Deviate Brewing

First, I'm not a beer drinker, so take that into account. A lot of my friends rave about Deviate Brewing and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. It's in an old strip mall building, painted gray, with a few weathered picnic tables outside. The traffic at the intersection is heavy, even angry. The dark interior of the building reminds me of a college frat house basement. Empty beer cans line the walls as decor. There is a sweet chocolate lab, Lulu, that mingles among the guests. Beatles music is gently playing in the background.Their craft beer is made onsite. The beer menu is interesting - even unique. They offer about 12 beers on tap. The bar tender is friendly and patient. I order a Blue Reign, which is a blueberry imperial stout with a 10.7 alcohol. The beer is full bodied, smooth, with a hint of blueberry and absolutely delicious. My husband had the Hop Supremacy, which is a hazy IPA. I like that beer too, with a hint of orange. Maybe I am a beer drinker. They don't serve food, but carry a few snack items including locally made potato chips. Patrons are encouraged to bring in food from the outside or have it delivered. There is also a food truck outside. The staff and rules are very casual and welcoming. There are a few board games to play. I see an only few tv monitors and I like there are not more. I end up really liking the beer and the place is starting to grow on me. I would recommend.BTW, this is my 1000th Yelp review. Only seems fitting that I deviate from my norm.

Close at 6 on Sunday. Walked in at 5:25. She said last call was made at 5:30. ?Only thing available was carryout. Not nice Deviate.

BEST stouts in Indiana. They're always experimenting with new flavors and I love coming back for something different. They have special bottle releases and events throughout the year and we are always there. The staff are always so chill and great to talk to. There's usually a food truck there where you can grab some authentic Mexican food or you can bring your own food. Dog friendly too :) posting some pics from the last few times we've been.

Indiana knows how to do craft beer. There are many places around Indy to find excellent examples of Indiana's great craft beer, and Deviate Brewery is one of those places. (Perhaps one of the best?) I visited Deviate to celebrate a friend's birthday. This place is the kind of joint where you can meet friends and hang out. No pretensions: just you and friends and beer and Tool paraphernalia decorating the wall. Oh, and dogs. They allow dogs inside! I saw big dogs (a Great Dane) and small dogs, and there's also a resident dog who works here but was away when I visited. This definitely isn't a place for kids, but if you have furry kids, they are welcome.I wanted to try as many Deviate beers as I could in one sitting, so I got a flight of four beers. The thing about this place is that the beer selections are always changing -- they're constantly innovating here. I got the Bee's Knees Nuts (made with real local honey!), the Bee Boogers (also made with local honey! I like honey!), the Blackberry Beat Drop (very fruity), and the Hop Supremacy. I really enjoyed the beers made with honey -- they were very unusual and nice to sip on. They have about a dozen or more beer selections at one time, and I suggest that you ask the bartenders for their recommendations. That's what I did, and I don't regret my choices.One thing to note: There is no food served at Deviate, but they encourage you to bring your own food or have it delivered there. You can literally plunk yourself down at one of their tables with a bag of food and eat while enjoying a beer. How nice.

Great place on the corner of West 96th and Michigan Road just North of the I-465 exit on the NW side of Indy. Cool setting with a layed-back vibe and really great brews on tap, bottled and available to go in growlers or cans. Typically has food trucks in the parking lot and always a friendly and interesting crowd. Bar tenders are happy to explain different brews and provide samples. And the always attendant regulars willingly share opinions and preferences. Great place!

I can't tell you how many times I've visited Deviate over the years. They make some of the best beer in Indy, and it's located in the most unassuming spot in a strip mall at 96th and Michigan. Where do I begin with all the positives? Already mentioned the beer, but it needs repeated. Their IPAs (Hop Supremacy is a standard) and stouts are super strong. The menu always changes, so you can get a mix of favorites and new every time you visit. They are dog-friendly, and while I don't have a dog, I love meeting them out in public. You can now order BBQ on-site, but you can also bring your own food or order from local places for delivery. There's plenty of seating inside and out, but I prefer the inside. The walls are covered in murals (lots of music-themed art, mostly metal and jam bands), memorabilia (sports, beer, local Indy stuff) and even art from local artists that you can buy. Service can be a little slow at times, but who cares. (You have to order from the bar, and typically just one line open.) Grab a few beers and enjoy!

Awesome beer, awesome bartender, awesome brewery. This brewery came highflying requested and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for a very chill, laid-back place to grab a few beers, this is the place to go. I will define bringing others to enjoy next time. :-)

Good beer, dog friendly!Better now with multiple televisions Numerous friends also frequent this beer.Always a good thing

Hop Supremacy is one of the better IPA beers around. Closest thing to a big IPA from the North Eastern part of the country. Dog friendly. What's better than drinking great local brewed beer with your pup. Also you can bring in food to eat while drinking your beers.

So good. Grab a barstool and fasten your seatbelt. The vibe is gritty, funky, and alternative. You won't be sorry. Can't wait to get back here.