Quaff ON! Beer Production Moves to Indy Area

A beloved Indiana craft brewery is making a big shift that will impact beer lovers across Central Indiana. Quaff ON!, known for its popular brews like Hoosier Daddy Pale Ale, is moving its primary beer production to Sun King Brewery’s state-of-the-art facility in Westfield, a key development for both brands and the local craft beer scene.

Quaff ON!’s Roots and Growth

Quaff ON! Brewing Co. began as the brewing arm of Big Woods Restaurants, a venture started in Nashville, Indiana. Over the years, it has grown significantly, establishing itself as a staple in the Indiana craft beer market with a loyal following. Their unique offerings and commitment to quality quickly outpaced the capacity of their original brewing operations, creating a need for expansion beyond their Brown County roots.

The Strategic Move to Westfield

The decision to shift production to Sun King’s facility in Westfield is a strategic move aimed at addressing growing demand and expanding distribution. This new partnership allows Quaff ON! to leverage Sun King’s larger, more advanced brewing infrastructure, significantly increasing its capacity without the massive capital investment of building a new facility from scratch. For Indianapolis locals, this means greater availability of Quaff ON! beers on store shelves and at taprooms across the metro area.

This move is not a sale or acquisition; Quaff ON! remains an independent brand under Big Woods Brewing. Instead, it’s a collaborative contract brewing agreement that enables both companies to focus on their strengths—Sun King on large-scale, high-quality production, and Quaff ON! on recipe development, brand building, and its restaurant operations.

Implications for the Indianapolis Beer Scene

For Indianapolis beer enthusiasts, this transition brings several exciting prospects. Enhanced production capacity means Quaff ON!’s core beers, seasonal releases, and perhaps even new experimental brews, will be more consistently available throughout the city. This partnership also highlights a growing trend of collaboration within the Indiana craft beer industry, fostering a more robust and interconnected local market.

The presence of two major Indiana brewers collaborating on production further solidifies Central Indiana’s reputation as a thriving hub for craft beer. It allows Quaff ON! to maintain its distinct identity and recipes while benefiting from efficiencies that ultimately serve the consumer better.

What About Big Woods Restaurants?

It’s important for patrons of Big Woods Restaurants across Indiana, including those visiting from Indianapolis, to understand that this production change does not affect the restaurant locations themselves. All Big Woods establishments, whether in Nashville, Speedway, or other locations, will continue to operate as usual, serving their full menu of food and, of course, a wide selection of Quaff ON! beers on tap. The move is solely about the large-scale brewing process to meet broader distribution needs.

FAQs About the Quaff ON! Move

• Where will Quaff ON! beers be brewed now?
  The primary production for Quaff ON! beers will now take place at Sun King Brewery’s facility in Westfield, Indiana.
• Are Big Woods restaurants still open?
  Yes, all Big Woods locations (including those serving Quaff ON! beers) will continue to operate as usual, unaffected by this production shift.
• Will the taste of Quaff ON! beers change?
  Quaff ON! has stated that they are committed to maintaining their original recipes and quality standards. Sun King is a highly respected brewer known for its precise production, aiming to ensure consistency.
• Why did Quaff ON! make this move?
  The move was necessitated by Quaff ON!’s significant growth and the need for increased production capacity to meet consumer demand and expand distribution throughout Indiana.
• Is Quaff ON! now owned by Sun King?
  No, Quaff ON! remains an independent brand under Big Woods Brewing Co. This is a contract brewing partnership, not an acquisition.

For Indianapolis beer lovers, this partnership signals a bright future for Quaff ON!, promising easier access to their favorite brews and reinforcing the collaborative spirit thriving within Indiana’s dynamic craft beer industry.

Quaff ON Beer Production Moves to Indy Area