Topchi Brewing: The craft beer rebellion brewing in wine capital of India

In a country where beer is often seen as just entry level mild alcoholic beverage, Topchi Brewing is rewriting the narrative. Co-founded by Abhishek Patil and Jay Patil, the brand is a celebration of world class craft beer culture, combining innovative techniques with locally inspired flavours using indigenous ingredients. What began as a simple passion for brewing has evolved into one of India’s most promising craft beer brands, reflecting both creativity and craftsmanship in every pour.

The Vision Behind Topchi

For Abhishek and Jay, beer is more than a drink—it’s a story, an experience, and a reflection of culture. The vision for Topchi was to create beers that are handcrafted, flavourful, and deeply rooted in Indian sensibilities to eventually create Indian beer styles. Instead of following conventional brewing trends, they wanted to bring forth beers that speak to the Indian palate —refreshing, balanced, and infused with character.

The Art of Handcrafted Brewing

What makes Topchi Handcrafted Beers truly exceptional is its meticulous brewing process. Each batch is brewed in small quantities to maintain consistency, quality, and freshness. Their team follows an approach that blends science and art. From recipe building, brewing, fermentation control to quality control and analysis, every step reflects passion and precision. Whether it’s smooth wheat beer, or a bold Stout, each variant of Topchi embodies a unique personality, handcrafted for those who appreciate quality and originality. The flagship portfolio is for those who keep on coming back year-round and have a favourite that’s on tap always. They also have a seasonal and double barrel series where you can find some new and interesting like a Braggot, Speciality IPA’s, Small batch Barleywine to an Oktoberfest. At their taproom you can also try Ciders, Meads, Seltzers and Wines as they foray into other alcoholic beverages. In the non-alcoholic offerings they also have Kombucha and Cold brews made for visitors who want something more than the craft beers.

Celebrating Local Flavors and Community

One of Topchi’s defining strengths lies in its commitment to celebrating local culture. The brand often draws inspiration from Indian ingredients and flavours, giving its beers a regional twist that resonates with its audience. They are the pioneers in styles like Grape ale, using locally available wine varietals or a coffee ale, Baristas Blunder made with combining coffee brewing techniques and creating India’s one of the very few caffeinated beers.

Beyond taste, Abhishek and Jay's vision extends to building a community of beer lovers who value authenticity over uniformity. Topchi is not just about brewing beer—it’s about fostering connections, conversations, and experiences. Every glass carries the essence of local artistry, brewed for people who cherish genuine craftsmanship and storytelling in every sip. They have hosted numerous events in the beer garden from live music, open mic, comedy nights, DJ night, community gathering, trivia sessions and even pet meetups.

Building a Brand with Purpose

For the Patil duo, entrepreneurship is not merely about building a business—it’s about building a brand that stands for something meaningful. With Topchi, they aim to redefine how India perceives beer—encouraging conscious consumption and appreciation for artistry.

Under their guidance, the brand continues to expand its presence while maintaining its core values—small-batch production, flavour innovation, and sustainable practices. Their philosophy is simple yet profound: “When passion meets precision, the outcome is unforgettable.” And that is exactly what the future entails for them as they expand from their beer garden to their first taproom in middle of Nashik city, Topchi Outpost. From building an in-house team for kitchen where even the food is curated to compliment the beers. They have an accomplished team in the brewery and kitchen and it is built with an intent that all things fermentation is done in house. Soon you will be able to enjoy the offerings in bottles through retail and restaurants in the state of Maharashtra and eventually all over India.

Raising a Toast to Craftsmanship

What started as a dream in their mind has now become a brand that stands as a symbol of handcrafted quality and artistic expression in the Indian beverage landscape. As the clink of glasses echoes across new cities and communities, one thing is clear—Topchi isn’t just brewing craft beer; it’s brewing a legacy.

 Website:  https://topchi.in/