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It just felt right. Using Brewery or Brewpub seemed too polarizing when it came to who we would attract. The word Canteen allowed us to be more creative in the conceptual stages.
Also, Eddie loves Star Wars, and having a Canteen is just fun to tell other Star Wars nerds.
As an outdoor-focused duo, the goal was always to build where walkability was at the forefront. The Monon connected many of the neighborhoods where family and friends lived, and if you haven’t done it before, walking or biking to a brewery hits a little differently.
We will continue to build in locations that help connect Indianapolis and Indiana in unique ways.
There’s definitely a love for ranch around here, but not the dressing kind. The name actually came from a day on the golf course, drinking lagers and tossing around recipe ideas. As the beer started to take shape, it needed a name. Eddie tossed out “Goat Ranch,” inspired by the oddly shaped course they were playing on, and it just stuck.
Ales and Lagers. The layout was created to give equal opportunity to all beers. While there is no claim to be experts in any specific style, you will see just about everything from Pilsners, Porters, Stouts, and Kettle Sours, to Belgians, IPAs, Radlers, and Festbiers.
Yes! Between Half Liter BBQ and Big Lug Canteen, all of the beer sold at Big Lug Brewing Company is made on site.