Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBoiler Up Bar
West Lafayette, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Boiler Up Bar organizes its drinks menu into Zero-Proof, Seasonal, Classic, and Old Fashioned sections, with farm-inspired cocktails using fresh garnishes from the College of Agriculture. The Boiler Up Signature Old Fashioned leads with Buffalo Trace bourbon, house-made vanilla demerara, and black walnut bitters. Cocktails are priced $14 to $17. Wines by the glass span Italy, New Zealand, Germany, and California at $13 to $22. Craft and classic beers run $6 to $10, and zero-proof cocktails are $9 each. The spirits list focuses on small-batch Indiana bourbons and whiskeys.
- What should I order?
- The Boiler Up Signature Old Fashioned, a house version with Buffalo Trace bourbon, vanilla demerara, and black walnut bitters. For a seasonal pick, try the Word for Word with Roots of Ruin gin, heirloom genepy, strawberry oleo, and lime.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Those who appreciate a structured cocktail menu with clear categories and named classics, as well as farm-inspired drinks. Wine drinkers will find by-the-glass options from multiple regions, and beer fans can choose from craft and classic selections. Zero-proof drinkers have two dedicated options.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Cocktails are enhanced with fresh garnishes from the College of Agriculture, and the program includes a dedicated Old Fashioned section with a signature version honoring school traditions.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans Zero-Proof, Seasonal, Classic, and Old Fashioned sections, with farm-inspired drinks using fresh garnishes from the College of Agriculture. Named classics include Negroni, Sazerac, and Manhattan, plus a Boiler Up Signature Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Broad, well-organized menu with clear sections for different drinking styles.
- — Farm-inspired identity with fresh garnishes from the College of Agriculture.
Standout selections
- — Boiler Up Signature Old Fashioned: Buffalo Trace bourbon, house-made vanilla demerara, black walnut bitters, $17.
- — Word for Word: Roots of Ruin gin, heirloom genepy, strawberry oleo, fresh squeezed lime, $16.
Pricing: $14–$17
Wine
A by-the-glass list with sparkling/rosé, white, and red selections from Italy, New Zealand, Germany, and California. Prices range from $13 to $22.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse by-the-glass list spanning multiple countries and styles.
- — Clear pricing across sparkling, white, and red options.
Standout selections
- — Dr. Loosen 'Blue Slate' Riesling Kabinett 2021: White, Mosel, Germany, $15.
- — Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon 2020: Red, Napa Valley, California, $22.
Pricing: $13–$22
Beer
The beer menu has Craft and Classics sections, featuring local craft beer alongside domestic and imported staples. Prices are $6 to $10.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both craft and classic domestic and imported options.
Standout selections
- — Sun King Pachanga: Mexican-style lager, $10.; Goose Island 312: Urban wheat ale, $8.
- — Sun King Pachanga — $10 — Mexican-style lager.
Pricing: $6–$10
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero-Proof section offers two non-alcoholic cocktails: Trinity & Sage and Strawberry Lemon Spritz. Both are priced at $9.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof section with two crafted options.; Consistent pricing at $9 each.
Standout selections
- — Trinity & Sage: Sage-infused agave, grapefruit, pineapple, $9.
- — Strawberry Lemon Spritz: Strawberry oleo syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice, $9.
Pricing: $9
Spirits
An extensive selection of bourbons and whiskeys tells the story of Indiana's best small-batch distilleries. The drinks menu features small-batch bourbons and whiskeys.
Menu strengths
- — Focus on Indiana small-batch distilleries.; Extensive bourbon and whiskey selection.
Standout selections
- — An extensive selection of bourbons and whiskeys tells the story of Indiana's best small-batch distilleries.
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