Their building had an industrial chic interior with old school charm. The staff was helpful and the brewery had a decent amount of local regulars. I went in off a recommendation and was pleased with my experience. I had Dark Matter which was full bodied with a good mouthfeel. I was excited to see all the art on their beer cans because it was really cool. I definitely will be back in the warmer months to utilize their patio and try another beer! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Dark Matter - coconut vanilla stout ABV 7% IBU 33 - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Great beer. Great service. Great atmosphere. This small brewery is in Lapel, which makes it a little more off the beaten path compared to the typical Fishers brewery. Not many people in and out, so it feels more quaint which is nice! There were many beers to choose from, so there is something for everyone. My favorite was their cream ale, NSP Charmer. Their flights are even made of reclaimed wood from their building. So cool! When you go outside there are yard games (giant Jenga and cornhole) and they have board and dice games inside to borrow. It feels like a little backyard. Very cute. Even their soft pretzels were so delicious! Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside! read more

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Cute little place. We only had a few cocktails but they were good and decently priced. They had igloos in the back that you could reserve. Street parking only. read more

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One of the most awesome brew pubs ever. Awesome staff and equally awesome brews. It's in a very small town (LAPEL, IN) and always has a friendly vibe. On my last visit, I discovered their unbelievable special brews and "ORANGE".. the name of one of them (they are named after colors) is simply the best beer I've EVER enjoyed. Smooth and full of flavor, at 10.5% it's strong but so so so good. read more

This place is great. Awesome atmosphere in an old brick building in a tiny town. Amazing, crisp beers on draft including at least 5 IPAs. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The artwork and logos on their glassware and swag is fantastic. There's an outdoor heated area plus beer garden with igloos. This place knocked it out of the park. I'll definitely be picking up their cans on my next beer run. read more

Pax Verum Brewing - two glasses of beer - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Love this place, great vibes and great beer. The light bender the salted caramel imperial stout was killer. The bartender was helpful and informative. Bartenders never seem to like to do flights here but we always get one because we want to try more things. A little out of the way but will always be returning! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Loved hanging out inside Pax Verum's brewery with our pup. They are dog friendly inside, out in their all season patio and large outdoor beer garden. They do offer food off a limited menu however they do allow you to bring your own food. They have a great selection of beers ranging from their staple beers to seasonal beers. We enjoyed a flight of beers each to go along with our dinner. They have a huge selection of vinyl records that make up all the great music they play. Can't say enough great things about this brewery. Please check them out! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Love the vibe here. Every style of beer is great, and worth the short drive from the greater Indianapolis area. Try the finished stouts (coconut, salted caramel, etc.). Everything we've had here has been great, along with the service and atmosphere! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Flight of some of Pax Verum's excellent beers! - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Visited on a brewery road trip with my son. My kind of place. Located in a small town. Beer was solid. Ipa, ales, porters and stouts. About 10 on draft. The best was the coconut porter called Dark Matter. The decor in the pub was very cool. Red brick, rustic yet elegant woodwork and art. They also sell t shirts and other items. Parking is limited but this is a small venue. I would definitely recommend stopping if you are in East central Indiana. read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

We'd been hearing about this brewery for a while so we decided to round up a group of friends to go check it out with us. Little did we know that we showed up right as their annual 'Way Out' beer fest was ending. (Bummer! We'll be attending next year, for sure.) The place was swamped but we were still able to grab a table on their patio out back. The weather was nice and they had live music playing. Their beers were surprisingly good and we loved the ambiance of the place. This great brewery is tucked in the heart of Lapel, right off of Main Street, which is quiet and well kept. Great space for summer time. read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

My husband and I came here with my in laws and we loved it! The staff is so friendly and the customer service is spot on. Their food is so good and their beer is amazing as well! Also, you can't beat this place for being dog friendly too! Definitely will be back again soon. read more

Pax Verum Brewery is a nice relaxing Brewery in Lapel IN that not many people know about. My friends and I came here for their three year anniversary party and it was very nice. This was my first time here and I was impressed with the beer and the outside patio. They had a cloudy judgment IPA that tasted amazing and the three year anniversary bourbon aged beer was incredible!! There was another hazy IPA I tried that was excellent as well, but I cannot remember the name of it. All the hazy IPA's are excellent, and they have a food truck called Porkapolis that offers decent BBQ if you are looking for food. The outside patio is immaculate and a wonderful place to relax and hang out with friends drinking beer. The interior is beautiful with great artwork and a very nice projector for a T.V. screen that they bring out for special events. The staff is accommodating and gives good customer service. This Brewery is a great find and would come back here to hang out in a heartbeat. It is a hole in a wall Brewery that is excellent and puts out a great quality product. I am happy to support this business and will continue to do so for quite a while. read more

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Very friendly & they make you feel at home! Beers are great for those who love hops , but we were able to find some more to our palette. Will go back on weekend when their kitchen is active! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Awesome brewing company! - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

A former dime store now houses this Lapel brewery. Fun fact; the flight holders are original floor joists and the brewing equipment all sits below floor level where these once were. Many and varied beers on the list. The coconut chocolate stout was a fave but the red ale was my preference. Fun fact two: they have a great turntable playing Creedence Clearwater Revival the day we visited. Not sure if you can bring your own albums, but they had a collection on hand. Was told only 21 and over can visit but wonder if the place would have been more crowded if they addressed the legalities by putting up a railing to "separate " the bar and thus allow beer drinkers with families. Just a thought. read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Trendy brewery in Lapel. Very nice atmosphere and music. They have a nice indoor area as well as heated patio and igloos. Their beers are very good and have a great selection. They also have Ash&Elm cider, wine and a few select spirits. My husband was really excited to try the Fifth Dimension but it's currently out. Definitely worth the visit if you're willing to go a little off the beaten path. Their select beer is also available in Total Wine. read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Great beer and very cool building. You can taste why they charge $7 for some pints. I'm always a little curious when I see high prices for pints but if you can back it up that's what matters and I'll pay extra for extra good beer. Came on a Saturday before dinner would expected a bigger crowd. hopefully people know about this place is worth a drive for a visit and grab some cans to go. read more

Pax Verum is a hidden gem! They have 13 of their hop forward beers on tap and an Ash & Elm cider. We tried six of their beers and they were all really good and their red ale is absolutely amazing. They also offer wine and have some mixed drinks, which I love! They have a small food menu: beef brisket, ham sandwich and several snacks. We didn't try any of the the food; however the soft pretzel and cheese looked fantastic. Located in a century old building, the interior of the brewery has an great rustic, industrial interior. They have a great outdoor seating area/patio. I love the story of the brewery too: Two brother that once brewed in a pole barn got some investors involved. They then refurbished and moved into a century old building! If you haven't been to Pax Verum, I'd definitely recommend going! read more

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Great beer, great space, great service! I love this place, only wish it were a little closer.

Pleasantly surprised at how cool this was. Wasn't super busy and had a hip vibe. Great music beverages and very well maintained for being 3 years old. read more

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I am a sucker for local craft breweries. Especially when the beer is great and the atmosphere is low-key fun and staff is super friendly. Pax Verum has all of this including some of the best outdoor seating around! read more

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Really enjoyed our evening at Pax Verum... Staff was friendly and attentive. Their location is perfect for a brewery. Beers were all good to above average. They had live music, which is always a plus. Vinyl records playing as well. Definitely will be back to drink and eat, as the menu looked good, though limited. read more

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Great grand opening with eight of their own brewed craft beers! Weekends will feature a rotation of food trucks, and the have an abbreviated bar menu of prepared snacks. Owners are well involved and supported by a cast of friends. Glad to welcome them to town and become supportive of the community! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Nice little spot, outdoor area is very impressive. No food, beer is pretty decent. #fckthesinkingship read more

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The beer was good and the live music was awesome! I wish the bartender was a little nicer, they stayed open later and they had a larger food selection. They must only get food from a food truck but this was very confusing. We had the pretzel which was good however the cheese came out extremely hot! I will try them again especially in the warmer months! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Guess what I found after a day of hiking in Madison County? A great new brewery that has lots of tasty beers and a very cool setting. Pax (Peace) Verum (Truth) Brewing opened around the end of April 2018 and has an unexpectedly cool new building on Main Street in Lapel. Just five minutes from the interstate, it was easy to find. The interior has lots of exposed brick and some industrial seating along the bar and high tables. They also have conventional seating at four top tables and a zone to relax on comfy chairs. The sound system is great and features vinyl and a reel to reel for sound that is crisp and clear. Though I caught them between meals, food is served all hours that they are open. They have a variety of munchies as well as sandwiches that run $7.50. I decided to go with a flight of beer. They generally offer five 5-oz options but will work with customers who want more or less (and you can sample smaller amounts if you are curious.) Prices on the flights vary depending upon the selections. If that's important, just ask. I grabbed a diverse group and enjoyed each of them! I started with the "Single Speed" session IPA (5.0% 34IBU) which was loaded with hoppy flavor, but not too bitter. I moved to the "LaBlonde James" American wheat (4.3% 24) and the "Indiana Cascade" pale ale (5.9% 35). Both had a lot of flavor and were smooth. I moved to the "Darkish Matter" Chocolate Stout (6.5% 35) that was downright delicious! Rich and yummy, I almost forgot it was beer! And I finished with the hard to describe "Rxtacy" Red Ale. It has a different taste that some thought it had hints of coffee. I thought it had hints cola flavor without as many bubbles. Whatever that flavor was, I enjoyed it. Future plans are in development for a beer garden on the north side of the building. The owner has a landscaping business and will be putting his guys to work on making a restricted access patio/garden area that you will be able to get to from within the brewery. I didn't notice any private lot, but street parking is free and seemed to be plentiful in the area. I had a great time visiting with the crew and truly enjoyed the beers that seemed to revive me after getting my eight miles in. Review #1167 read more

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This is a brewery I have ANXIOUSLY awaited to visit. Super disappointed in it and I will never ever utter the name of Pax Verum again as a beer I like. I drove quite the trip to come experience one of the cultivators of some of my fave beer in Indiana. Got there-- I was told I couldn't even sit outside in the street on a bench because there was a private event. Closed. No notice of that on Google or anywhere. I called and asked if I could just get carry out beer and sit on a public bench outside-- told no. I watched as a large group of guys with white vests and blue jeans carried in coolers of BUD LIGHT to this brewery to celebrate-- WHATEVER they were celebrating. I couldn't care less. Who brings trash beer like Bud Light to a craft brewery and what brewery refuses the purchase of their own artisan beers to accommodate a Bud-Lite-athon?! The guys that were there were rude. I tried to sit outside and eat a pizza with my wife and daughter from Pizza King (just cause we made the long trip) and the drunk "Bud-dudes" kept cursing, dropping f-bombs, so we left. I've always spread great words about this brewery and their art to many people-- I'll never be back and I refuse to drink your beer after this unbelievably dismissive experience. #CloudedJudgement on your part and #B@&chBeCool about closing your doors to cater specifically to people that aren't even buying your product. No Nectar of the Gods here. Piss of the Devil is more like it. Next time, have these losers go party in a cornfield out the back of their pickups like they were meant to. Couldn't be more disappointed that you closed your doors the one time I came and then even let people bring their own beer-- you weren't even insisting they drink yours?! Why have a brewery? Have an event hall at that point. All these reviews about "great customer service" probably only apply to Lapel residents. Can't express more how much of a wasted trip I made to this poorly run "pick-up truck", "Hey there Bobby" place that should be a brewery, but turned into a backyard for hotdogs and yee-haws! Yuck. Pass. read more

The perfect place to set back and enjoy some craft beer. Super cool, super hip and tons of character at this place. Made a stop here on a Sunday at opening time. Bartender said Sundays are hit or miss. At that time it was only my wife and I in the place. I took the opportunity to take a look around and not feel like a tourist. The inside is great. Nice seating around the wall and then a long high bar down the middle to stand or hit at. On the way to the restrooms you get a nice view of all the brewing activity. In addition to the inside they save a super neat outside area. It was a nice day so we took a walk outside to check the place out. They have several picnic tables and a setting area under shelter. We noticed 2 really cool fire pits that ran on gas(they were not on at the time). They also have a food truck but it was not open that day. There was a few nice options for sale at the bar. I noticed a pretzel, dipping cheese, "sandwich", snack tray, chips & salsa plus a few other items. Nothing fancy just something to hold you over. Last but not least is the BEER. They definitely have something that every craft beer drinker can enjoy. The Pulpit was my favorite of the day. I grabbed a 4 pack to go. They had a porter, red, blonde, pale ale, and a few IPAs. I had a flight of 5 and all tasted great and were easy drinkers. I am looking forward to visiting here again soon on a nice day so I can enjoy the outside area a little more and see what new beers they have for me to enjoy. Thanks PVBC! read more

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My husband and I stopped there for a beer at the end of a day full of errands! What a great way to unwind, our bartender was so nice and the atmosphere was so inviting!! We sat outside in the heated area as there was a baby shower being held inside. It was so warm and comfortable!! We will be back to visit this gem in a small town!!! read more

My husband and I loved our visit to Pax Verum. The outdoor area was awesome with an area for live music or to play cornhole. The beer, SO GOOD. We got a flight of beer and we're not disappointed. They are also dog friendly! read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

Could not get service , nobody in there , Two people working the bar,which had two people sitting there. Manager told me they were a bar and did not have table service. We had already been told there was table service, by the table being waited on next to us. Manager seem to think we were being jerks and said sorry and goodbye . This was my 68 eight year old wife and I, not really unreasonable people . Look like a nice place, get a new manger and we will try it again. read more

Wonderful! My husband suggested this for a date night and it was a great place for some beers (and wine) and tasty food. We live on the NE side of Indy and it took us about 25 minutes. I would highly recommend the tater tots. My only suggestion to the restaurant would be that they need a few more light/ refreshing options on the menu to cut through the richness of the rest of the menu. read more

Great people and great beer and good food on the weekends they have a food truck but during the week they still have some good sandwiches and appetizers it's a very comfy place to sit and drink a few brewskis!!!! People are friendly and they are very attentive to their customer!!!! read more

Wow, Lapel IN what a find! Beautiful bar and 4 IPAs on tap. Bike ride away from the house.

We decided to head over and try out their offerings. It also happened to be during a local festival with vendors lining Main St. The food menu is mostly snacks. But they are quality and tasty nibbles. The beer? Well, it's pretty fantastic. They sincerely have a little bit of something for everyone. Coupled with the ambiance and classic vinyl, we'll be heading back very soon. read more

Pax Verum Brewing - Excellent tunes. - Breweries Near Me - Lapel, Indiana

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Great beer, great facility, great music... That's 5 stars for me. Nice open air seating. Clean restrooms.

single speed session pale ale. If beer was a woman, I would be married. If I was stranded on a desert island, this would be my beverage of choice. Brisket sandwich is heaven on a pretzel bun. Best local music talent around. Well worth the 15 min drive to Lapel. Bring your own vinyl and settle in for the night. Love this place! read more

This is one of the best breweries I've been to. Have a good selection of beers to choose from and a great environment to be in. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Pax is one of our favorite places! The beer is reliably great. I love to add the grapefruit or mango purée into my favorite IPA. The atmosphere is just the best. The inside is a relaxed area where we love to meet up and chat.. and the outside is amazing. They have done a lot of work in landscaping and the set up is awesome. They have bands in the summer, and there is usually corn hole and games to play. My favorite part is that the outside area is dog friendly. We love bringing our lab and having a few drinks outside! read more

This is a cool craft brewery to hang out and have a drink! Their IPAs are the best and the atmosphere is rad!

Great place!! I only gave it a 4 because I wish they had more of a selection for non beer drinkers. My husband would say 5 though.