Bloomington Brewing Co. is dedicated to brewing every batch of our beer with filtered water, superior quality malts, hops, and yeast, while exacting personal attention to each step. We employ old-world brewing techniques and long fermentations to ensure depth and integrity in each batch of Indiana beer we brew.

 

Flagships

Abbreviation Guide

ABV = Alcohol by volume • IBU = International Bittering Unit • OG = Original Gravity

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Kirkwood Cream Ale

Light, friendly, and easy-going, Kirkwood Cream Ale is perfect for just about any avenue.

Traditionally brewed, flaked maize adds a subtle sweetness and Liberty hops provide a gentle, floral finish.

Hops: Liberty

Malts: Pale, Kiln Amber, Flaked Maize

ABV: 5.0% • IBU: 7 • OG: 12.0º

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

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Ruby Bloom Amber

2018 Indiana Brewer’s Cup Silver Medal Winner

Ruby brings smooth and drinkable bliss to an increasingly bitter beer world. Deep amber with notes of toffee, caramel, and dark wildflower honey, Ruby tempts the senses with inviting chocolate aroma and a soft, supple finish.

Equally at ease in lovely conversation at the pub or quiet nights around a fire, Ruby is in a class of her own. We think you’ll agree.

Hops: Mount Hood, Tettnanger

Malts: Pale, Munich, Crystal, Black

ABV: 6.0% • IBU: 11 • OG: 15.0º

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

 

Rooftop IPA

Golden with a smooth mouthfeel. Dry hopped with Cascade. Malt undertones balance this hop bomb before its long, bold and bitter finale.

Hops: Nugget, Cascade, Mt. Hood

Malts: Pale, Munich, Vienna

ABV: 7.4% • IBU: 80 • OG: 17.0º

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 16 BBLs kegs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Empire Lager

Clean, easy drinking as a beer can be. This traditional Munich Helles style lager is brewed to be refreshing. Overall flavor is mild and approachable. Dominant mild grain flavor with crisp lager notes. Subtle herbal and floral notes are a delicate compliment to the smooth malt base. Low bitterness.

Hops: Tettnang

Malts: Pilsner, Munich

ABV: 4.5% • IBU: 18.2

Available in 1/2 BBL, 1/6 BBL, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Quarrymen Pale Ale

A classic, American-style pale ale. Cascade finishing hops contribute to this beer’s well-defined hop flavor and aroma.

Hops: Nugget, Cascade

Malts: Pale, Caramel 60, Munich

ABV: 5.6% • IBU: 34 • OG: 14.1º

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Clown Convention Hazy IPA

Tropical Fruit Flavors of guava, passion fruit and strawberry. A smooth, hazy IPA.

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Dry hopped with Sabro ad Cryo Citra

Malts: Pale, Crystal Medium

ABV: 6.1% • IBU: 35 • OG: 16.2º

Available in 1/2 BBL, 1/6 BBL, & 4-pack 16oz cans

 
 

Seasonal

Abbreviation Guide

ABV = Alcohol By Volume • IBU = International Bittering Unit • OG = Original Gravity

Back Country Session IPA

Eight different hop varieties were packed into this bright session IPA. Working in harmony, these hops give this crushable IPA tremendous floral, citrus, and piney hop flavor and aroma — perfect for backpacking Indiana’s wonderful forests.

A portion of the gross profit of Back Country Session IPA sales goes directly to Sycamore Land Trust to support their work to protect the natural landscapes of Indiana for future generations. Who will speak for the trees? You will, and so will we.

Malts: Pale, Caramel, Vienna

Hops: Nugget, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic, Lemon Drop, Centennial, Falconer's Flight

ABV: 4.3% • IBU: 20 • O.G.: 11.9º

Seasonal Availability: Late Summer - Fall

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Persimmon Ale

A BBC Classic with a modern spin. Our new Persimmon Ale has a rich malty flavor, with hints of toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and of course persimmons. A smooth and refreshing ale, extremely drinkable, and only gets better as it warms in your hand. The perfect compliment to all of your Fall activities.

Hops: Columbus, Goldings

Malts: Pale High Color, Vienna, Aromatic, Dextra Pils, Caramel 40, Chocolate

ABV: 6.8% • IBU: 8.9

Seasonal Availability: Fall

Available in 1/2 BBL, 1/6 BBL, & 4-pack 16oz cans

10-Speed Mosaic Wheat

Like any early morning summer ride through the Indiana countryside, 10-Speed Mosaic Wheat is golden and hazy with earthy pine and tropical fruit notes rippling throughout each sip.

Mosaic hops bring their unique aromas of crisp citrus and pineapple, creating a finish full of single-hopped bliss.

Hops: Mosaic

Malts: Pale, Red Wheat, Vienna

ABV: 4.9% • IBU: 12 • OG: 13.5º

Seasonal Availability: Spring - Summer

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Java Porter

A Winter staple at BBC for over 20 years, Java Porter combines roasted and toasted malts to produce a creamy classic porter.

Earthy European hops compliment the flavors of the dark malts, while cold brewed Brazilian coffee — dark and medium-roasts from Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co. — give our Java Porter that sensuous rich flavor without any added bitterness.

Malts: Pale, Munich, Caramel 60, Black, Chocolate, Aromatic

Hops: East Kent Golding, Mount Hood

ABV: 5.1% • IBU: 20 • O.G.: 13.0º

Seasonal Availability: Winter - Spring

Available in 1/2 BBLs & 1/6 BBLs

 

Aguila Mexican Lager

Aguila is the embodiment of a summer lager beer, very thin and crisp feel that leaves you wanting more. Low bitterness, subtle lime, delicate herbal, and floral hop notes combine for this smooth and easy drinking lager.

Hops: Tettnang, Salt

Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, Flaked Corn, Acid Malt, Carapils

ABV: 5.1% • IBU: 17 • OG: 12.5º

Seasonal Availability: Spring - Summer

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Oktoberfest FestBier

A traditional later summer/fall favorite, we couldn’t miss this opportunity to brew this iconic style. Inspired by the fest biers of Bavaria, we traditionally brew and age this beer for 4 weeks. Prost!

Hops: Tettnang

Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Vienna, Crystal Medium, Acidulated Malt, and CaraFoam

ABV: 6.5% • IBU: 15.7 • OG: 15.2º

Seasonal Availability: Late Summer - Fall

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Frankendunkel Schwarzbier

This German black lager balances smooth, roasted malt flavor with subtle hop bitterness. Crisp, smooth, and easy drinking. Our Schwarzbier is roasty without being astringent. A straightforward beer that’s unique without being busy, refreshing yet interesting.

Hops: Tettnang

Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Carafa Special III, CaraFoam

ABV: 4.4% • IBU: 20

Seasonal Availability: Fall - Winter

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Wild Berry Hard Seltzer

Lightly flavored with natural berry, this easy drinking seltzer is a refreshing drink for anytime of the year. Enjoy it poolside in the summer, around a campfire in the fall, or in the comfort of your home in the winter. Our Hard Seltzers are gluten free, low sugar, and low calorie making them the perfect option for anyone, year round!

ABV: 6.0%

Seasonal Availability: Year Round

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

 

Simcoe Kid IPA

Smooth bitterness complimented by citrus and tropical fruit flavors, the Simcoe Kid is the perfect IPA for the Spring and Summer. This single hop IPA showcases the full depth of Simcoe hops, bringing a pink grapefruit aroma paired with hints of guava, mango, and passion fruit. This is a clean and well-rounded brew that we had to bring out of the BBC archives for your enjoyment.

Hops: Simcoe

Malts: Pilsner, Pale High Color, Munich, Caramel 60, Crystal, DextraPils, Acidulated Malt

ABV: 6.2% • IBU: 58 • OG: 15.2º

Seasonal Availability: Spring - Summer

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Krampus Russian Imperial Stout

Big imperial stouts are a tradition during the cold, dark winters. With big flavors of chocolate, dark fruits, brown sugar, rich malts, and warming alcohol. Heavily hopped to balance out the residual sweetness normal to the style. This is the perfect companion for a cold winter evening relaxing by the fire.

Hops: Columbus, Goldings

Malts: Pale High Color, Flaked Oats, Liquid Dark Munich, Munich Caramel 60, 75, 120, Chocolate, Melanoidin, and Molasses

ABV: 10.2% • IBU: 52 • OG: 25º

Seasonal Availability: Winter

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans

Mojito Lime Hard Seltzer

With a minty kick and a refreshing taste of lime this seltzer truly tastes like a freshly made Mojito, without the harshness of liquor. Just like our Wild Berry seltzer the Mojito Lime is gluten free, low sugar, and low calorie. A fantastic choice for anyone looking for a seltzer that brings something new to the table.

ABV: 6.0%

Seasonal Availability: Year Round

Available in 1/2 BBLs, 1/6 BBLs, & 4-pack 16oz cans.