When the Lafayette Brewing Co. opened our doors on September
17, 1993, we marked the return of the brewer's art to the city of
Lafayette after a near forty year absence. With a history of operating
breweries dating back to the 1860s, the last in a line of proud local
breweries, Lafayette Brewery, Inc. (known as Thieme & Wagner prior to Prohibition),
had closed its doors in 1953, leaving a great void in the local beer scene.
As a result, local residents' beer choices were limited to the bland,
mass-produced malt beverages from national brewers.
Fortunately, the installation of our tiny ale brewery in a historic,
turn-of-the-century building at 622 Main St. brought with it the
return of fresh, handcrafted ales brewed in the Old World tradition.
A far cry from the mainstream mega-brewery products, our Lafayette Brewing Co.
ales are produced from only the finest malted barley, generous amounts of fresh
hops, water and specially selected ale yeasts. The end result is a wide selection of
unfiltered, unpasteurized ales in a variety of classic beer styles. What's more, the
fine brews crafted at Lafayette Brewing have been recognized for their excellence.
Our brewery has received numerous awards at the World Beer Championships and the Indiana
State Fair and has been recognized as a "Best of the Great Lakes" brewery in author John
Bice's Tap Into the Great Lakes.
Lafayette Brewing Co. award-winning ales can be enjoyed at the peak of
freshness directly from the serving tanks and make the perfect complement
to the tasty pub fare in our restaurant. Our diverse menu features an
array of hearty dishes- from hand-cut American bison steaks and fresh
seafood to homemade soups, unique sandwiches and superb burgers. Daily
lunch and dinner specials provide the perfect complement to our already
outstanding menu. Look for a rotating variety of special appetizers,
soups, sandwiches, dinner entrees & more! Inquire with your server about
the day's offerings.
With the help of a grant from the City of Lafayette, we
completed renovations on the second story of our historic
downtown building in May of 2002. The project successfully
focused on restoring much of the historic character of the
building. Original flooring, ceiling joists and a beautiful
hardwood staircase were all restored. Local Trompe L'oielartist Randee Rankin added a wonderful brewery-themed mural
to complete the renovation and add a warm, comfortable character
to the open space. TVs, pool tables, foosball and darts provide
plenty of amusement while our Second Floor stage plays host to
some of the area's finest live entertainment:- from accomplished
local musicians and comics to national and international recording artists.
In the meantime, we've continued to include additional amenities to
our second floor facility. In the fall of 2003, our Second Floor
Pizza Kitchen began serving up some of the tastiest pies and sandwiches in the area.
Consistent with our overall philosophy, our signature line-up of pizzas and sandwiches
are made with top-quality ingredients. October of 2004 saw the first spirits poured at LBC.
With the assistance of the City of Layette and the State of Indiana's Riverfront Development
District program, we were able to secure a liquor permit for our facility. We now pour a selection
of premium distilled spirits from our second floor bar that complement our line-up of
award-winning ales.
Visit Lafayette Brewing Co. located in the heart of Lafayette's historic downtown
shopping district and experience all the local flavor we have to offer!