Deviate Brewing

Microbrewery in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Deviate Brewing

Contact
4004 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, United States
Description
Deviate from the norm is the guiding mantra that we apply to our brewery design, approach and how we create our recipes. Often craft beer is held and judged by standard beer style guidelines, where every aspect is defined and often confined by long standing definitions. And although we can respect the talent to brew a well made beer done to style, we believe that craft beer should be fun and push the envelope of what is traditional. Working from the fundamental foundation of a high quality base beer, one free from defects and off flavors, we like to have fun and deviate to stretch and excite your palate. Whether it's taking classic food flavor pairings and incorporating them into a beer (like our Watermelon Mint Ale or Blueberry Tarragon Ale) or taking classic beer styles and putting fun flavor spins on them (like our Peanut Butter IPA or Hawaiian Imperial Stout with coconut and coffee). All of our offerings will be designed to deviate from the norm and we hope the growing number of craft beer deviants will enjoy them.

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7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Slightly cloudy reddish-mahogany color with a thin light beige head that diminishes steadily to a dense film. Sparse strings of lace. Aroma of malt, caramel and graham cracker. Medium to full body with flavors of roast malt, caramel and graham cracker. The finish is sweet with a caramel malt and graham cracker aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
Tried on 18 Dec 2020 at 22:02

8/10
Thanks Rob W. ! We need more strong ales in florida. Really nice coffee that doesn't linger for ages like in a coffee stout, some fruity notes on the finish but tight as well, easy drinking 9abv and fun, disappeared in my glass
Tried from Can on 09 Nov 2020 at 00:15

8/10
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jan 2020 at 13:36

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle at Mikeys Christmas party
Pours black with a small tan head, some lacing. Aroma of green peppers and chocolate. Flavor of jalapeños, chocolate and coffee
Good
Tried from Bottle on 09 Dec 2017 at 23:57

7.9/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 10 Overall 7.5
Draft: Black with a small tan head. Cinnamon, cocoa aroma. Dark, sweet chocolate malt flavor.....strong, raw cinnamon that even leaves a little sting. Really tasty....interesting proportions in the ingredients.
Tried from Draft on 06 Nov 2016 at 16:15

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft. Cinnamon and chocolate malt aroma. Dark brown with moderate head. Moderately sweet cinnamon, chocolate malt, and moderately bitter herbal hay flavor. Light pepper burn in the finish. Very nice.
Tried from Draft on 08 Jun 2016 at 21:22

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft. Earthy over-ripe orange, caramel malt, and grapefruit peel aroma. Golden yellow with small head. Very sweet orange, caramel malt and moderately bitter grapefruit flavor. Good body. A bit on the sweet side.
Tried from Draft on 08 Jun 2016 at 21:19

7.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draft. Lactic orange malt and grapefruit peel aroma. Golden yellow with moderate head. Moderately sweet citrus toffee malt and moderately bitter grapefruit peel flavor. Good body. Good straight forward APA.
Tried from Draft on 08 Jun 2016 at 21:17

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft. Coffee, chocolate malt, and light straw aroma. Dark brown with small head. Mildly sweet chocolate malt and lightly bitter hay flavor. Body a bit light.
Tried from Draft on 08 Jun 2016 at 21:15

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draft. Milky tea and chocolate caramel malt aroma. Black with small head. Sweet caramel and mildly bitter herbal hay flavor. Nice body. Interesting.
Tried from Draft on 08 Jun 2016 at 21:14