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Bangalore has a very cosmopolitan crowd and there is nothing better for the young demographic than to have a good end to a busy day, because of which a number of pubs and bars have come up across the city. However, even that tends to get monotonous at times and it is so much more fun to get a chance to experience drinks from the real deal, that is, the breweries themselves! There are actually quite a few premium breweries in and around Bangalore and you can get a taste of fine wine and beer, along with some expert advice and tips about choosing the right drink as well. So head to these best breweries in Bangalore for a very different drinking night:
ABC, as it is popularly known, is quite popular for their beer- drinking quest, the Smooth Criminal. It is a honey lavender blend and quite unique. There is also the Belgian style Phat Abbot but it is a blend recommended for seasoned drinkers only, and if you love German beer, then you must try the No Parking Pilsner, which is a golden and transparent and full of flavor. The Holiday Stout and the Irish Stout, which has a taste of caramel and coffee, are other favorites. For those who prefer something light, there is the Raging Elephant.
Location: Ashok Nagar
Price for two: INR 2000
This brewery in Indira Nagar draws a very heavy crowd, and people wait for hours to get in. The most popular drink here is the Basmati Blonde which is pale with an essence of aromatic rice. Then there is the Belgian preparation of Tintin Toit and the Irish Stout, Dark Knight. The fingerfood here is as amazing, with fig and lamb piazzas and beefy- loaded potatoes being huge favorites.
Location: Indira Nagar Stage II
Price for Two: INR 1500
This brewery is quite a rage among the office- returning crowd and there is a decent crowd even on weeknights. The most popular blends here are the Stout, the Hefeweizen and the Golden Ale, along with the Indian Pale. There are also special brews on offer depending on the season and the occasion. Those who love dark beer will fall in love with this place. The Hefeweizen, however, is undoubtedly the top pick with hints of clove and plenty of banana and has a fruity flavor. You can also add amazing food to go with it like Pork Chops, Keema Pav and the sumptuous Risotto to go with it.
Location: EPIP Zone, Whitefield
Price for Two: INR 1500
This brewery has a much laid back ambience and you can sit by the pool and sip your favorite brew without a care in the world. The most sought after brews here are the Dunkelweizen, which is an ale prepared from a kind of wheat and is a dark, German ale. There is also the Black Lager, which is a dark malt lager, which shades of light hops. You can also try the Smoke Lager and the Oatmeal Stout and you must add portions of Chicken dumplings, teriyaki fish and Crispy Spicy Chicken to go with it. You will honestly not want to leave this place!
Location: Sarjapur Road
Price for two: INR 1600
This is more or less a casual dining spot for couples but this place also has a microbrewery and the place has an overall classy ambience because of which the patron really love this place. The favorites here are the Wheat Beer and the Dark Special Roasted beer, which carry caramel or coffee flavors. The cuisine is essentially Punjabi which goes well with the drinks and the crowd favorites are Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikki and the Vegetable Biryani. Whoever thought craft beer would go so well with Punjabi cuisine? This microbrewery in Bangalore is really a revelation.
Location: Krishna Industrial Area near Forum Mall
Price for Two: INR 1600
The place has some of the best signature craft beers you will come across but their USP is the beer cocktail. You will get crowd favorites like the Brewklyn’s Finest, which is a kind of Belgian Wit Beer, Woody Ale’n– a kind of British Pale Ale, Iron Mike– which is a dark, smooth wheat beer and the Biggie– the traditional German lager. The brewery is spread over two floors and the rooftop seating arrangement is best enjoyed during the summer months. You will have a great time trying their various beer cocktail and will be introduced to a whole new kind of flavors.
Location: HRBR Layout
Price for two: INR 1400
This brewery is really exquisite and happens to be located on the northern side of the city. Some of the best craft beers are available here such as The Chief– a kind of wheat fruity malt, or the Dark Lord– which comes with an infusion of caramel. Some of the handcrafted cocktails are also a must try and they go down very well with some tasty food like the Kickass Chicken Burger, and Prawns in Garlic Sauce.
Location: Dr. Rajkumar Road
Price for Two: INR 1800
True to its name, this brewery tries to enhance community feeling and this is done through their four kinds of seating arrangements which will put any kind of patron at ease. The brewery spans over two floors and soft music plays in the background. The lighting is flawless and the entire ambience is very laid back and easy going. They have five special craft beers, including their top picks the Czech Pilsner and the Belgian wheat Beer and there are plenty of other cocktails to try out. The finger food is equally good and the flamboyant ambience is much loved.
Location: Brigade Solitaire, Residency Road
Price for Two: INR 1200
Some of the best brewed beers in the city are to be availed here like the Saint Martin Abbey Triple which has a slightly fruity touch and Acacia honey and the Saint Martin Belgian White, which is a classic wheat beer with a sweet aroma. Other well known blends here are the Saint Martin Abbey Blonde which is blonde ale with floral touch and the exquisite aroma of high quality European malts and Saint Martin Abbey Dark, which is a spiced dark beet with liquorice and caramel infusion. The blends are truly one of a kind and they bring all kinds of flavors together to great perfection.
Location: Sarjapur Main Road
Price for Two: INR 1400
This pub is known for cooking up seasonal special brew apart from the regular beer regulars and that too with a twist. The Fruit Cider here is made from Himalayan apples and other prominent beers here include the Lager– which is brewed from premium malts, the Stout which is carries chocolate and coffee flavors, the English Ale made with four different types of malts and the Wheat Beer, which is made from barley malts and German wheat and a special kind of yeast. The fingerfood is here is finger licking good. It is one of the best brewery in Koramangala.
Location: Feet Street, Koramangala
Price for Two: INR 1800
This brewery is well known for some very unusual concoctions and most of them Irish. The Paddy’s Poison is a light English ale with a fruity tang and then there is the Holly Sally, which is a Belgian wheat beer which is made from traditional malts. There is also the Good Golly, which is a golden brown German lager and the Blackbeard, which is a dry stout and is a Murphy’s special. Special North Indian and Continental cuisine is served here, along with some quick bites as well.
Location: Off Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur Layout
Price for Two: INR 1700
This happens to be one of the first breweries in the city and they started the trend which was quickly followed by others. It is one of the most frequented places for beer and they serve a wide range of classics as well as flavored and specialty beer. There are lagers, ales, stouts and wheat based beer as well. Some seasonal specialties are also to be enjoyed here. The Plank Pizzas available here is one of the most favorite food to accompany the drink.
Location: Vittal Mallaya Road, Ashoka Nagar
Price for Two: INR 1700
These spectacular breweries in the city will surely open up your mind more towards what great beer is all about. It is fine to pick up a bottle from a rack, but there is something truly classy and flavorful about a mug of specially brewed and this will open up your senses more to the plethora of blends which beer has to offer. Do visit some of these breweries in Bangalore, if you haven’t already, and be prepared to get surprised.
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April 15, 2024 
