Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/15/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Verified Independent BrewpubBrewpub
Byway Brewing Company
2825 Carlson Dr, Hammond, Indiana, 46323-1183
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Brewpub
- Pet Policy
- Dogs not listed — confirm with the venue before visiting.
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.2% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.2% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 7.1% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.2% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.5% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.4% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
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4.5 ★
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Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/10/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/16/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/11/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Byway Brewing Company FAQs
Is Byway Brewing Company dog friendly?
Taprooms Near Me does not currently list Byway Brewing Company as dog friendly. Confirm with the taproom before you go.
Does Byway Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Byway Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Byway Brewing Company?
Byway Brewing Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Byway Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Byway Brewing Company lists outdoor patio seating in Hammond, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.