Cheers, brewskies. Today is National Beer Day — so to celebrate, we’re hoppy to share some news in the local brewery scene + some seasonal sips to try.

🍺 New brewer on the block

Indy has quite a few local brewers and our March Madness brewery bracket proved a competitive playing field. Now, there’s a new brewery to add to the roster.

Kismetic Beer Company is repurposing an old building at 201 S. Rural St. + turning it into their home — with its grand opening date set for Sat., April 16.

Being from the east side, the owners — who have been in the professional brewing community for five years — wanted to contribute specifically to its neighborhood and you’ll find that it’s the only brewery in the area.

Kismetic will (obviously) be focused on beer but also has plans to bring wine, ciders, and non-alcoholic options to the menu.

What will you pair with your beer? Kismetic said it’s excited to partner with another business in the neighborhood — Las Mexicanas Super Tacos — which will park its food truck at the brewery when it’s open.

Hours:

Mon.-Tues.: Closed
Wed.-Thurs.: 4-9 p.m.
Fri.: 3-10 p.m.
Sat.: 12-10 p.m.
Sun.: 12-6 p.m.

🍺 Spring beer releases to try

We asked you brewers + beer enthusiasts to share with us which local brews you’re excited about and here’s what you said:

“Scarlet Lane sunflowers for your grave 🌻” — @welcometobaileyland

“Kismetic and Black Circle collabed on a Watermelon Mint Gose!” — @kismeticbeerco

“Strawberry Kolsch, Wizard Treats (American Pale Wheat), Something Badass IPA” — @thebierbrewery

“A few of my favorite local seasonal brews are Pax True Pilsner and Venomous which is a fruited sour ale. I love heading to Lapel to the brewery Pax Verum.” — Jana M.

“We have one exciting new beer coming soon! No Fox Given - a tropical/tiki inspired beer brewed in collaboration with New Belgium. Releasing April 16th!” — @metazoabrewing

“We’re celebrating Fruhlingsfest (Spring Fest) on April 30th with some traditional German brews and a celebration of spring!” — @guggmanhausbrewing

"It's always @metazoabrewing for our family! My latest fill was their newly released Here's My Number, Macaw Me Maybe (a pineapple American Wheat beer) 🍺." — @amyandre