About Burn 'Em Brewing
Burn 'Em grew out of a group of friends home-brewing and incorporated in 2013. Brewing on a 7-barrel system, it has turned out more than 700 recipes, many of them experimental, with fruit, spices, chocolate and even spruce tips. Its beer labels are drawn by artist and musician Max Clarke, and its cans are sold around Indiana and in parts of Michigan.
The taproom on East 2nd Street pours 24 taps of house beer alongside alcoholic seltzers, seltzer cocktails, guest cider and wine, and craft sodas. The scratch kitchen buys from nearby farms and leans Cajun: pretzels with beer cheese, crawfish étouffée, catfish po' boys, walleye fish and chips, and a black bean vegan burger. Sunday brunch runs from 10 to 3, and weekday happy hour (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3 to 6) brings $5 pints.
Kids are welcome throughout and have their own menu, and dogs are welcome on the patio. The events calendar is busy: live bands, comedy nights, karaoke, weekly trivia and bingo, a Halloween party and workshops such as a beginner bonsai class.
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs near La Porte is about 20 minutes southeast. In summer, pick lavender and walk the small labyrinth there, then come back toward the lake for dinner.
What to do
- Order from 24 taps of house-brewed beer
- Try the crawfish étouffée or pretzel with beer cheese
- Come for Sunday brunch, 10 to 3
- Bring the dog to the patio
- Join weekly trivia or bingo night
- Take home cans from the cooler
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, closed Wednesdays
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026, Central Time): Mon, Tue, Thu 11–9; Wed closed; Fri–Sat 11–10; Sun 10–8
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed on the patio
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Michigan City is on Central Time, an hour behind most of Indiana
- Closed Wednesdays
- Happy hour pints are $5 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (2026)
- Plan a designated driver before you go
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs · about 20 minutes away
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs near La Porte is about 20 minutes away; pick lavender in summer, then head back to Michigan City for dinner.
Getting there
Questions
Are kids allowed at Burn 'Em Brewing?
Yes. Kids are welcome throughout, and there is a kids menu.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome on the patio.
Do they have options besides beer?
Yes: seltzers, seltzer cocktails, guest wine and cider, and craft sodas.
Is there brunch?
Yes, on Sundays from 10 to 3.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
