Lane on Tippecanoe Lake! They had been closed since May for the move. They opened in 2017 at the historic Old Leesburg Mill. Go check them out this weekend!

06/16/2026

Breaking News: New Albany’s Floyd County Brewing Company and The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall have been purchased by Upland Brewing Company

Statement from Upland:
“Big news to share — Upland Brewing Company has acquired Floyd County Brewing Company and the Thirst and Main campus in New Albany.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to build on what the Floyd County team has created and to continue serving the Southern Indiana community in a meaningful way. Floyd County Brewing will remain open and operating as a brewpub during the transition period, so guests can continue to enjoy the space, the beer, and the experience they know.

“Currently, our team is taking time to learn the space, understand the community, and develop a full rebranding plan that truly works for New Albany. As we move forward, you'll see thoughtful updates to the restaurant space upstairs, designed to enhance your dining experience. The beloved Enchanted Forest will remain largely untouched, preserving the unique atmosphere so many people love.

““Congratulations to Floyd County Brewing Company owners Brian and Julie Hampton on an incredible decade of success in downtown New Albany. We thank them for their commitment and investment in our community and wish them all the best in their next chapter. The City of New Albany is excited to welcome the Upland Hospitality team and looks forward to the new energy and opportunities it will bring to our River City," said Mayor Jeff Gahan.

“More details coming soon. In the meantime, we’re grateful for the foundation that’s been built and excited for what’s ahead.”

Floyd County Brewing opened in 2015.

06/16/2026

Fort Wayne’s Copper Forge Distilling is moving! Just a couple more weekends in June to visit them at their current location. New location opens in July!

📢Big news!
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Buckle up, if you want to visit the OG Copper Forge location, do it now! June will be the LAST month we are open before transitioning to our new location!
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That’s right! We’re moving into our new home at 3127 Carroll Road, starting in July🍸🍹🥃
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Do what you do best, come in on Fridays and Saturdays and say goodbye to The Forge on Jean Dr.. We’re moving to our new bigger spot and we have so much to share!

06/15/2026

Happy Monday everyone! This page continues to grow. We picked up 100 new followers over the weekend, breaking 2700 total followers! Welcome everyone! Recommend us to your friends. Don’t forget we’re also active on Instagram and Reddit. As the beer and spirits industries continues to change, sometimes in unexpected ways, we’ll be there to report on it. We’re working on 2 new stories about changes in ownership at Indiana breweries. Stay tuned!

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06/14/2026

Quaff ON Brewing Co. to ‘wind down’ Nashville brewery after partnering with Sun King Brewery (FOX59 News)

https://fox59.com/news/quaff-on-to-wind-down-nashville-brewery-after-partnering-with-sun-king/?fbclid=IwdGRleASbYd1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5ClKqOEPLFvyoHy4kjo7d-FjXcBHthCqTAhvXDCpoZDK6rcsldBzev3CGlI_aem__BlgH3zo_VZSMBvkZnF1TQ

NASHVILLE, Ind. — Quaff ON! Brewing Co. is making changes to its packaging and brewing process. The changes are part of the company’s new partnership with Sun King Brewery. Under the new part…

06/12/2026

Quaff ON Brewing Co. has confirmed that their beers will now be brewed by Sun King. The closure also lays off all of the brewery staff. Quaff On is part of the larger Big Woods Restaurants and Hard Truth Distilling Co. family of companies. Quaff On was founded in 2009 as Big Woods Brewing. The name was changed in 2012 to ensure differentiation with Big Woods Brewery in Minnesota. The larger company operates 5 Big Woods and 2 Hard Truth locations around Indiana and recently closed locations in Franklin and at the Fashion Mall in Indy.

https://quaffon.com/blog/qon-sk-pressrelease-june2026

06/12/2026

Update: post from Quaff On linked in comments.

Breaking news: we’re receiving multiple reports, including from employees, that Nashville’s Quaff ON Brewing Co. is shutting down their brewing operations and laying off employees. The plan as we understand it is to continue producing beer under the Quaff On name but to contract brew through another Indiana brewery, likely Sun King. Quaff On has not returned requests for comment. Quaff On is part of the larger Big Woods Restaurants and Hard Truth Distilling Co. family of companies. Quaff On was founded in 2009 as Big Woods Brewing. The company operates 5 Big Woods and 2 Hard Truth locations around Indiana and recently closed locations in Franklin and at the Fashion Mall in Indy. Story will be updated.

06/11/2026

Working on updating our distillery list and Google map today. Does anyone know if Wind Hill Distillery in Earl Park are still producing spirits? They’ve deleted their Facebook and Instagram pages. Also, is Fenwick's Distillery/1816 Indiana Rye still being produced? Fenwick's, what can you tell us?

Indiana Artisan Distilleries · Indiana

64 places - Continuously curated map of Indiana artisan distilleries and distillery owned cocktail bars and restaurants. List only includes companies that operate their own stills. Find a mistake? email me at [email protected]