29 March 2013

Scenes from Hoosier Beer Geek's Inaugural Pint Night at Mass Ave Pub

The very first Hoosier Beer Geek Pint Night is in the books. We thank all those who came out to enjoy Founders All Day IPA with us. We also thank Tracy Robertson and Mass Ave Pub for hosting us. If you've never been to Mass Ave Pub and you're into craft beer, we urge you to go. Tracy keeps all taps flowing with craft beer, and you're always bound to find off-the-beaten-path beers in stock.

For those of you wondering, yes, there will be another Pint Night. Indeed, this is going to be a monthly thing. So check back in with us here at Hoosier Beer Geek because we'll soon announce the next location and beer for April's Pint Night. In the meantime, enjoy this peek at what you missed if you weren't able to make it out for Pint Night I.

We hope to see you in April!





Random Beer Roundup - The Things That Make You Go Hmmm Edition



Hoosier Beer Calendar
Events are subject to change



IBA: Interrogatories


By Tyler D. Helmond, Voyles Zahn & PaulMarch 27, 2013

Lee A. Smith
Executive Director, Brewers of Indiana Guild
 
iba-las-w-fsq-pint-1col.jpgLee Smith
She is a graduate of Indiana University and the Chicago-Kent College of Law. She has served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Indiana State Public Defender’s Office, the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives, and a Donor Relations Officer at Indiana Landmarks. She is Lee Smith, and she has been served with interrogatories.


Q What is the Brewers of Indiana Guild?

A The Guild is the trade association for all of Indiana’s professional craft breweries, 61 at the moment but the ranks are growing an average of one new brewery per month.

Q In your former life, your clients were criminal defendants. Now your only client is Indiana craft beer. For which is it more fun to advocate?

A Well, of course the brewers are more fun, especially since I don’t have to be frisked prior to visits with this client! Our meetings often include sitting down with a pint of beer (a very civilized way to conduct business, by the way!). But you’re right to recognize that both of these career turns include advocacy. I love the job I have now, but I’m also proud of the work I did as a Deputy Public Defender.

Q What is the most interesting or unique Indiana craft beer you’ve tried?

A Our brewers are very creative, so “most unique” changes all the time. One beer that comes to mind is Rob Caputo’s Cucumber Kolsch. Rob is the head brewer at Flat 12 Bierwerks. It didn’t sound like something I’d like, but it was refreshingly light with just a hint of cucumber, and quite delicious! I took the Kolsch to the Great American Beer Festival last October and people were absolutely crazy for it.

Q The Guild sponsors several very popular beer festivals each year. What goes into making those events so successful? Are there any plans to add annual events?

A We produce three annual festivals with a total attendance of around 10,000. Winterfest and the Indiana Microbrewers Festival are in Indy, and our newest fest is in Bloomington. The next festival is the Third Annual Bloomington Craft Beer Festival in April (a great fest in an amazing venue: the historic Woolery Mill). There are two reasons our festivals have gained such a loyal following: the brewers and the volunteers. The brewers are kind of rock stars among the faithful, and festivals are the primary opportunity for brewers and beer enthusiasts to interact (and the brewers enjoy it just as much as the guests). Our festivals are largely managed by a group of volunteers called Hoosier Beer Geek. These people are amazing in their dedication and professionalism. The Guild is still basically a grass-roots organization and we couldn’t do the festivals without HBG.

Q I can’t ask you to pick a favorite from among Guild members, so what is your favorite commercial beer?

A Well, if I picked one of the big “fizzy” beers I’d get laughed out of the Guild. Truth be told, I’m not sure I’ll ever again enjoy a Bud Light. If I can’t get craft, I’ll order the closest thing which usually ends up being a Heineken.

Q You have two children who are at or nearing drinking age. What has been your approach to teach them about alcohol and how it should be used responsibly?

A We’ve tried to demystify alcohol in our household. My husband and I are not big drinkers, but we certainly have alcohol in the home. When our oldest went to college (he is now 23) my husband and I were impressed that the kids seem to be more responsible about driving than we were at that age. Our younger son is 17 and we’ve talked about being responsible, not only for his own behavior but also in watching out for his friends. Incidentally, craft beer is not really what underage drinkers are after. For one thing, it is expensive. And the taste is better suited to a more mature palate. You just don’t hear about kids chugging $7 pints of beer.

Q What are some skills you developed as a litigator and as a legislative lawyer that are useful in leading an organization like the Guild? What advice would you give a lawyer transitioning from practice to leading an organization?

A In some ways my job with the Guild is similar to my days as Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives. Technically, I report directly to the Guild President, as I reported directly to the Speaker at the State House. But I have a broad constituency of owners and brewers with specific needs and objectives, just like my “100 bosses” at the House of Representatives. I learn a lot just by listening to my brewers and visiting them in their environment. As for advice, I’d tell lawyers considering a change to follow their hearts. A law degree should not constrain one’s choices. Instead, it should open doors. I know lawyers who have jumped tracks into education, NFP management, social services, lobbying and even brewing (of course!—who but lawyers would call their brewpub Black Acre?). I’ve never heard anyone express regret over time spent in the practice of law or a law school education.

Q How much more likely to have a beard are brewers compared with the general population?

A Someone should do a study on that! Wonder if there’s grant money… Off the top of my head, I’d guess the incidence of beards on brewers is second only to orthodox rabbis.

Q Can or bottle?

A Hot topic right now! Bottles are still way more common than cans for crafts, but can proponents (like Sun King, Great Crescent and newcomer Tin Man) are passionate about cans and say it keeps beer fresher.•


From the Brewers

From David at Triton Brewing in Indianapolis:
TRITON HOUSE BREWS
Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, McQueenie’s Scotch Ale, BJava Brown, Bourbon Barrel I-65 Baltic Porter and 2012 Muletide (BJava Bourbon Barrel 1-65 Baltic Porter) and O’Rye-N Galaxy Pale Ale.
GUEST BREWS
Crispin Cider (bottle), Brooklyn There Will be Black IPA, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Rivertown War, and Widmer Omission Lager (bottle)
TRITON BREWING EVENTS
  •  Triton Brewing Company will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31st. Be sure to get your Holiday Beer early!
  • Alumni Center Ball State University, April 3, 6 p.m. Beer-tasting reception & Dinner Begin the evening with a beer-tasting reception featuring representatives from three local breweries: Flat 12 Bierwerks, Fountain Square Brewery, and Triton Brewing. Then enjoy dinner highlighted by tri-tip beef, beer pairings, and demonstrations by Executive Chef Lucas. Tickets are $35 each. To purchase, call Debbie Hutton at (765) 285-5203.
  • #Clustertruck, Wednesday, April 17, 6-9 pm!  Join us and our friends from the Food Truck Alliance.

From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men in Indianapolis:

Make sure to join us next Tuesday April 2nd at Thr3e Wise Men when we tap two amazing beers in one night, Two Sisters Carolina Saison and Old 59 Barley Wine. Have a $2.50 pint of one of these or one of our 6 main house beers.

Thr3e Wise Men Snow Bunny Blonde & Centennial Martyr Double IPA are now available for all Bars & Restaurants in state of Indiana. Talk to your local Cavalier rep. Click here for more info.

At Bars, Restaurants, & Carry Out

From Ryan at Scotty's Brewhouse:

Scotty’s Brewhouse 96th street Indianapolis is now pouring Summit Saga IPA. Come enjoy a pint of this great beer every Thursday for only
$4.00.

Scotty’s Brewhouse Downtown Indianapolis is now serving Fountain Square Workingman’s Pilsner! Stop by every Wednesday for a 48oz pitcher for only $10.00!

From Mike at Yogi's in Bloomington:
http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog/214-3-26-13

From the Distributors

From Jen at Cavalier:
UPCOMING EVENTS

4/1 – Don’t Be The Fool, Be The Pranqster Event @ The Tap in Bloomington featuring North Coast Pranqster; 7pm

Beer Events/Fundraisers

Bike to the Ballpark with Sun King Brewing - The Indians Lager will be tapped! 



On Thursday, April 4th, 2013 Sun King will host the 3rd Annual Bike to the Ballpark. The event begins with a pre party in the south lot of Sun King from 4-6pm.

"Victory Field is such a great venue to take in a game and we look forward to this event every year because it marks the coming of Spring," said Sun King owner/brewer Dave Colt.  "It's also an opportunity to promote bicycling and get people out to enjoy more of what Indy has to offer."

The 3rd Annual Bike to the Ballpark event will take place on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 for the Indianapolis Indians' season opening game.  Cyclists will have the opportunity to meet up in the Sun King south parking lot for an escorted ride through downtown lead by Mayor Greg Ballard and his team and then enjoy the first baseball game of the season.  Before the ride, individuals can purchase a pint of Indians Lager, the official craft beer of the Indianapolis Indians, and snack on food by Nacho Mama's and Groovy Guys Fries.  Mayor Ballard will also be speaking about the evolution of biking in Indianapolis.

Sun King once again has partnered with the Indianapolis Indians and IndyCog for this community event.  New partners to this years event NUVO, The Mass Ave Criterium, and The Handlebar.


Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch

In our grand tradition of drinking beer as early as possible, we would like to introduce a new event.  The Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch.  Or HBG+BMBB for short.  For this breakfast event, our beer theme will be fruit.  We've selected our beer list and Black Market is putting together the menu.  Here's the details.

Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch
April 7, 2013 + 10:30am
4 courses + 6 beers

Sun King Pink Taco
Black Acre Raspberry Blonde
Sixpoint 3Beans
Daredevil Muse
New Day Breakfast Magpie
Flat12 Raspberry Walkabout

$40 per person
No tickets for this one, but you must RSVP to reserve your spot.  We're only going to do one seating, so don't delay!  We'll announce the menu as soon as Black Market finalizes it, but we're going targeting a traditional breakfast fare.  A vegetarian option will be available if you're into that.

To RSVP, call Black Market at 317-822-6757



Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13.

You are invited to take part in the first ever Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13. With support from the Brewers of Indiana Guild, we are hoping to get local restaurants, bars, breweries, retailers, and beer lovers involved with BCBW during the week of April 6-13.
Here are details for how you can get involved:
- Dates for BCBW events: April 6-13 – culminating with the Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on April 13.
-Local organizations are encouraged to design their own events for BCBW.
-We want a focus on our fantastic Indiana beer heritage and growing industry.
-Possibilities include some of the ideas below - but it's all up to you.  If you have events scheduled for the week feel free to make them part of BCBW.  (I'm personally hoping for an Indiana IPA event - oh yes!)
  • Bloomington/Indiana tap takeovers
  • Educational events
  • Retail specials
  • Brewer meet-n-greets
  • Special beer pairing menus
  • And more!
- You can participate on an individual day or all week - no limits but we hope you will join us for a week of fun beer celebration!
We plan to have BCBW events each day leading up to BFest.  Please think about how and when your organization can participate and feel free to respond to me directly via email or call/text me at 812-340-6223.  I plan to follow-up within the next week or so. 
Oh yeah - did I mention a totally sweet iPhone and Android app?  BCBW participating organization will be able to publish details about each event (including date, time, location (with map) and event details) and attendees will even be able to check in to your events!
Thanks,
Terry Durkin - 812-340-6223 - terry@terrydurkin.com


Brew Bracket Tasting Tournament featuring Belgian Style Beers

Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 6-9PM
Place: Tomlinson Tap Room
Participating Brewers: Upland, Bloomington, Bier, Triton, Brugge, Twisted Crew, RAM, and Evil Czech Brewing.
Tickets details: $40 participant (4 pack for $35/ea), 150 will be sold
Where can I stock up:  http://bbbelgians-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=1

25 March 2013

KOTBR #150 | Celebrating a Century and a Half of Roundtables at Black Acre Brewing, Irvington



Jason says...

I am an unapologetic home-team supporter. Through all the faults, and there are many, I love Indiana and Indianapolis and Irvington. So when Black Acre opened, it came as a surprise to no one that I fell in love with my local brewery. Which is why I was excited to have some of the other Knights visit and review two of their beers. Valve (a California Common) and Anniversary Ale (a Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Scotch Ale) are probably on opposite ends of the beer spectrum, but I do not believe anybody would be disappointed. Obviously, I will let me fellow Knights of the Beer Roundtable speak for themselves. However, as the Beer Geek Bard of Irvington, I will leave you with this sonnet:

Great taste! The beer: where does Black Acre make?

They are out east, in the ‘hood of Irvington.

Arise, fair geeks, and drink of them soon,

Whose taps are flowing and provide relief.

That those beers art far more fair is key:

Valve that they made is not monotonous;

But common of California or steam

And none but fools do swear it off.

Call me, maybe? Cuz it I could drink of.

O, that malt is sweet for sure!

It’s hopped yet it is balanced, but not flat.

Drink many courses? Then Valve is it.

To be bold, there is another I speak:

A barrel aged brew falls down from heaven,

Anniversary Ale; cannot beat this prize

Of scotch ale and rye whiskey burn.

The ale tis sweet and will go to your head.

Near ten per hundred parts booze would raise most bars.

Flavors of caramel, in barrels they are leaven.

Wood holding rye provides a slight bite

Though the booze was not noticed on this night.

See, how I hold another in my hand!

O, I ordered more than I had planned,

Lucky I live down the street!



Kristin says...

I have journeyed to Black Acre two times - both with the unofficial President of Irvington, Jason. Could there be a better guide to this beautiful, you-feel-at-home-right-away, I-want-to-remodel-my-home-to-look-like-this space? I think not.

I think the aesthetics of Black Arcre are incredible. The multi-wood paneled walls, the coconut pineapple hand lotion in the bathroom (YES!), and that beautiful bar...finally getting the the point. They make damn good beer.

We decided to roundtable two, although we drank many more. But I think it's also worth mentioning, that Black Acre has a fantastic guest draft list. And, if you're a wine fan, Thursdays are half-price bottle nights. BONUS!

Anniversary Ale: described as "a sweet and malty scotch ale aged for months in a rye whiskey barrel." This beer was everything it promised to be and more. The nose was terribly smooth with a nice hint of scotch. It came it at 9.9%, but you would never know it. Danger, danger! It had a great sweet finish, and I wanted more. I ordered one, after drinking half of my neighbors.

Valve California Common: described as an "amber colored lager with an upfront malt sweetness balanced by the earthy bitterness of Northern Brewer hops." Seriously, who doesn't like a solid Common? And this thing was right on. It was clean, mild, and the bitterness was balanced well. At 6.1%, some would definitely question it as a sessionable beer, but I sure found it to be sessionable. Thank you sir, I'll have another.



Meg says...

A rhyme:

The first beer I tried was the Common,
but the common was anything but.
It was hoppy and malty, balanced and smooth,
this brewer is NOT in a rut.

It was golden and pure in its color
I sipped and I sipped some more.
But at 5.2, and 41 IBUs
I did not end up on the floor.

Anniversary Ale was up next,
Barrel aged and brewed to perfection.
It danced on my tongue, a joy...a delight!
I'll remember this beer with affection.

Two things to note, when you visit:
The soap in the bathroom's DEVINE.
...and if you sit next to Jason, he'll probably spill
you'll smell like you soaked in beer brine.

Jason says (again)...

Oops. Sorry about that Meg. But admit it, your hubby thought you smelled awesome when you returned home...

22 March 2013

Random Beer Roundup - The Basketball Is Better with Beer Edition



Hoosier Beer Calendar
Events are subject to change

From the Brewers

From David at Triton Brewing in Indianapolis:
TRITON HOUSE BREWS
Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, McQueenie’s Scotch Ale, BJava Brown, Bourbon Barrel I-65 Baltic Porter and 2012 Muletide (BJava Bourbon Barrel 1-65 Baltic Porter) and O’Ryen Galaxy Pale Ale.
GUEST BREWS
Crispin Cider (bottle), Brooklyn There Will be Black IPA, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Rivertown War, Scaldis Triple and Widmer Omission Lager (bottle)
TRITON BREWING EVENTS
  •  Triton Brewing Company will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31st. Be sure to get your Holiday Beer early!
  • Alumni Center Ball State University, April 3, 6 p.m. Beer-tasting reception & Dinner Begin the evening with a beer-tasting reception featuring representatives from three local breweries: Flat 12 Bierwerks, Fountain Square Brewery, and Triton Brewing. Then enjoy dinner highlighted by tri-tip beef, beer pairings, and demonstrations by Executive Chef Lucas. Tickets are $35 each. To purchase, call Debbie Hutton at (765) 285-5203.
  • #Clustertruck, Wednesday, April 17, 6-9 pm!  Join us and our friends from the Food Truck Alliance.

From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men in Indianapolis:

Come on by Thr3e Wise Men and try one of our 6 house beers or one of our 2 seasonal beers that we have on tap right now. You can enjoy a pint of these every Wednesday for $3.50!

Mark Tuesday April 2nd on your calendar. We will be tapping our Two Sisters Carolina Saison & Old 59 Barley Wine at 7pm. Make sure to make it out to try these two amazing beers.

Thr3e Wise Men Snow Bunny Blonde & Centennial Martyr Double IPA are now available for all Bars & Restaurants in state of Indiana. Talk to your local Cavalier rep. Click here for more info.

From Shane at Daredevil Brewing Co:
We will be partnering with the Upland Brewing Company for a "Swine & Suds" beer dinner at 18 On The Square in Shelbyville on March 25th.  Both our Lift Off IPA and Muse Belgian Golden Ale beers will be paired with dinner courses. A few tickets are still available! Contact http://18onthesquare.com/ for details.
Our online store is now open. Glassware and Logo T-shirts available and more items coming soon. 
Daredevil Brewing Co. | Current beers available 
Lift Off IPA: Our flagship beer
A bounty of American Hops delivers the signature clean and crisp finish of a perfectly balanced West Coast style IPA.  
Muse Belgian Golden Ale: The first of our Belgian seasonal beers
A delicate Belgian perfume of pears and apples compliments complex spicy phenolics and lightly sweet alcohol with an inspiring clean, bright finish.
Remember a full list of where you can fine our beers is on our website and you can keep up with the latest news and learn about new locations to find our beers first by following us on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Want to know what people are saying about our beers? Check out our profile on Untappd.

From Cari at Upland Brewing Co.:

Some of you may have heard the rumors, and I'm happy to say it is true: Upland Brewing Company, in celebration of our 15th anniversary, has revived Champagne Velvet, a pre-prohibition style lager that was most popular from the turn of the century into the 1950s. At one point it was the 7th largest brewed beer in the United States. It was revived a couple of times since, and we've decided to bring it back. On April 6, we will launch "CV", as we call it, in the Terre Haute market, and throughout April it will ship to Indianapolis and Bloomington. Check back at http://champagnevelvet.com/ as this great project blossoms.
We have a couple of seasonals releasing soon, as well.
First off, Ard Ri, or the "High King," is in stock and ready to be picked up for St. Patrick's Day. Ard Ri Imperial Red Ale is our answer to an Irish St. Patty's beer: a nice hazy ruby color and a solid malt backbone gets a punch of hops, raising the IBUs to 77 and ABV is 9.3%. Ard Ri is available in 22 oz bottles and draft.
Secondly, in May, we will have a brand new seasonal: Campside Session IPA.

Events Upcoming:
- Red Eye Relay Registration is up! http://uplandbeeradventures.com/event/red-eye-relay/
In other news...
We are opening a Tap House in Carmel at 116th & Guilford. It will be a hybrid of our Brewpub in Bloomington and Tasting Room in Indy. The means we're hiring, too. Here's a link to the jobs available that we are currently taking applications for: http://uplandbeer.com/were-hiring-for-the-carmel-tap-house/


At Bars, Restaurants, & Carry Out

From Ryan at Scotty's Brewhouse:
Have you been to your local Brewhouse lately? We just updated all of our Beer List at all of our stores so make sure to stop by and check out our new offerings that we now have on our taps!


Scotty’s Brewhouse Muncie has just tapped Fountain Square Workingman’s Pilsner! You can enjoy a 48oz Pitcher of this great beer every Wednesday for $9.00.

Scotty’s Brewhouse West Lafayette is now offering Power House Jack The Bum Pale Ale! Come by every Thursday and enjoy a pint of the tasty Pale Ale for only $4.00.

From Mike at Yogi's in Bloomington:
 http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/food-blog
 http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog

From the Distributors:

From Jen at Cavalier:
UPCOMING EVENTS

3/26 – Yogi’s Beer School featuring Lexington Bourbon Stout; 7pm

4/1 – Don’t Be The Fool, Be The Pranqster Event @ The Tap in Bloomington featuring North Coast Pranqster; 7pm

Beer Events/Fundraisers

Hoosier Beer Geek's Inaugural Pint Night



We're rolling out a new Hoosier Beer Geek event for the first time this month. We're calling it HBG Pint Night, and we hope to make it a regular event. 
So join us at the Mass Ave Pub at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. At this first Pint Night, our featured beer will be Founders All Day IPA, which will run you $3.50 per pint for the night.
What's the purpose of Pint Night? To provide the community with pints at a great price and, if you're interested in learning, to educate you about the particular beer on tap. In fact, we'll provide an information sheet on the beer and welcome your suggestions for which beers we should feature at future HBG Pint Nights. So come on out and enjoy some great beer and conversation with us.


Bike to the Ballpark with Sun King Brewing



On Thursday, April 4th, 2013 Sun King will host the 3rd Annual Bike to the Ballpark. The event begins with a pre party in the south lot of Sun King from 4-6pm.

"Victory Field is such a great venue to take in a game and we look forward to this event every year because it marks the coming of Spring," said Sun King owner/brewer Dave Colt.  "It's also an opportunity to promote bicycling and get people out to enjoy more of what Indy has to offer."

The 3rd Annual Bike to the Ballpark event will take place on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 for the Indianapolis Indians' season opening game.  Cyclists will have the opportunity to meet up in the Sun King south parking lot for an escorted ride through downtown lead by Mayor Greg Ballard and his team and then enjoy the first baseball game of the season.  Before the ride, individuals can purchase a pint of Indians Lager, the official craft beer of the Indianapolis Indians, and snack on food by Nacho Mama's and Groovy Guys Fries.  Mayor Ballard will also be speaking about the evolution of biking in Indianapolis.

Sun King once again has partnered with the Indianapolis Indians and IndyCog for this community event.  New partners to this years event NUVO, The Mass Ave Criterium, and The Handlebar.


Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch

In our grand tradition of drinking beer as early as possible, we would like to introduce a new event.  The Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch.  Or HBG+BMBB for short.  For this breakfast event, our beer theme will be fruit.  We've selected our beer list and Black Market is putting together the menu.  Here's the details.

Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch
April 7, 2013 + 10:30am
4 courses + 6 beers

Sun King Pink Taco
Black Acre Raspberry Blonde
Sixpoint 3Beans
Daredevil Muse
New Day Breakfast Magpie
Flat12 Raspberry Walkabout

$40 per person
No tickets for this one, but you must RSVP to reserve your spot.  We're only going to do one seating, so don't delay!  We'll announce the menu as soon as Black Market finalizes it, but we're going targeting a traditional breakfast fare.  A vegetarian option will be available if you're into that.

To RSVP, call Black Market at 317-822-6757



Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13.

You are invited to take part in the first ever Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13. With support from the Brewers of Indiana Guild, we are hoping to get local restaurants, bars, breweries, retailers, and beer lovers involved with BCBW during the week of April 6-13.
Here are details for how you can get involved:
- Dates for BCBW events: April 6-13 – culminating with the Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on April 13.
-Local organizations are encouraged to design their own events for BCBW.
-We want a focus on our fantastic Indiana beer heritage and growing industry.
-Possibilities include some of the ideas below - but it's all up to you.  If you have events scheduled for the week feel free to make them part of BCBW.  (I'm personally hoping for an Indiana IPA event - oh yes!)
  • Bloomington/Indiana tap takeovers
  • Educational events
  • Retail specials
  • Brewer meet-n-greets
  • Special beer pairing menus
  • And more!
- You can participate on an individual day or all week - no limits but we hope you will join us for a week of fun beer celebration!
We plan to have BCBW events each day leading up to BFest.  Please think about how and when your organization can participate and feel free to respond to me directly via email or call/text me at 812-340-6223.  I plan to follow-up within the next week or so. 
Oh yeah - did I mention a totally sweet iPhone and Android app?  BCBW participating organization will be able to publish details about each event (including date, time, location (with map) and event details) and attendees will even be able to check in to your events!
Thanks,
Terry Durkin - 812-340-6223 - terry@terrydurkin.com


Brew Bracket Tasting Tournament featuring Belgian Style Beers


Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 6-9PM
Place: Tomlinson Tap Room
Participating Brewers: Upland, Bloomington, Bier, Triton, Brugge, Twisted Crew, RAM, and Evil Czech Brewing.
Tickets details: $40 participant (4 pack for $35/ea), 150 will be sold
Where can I stock up:  http://bbbelgians-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=1


19 March 2013

Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch

In our grand tradition of drinking beer as early as possible, we would like to introduce a new event.  The Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch.  Or HBG+BMBB for short.  For this breakfast event, our beer theme will be fruit.  We've selected our beer list and Black Market is putting together the menu.  Here's the details.

Hoosier Beer Geek + Black Market Beer Brunch
April 7, 2013 + 10:30am
4 courses + 6 beers

Sun King Pink Taco
Black Acre Raspberry Blonde
Sixpoint 3Beans
Daredevil Muse
New Day Breakfast Magpie
Flat12 Raspberry Walkabout

$40 per person

No tickets for this one, but you must RSVP to reserve your spot.  We're only going to do one seating, so don't delay!  We'll announce the menu as soon as Black Market finalizes it, but we're going targeting a traditional breakfast fare.  A vegetarian option will be available if you're into that.

To RSVP, call Black Market at 317-822-6757

15 March 2013

Random Beer Roundup - The Here's to Me, & Here's to You Edition



Hoosier Beer Calendar
Events are subject to change

From the Brewers

From Cari at Upland Brewing Co.:

Some of you may have heard the rumors, and I'm happy to say it is true: Upland Brewing Company, in celebration of our 15th anniversary, has revived Champagne Velvet, a pre-prohibition style lager that was most popular from the turn of the century into the 1950s. At one point it was the 7th largest brewed beer in the United States. It was revived a couple of times since, and we've decided to bring it back. On April 6, we will launch "CV", as we call it, in the Terre Haute market, and throughout April it will ship to Indianapolis and Bloomington. Check back at http://champagnevelvet.com/ as this great project blossoms.
We have a couple of seasonals releasing soon, as well.
First off, Ard Ri, or the "High King," is in stock and ready to be picked up for St. Patrick's Day. Ard Ri Imperial Red Ale is our answer to an Irish St. Patty's beer: a nice hazy ruby color and a solid malt backbone gets a punch of hops, raising the IBUs to 77 and ABV is 9.3%. Ard Ri is available in 22 oz bottles and draft.
Secondly, in May, we will have a brand new seasonal: Campside Session IPA.

Events Upcoming:
-The Historic Artcraft Theatre Sponsorship Party - Saturday, March 16, 6 pm, Franklin, IN
We'll be at the Artcraft, proudly participating in their Sponsorship Party. If you've never been to the Artcraft, check them out at http://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/

-Shamrock Beer Run, Sunday, March 17, 10 am at Optimist Park
 Join us for a 5 K to start off your merry celebrating. Run through Broad Ripple, stopping about every kilometer to have a wee dram of beer, and then adjourn to Broad Ripple Tavern for the after party. http://www.fun-races.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=2
- Red Eye Relay Registration is up! http://uplandbeeradventures.com/event/red-eye-relay/
In other news...
We are opening a Tap House in Carmel at 116th & Guilford. It will be a hybrid of our Brewpub in Bloomington and Tasting Room in Indy. The means we're hiring, too. Here's a link to the jobs available that we are currently taking applications for: http://uplandbeer.com/were-hiring-for-the-carmel-tap-house/


From Bob at Flat 12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis: 

  • Taproom: Tapping Barrel-aged Winter Cycle DIPA (Thursday, 3-14); also on tap - Van Pogue Porter. 
  • Saturday, March 23rd. Muncie Gras Beer Festival at The Heorot
Bottle releases: Nunmoere Black ABA, Walkabout Pale Ale. Both should occur in the next couple of weeks. We'll post info to our site/social when it's on pallets and ready to ship.

Also on the docket: Nashville Craft Beer Week (March 18-24). People's Brewing Collab - expected release date, April 12th. Bloomington Craft Brew Fest, April 13th. 


From David at Triton Brewing in Indianapolis:
TRITON HOUSE BREWS
Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, McQueenie’s Scotch Ale, BJava Brown, Bourbon Barrel I-65 Baltic Porter and 2012 Muletide (BJava Bourbon Barrel 1-65 Baltic Porter) and O’Ryen Galaxy Pale Ale.
GUEST BREWS
Crispin Cider (bottle), Brooklyn There Will be Black IPA, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Rivertown War, Scaldis Triple and Widmer Omission Lager (bottle)
TRITON BREWING EVENTS
  • Sunday, March 17, 12pm to March 18, 3am-Connor’s Pub-St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party The BIGGEST AND BEST tent party in the city! TENT OPENS AT NOON!!!! $7 at the door! Bring two forms of valid ID! CASH only!! Music all day including the bag pipers at 1pm and again at 7pm!!
  • #Clustertruck Wednesday, March 20, 6-9pm featuring Byrnes Grilled Pizza, In a Pita and Der Pretzel Wagen!
  • Beers Dinner at Ball State, Wednesday, April 3 more details to follow!

    From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men in Indianapolis:

    Come celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend at Thr3e Wise Men! We will kick off the weekend with the tapping of our Saint Slater’s Irish Whiskey Stout on Friday at 7pm. Come enjoy $4 pints of this beer all weekend long!

    Mark Tuesday April 2nd on your calendar. We will be tapping our Two Sisters Carolina Saison & Old 59 Barley Wine at 7pm. Make sure to make it out to try these two amazing beers.

    Thr3e Wise Men Snow Bunny Blonde & Centennial Martyr Double IPA are now available for all Bars & Restaurants in state of Indiana. Talk to your local Cavalier rep. Click here for more info.

    At Bars, Restaurants, & Carry Out

    From Ryan at Scotty's Brewhouse:

    All Scotty’s Brewhouse locations now have new beer menus! Make sure to stop by and check out our new selection of beers we have on our taps.

    Scotty’s Brewhouse Bloomington has just tapped Fountain Square Workingman’s Pilsner! You can enjoy a 48oz Pitcher of this great beer every Wednesday for $9.00.

    Scotty’s Brewhouse 96th Street & Downtown are now serving Urban Chestnut STLIPA! Come by and enjoy a Pint of this amazing IPA from St. Louis every Thursday for $4.00!

    From Keg Liquors in New Albany:
    Stone - Old Guardian (California)
    Two Brothers - Off the Cuff (Illinois)
    Fat Heads - Oompa Loompa Chocolate Cream Stout (Ohio)
    Mission Brewery - Shipwrecked Double IPA (California)
    Mission Brewery - IPA (California)
    Three Floyds - Brian Boru (Indiana)
    Abita - Strawberry Harvest Lager (Louisiana)
    Ommegang - Hennepin (New York)
    Flying Dog - Raging Bitch (Maryland)
    Brooklyn - Pennant Ale '55 (New York)
    Victory - Swing Session Saison (Pennsylvania)
    Angry Orchard - Variety Pack (Massachusetts)
    From Patrick at Patrick's Kitchen & Drinks in Zionsville:
    Upcoming beers include LaTrappe Quad, Kentucky Bourbon Ale, Ommengang Abbey and currently on draft we have Three Floyds Alpha King Pale ale and their Jinxproof Lager for a limited time, just tapped Flat-12 porter, we are flying thru our allocation of Sun King Jungle Room IPA, their is North Coast Brother Thelonius Abbey style ale, and currently our quad is Gulden Von Draak.  Representing Triton is their Railsplitter IPA, and we have Rivertown Hop Baron IPA, but it will be gone soon, as a nod to the desire for a hoppy wheat beer, we tapped Boulevard 80 acre....and we are closing out our Sun King Dominator Dopplebock, it will also be gone soon.

    From Mike at Yogi's in Bloomington:
    http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog

    From the Distributors:

    From Jen at Cavalier:
    UPCOMING EVENTS

    3/15 – Ace Cider Tasting featuring Apple Honey Cider @ Blue 82 in St. John; 5pm-8pm

    3/15 – NABC Hoosier Daddy / Big Ten Night @ Shooters in Madison; TBA

    3/16 – Lexington Brewing Bourbon Stout Tapping @ The Tap in Bloomington; TBA

    3/26 – Yogi’s Beer School featuring Lexington Bourbon Stout; 7pm

    4/1 – Don’t Be The Fool, Be The Pranqster Event @ The Tap in Bloomington featuring North Coast Pranqster; 7pm

    Beer Events/Fundraisers

    Hoosier Beer Geek's Inaugural Pint Night


    We're rolling out a new Hoosier Beer Geek event for the first time this month. We're calling it HBG Pint Night, and we hope to make it a regular event. 
    So join us at the Mass Ave Pub at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. At this first Pint Night, our featured beer will be Founders All Day IPA, which will run you $3.50 per pint for the night.
    What's the purpose of Pint Night? To provide the community with pints at a great price and, if you're interested in learning, to educate you about the particular beer on tap. In fact, we'll provide an information sheet on the beer and welcome your suggestions for which beers we should feature at future HBG Pint Nights. So come on out and enjoy some great beer and conversation with us.


    Bike to the Ballpark with Sun King Brewing



    On Thursday, April 4th, 2013 Sun King will host the 3rd Annual Bike to the Ballpark. The event begins with a pre party in the south lot of Sun King from 4-6pm.

    "Victory Field is such a great venue to take in a game and we look forward to this event every year because it marks the coming of Spring," said Sun King owner/brewer Dave Colt.  "It's also an opportunity to promote bicycling and get people out to enjoy more of what Indy has to offer."

    The 3rd Annual Bike to the Ballpark event will take place on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 for the Indianapolis Indians' season opening game.  Cyclists will have the opportunity to meet up in the Sun King south parking lot for an escorted ride through downtown lead by Mayor Greg Ballard and his team and then enjoy the first baseball game of the season.  Before the ride, individuals can purchase a pint of Indians Lager, the official craft beer of the Indianapolis Indians, and snack on food by Nacho Mama's and Groovy Guys Fries.  Mayor Ballard will also be speaking about the evolution of biking in Indianapolis.

    Sun King once again has partnered with the Indianapolis Indians and IndyCog for this community event.  New partners to this years event NUVO, The Mass Ave Criterium, and The Handlebar.



    Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13.


    You are invited to take part in the first ever Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13. With support from the Brewers of Indiana Guild, we are hoping to get local restaurants, bars, breweries, retailers, and beer lovers involved with BCBW during the week of April 6-13.
    Here are details for how you can get involved:
    - Dates for BCBW events: April 6-13 – culminating with the Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on April 13.
    -Local organizations are encouraged to design their own events for BCBW.
    -We want a focus on our fantastic Indiana beer heritage and growing industry.
    -Possibilities include some of the ideas below - but it's all up to you.  If you have events scheduled for the week feel free to make them part of BCBW.  (I'm personally hoping for an Indiana IPA event - oh yes!)
    • Bloomington/Indiana tap takeovers
    • Educational events
    • Retail specials
    • Brewer meet-n-greets
    • Special beer pairing menus
    • And more!
    - You can participate on an individual day or all week - no limits but we hope you will join us for a week of fun beer celebration!
    We plan to have BCBW events each day leading up to BFest.  Please think about how and when your organization can participate and feel free to respond to me directly via email or call/text me at 812-340-6223.  I plan to follow-up within the next week or so. 
    Oh yeah - did I mention a totally sweet iPhone and Android app?  BCBW participating organization will be able to publish details about each event (including date, time, location (with map) and event details) and attendees will even be able to check in to your events!
    Thanks,
    Terry Durkin - 812-340-6223 - terry@terrydurkin.com


    Brew Bracket Tasting Tournament featuring Belgian Style Beers


    Date: Saturday, April 27th
    Time: 6-9PM
    Place: Tomlinson Tap Room
    Participating Brewers: Upland, Bloomington, Bier, Triton, Brugge, Twisted Crew, RAM, and Evil Czech Brewing.
    Tickets details: $40 participant (4 pack for $35/ea), 150 will be sold
    Where can I stock up:  http://bbbelgians-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=1



    13 March 2013

    HBG's Inaugural Pint Night | Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., Mass Ave Pub

    We're rolling out a new Hoosier Beer Geek event for the first time this month. We're calling it HBG Pint Night, and we hope to make it a regular event.

    So join us at the Mass Ave Pub (745 Massachusetts Avenue, 317.974.0745) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. At this first Pint Night, our featured beer will be Founders All Day IPA, which will run you $3.50 per pint for the night.

    What's the purpose of Pint Night? To provide the community with pints at a great price and, if you're interested in learning, to educate you about the particular beer on tap. In fact, we'll provide an information sheet on the beer and welcome your suggestions for which beers we should feature at future HBG Pint Nights. So come on out and enjoy some great beer and conversation with us.

    Here's the Facebook event page for HBG Pint Night.

    11 March 2013

    The First Meeting of BY(O)B



    On a recent winter evening at the Sinking Ship, the Knights of the Beer Roundtable did two things that most would not expect.

    First, Gina, Jim, and I consumed large amounts of Schlitz and Pabst Blue Ribbon.

    Second, I won a Moon Walk competition and took home a 12 pack of Tab.

    Why were we drinking Schlitz and PBR at the Sinking Ship? It is the only bar known to carry both beers in Indianapolis. This information was brought to our attention by our new friend and drinking buddy Peter.

    Peter is famous (or infamous, your choice) for creating the Schlabst. It is Milwaukee’s black and tan and consists of Schlitz poured on the bottom and PBR poured on the top (do it the other way and you end up with a Pitz). And Peter wanted to share this with us. So we ordered. And we drank. And we drank some more. We even added Valentine-versions of Peeps for the hell of it. And it was fun. And it tasted good. Good enough to order a second round.

    Officiating marriages between beers is not Peter’s only interest. He is, also, a new resident to Indianapolis, brought here by his new job. His full name is Peter Wilt and he is the president of the new professional soccer team in Indianapolis. The new North American Soccer League franchise will play its first season in 2014 at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus.

    Team owner Ersal Ozdemir was smart to bring the talented Peter Wilt to Indy. Peter is probably best known for being the former president and general manager of the Major League Soccer team Chicago Fire. He has a knack for building up new teams and rallying fan bases. It may have something to do with making himself available to the public. What other professional sports team president in Indianapolis would have beers with the Knights of the Beer Roundtable?

    Well… I have not asked them. Maybe they would. Does anybody have Ryan Grigson’s email address?

    Even if I did have Grigson’s email address, I would be a bit sheepish to ask. Peter, on the other hand, has made himself available to the fans through Twitter and can be found frequently Indy’s quality watering holes in Fountain Square, Mass Ave, and Broad Ripple. He is obviously doing something right. The soccer team has 2,000 season ticket holders.

    2,000.

    Without a coach, a single player, a single game played…

    Or a name.

    The name of the soccer team has been the subject of great debate amongst soccer fans, including supporters group Brickyard Battalion (or BYB). Even Peter is not sure what name will ultimately be selected. But we offered up our suggestion to him. And we think he took to it well.



    If you are interested in suggesting a name and team colors, obtaining season tickets, and following the news regarding the HBG-FC (or whatever the team will be named), check out the Indy Pro Soccer website.

    Oh yeah, the Moon Walk thing…

    Peter enjoys trivia night at pubs. And on this particular night, it was Burlesque Trivia at the Sinking Ship. The theme for trivia was “the 80’s” and we tied up with two other teams in round 3. To break the tie, a representative from each team had to come up on stage and do their best Moon Walk. My version sucked. But I finished with a falsetto “he he!” and a crotch thrust and that was enough to win. The prize was a 12 pack of Tab. And that shit is nasty.

    In case you haven't heard: Dark Lord Day tickets on sale this Sunday

    At noon Central Daylight Time this Sunday, March 17, tickets will go on sale for Three Floyds' Dark Lord Day. The link to the ticket purchase site is here.

    A few things to note:



    • Tickets are $30 a piece.
    • The brewery is sticking with its "no coolers" policy, so beer sharing will be limited once again this year.
    • The name of the purchaser will be printed on each ticket. Adios scalping?
    To tide you over until Sunday, here's our coverage of previous Dark Lord Days. More details about the event at the official Dark Lord Day website here.

    08 March 2013

    Random Beer Roundup - The Spay & Neuter Your Pets Edition



    Hoosier Beer Calendar
    Events are subject to change

    From the Brewers

    From Shane at Daredevil Brewing Co:

    We will be partnering with the Upland Brewing Company for a "Swine & Suds" beer dinner at 18 On The Square in Shelbyville on March 25th.  Both our Lift Off IPA and Muse Belgian Golden Ale beers will be paired with dinner courses.

    Also, watch for our online store to launch soon. Initially the store will provide access to our branded glassware and we will add more items in the coming weeks starting with men's and women's versions of our Daredevil Brewing Co Logo t-shirts.

    Daredevil Brewing Co. | Current beers available 
    Lift Off IPA: Our flagship beer
    A bounty of American Hops delivers the signature clean and crisp finish of a perfectly balanced West Coast style IPA.

    Muse Belgian Golden Ale: The first of our Belgian seasonal beers
    A delicate Belgian perfume of pears and apples compliments complex spicy phenolics and lightly sweet alcohol with an inspiring clean, bright finish

    Remember a full list of where you can fine our beers is on our website and you can keep up with the latest news and learn about new locations to find our beers first by following us on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Want to know what people are saying about our beers? Check out our profile on Untappd.

    From Bob at Flat 12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis: 


    From David at Triton Brewing in Indianapolis:
    TRITON HOUSE BREWS
    Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, McQueenie’s Scotch Ale, BJava Brown, Bourbon Barrel I-65 Baltic Porter and 2012 Muletide (BJava Bourbon Barrel 1-65 Baltic Porter).
    GUEST BREWS
    Brooklyn There Will Be Black IPA, Crispin Cider (bottle), Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale,  Mort Subite Kriek Lambic, Rivertown War and Widmer Omission Lager (bottle)
    TRITON BREWING EVENTS
    •  Saturday March 9, 6-10pm-Taste of Rivi-(Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN) Join us at the Taste of Rivi Food Exposition for a unique opportunity to sample some extraordinary food, beverages and entertainment. Don’t miss it! Call for more details and to order your pre-sale tickets 317-255-5471 or go to rivi.org.
    • Saturday, March 9, 10pm-12am Punk Rock Night and Triton Tasting at the Melody Inn (3826 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis)- Join us for PUNK ROCK NIGHT w/ STEALING VOLUME, DAN GLENZIG, THE WORTHMORES and MALT LIQUOR...and a Triton Brewing tasting! Cost is $6. melodyindy.com for more info!
    • Thursday, March 14, 5pm-Tapping O’Ryen Galaxy Pale Ale. Join us and KG’s Slider Station for the release of the O’Ryen in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
    • Saturday, March 16, 11am- March 17, 3am-Connor’s Pub-St. Patrick’s Day More details to follow!

      From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men in Indianapolis:
      Come celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend at Thr3e Wise Men! We will kick off the weekend with the tapping of our Saint Slater’s Irish Whiskey Stout. Come enjoy $4 pints of this beer all weekend long!

      Thr3e Wise Men Snow Bunny Blonde & Centennial Martyr Double IPA are now available for all Bars & Restaurants in state of Indiana. Talk to your local Cavalier rep. Click here for more info.

      At Bars, Restaurants, & Carry Out

      From Ryan at Scotty's Brewhouse:
      All Scotty’s locations are celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day all weekend long. Come join us on Friday March 15th when we kick off the weekend with a tapping of the Thr3e Wise Men Saint Slater’s Irish Whiskey Stout. We have St. Patty’s Day specials all weekend long.

      From Keg Liquors in New Albany:
      Founders - Curmudgeon Old Ale (Michigan)
      De' Proef - Reinaert Flemish Wild Ale (Belgium)
      Martens - Pilsener (Belgium)
      Founders - All Day IPA (Michigan)
      Martens - Witte (Belgium)
      De Proef - Broederlijke Liefde (Belgium)
      New Belgium - Lips of Faith La Folie (Colorado)
      New Belgium - Rampant Double IPA (Colorado)
      New Belgium - Lips of Faith Translantique Kriek (Colorado)
      New Belgium - Lips of Faith Heavenly Feijoa Tripel (Colorado)
      New Belgium - Lips of Faith Cascara Quad (Colorado)
      Sam Adams - Double Agent IPL (Massachusetts)
      Sam Adams - White Lantern (Massachusetts)
      Boulevard - Grainstorm Black Rye IPA (Missouri)
      Stone - Enjoy By IPA 4-1-13 (California)
      Shoreline - Sum Nug IPA (Indiana)
      Shoreline - Beltaine Scottish Ale (Indiana)
      Cutters - Empire Stout (Indiana)
      From Mike at Yogi's in Bloomington:
      http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog

      From the Distributors:

      From Jen at Cavalier:
      NEW TO THE CAVALIER WAREHOUSE


      Founders All Day IPA – Sessionable IPA; seasonal release; 6 packs and draft

      Founders Old Curmudgeon – Old Ale; seasonal release; 4 packs and draft

      Original Sin Elderberry Cider – Apple and Elderberry Cider; limited release; 6 packs only

      Shoreline Sum Nug IPA – IPA brewed with Summit and Nugget hops; new everyday item; 22oz bottles only

      Shoreline Beltaine – Scotch Ale; new everyday item; 22oz bottles only

      Hebrew Funky Jewbelation   combination of Jewbelation 15 (aged ten months), Origin Pomegranate Strong Ale (aged eleven months), Bittersweet Lenny's R.I.P.A. (aged twelve months), Messiah Nut Brown Ale (aged six months), Coney Island Lager (aged twelve months), and Albino Python (aged three months) limited release; 22oz bottles and draft – Sessionable IPA; seasonal release; 6 packs and draft

      UPCOMING EVENTS


      3/9 – Founders All Day IPA Release Tasting @ Liquor Stockhouse in Schererville; 5pm-7pm

      3/11 – Founders Tasting @ Vecchio’s in Newburgh; 5pm-7pm

      3/15 – Craft Beer Tasting @ Colfax Liquors in Griffith; 4pm-6pm

      3/15 – Ace Cider Tasting featuring Apple Honey Cider @ Blue 82 in St. John; 5pm-8pm

      3/15 – NABC Hoosier Daddy / Big Ten Night @ Shooters in Madison; TBA

      3/16 – Lexington Brewing Bourbon Stout Tapping @ The Tap in Bloomington; TBA

      3/26 – Yogi’s Beer School featuring Lexington Bourbon Stout; 7pm

      4/1 – Don’t Be The Fool, Be The Pranqster Event @ The Tap in Bloomington featuring North Coast Pranqster; 7pm

      Beer Events/Fundraisers


      La Margarita to Host First Annual IPA Championships of the Free World: Great Lakes Regional Qualifier
      Because it was time to make up another excuse to drink quality cerveza, La Margarita is pleased to announce the First Annual IPA Championships of the Free World: Great Lakes Regional Qualifier.
      The event is to take place on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 8 p.m. 





      Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13.

      You are invited to take part in the first ever Bloomington Craft Beer Week (BCBW), culminating with the third annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on Sat. April 13. With support from the Brewers of Indiana Guild, we are hoping to get local restaurants, bars, breweries, retailers, and beer lovers involved with BCBW during the week of April 6-13.
      Here are details for how you can get involved:
      - Dates for BCBW events: April 6-13 – culminating with the Bloomington Craft Beer Fest on April 13.
      -Local organizations are encouraged to design their own events for BCBW.
      -We want a focus on our fantastic Indiana beer heritage and growing industry.
      -Possibilities include some of the ideas below - but it's all up to you.  If you have events scheduled for the week feel free to make them part of BCBW.  (I'm personally hoping for an Indiana IPA event - oh yes!)
      • Bloomington/Indiana tap takeovers
      • Educational events
      • Retail specials
      • Brewer meet-n-greets
      • Special beer pairing menus
      • And more!
      - You can participate on an individual day or all week - no limits but we hope you will join us for a week of fun beer celebration!
      We plan to have BCBW events each day leading up to BFest.  Please think about how and when your organization can participate and feel free to respond to me directly via email or call/text me at 812-340-6223.  I plan to follow-up within the next week or so. 
      Oh yeah - did I mention a totally sweet iPhone and Android app?  BCBW participating organization will be able to publish details about each event (including date, time, location (with map) and event details) and attendees will even be able to check in to your events!
      Thanks,
      Terry Durkin - 812-340-6223 - terry@terrydurkin.com