Burn 'em Brewing

Been there twice. To me the beer was mediocre overall but a couple I enjoyed. Coconauts was a good pale wheat with coconut but that might be a summer beer only. Express-O face was a pretty good oatmeal coffee stout. But the other samples I had were meh.

 

Only have been by to grab and go but the beer is good.

 

It would be great if there was a website, where people posted beer reviews ... perhaps even place reviews.

 

Did you check to see if there were any place reviews listed for Burn 'en Down before posting?

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/35718/

 

I never said there was. I was just imaging a grand warehouse of beer information. Burn'em could even be included.

 

Wow what a great imagination. I thought you were smarmily suggesting he check this site for information.

I did, because I never heard of them and they have zero place reviews and the beers on tap right now only have a few reviews.

Good luck OP, if you go, could you report back?

 

Very cool spot and the guys that run it are great. You going to the 4/20ish party? Bring blunt wraps...

 

Been there a half dozen times or so and personally I enjoy the place. Most of the beers I've had have been ok to good. I've had a couple that were very good. At times they brew some weird shit that I just stay away from. Service is at the counter to the right as you walk in. They have a limited food menu that I've not tried but looks ok. Very small space inside with more space outdoors with heaters. They do a lot of events that get packed. From the vibe and activity at the place I believe they have a very strong, local following. The place is owned by a couple of brothers who learned to brew at Greenbush just down the road in Michigan. The vibe is a couple of bros and their buddies, who like to imbibe in other recreational activities (hence the name), brewing beer and having a party at their place in the woods.

Curious to know what you think. Also, lots of other places to check out if you have the time.

 

Went there for the first time last weekend. Agree with @ja1022 - small space set in the woods. Ample parking across the road. The stout I had was good.

 

meh

 

quoted for truth

 

Burn 'em. Get it? Do you get it? Like weed....

 

I went there for the first time on 3/18. I was surprised by how small it is, and where exactly it's located (not really near anything else of note). Other than that, I dug the five beers I had and the vibe of the place. The two guys working in the tap room were super cool. I picked up some cans and enjoyed those as well. Cool spot, but I'd be interested to see how they do anything described as a party, seeing how tight on space they are. Definitely worth checking out though.

 

As a native son of Michigan City, I'd say there's nothing "of note" until you're in another state.

 

C'mon.... an outlet mall in the shadow of a cooling tower, and a well-billboarded brewery that was around way before the boom... Michigan City's got some character, man!!!!

 

I am fan of Hop Parade. Am not a fan of the price they charge for their beer. Not to sound redundant, but the place is small. Give it a try.

 

It's a cool spot. It's basically an old house along the woods with a small taproom in what would have been a living room. On the average day, most of the drinking is done on the side porch.

That said, for big events, they basically throw a big backyard party with a seating tent, beer tent, small stage, and even a fortune teller.

It's a cool place run by cool, nice people. I've always had a good time striking up conversations with strangers at Burn Em. Lots of friendly hippies.

They like to go wild with adjuncts, which isn't my thing, but they do some more true to style beers as well, which are solid. I recommend the Duke silver porter.