“BEERENOL: Film developed in Beer” February Gallery in the Ox

Feb 19, 2026

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Indeed hosted local film photographer and developer, Lucas Roberge, for a live demonstration of his craft, but with an exciting twist. Instead of developing film in the typical store-bought developer (Rodinal, Ilfotol, etc.), Roberge harnessed the naturally-occurring film-developing agents in beer, mixed with some household chemicals, to bring his black-and-white photos to life in real time. Film photos conceived in Indeed beer!

Roberge’s beer-developed film is framed and on display (and available for purchase) in the Ox Taproom for the remainder of February. His collection ranges from action shots of local concerts to posed model work to BTS of Indeed’s brewing and packaging line. Stop in and marvel at the product of Roberge’s steady hand and fascinating chemical experimentation, while sipping on the very liquid that brought this art to life!