Windmill Brewing

Single-hopped with Citra! Notes of tropical fruits and stone fruits on the nose with a hint of banana and clove from the Belgian ale yeast. Finishes a little sweet with lots of big, fruitiness from the Citra hops. The taproom is the embodiment of our "Beer. Reformed." philosophy. Instead of a noisy, distracting, atmosphere filled with loud music an... d televisions, our taproom will focus exclusively on the enjoyment of craft beer. We're backing this up by implementing a three beer per person per day drink limit. If you're looking for more of a sports bar atmosphere, there are plenty of great options in Northwest Indiana and we'll work hard to ensure you can get our beer there too. If you'd like to enjoy your beer over food, you may stop at one of Dyer's local restaurants, many within walking distance of the brewery, and bring the food in with you or have it delivered. We'll also occasionally have food trucks available for on-site service with many unique food pairing opportunities. We are two Dutch friends, beer enthusiasts, husbands, and fathers. After home brewing for years and hearing that we should start our own brewery, we did. Our backgrounds, education, and experience gave each of us a unique set of skills well-suited for starting a brewery. Scott Vander Griend ( scott@windmillbrew.com ) is a third generation family farmer. His family has owned and operated Vander Griend's Red Barn in nearby Lansing, IL since 1956. He has experience farming, running a retail produce business, sourcing and purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables, and building relationships with local growers. Scotts experience in the produce industry will give Windmill Brewing a unique edge in creating beers from the freshest local ingredients available. Justin Verburg ( justin@windmillbrew.com ), a Dyer resident, has been home brewing for over 10 years and has brewed everything from a light, crisp rhubarb wheat beer to a massive 13% ABV Russian Imperial Stout made with honey and molasses. Justin will be responsible for brewery management, ...Read More