(La Porte, IN) - A brew pub is coming to downtown La Porte.

 

Blockhead Beerworks plans to occupy the main level of the building owned by the Carpenter’s Local Union No. 1485 at 1100 Lincolnway across from the old La Porte Hospital site.

 

Blockhead Beerworks, known for its innovative drinks and Asian fusion cuisine, has an existing operation in Valparaiso

 

“We’re really excited to be expanding to La Porte and offering something fun and unique for the community,” said Cory Muro, Co-founder of the business.

 

Blockhead Beerworks is owned and managed by the same partners that own and operate Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery, which has locations throughout Northwest Indiana.

 

“As a La Porte County resident, it makes it more exciting for me to bring Blockhead so close to home,” Muro said.

 

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Executive Director Bert Cook said the facility will also feature a brewery and distillery along with off street parking with room for about 70 vehicles.

 

“I think it will be a really popular restaurant in La Porte,” he said.

 

The brew pub is expected to be operating this summer.

 

A $200,000 grant from the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association will help with the building modifications required for the business to operate. UEA funding is derived from local manufacturers, who contribute 35-percent of the money they save from local tax incentives to the UEA. 

 

Mayor Tom Dermody said the UEA grant continues the momentum of growth in the downtown.

 

“When we look for development opportunities, we start with finding good partners and we have two of the best here with the Blockhead team and the Carpenter’s Union.  This project is an exciting one in the heart of our downtown and our team is confident it’s going to be a major success,” he said.