Sher and I went on a mission today to see what was up in nearby Franklin, Indiana. We had looked up a couple of brew houses and decided to try out Shale Creek Brewing. It is located in one of Franklin’s oldest building, and offers brews and great food.
Main entrance, downtown Franklin
Main bar
Once we were seated, it was time to decide what brews to get in the flight…
What an inviting list
Catelynn helped us with our flight choices
Here came the flight, really about the best reason to go to a brewery!
The food we picked was very tasty with large portions. The lettuce wedges had lots of toppings, and the breaded fried hamburger was smothered is all kinds of great stuff.
Excellent salad fare
Yes, smothered fried breaded burger
This is the life!
All in all, what a fun time we had. The food was great, the brews were fun to sample and we have found a place we’ll enjoy coming back to. We also bought a growler of Red Headed Squealer, aka Irish Red. Here’s the Shale Creek Brewing website to check out.
Roadtirement 
Fry bread burger? That’s sound a bit southwestern for your end of the country.
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Yes, true. It was new on the menu, and according to the staff it was becoming a top seller. First I’ve seen in our neck of the woods.
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I wish I could have joined you!
My fav local brewery, for overall vibe, has no food and bleh dark beers. The brewery with good dark beers has a bleh vibe. And the one that’s a 4min wall from my front door is the only with a kitchen but I don’t care for their food, beer, or vibe!
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That stinks that of the 3 places close, none fit the bill.
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I go to different breweries with different goals. I just remembered that the closest one reopened with a big expansion. I still won’t care for their beer but should see if the vibe is better.
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sounds and looks like you had a great time; I am with you on r… tirement as time to enjoy. And I am certainly with you on lettuce leaves: toppings are the best part š
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It was fun that’s for sure. Thanks for stopping by!
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Looks like a nice place. Thank you for taking us there…
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Our pleasure. We enjoy sharing our “adventures”.
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You certainly find some good tastings
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This was definitely a good tasting. Thanks, Derrick.
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Good for you getting out and having fun. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
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Thank you! We like to share.
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Beer is delicious! šš
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Yep, so true. LOL
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Just looking at the smothered fried breaded burger makes my acid reflux act up.
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š Oh I get that!
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It seems (and I like it) that the old brand name beers are being slowly set aside or modified with flavors or seltzers and being replaced with the newer breweries’ evolution. Here in San Diego it appears to be the new norm.
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Agree with your assessment! About the only beer we drink anymore is craft beers from local breweries. Thanks for sharing!
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Happy you’re having fun. I’m a tidbit envious though. My hubby is retired but still working. I help run a family business and it seems I’ll retire late in life. I’ll have a chat with my hubby. You’re a lovely couple!
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Thanks for the kind comment! Tell hubby that if he is still working he’s not retired! (LOL)
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I’ve tried that, but it doesn’t work. I think he needs more cuddles. Have a great time guys.
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Cuddles cure all! Good luck š
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This post captured very well the compelling reasons why almost any brewery is worth a visit! Thanks.
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Very well said! Thanks for sharing. šŗšššŗšŗ
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Yes please awesome read
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You make me long for the road. I think I have roadmaps in my veins. If I could win the lottery…..
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We hope that you will be ab le to hit the road again, even for short day trips. Any travel is good travel! Thanks…
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