Check it out: Indio Brewing is now open (although their grand opening - whatever that is - isn't until later this month). We went yesterday and the place was packed nearly to capacity which was great.
But here's the real surprise: good beer! While that, of course, is always the intention, new breweries often struggle their first year. Recipes don't always scale up to larger batches as easily as one thinks. The lines are new and can sometimes make the beers taste funky (like plastic). And, new breweries often offer only a small handful of beers which makes sense; it's hard to make a full menu of beers and have them all ready on opening day. Or any day, for that matter.
They are open today (July 6) from 2 pm until 9 pm. Sunday Funday! My suggestion: order a flight. I had the Milkshake IPA while Hubby had the Mexican Lager. Both were solid which makes me think the rest of the menu is worth exploring (which I definitely plan to do). My expectations were low and I am happy to say they were exceeded. I wish they were closer to where I live but they are close to where a lot of other people live judging by how full they were yesterday afternoon.
Indio Brewing (not to be confused with Indio Brewing) is located near the intersection of Jackson and Avenue 42 in Indio, California. It's just north of and across the street from Dave's Hot Chicken, if you know where that is. (The other Indio Brewing is in Sugar Hill, Georgia.)
