Pune is steadily growing its craft beer brewing scene ever since the success of Doolally.
Brewpubs are now becoming common in the city.
For those who love to grab a few pints of freshly brewed beer, there are a lot of options in Pune.
With the influx of a younger population thanks to the increasing corporate offices in the city, these lounges are becoming a rage.
Here’s looking at some of the best breweries in Pune:
Effingut: An Interesting Mix When It Comes To Food Besides The Beer
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Located in Pune’s Koregaon Park, Effingut offers a range of 8-10 beers on tap. Handcrafted without any preservatives, the ciders and beers are fresh and serve the Indian palate well.
Effingut offers wheat beer, apple cider, malt-based ale and many more options on tap. The traditional English style Apple cider is one of their most popular drinks.
The food menu is an interesting mix of Indian, Continental and Oriental cuisines.
Independence Brewing Company: Also Hosts Sunday Brunches
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Independence Brewing Company in Pune’s Mundhwa area is a great confluence of food and drink. The lounge serves a wide range of beers and even has a beer platter which allows you to taste the varied beers served by them in small quantities.
Hefeweizen and the Belgian wit are popular picks from the place. In terms of food, the lounge hosts brilliant Sunday brunches.
With outdoor as well as indoor seating, this place is perfect for family as well as friendly outings.
Flambos: Just The Right Place For Italian And American Cuisines Along With Beer
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Another brewpub in Pune is Flambos at Bund Garden. The place is relatively quiet and usually the perfect pick to catch up with your friends for a few drinks. Offering one of the best stouts in Pune with hints of cocoa, it also serves Apple Cider and is decently lighter on the pocket.
The food menu offers mainly Italian and American cuisines. Flambos is a good pick for beer lovers.
TJ’s Brew Works: Best For Finger Foods Along With Beer
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TJ’s Brew Works offers a decent range of brews such as Devil’s Dark, a heavy bodied dark beer with hints of chocolate, Zen Weiss made from malted wheat and barley malt which is a traditional Belgian blend.
There are also other lighter options like the Blonde brew. Among all their brews, Devil’s Dark is one of the most sought-after drinks.
The food is a little average with mainly finger food options. It is located at Amanora Town Center in Hadapsar.
Pune’s beer scene is becoming stronger by the day. Many new brewpubs are under awaiting brewing licenses. Till then, enjoy these house blends.
