Welcome to the (219) Taproom!

Once upon a time, there were two guys…they loved beer…and as a result, the rest is history!

Well…we’re missing a few steps. but the two guys,  Joe Juarez and Bill McCarel were living in Chesterton when they realized there was an untapped opportunity  (pardon our pun) to bring the beer they love to the place they love.

What was once a cocktail napkin conversation quickly became something real.  And a lot of good luck or good karma--whatever you want to call--came into play. Downtown Chesterton is on the verge of a renaissance; Mashcraft Brewing, which would become the Taproom’s flagship brewer, was looking to expand into new markets; and Joe had a in-law connection to Mashcraft’s head brewer, Andrew Castner

Joe and Bill determined a taproom was the answer. It could feature star players in the growing indiana craft brewing scene and it would bring new beers to Chesterton. 

Buildings were toured.  Beers were tasted. Expertise was sought. Beers were tasted.   More beers were tasted.  Time passed,  The perfect location was  found and the restoration complete.

It feels like it’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally complete: great beer for a great community!

It’s time for the (219)!