New Oberpfalz Brewing
Brewery
4.6 (427 on Google)
About New Oberpfalz Brewing
New Oberpfalz Brewing is a brewery and taproom in downtown Griffith, Indiana. Its website says the name comes from the Oberpfalz, a district in Bavaria. The brewery specializes in classic German beer.
The taproom is a renovated Main Street storefront that its website dates to about 1930. The brewery was commissioned in December 2014. A Cellar Building added in 2022 holds more production and public space.
Helles Lager is the flagship, a Bavarian-style pale lager. The beer list also includes a Schwarzbier, a Doppelbock, a Maibock and Hopwagen American IPA. Its website says the Helles won gold medals at the US Open Beer Championships in 2017 and 2019.
The taproom also serves wine, cider, soft drinks and food made fresh to order. Family seating is upstairs or on the outside patio. More people have reviewed New Oberpfalz Brewing on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Griffith on this site.
From New Oberpfalz Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Is there food at New Oberpfalz Brewing?
Yes. The website says the taproom serves a wide variety of food made fresh to order. You can also order online for pickup at the brewery.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. The website says family seating is available upstairs or on the outside patio. Children must stay seated with their parent or guardian.
Does New Oberpfalz offer brewery tours?
Yes. The website describes guided Cellar Tours of 30 to 45 minutes, led by a member of the brewing team. The taproom does not connect to the brewery buildings, so the tour is how you see the brewery space.
Do I need a reservation?
No. The website says the taproom does not take reservations, so you just show up. Its 11am tours let you reserve a lunch table in the taproom afterward.
Which breweries are close by?
Wildrose Brewing Company is 0.5 miles away. Fuzzyline Brewing Co. in Highland is 3 miles away. Byway Brewing Company in Hammond is 3.8 miles away.
Answers come from New Oberpfalz Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Before you visit New Oberpfalz
Expect a small taproom with one television. The website says the brewery runs out of beer sometimes, so check newoberpfalz.com for the current draft and to-go list. It also points guests to the Google listing for the most accurate hours.
You can order ahead for pickup through the menu page. Street parking is on Lafayette Street, and the lot is on the west side of the Cellar building.
Wildrose Brewing Company is 0.5 miles away. Fuzzyline Brewing Co. in Highland is 3 miles away, which makes a second stop easy.