Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profile18th Street Brewery
Hammond, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
18th Street Brewery pairs a deep draft list of pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, and stouts with a Shot & a Beer special built around its own distillery's rye. Flagship pours like the 4.9% Best Patio Pils and the cocoa-and-lactose Hunter show range from easy-drinking to rich and malty. To-go options include 4-packs from $12 to $18, and weekend pitchers of Sex and Candy or Best Patio Pils are $22. A reviewer-praised Old Fashioned and house-made fernet round out the drink menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 16 oz Best Patio Pils at $5, a clean pilsner-style lager that shows the brewery's lighter side, then move to King Reaper, a DDH DIPA at 8.2% ABV, if you want hops. For a dessert-like finish, the Hunter double milk stout with cocoa nibs and lactose delivers richness at 8.5% ABV and just $5 for a 12 oz pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a range of styles from a crisp pilsner to imperial stout will find plenty of options. The Shot & a Beer special with 18th Street Distillery rye appeals to those who like pairing whiskey with beer. Customers who appreciate a well-made Old Fashioned have a reason to order one here.
- When should I go?
- Weekends bring a 60 oz pitcher of Sex and Candy or Best Patio Pils for $22, a good option for sharing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft pours run $5 to $8 per glass, with a 16 oz Best Patio Pils at $5 and a 12 oz King Reaper at $7. To-go 4-packs range from $12 to $18, and the Shot & a Beer special is $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery is also a distillery, with an affiliated 18th Street Distillery. That connection shows up in the Shot & a Beer special pairing a 1 oz rye pour with beer. The beer list itself is broad, covering pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, and stouts, with a weekend pitcher deal that makes large-format drinking easy.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A wide draft list spans pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, and stouts, with clear pricing and to-go options. Flagship beers like Best Patio Pils and Hunter show range, and the Shot & a Beer special adds a distillery tie-in.
Menu strengths
- — Draft lineup covers multiple styles from pilsner to imperial stout, including the 4.9% Best Patio Pils and the 8.5% Hunter double milk stout.
- — To-go options include 4-packs from $12 to $18, with selections like Rise Of The Angels and 2T Skull Hunter available.
- — Weekend pitchers of Sex and Candy or Best Patio Pils are offered at $22, a value for groups.
Standout selections
- — Best Patio Pils – a pilsner-style lager at 4.9% ABV, $5 for 16 oz, and a flagship.
- — Hunter – double milk stout with cocoa nibs and lactose, 8.5% ABV, $5 for 12 oz.
- — 2T Skull Hunter – imperial stout with coffee, vanilla, and cocoa nibs, 8.4% ABV, $14 for a 4-pack.
Pricing: Draft $5-$8; 4-packs $12-$18; weekend 60 oz pitcher $22
Cocktails
The cocktail program is light, but a standout Old Fashioned has earned praise from reviewers.
Menu strengths
- — Reviewers highlight the Old Fashioned as a standout, with one calling it among the best they've had recently.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned; Reviewers highlight the Old Fashioned as a standout cocktail, with one calling it one of the best they've had recently.
Spirits
Spirits come from the affiliated 18th Street Distillery, with a Shot & a Beer special featuring a 1 oz rye pour for $7. A house-made fernet has also been noted by a recent customer.
Menu strengths
- — The Shot & a Beer special pairs a 1 oz pour of 18th Street Distillery Rye Whiskey with beer for $7.
- — House-made fernet is available, adding a distinctive digestif option.
Standout selections
- — 18th Street Distillery Rye Whiskey (1 oz pour in Shot & a Beer)
Pricing: Shot & a Beer $7
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