INDIANAPOLIS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Boats and Brews: A Riverside Paddle Paired with Guggman Haus Brewing
A four-hour collaboration between Guggman Haus Brewing and Frank's Paddlesports Livery that combines guided paddling, included shuttle service, and a complimentary 4-pack of Guggman’s Riverside New England IPA.
Boats and Brews: A Riverside Paddle Paired with Guggman Haus Brewing.
Boats and Brews with Guggman Haus pairs a short riverside paddle with craft beer and community-minded company — a curated outing organized by Guggman Haus Brewing and Frank's Paddlesports Livery that bundles transport, equipment and a taste of the brewery’s Riverside New England IPA into a single afternoon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Complimentary Pack from Guggman Haus
Every registration includes a complimentary 4-pack of Guggman’s Riverside New England IPA; solo paddlers receive a Guggman Haus koozie and tandem boats receive two. Participants are also permitted to swap the Riverside NEIPA for other Haus beers. Note: the policy is one 4-pack per rented boat.
All-Inclusive Paddling — Gear and Shuttle Covered
The outing is sold as an all-inclusive package: watercraft, paddle(s), life-jacket(s) and transportation are provided, with a shuttle from Guggman Haus Brewery to the river access site and return shuttle from Frank’s Livery to Guggman Haus at the end of the paddle.
Community, River Access and Stewardship
Guggman Haus and Frank’s Paddlesports Livery present Boats and Brews as a celebration of community, river access for all and environmental sustainability — framing the paddle as both recreation and outreach.
What the day feels like
What the Afternoon Feels Like
Expect a compact, social outing: meet at the brewery in the early afternoon, shuttle to the river, spend time paddling and socializing on the water, then return to Guggman Haus by shuttle — all structured around craft beer and shared stewardship of the river.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Registration includes watercraft, paddle(s), life-jacket(s) and transportation (shuttle to the river access site and shuttle back from Frank’s Livery to Guggman Haus).
Each registered rental receives a complimentary 4-pack of Guggman’s Riverside New England IPA (one 4-pack per rented boat); solo paddlers get a koozie and tandem boaters receive two koozies. Participants may swap the Riverside NEIPA for other Haus beers.
The overall outing is four hours long, with participants asked to meet by 12:45pm and vans leaving around 1pm; the group returns to Guggman Haus by about 5pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Boats and Brews outing?
The outing is four hours in total.
When do I need to arrive and when will we return?
Participants should meet by 12:45pm; vans leave for the river around 1pm and the group is scheduled to be back at Guggman Haus by 5pm.
What equipment and services are provided?
The registration includes watercraft, paddle(s), life-jacket(s) and transportation (shuttle to the river access site and return shuttle from Frank’s Livery to Guggman Haus).
Is beer included?
Yes — registrants receive a complimentary 4-pack of Guggman’s Riverside New England IPA; one 4-pack is provided per rented boat, and participants may swap the Riverside NEIPA for other Haus beers.
Are minors allowed to participate?
Minors are permitted to participate in the paddling event only when accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old; by law, only persons 21 and older may purchase, possess or consume alcohol.
Who runs the paddling portion of the event?
The paddling and river access logistics are handled in partnership with Frank’s Paddlesports Livery alongside Guggman Haus Brewing.
Are there limited spaces?
Yes — the event notes that limited slots are available.