Tom Uban of Figure Eight Brewing Co. has taken his love for brewing to the professional scale. Coming at you from Valparaiso, Indiana tom was ready to quit his 9-5 and start a brewery. Tom is a seasoned engineer and avid rock climber. Getting its name from the figure eight knot commonly used in rock climbing, Figure Eight has been leading the way in Indiana breweries and has reached a level of success that is comfortable. Not intending on being a part of the mega breweries that are growing in Indiana, Tom and Figure Eight are enjoying their slow climb to popularity. This brewpub and a must stop brewery if you are traveling through the Valparaiso area, and what a better way to end a session of rock climbing than with a Figure Eight brew.