Whether you prefer a crisp hard cider, a classic Oktoberfest, or a seasonal wet hop IPA, breweries and cideries in Fort Wayne, Indiana are preparing some festive fall brews you have to try.

The flavors of fall are so distinct. And while pumpkin spice lattes and cozy fall coffees have their place (trust us, we love a good apple chai!), we're also excited to share some of the special fall flavors on tap around Fort Wayne. See what's brewing below, and grab a pint for yourself. Cheers!

Drink Local in Northeast Indiana

Fall Brews in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cans of Oktoberfest at Hop River Brewing Company in Fort Wayne

Hop River Brewing Company

Special Fall Brews:

  • Oktoberfest Bier | Marzen (5.4%)
    Drink this in a tall stein, at a long table of new friends, while you sing and shout. Orange color, medium body, almost mythical malt complexity—but very, very drinkable. Or, try these other seasonal brews this fall -
  • One Eyed Ian | Stout

Also, don't miss these fun, fall events at Hop River:

  • Crafts & Drafts on the Patio 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm
  • Trivia Night Tuesdays starting at 7pm
  • Singo Thursdays at 7pm

Hop River Brewing Company
1515 N Harrison St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
260-739-3931

 

A can of Monroe Harvest Hard Cider at Kekionga Cider Company in Fort Wayne

Kekionga Craft Company

Special Fall Cider:

  • Old Bicorne their original cider, returns October 11.

  • Monroe Harvest This fall spice cider is made with heirloom apples and fall spices like cinnamon and clove. 

Kekionga Cider Company
7328 Maysville Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815
260-749-8889


The brewing room at Mad Anthony Brewing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Mad Anthony Brewing Company

A longtime local staple, help yourself to local brews like Irish Red, Olde Fort, Golden Crown Coffee Ale, and more. For a taste of fall, check out the seasonal favorite Drunkun Punkun pumpkin ale

Mad Anthony Brewing Company
2002 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-2537

A selection of beers on display at 2Toms Brewing Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana

2Toms Brewing Company

  • Dark Necessity Vanilla Rye Stout
  • Centlivre Dark Lager

Check out a wide variety of other beers and ciders, as well as Beer Yoga at 6pm on Tuesday, October 14, and trivia every Thursday at 7pm. 

2Toms Brewing Company
3676 N Wells St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
260-402-7644

Please enjoy responsibly. 

✅ This story was originally published in 2021 and has been updated. Last revised October 2025.

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