Five Craft Breweries Worth Driving to Indiana For Looking for some new suds for this summer? Head over the state line and check out these awesome Hoosier brewpubs.

Nothing against Chicago’s craft beer scene, but after you’ve downed Daisy Cutter at Half Acre and savored Revolution’s porter Eugene straight from the tap, you may crave some variety. And the next great brewing hot spot just might be northwestern Indiana. Don’t believe it? Jump into the car (bring a designated driver) and check out these brewpubs, listed by the drive time from the Loop.

18th Street Brewery 5725 Miller Ave., Gary Photos: Jeff Marini

Time from Loop: 50 minutes

Perfect for: Bearded and tatted types curious about Gary nightlife

The story: In May, Food & Wine called two-year-old 18th Street—named for founder Drew Fox’s former Pilsen address—a “brewery to watch.”

The suds: Six edgy varieties on tap, including two sours and a potent coconut milk stout

The scene: Artsy 20- and 30-somethings sitting around low tables in an unadorned, dark space

Order: Temporal Purgatory, a 5.9 percent session pale ale (also available in 32-ounce howler)

Outdoor seating

Food

Beers for sale