If I could give negative stars, I wouldn't hesitate--I'd be digging for a minus-five option…read more Last night at 1056 Brewery started off exactly how you hope a night out with friends goes--great company, lots of laughs, even a little bingo thrown in for fun. Unfortunately, that perfect evening didn't just take a turn... it drove straight off a cliff. Seven of us ordered appetizers and full meals, and everything hit the table looking and tasting great--except for one unfortunate burger that was so thoroughly charred it could've doubled as a hockey puck. Our friend tried to power through it (because who wants to complain?), but eventually realized it just wasn't edible. They politely asked if it could be remade or replaced. Simple enough, right? Wrong. About 20 minutes later--after everyone else had finished eating--we weren't met with a replacement, but with what I can only assume was the owner, who approached with an accusatory tone that immediately made the entire table uncomfortable. Instead of resolving the issue quietly, she marched back from the kitchen holding the same burnt burger and presented it like courtroom evidence, as if we were on trial for daring to send it back. At that point, we were all sitting there in disbelief. Was this really happening? Then came the comment: essentially suggesting that next time, we should say something before eating most of it--despite the fact that our group had spent plenty on food and drinks and clearly wasn't angling for a free burger. The implication alone was enough to sour the entire experience. To "fix" things, she offered to comp the burger (which we had already declined) and, as we were leaving, handed over a $20 gift card--as if that could somehow erase the awkwardness, embarrassment, and frankly rude treatment we had just experienced. It couldn't. What should have been a minor kitchen mistake turned into a bizarre and uncomfortable scene, all because of how it was handled. Mistakes happen--burnt burgers happen--but treating paying customers like they're trying to pull one over on you? That's a choice. It's a real shame, because the night had been so enjoyable up until that moment. But after witnessing that level of unprofessional and unpleasant behavior, it's hard to imagine returning. Do better. Seriously.

Such a great place and brewery. Very good and nice ambiance, smooth and good beers, nice selection…read moreof wine and nice menu for food. A definite spot to stop. And, they are a Harvest Host for all us RVers out there. And, we are huge Harry Potter fans. We would recommend and absolutely go back.

This is amazing place. They just added burgers and they are amazing. And the beer is absolutely…read morefantastic. The brewer knows how to do his thing. We will be returning.

My family and I decided to try Studebaker Brewing Co. for the first time tonight. We love the…read moreconvenient location and are very happy we stopped in! The classic car decor was a hip and fun vibe. Our group ordered a variety of the craft beers and everyone was pleased with their choices. Both the apps and meals were fresh and flavorful, with generous portions. We all had delicious dinners that were perfectly priced. Beyond the great beers and awesome food, and what made tonight's experience even more enjoyable, was the service and attention we received from Triss. He explained the vision and upcoming events for the restaurant and brewery. We wish them success as they help to revitalize downtown New Carlisle. We'll definitely be back!!!

Good beer. Service is fair and slow! Not the fault of server. They need more help. Not acceptable…read moreto wait 20 minutes for a beer and an hour for appetizers. May return in the winter.

A super sweet place to stop on our way up to the UP…read more Delicious food, great service, and tasty samples of beer that I got to buy some to go. They even have brunch.. bummer that I'm not gonna be able to go there that day. But another trip will stop in for brunch. They have legit biscuits and gravy. Large and spacious, and great big bar. When driving up look for the parking lot to the left of the building. But if you drive by it just pull into the small driveway on the other side of the building to get back around to it. You can enter both sides. Check out my pictures for brunch.

I really love the food and atmosphere. Had the perch and étouffée today. Both delicious…read more They used to have wine, but not anymore. I don't drink beer. They did have a cocktail list with seltzer, it was ok.

The food was outstanding, the beer was good, and the service was excellent!…read more Blockhead is definitely worth visiting! My wife had sushi also and she loved it!

I love the beer here, especially if they're hazy beer. Four out of five stars for the beer. We…read moregot the happy hour pricing for the beer since it was between three and 5 o'clock. I ordered the Smashburger because the server told me it was the best burger in town. It may have been the best burger in town because I have nothing to compare it to, but it was not good. It was the special for the day. It was $15 for the burger and fries. I ordered it without onions. It came with a lot of shredded lettuce and sauce between the bottom bun and the burger. I was not a fan of the amount of sauce that came with this burger. The burger itself did not have any flavor. It looked like there was some pepper in the meat, but I could not taste anything. The brioche bun disintegrated in my mouth after each bite. My experience with a bun like this is it was either frozen or it is stale. Not sure why the bun was bad since it was their special that day. I chose poorly with a burger. Every other time I went, I got the Yakisoba noodles with short rib ribs. The noodles with the short ribs are the best in town and probably the best in Northwest Indiana.

On our way to Michigan, we made a tasty pit stop at Zorn Brewery in Michigan City…read more We ordered Detroit-style pizza which hit all our taste buds. It was their specialty pizza with bacon, beer cheese and brisket. The craft brew lineup was just as bold as their food menu. The Hefeweizen we tried was great and we totally would recommend this place for anyone looking for a spot to dine in Michigan city. Service was great and we were taken care of by a friendly staff.

It's been on my list of places to check out, not sure if I'll return. I might give them another…read moreshot. The interior and exterior are pretty amazing. HUGE outside dining area. They were short staffed but kept up pretty good. They got our pizza order wrong so that was a bummer. The wrong one they gave us looked delicious. The pizza they finally served us, not so good. The cheese wasn't cooked. They were probably rushing to feed us. They did not have fresh mushrooms, just the can version. They also had their pineapple juice in the pop gun!!!! Who does that?!?! Very disappointing. They did buy us a drink for having to wait. For a place like that let's serve real pineapple juice and fresh mushrooms.

Stopped and had a couple of brews and an appetizer. Golden ticket chocolate double oatmeal stout…read moreand wobbly traveler scotch ale. Superb brews (I brews my own and these are outstanding). Jalapeño bacon Mac appetizer quite good. Will be back!

Fantastic food and atmosphere! We stop in every time we visit Saint Joseph's! The food is great,…read moremusic, staff! Definitely our go to for the whole family! Kids included!

A standout among the breweries in the area. They slow pour their beer creating a nice head of…read morefoam and have a wide selection of beers. And a great outdoor patio where you can bring your dog. Also bring along some snacks or takeout since they dont serve any. However, they do encourage you to bring whatever you want along with you. On this day we just grabbed some snacks from our fridge and headed over. A good time was had by all!!

Drove an hour and 45 minutes from Michigan here on Sunday and they were not open the hours posted…read moreon the door and on Apple Maps. I've heard good things, but unfortunately wasted a ton of my time. If you're going you should probably call first!

We had a 10/10 time! Our server Sarah was amazing - drinks came out immediately and the food was…read moregreat. Will definitely be back!

There is something delightfully American about turning an old church into a brewery. It feels…read morealmost inevitable, as though the building merely exchanged one congregation for another. The faithful still gather every weekend--they simply kneel before pizza instead of pews. Beer Church sits just down the street from Sonny D's, an establishment I recommend only to those conducting scientific research into disappointment. Keep walking. The church itself has lived several lives. A friend who grew up in New Buffalo told me he spent his Cub Scout meetings in the basement. Today, where badges were once earned for knot-tying and fire-building, adults earn merit badges for surviving a flight of IPAs and deciding whether to split one more pizza. I've eaten here over several summers before writing this. Restaurants in seasonal tourist towns are notoriously difficult to judge. A spectacular Tuesday in July can become a forgettable September afternoon, and many survive simply because the next wave of vacationers doesn't know any better. Beer Church is not one of those places. Across the board, it accomplishes something surprisingly difficult: consistency. The Crema di Pistachio pizza remains one of the finest things to emerge from its wood-fired oven. Fennel sausage, creamy pistachio, restrained sweetness, and beautifully blistered dough somehow manage to feel both rustic and elegant. The crust has enough leopard spotting to remind you someone in the kitchen understands Naples, even if Lake Michigan is a long way from Campania. For a small harbor town, this pizza punches well above its weight class! Then there's the Banana Pepper Royale, another showcase for that excellent fennel sausage. Creamy goat cheese softens the peppers while bright San Marzano tomato sauce ties everything together. Each bite balances acidity, richness, spice, and sweetness without missing a beat. Not everything receives my unconditional blessing. Someone in the kitchen has committed what can only be described as a crime against nduja. A beautiful Calabrian spreadable sausage--possibly even Tempesta from Chicago--is treated like ordinary chorizo, cooked until it loses the silky richness that makes nduja so special, then smeared onto bread. Don't smear it for me. Let me do that. This is sacrilege. One does not buy a Stradivarius only to use it as a canoe paddle. The frustrating part is that the rest of the menu suggests someone behind the scenes has traveled well and eaten even better. These details matter. When you're working with artisan meats, respect the artisan. I'd also love to see more seasonal rotation on the sausage board. Service has consistently ranged from very good to excellent. Whether downstairs with families or upstairs at the bar, the staff is friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. My daughter has declared the strawberry gelato mandatory every visit, and I've learned not to argue. The beer is, appropriately, very good. Their Italian Pilsner has become my reliable companion through many summer afternoons--crisp, refreshing, and exactly what you want after convincing yourself that yes, another pizza is necessary. Behind the bar, Nikki and her team know both the beer list and the spirits with refreshing confidence. The cocktail menu is admittedly a bit busy, with plenty of sugary drinks for vacationers, but that's life in a tourist town. Ignore the sugar bombs. Order something classic instead. I've ordered cocktails obscure enough to stump bartenders in San Francisco, Chicago, and even Tokyo. At Beer Church, those requests are met not with panic but curiosity--and more often than not, an excellent drink. That's perhaps the highest compliment I can give. Beer Church isn't trying to be Brooklyn. It isn't pretending to be Chicago. It simply understands hospitality. Inside a building once devoted to fellowship, it still brings people together. The sermons have been replaced by pizza, the hymns by conversation, and the communion wine by an excellent Italian pilsner. Frankly, that's a conversion I can enthusiastically support.