As a beer writer, I travel around the state, and get to talk to a lot of people about beer and breweries. I usually get to hear all sorts of opinions, and a lot of people don’t hold back. But there is a newer brewery in Indianapolis who has kept things simple, and has turned heads doing so. I only hear good press about this brewery, and have enjoyed the time I’ve spent there. Every beer I’ve had from them has been enjoyable. Kismetic Brewing has done a very good job, and needs to be commended for an excellent start!
Nicole and Ryan Oesch have a lot of experience in the craft beer industry, and started Kismetic so they could do things their way. They had an interest in brewing beer at lower abv’s, promoting responsibility, and wanted to create a brewery that was welcoming to everyone. The brewery is on Rural just south of Washington. From the outside it may be hard to imagine the beautiful interior which is colorful and invokes the 1970s.
I was able to visit Kismetic a few months after it opened and noticed very quickly it was a different kind of place There was a young crowd unlike the ones I see at many breweries. I really liked the interior, and we sat at the bar and ordered the Italian Pilsner. It was tasty, and I would be back frequently to try some of their other beers. A lot of my friends really liked this new brewery, so it was easy to get people to join me.
Lately, I have had a chance to drink a lot of their beer, and with the two-year anniversary coming up, I thought I would sit down with Nicole and talk a little bit about the brewery. She and Ryan seek to make beer that they like brewing for their palate. Ryan likes beers on the dry side, and this is why I feel their Pilsner’s are so good! They are still trying to find their rhythm while staying true to their original mission. Hospitality is prime, and she wants Kismetic to be “a place for everybody and they would like to see everyone here!”
They want to stay local, and are happy to offer their beer at Bluebeard. They want “quality partners as they grow organically!” They have gotten praise for their bottling, and this is a good area for growth as well. And judging from the good press that they are getting, it definitely seems like this is working out so far!
On Saturday, April 13, Kismetic had their two year anniversary party, which filled the brewery, as well as the entire lawn across the street. I got there mid afternoon to a packed crowd, full of many of my friends, and acquaintances. I got to try the Banana Nut Bread Hefeweizen which may be my new favorite beer from them. I was impressed that they sold out of their food, and were running the risk of running out of beer. This is a good problem for a small brewery because it leaves people wanting more!
So I’m excited for Kismetic’s future. A woman owned brewery fosters inclusiveness, and promotes a positive direction for craft beer. Responsible brewing at lower ABV’s is forward thinking, and has certainly been embraced by the Indiana craft beer crowd! I wish them success, and look forward to drinking their beer for hopefully many years to come!
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