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27 June 2014

Random Beer Roundup: The USA! USA! USA! Edition



Hoosier Beer Calendar

Events are subject to change



The Brewers


Tin Man Brewing in Evansville


On Tap:

Circuit Bohemian Pilsner
Rivet Irish Red Ale
Alloy APA
Dry Cell Irish Dry Stout
Rosenweiss
Apricot Sour Ale
Overlord Imperial IPA
Dare Devil Brewing
From Shane at Daredevil:

We are teaming up with the Dallara IndyCar Factory, Speedway Lions Club and the Speedway Chamber of Commerce to co-host the Hops & Flip Flops Craft Beer Festival and Street Fair on Friday August 22nd. The event will bring together about 20 local, regional and national craft breweries and we asked each brewery to bring their most prized hoppy beers as well as something decidedly not-hoppy. The goal of the event is to educate and celebrate the wide variety of craft beer styles. Tickets go on sale next week on July 2nd at noonlocal time.

More information at: http://hopsfest.eventbrite.com and https://twitter.com/DaredevilBeer/status/481795879070736386

Looking to find our beers? We try to keep draft locations up to date on website and post frequently to our Twitter and Facebook pages on can and draft locations across the state. If you are having trouble finding Lift Off IPA on draft or cans it could just be because the place you are at ran out. Always feel free to drop us an email, post or tweet and we will try and help.

Upcoming events
* CNO Indy's Vegetarian Dinner, The Patio at City Market, Sunday, July 13th
* Indiana Microbrewers Festival, Saturday, July 19th
* Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America, Rocky Mountain Edition, Denver, Friday, July 25th
* Brew Haven, New Haven, Saturday, August 2nd

Daredevil Brewing Co. | Current beers available:
Lift Off IPA: Our flagship beer available year round in cans and on draft.
A bounty of American Hops delivers the signature clean and crisp finish of a perfectly balanced West Coast style IPA.
Vacation Kölsch: A summer special release beer available on draft.
A delicately balanced, authentic Kölsch style ale brewed with the finest German malts, hops and yeast to provide a crisp, clean and refreshing match for summer relaxation.

Triton Brewing in Lawrence:

TRITON HOUSE BREWS
Fieldhouse Wheat, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Wit or Witout You, Beer Hammock Shandy, Double Deadeye Imperial Stout, Pink Ribbon Sour & Bourbon Barrel Oud Bruin (Sour)
GUEST BREWS
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Country Boy Knotty Pine Imperial IPA, Destihl Wild Amber, Green Flash Hop Rod Red, Jolly Pumpkin La Roja, New Day Meadery’s South Cider, Schlafly’s Raspberry Heffeweiss, Vanberg & DeWulf Lambick X, Widmer’s Omission Lager and Widmer’s Omission Pale Ale & Wood Boat Pale Ale
TRITON BREWING EVENTS

Friday, June 27
3:30-7pm Party on the Plaza with Tomlinson Tap Room (City Market, Indianapolis). This event is General Admission and costs $15.00 ($1652 w/service fee). Each ticket gets you into the event as well as two complimentary beer tastings. Additional beer purchases can be made.
Thursday, July 3
5-7pm Kahn’s Fine Wines and Spirits 4th of July Holiday Sampling (North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis). We will be tapping a specialty pin of Triton Beer and sampling a number of brands. All Triton products will be 15% off on that day. Stop by, grab a sample and say, “Hi!”
Friday, July 4
11am-7:30pm Triton Brewing Company will be open for all your Holiday Beer needs. We will be closing early to provide our employees the opportunity to participate Independence Day celebrations. We will be open regular hours on July 3, July 5 & 6.

Wednesday, July 9
5-10pm at Triton Brewing Company we are Tapping the Grand Citra Station IPA!
Saturday, July 19
3-7pm is the 18th Annual Indiana Microbrewer’s Festival at Opti Park in Broad Ripple, 3-7pm. Early Admission at 2pm for VIP and Early Bird ticket holders. 3pm for General Admission Tickets. Tickets available June 1, for Indiana's best summer tradition! Early Bird, VIP & General Admission tickets are available on line at http://www.brewersofindianaguild.com/events/details/19th-annual-indiana-microbrewers-festival

Scarlet Lane Brewing in McCordsville

We donated a keg of Dorian Coffee Coconut to Tomlinson Tap Room for Barehands Head Brewer Money Raising Event. Throughout June/July - Limited number of Dorian Coffee Coconut kegs to hit market. Proceeds from sale go to Chris at Barehands, as well as, partnering restaurants donating majority of sale proceeds to Chris.
Events
6/27 - Tasting with Brewsline at the District Apartments in Saxony 5-8pm

7/2 - Tap Takeover at Fat Dan’s in SoBro 5-10pm

7/11 - Tap Takeover at DC’s Pub in Zionsville 5-9pm

7/12 - Indiana Bastille Day Serving Fortville, Indiana 4-11pm

7/14 - Broad Ripple Adult Picnic at Broad Ripple Tavern, Beer sample vendor 7pm - all night

7/16 - Tap Takeover at Fireside Brewhouse in Greenwood 5-9pm

7/17 - IPA Tappig event at MacKenzie River Pizza 86th Street 4-9pm

7/18 - Beer Vendor for ASID Polo Event at Hickory Polo Club 5-9pm

7/19 - Summerfest ALL DAY

7/22 - Trivia Night at Rockstone Pizza 5-9PM

Indiana City Brewing Co. in Indianapolis


Our 4th of July Fest is just around the corner. Some of Indy's best local band we play and we're tapping our Independence Pale Ale at the party. Gate at 2:00, Music at 3:00.

Featuring:
We Are Hex
Pravada • Sirius Blvck
Andy D • Apollo Mono • White River Roller
DJ Action Jackson
Indiana City Brewing Co.
24 Shelby Steet, Indianapolis
Grilled food by Tlaolli
Sponsored by Sam Ash

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiana-citys-2nd-annual-4th-of-july-fest-tickets-11884485817?aff=eorg
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/322580911226097/

Sun King Brewing in Indianapolis

SOLD OUT!!!

June 28th, Grapefruit Jungle tapping party! You'll be able to fill growlers and buy cans in the tasting room starting on Monday, June 30th (limited to two 4-packs per person). GFJ will hit liquor stores and bars on Monday as well. Get it while it lasts!



New Albanian in New Albany

Lots of upcoming events on the calendar, click here for more details.
Friday, June 27:Downtown New Albany’s Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series features Appalatin.
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15, 22: The Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series takes place in downtown New Albany at Bicentennial Park, on the corner of Spring and Pearl – less than two blocks from Bank Street Brewhouse. On Friday from May 30 through August 22 (except July 4) there’ll be free musical performances from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Production Simple books the music, and NABC coordinates the bar. We serve the craft beer (Houndmouth, Black & Blue Grass, Naughty Girl, Community Dark and occasional surprises); River City Winery handles the wine; and Irish Exit and JR’s Pub will alternate serving mass-market beer.

The Ram 


Mug Club Monday (7/7/14)
Don't forget that the first Monday of every month is Mug Club Monday. All Mug Club Members get 50% off all food for parties of 8 or less.
IN OTHER NEWS:
Summer is here and that can only mean one thing... Beer Festivals!!
July 19th is the 19th annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival. Located at Opti Park in Broad Ripple with over 350 selection to choose from and a whole side of the park dedicated to Indiana Breweries. This festival is the largest of it's kind in Indiana and you definitely don't want to miss out on this one. For tickets and other info go to http://www.brewersofindianaguild.com/events/details/19th-annual-indiana-microbrewers-festival

Be sure to visit either of our locations for the World Cup to cheer on your favorite team (hopefully the USA!), and enjoy a pint or two of delicious beer while you're here!!
Flat 12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis
Join us and BlueMile for a run:

It’s every Thursday at 5:45. Some of the Flat 12 family has been joining up with BlueMile fans + neighbors + friends of friends – all with the desire to knock out a few miles (we usually go three) and then knock off with a pint of the BlueMile Extra Pale after.
World Cup Viewing Parties
The World Cup is in full swing and even if you’re not a soccer fan it’s still an event you don’t want to miss.
With it being one of the most highly viewed sporting event, bars and pubs will fill up fast. So don’t be left out on the view parties! Join us here in the Taproom to watch it on the big screen, while of course drinking some great beer! Check out our list of viewings here.
Rocketship Comedy Night
The Rocketship Comedy series at Flat 12 is back at it, but now on Fridays instead of Sunday! Who doesn’t love a Friday night out, right!? Be sure to join us next Friday, June 27th at 8:30pm for the Girls with Mace, featuring Ariel Elias and Molly Ruben-Long, comedy tour from New Orleans. For more info on our Comedy Night series click here.

Also look for us here:
Jun 27 – Party on the Plaza at City Market
Jun 28 – Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Fesitival
Jul 12 – Inaugural Indianapolis Tour de Biere
Jul 12 – Race City Rebels - July Bout

RSSIn The Taproom


Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co.


We will be tapping our newest beer, Cobra Kai Japanese Rice Lager, this coming Tuesday July 1st. We will be doing $5 Growler Fills of this beer only on that night. Also all pints are $2.50.

Thr3e Wise Men Current Beers:
· Snow Bunny Blonde
· Two Lucys Blackberry Wheat
· Bulldog Brown
· Hubbard & Cravens Porter
· Rocky Ripple Pale Ale
· Golden Zoe IPA
· Centennial Martyr Double IPA
· New: Cobra Kai Japanese Rice Lager - Tapping Tuesday July 1st

Promotions:
· Are you a VIP Member? It is FREE to join! Become a member and after every 9 Growler Fills of Thr3e Wise Men Beer we will add $10 to your VIP Card.

Upcoming Beers:
· August: German Pilsner
· Tuesday August 5th

Upland Brewing in Bloomington and Indianapolis
For the first time ever, Upland Brewing Co will be releasing its first beer brewed with an edible flower. Our newest sour ale, Viola , gives our classic oak aged sour ale a new twist using fresh viola flowers.

With a focus on utilizing locally sourced ingredients, Upland has collaborated with our friends at
Oliver Winery in Bloomington, Indiana to create Vinosynth White and Vinosynth Red. These collaboration bottles are a unique combination of Upland Sours aged on Indiana grown grapes. Vinosynth Red is aged on Catawba grapes and Vinosynth White is aged on Vidal Blanc grapes from the Oliver Creekside Vineyards. We're excited to share this unique creation that celebrates the artisanship and love of local ingredients our two companies share. 
In celebration of these new releases, Upland is excited to announce our next sour lottery! The lottery started on June 24th and will remain open until noon on June 30th. This lottery includes Sour Reserve #5, Blackberry Lambic, Viola, Vinosynth White, andVinosynth Red . For additional details about this sour lottery, visit www.uplandsours.eventbrite.com.

Bars, Restaurants, Carryout, & Distributors

Patio is fully open, weather permitting!
6/26 - We're changing up the food menu
7/16 - Hoosier Beer Geek Favorites Night in our basement (about 6 of their favorites on draft)
7/29 - Trivia Night


Patrick's Kitchen in Zionsville
Now on tap:
Gumball Head, La Trappe Quad, Bier's Marzen, Brooklyn Summer Ale, New Albanian Hoptimus, Stone's Triticale Quad, Taxman's Belgian Black, Tow Yard goldie Hops, Tow Yard Pale, Kentucky Brewing's Bourbon Ale, and we have other Bier, Tow Yard, and FFF on deck


Starlight Distribution, LLC 

From Josh:

New in stock and already making it's way around the state from Brouwerij de Molen comes a collab with Anchorage Brewing called Mud & Funk. This Brett Imperial Stout combines De Molen's mastery of dark beers and Anchorage's mastery of funk and wood, was aged in a mixture of Wine and Bourbon barrels. Blended back together, this dark, funky, and complex stout is sure to please. Available in 750ml bottles statewide now.

Also back in stock from our pals up in Chicago comes Local Option's Vokuhila. A traditional take on the classic German style Helles Bock, this strong golden larger clocks in at 6.5% and features a robust hop and malt profile. Much like it's namesake, its work in the front end and party on the backside. Available statewide in 500ml bottles and 1/6bbls!
Upcoming Events:
June 27th - Girls Pint Out and Big Red Slumber Party (SOLD OUT!)
June 28th - Craft Beer Tasting event @ Mass Ave Wine Shop (More Info)
July 9th - Country Boy Brewing Tap Takeover at The Sinking Ship (More info)
July 23rd - North Peak Tap Takeover at The Sinking Ship (More info)


Yogi's in Bloomington
Follow on Facebook (Yogi's Grill and Bar) and @yogisgrillbar for more details

Beer School every Tuesday night at 7 pm

More information at yogis.com


Beer & Fundraising Events

2nd Annual Beer Cocktail Contest at Mass Ave Pub
Tuesday, July 15th
6-9 pm  
We had so much fun last year that Mass. Avenue Pub and Indiana Girls' Pint Out are hosting the 2nd Annual Beer Cocktail Contest!  
The rules are as follows:
1. The cocktail must contain at least one craft beer.
2. The cocktail must contain at least one liquor.
3. All ingredients must be easily accessible and legal to consume.  
You have until July 1st to submit your recipe here: http://tiny.cc/gpococktail
The contest culminates on Tuesday, July 15th at Mass Ave Pub. The top three recipes will be available to sample and purchase. Buy a full-sized version and you will receive a ticket to vote for the best cocktail!
The winner receives $100 AND that cocktail will be featured as Mass Ave Pub the remainder of July!


Raise a Pint fundraiser  for Chris Gerard (from Bare Hands Brewery)

 Throughout the month of June, there will be donated kegs on tap at Tom Tap:



Beer MBA Classes - More Than Just a Tasting
This is a unique opportunity for people at all knowledge levels to learn more about the World's Classic Beer Styles. As we sample each beer, we'll briefly discuss its origin, history and what makes it unique. This is a fun experience. Don't miss it!
  • Designed for Everyone (must be 21 years of age)
  • Flexible Schedule - Take Any Class in Any Order (after attending a Class 1)
  • Take All 3 Classes and Get Your "MBA Certificate"
Only $50 per 3-hr Class (includes free samples of all beers)
Discounts available: Sign up for all 3 classes for $135 total! Call for group discounts
More info on Facebook, give us a like!
SUMMER SERIES: 
Class 1 – Sat, May 31
Class 2 – Sat, June 21
Class 3 – Sat, August 9
FALL SERIES:  
Class 1 – Sat, August 23
Class 2 – Sat, September 13
Class 3 – Sat, October 4
Beer Vacations Follow the link to learn more, new trips added!
Guided Beer Vacations to Belgium and Germany
Take a Dream Trip to Belgium or Germany where nearly everything is planned and coordinated for you. Visit the Famous Breweries and the Best Beer Bars in the World, all led and guided by Ron Smith, a recognized Beer Expert that will help explain even more about the legendary beer styles, history and cultures.
Learn more now:
Learn more below and be sure to sign-up for our email list so we can notify you of our upcoming trips and classes. For any additional information, don't hesitate to contact us atBeerMBA@MarketWiseSolutions.com or call 317-564-4898 and ask for Ron Smith.
Whiskey MBA (Master of Barrel-Whiskey Appreciation) Classes Coming This Fall...
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25 June 2014

The post titled "So what is craft?" or "It is craft; so what?"

My friend Christine Johnson recently tagged me in a Facebook post.  She had just finished reading an article from Advertising Age that discussed television ads and craft breweries.  The article mentioned TV ads from Boston Beer and New Belgium.  Christine asked the question, “We’re still calling New Belgium and (Sam Adams) ‘craft’ beer? Really?”

The term “craft beer” is confusing for many beer drinkers, both professional and amateur.  So let’s clear things up.

The first thing to understand is who defines "craft".  The Brewers Association is a 501(c)(6) organization; it is a business league that represents small and independent American brewers.  As of December 2013, around 3,000 breweries were members of the Brewers Association, including 49 of the 50 largest craft breweries (I believe that August Schell Brewing in Minnesota is the non-member; more on that in a second).  As the primary representative organization of “craft brewers”, membership votes to define the term “craft brewery.”

The three requirements of a “craft brewery” are: small, independent, and traditional. 

So what is traditional? 

“A brewer that has a majority of its total beverage alcohol volume in beers whose flavor derives from traditional or innovative brewing ingredients and their fermentation. Flavored malt beverages (FMBs) are not considered beers.”

That is the current Brewers Association description of “tradition”.  It used to be that “traditional” excluded adjunct brewing.  Adjuncts are unmalted grains that can be used to add specific qualities to a beer, but it is frequently used to cut costs.  But in March 2014, it was decided to allow adjunct brewing as part of traditional.  The use of non-malted ingredients in brewing has been around for a long time and the Brewers Association did not want to penalize craft breweries that wanted to brew recipes that required adjuncts.  

When this change was made, several breweries were brought into the Brewers Association fold.  The biggest brewery that now meets the “craft brewery” definition is D. G. Yuengling and Sons, a prominent east-coast brewery.  In 2012, the Brewers Association made headlines when it released a list of breweries that did not meet the definition of craft; the phrase “craft vs. crafty” was frequently used.  But with the new definition, Yuengling is now a craft brewery.

Another brewery that now meets the craft brewery definition established by the Brewers Association because of the change in definition is August Schell Brewing Company.  When the “craft vs. crafty” list came out, August Schell was the most vocal in expressing displeasure with the Brewers Association.  So it is not a surprise that, despite meeting the definition of a craft brewery, August Schell is not found on the Brewers Association roster of member breweries.

So what is independent?

“Less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by a beverage alcohol industry member that is not itself a craft brewer.”

This definition means that a larger brewery (like InBev Anheuser-Busch and Miller Coors) or a spirit producer owns 25% or more of a brewery, it cannot be a craft brewery according to the Brewers Association.  It means that a beer produced by a non-craft brewery, no matter the size of batches or the ingredients, is not a craft beer.  It also means that if a craft brewery sells a large enough business interest to a non-craft brewery, it is no longer a craft brewery.  A well known example is Goose Island which was partially owned, and is now wholly owned, by Anheuser-Busch.  Goose Island is well known for the production of Belgian-style and barrel-aged beers.  But Goose Island is no longer a craft brewery.

So what is small?

“Annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less (approximately 3 percent of U.S. annual sales). Beer production is attributed to the rules of alternating proprietorship.”

The Brewers Association raised the limit from 2 million barrels to 6 million barrels in 2010.  The reason they provided was that they did not want to punish the success of craft breweries.  The increase in the limit allows Boston Beer Company, the producer of Sam Adams, to remain a craft brewery.  Despite the increase in the limit, 6 million barrels of beer per year is still only 3 percent of beer sales in the United States.

So what?

What this means to the beer drinker will vary.  Some drinkers are all about drinking local, though it should be pointed out that the majority of malted barley and hops come from the same companies that supply non-local breweries, both craft and non-craft. 

Some drinkers will say that they are all about quality, though it should be pointed out that Anheuser-Busch, Miller, and Coors have incredibly large and thorough quality control and assurance groups in their companies.  It is difficult to produce the same beer over and over.  And over.

Some drinkers only drink “microbrews” or other small batch productions.  But as my friend Christine points out, breweries like Boston Beer has multiple, large breweries.  Comparing the size of a Boston Beer Company brewery to Indiana’s largest breweries, like Three Floyds, Sun King, and Upland, is like comparing a horse to a mouse.  Other craft breweries like Sierra Nevada, Stone, Lagunitas, and New Belgium are constructing or planning additional breweries to meet nationwide demand.  Also consider brewpub chains like Ram and Rock Bottom who have multiple small breweries across the country.

The reality is that the definitions and descriptions for a brewery are subject to change.  The Brewers Association has changed its definition for a craft brewery on multiple occasions.  Even the State of Indiana changes the definition of a “small brewer” from time to time.  This makes the discussion of things like craft, small, artisanal, and quality difficult.

And maybe, as consumers, that is okay.  A person may show preference to a brewery based on size or location, but in the end, the reason for repeat purchases is completely subjective: they buy the beer because they like the beer.  There are many ways to differentiate between beers brewed by Ted Miller and beers brewed by Miller Brewing Company, but definitions mean very little to the consumer that likes those beers.
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23 June 2014

#HBGWeek | HBG's Hoosier Beer Week - July 15-20, 2014

We're eagerly awaiting the Brewers of Indiana Guild's 19th Annual Microbrewer's Festival, which is a little less than a month away. In fact, we're so eager to attend the festival that we want to get into the spirit as soon as we can. To that end, we've put together a series of beer events during festival week. We're calling that series of events Hoosier Beer Geek's Hoosier Beer Week. Spread the word, and use the hashtag #HBGWeek on Twitter and Facebook.


 Tuesday, July 15, Mass Ave Pub, 6pm | Girls Pint Out's Second Annual Beer Cocktail Contest. We support the ladies from Girls Pint Out wholeheartedly, so we're leaving this date open on our calendar to attend GPO's Second Annual Beer Cocktail Contest. Come check out the three best cocktail recipes to see who claims the $100 prize!


Wednesday, July 16, Shoefly Public House, 6:30pm | HBG's Favorite Things. Join us at Fall Creek Place's innovative gastropub as we feature some of our favorite beers. Beer lineup includes beers from Brasserie Cantillon, Local Option, and Three Floyds. Full event details here.


Thursday, July 17, Mass Ave Pub, 6:30pm | New Indiana Breweries Night. We celebrate newcomers to Indiana brewing. The beer lineup includes beers from 18th Street, Outliers, Scarlet Lane, and Taxman. Special guest appearance by the king of bourbon-barrel-aged beers, Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout. Full event details here.


Friday, July 18, La Margarita, 6:30pm | Back Home Again in Indiana Night with Rhinegeist Brewery. We feature a tap takeover by Cincinnati's Rhinegeist Brewery. Rhinegeist's head brewer is Jim Matt, who was formerly the Quality Manager at Sun King Brewing Company. Jim will be on hand to chat about Rhinegeist's beers, including the acclaimed Truth IPA. Full event details here.


Saturday, July 19, 3pm - 7pm (2pm Early Bird Admission) | Indiana Microbrewers Festival, Optimist Park & Indianapolis Art Center grounds. Tickets available here.



Sunday, July 20, Thunderbird, Time TBD | Hangover Brunch. Recover from the festival with a hearty brunch at Fountain Square's Thunderbird. Full event details here.

#HBGWeek
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#HBGWeek | Rhinegeist Tap Takeover at La Margarita - Friday, July 18

Once upon a time, there was a homebrewer in Indianapolis named Jim Matt. He was a pretty good homebrewer. He won some medals. He ate some tamales. And then he entered the beer industry. He started at Sun King Brewery doing quality control activities. He then moved to Cincinnati to brew at Moerlein Lager House.

For the past year plus he has been brewing at Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati. So far, if you lived in Indy and wanted to try their beers, you had to either attend a festival or bring some beer from Cincy in the style of Burt Reynolds in "Smokey and the Bandit". But Hoosier Beer Geek is proud to announce that Rhinegeist will be taking over the taps at La Margarita in Fountain Square (1043 Virginia Ave.; www.lamargaritaindy.com).

Here's the beer lineup, which will include draft and cans:



We will be kicking things off on Friday, July 18, starting at 6:30pm. Come join us in welcoming Jim Matt back home again.

And thanks to Zink Distributing for helping us bring Rhinegeist into Indiana for this event. Not sure if they will be driving to Cincy in a '77 t-top Pontiac Trans Am...

The Rhinegeist Tap Takeover is one of Hoosier Beer Geek's week of events that we are calling #HBGWeek.

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20 June 2014

Random Beer Roundup: The Choose Your Own Ending Edition



Hoosier Beer Calendar

Events are subject to change



The Brewers


Tin Man Brewing in Evansville


We’ve got a new beer to announce. It’s now on tap in the tasting room:
Pink Peppercorn IPA: 7.3% ABV, 60 IBU
Pushing the perimeter of your palate, Pink Peppercorn India Pale Ale is a pleasant pause from plain pints. Heavy additions of Galena and Centennial hops throughout the brewing process, coupled with copious amounts of Pink Peppercorns, provide flavor notes of resin, pine, citrus peel, and the distinct citrus-like spice character that Pink Peppercorn is renowned for. Mildly sweet and rich in flavor and aroma, this spiced IPA pairs excellently with food or simply by itself.

Hope to see you all at Brew Ha Ha in Indy on June 21st!
Dare Devil Brewing

Looking to find our beers? We try to keep draft locations up to date on website and post frequently to our Twitter and Facebook pages on can and draft locations across the state. If you are having trouble finding Lift Off IPA on draft or cans it could just be because the place you are at ran out. Always feel free to drop us an email, post or tweet and we will try and help.
Upcoming events
* Brew-Ha-Ha, Saturday, June 21st
* CNO Indy's Vegetarian Dinner, The Patio at City Market, Sunday, July 13th
* Indiana Microbrewers Festival, Saturday, July 19th
* Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America, Rocky Mountain Edition, Denver, Friday, July 25th
* Brew Haven, New Haven, Saturday, August 2nd

Daredevil Brewing Co. | Current beers available

Lift Off IPA: Our flagship beer available year round in cans and on draft.
A bounty of American Hops delivers the signature clean and crisp finish of a perfectly balanced West Coast style IPA.

Vacation Kölsch: A summer special release beer available on draft.
A delicately balanced, authentic Kölsch style ale brewed with the finest German malts, hops and yeast to provide a crisp, clean and refreshing match for summer relaxation.

Triton Brewing in Lawrence:
TRITON HOUSE BREWS
Fieldhouse Wheat, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Wit or Witout You, Hatchblower Pepper IPA, Double Deadeye Imperial Stout, Pink Ribbon Sour & Bourbon Barrel Oud Bruin (Sour)
GUEST BREWS
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Country Boy Knotty Pine Imperial IPA, Destihl Wild Amber, Green Flash Hop Rod Red, Jolly Pumpkin La Roja, New Day Meadery’s South Cider, Schlafly’s Raspberry Heffeweiss, Vanberg & DeWulf Lambick X, Widmer’s Omission Lager and Widmer’s Omission Pale Ale & Wood Boat Pale Ale

TRITON BREWING EVENTS

Friday, June 20
5-9pm at Trader’s Point Creamery, gather on the garden lawn to listen to live music and relax on our umbrella pallets, with a view of the pastures. Enjoy farm-to-table food fresh from the garden and hot off the grill and roasting pit. Weekly featured menus will feature four Triton Beers paired with the menu.
Saturday, June 21
3-7pm 19th Annual Brew-Ha-Ha, Indy’s original craft beer festival benefitting the Phoenix Theatre, is back! This outdoor block party is on the 700 block of N. Park Avenue between Massachusetts Avenue and E. St. Clair Street in the Mass Ave Arts & Theatre District. Beer samples from over 30 of the best local craft breweries, live music from local bands, and nosh from local food vendors. http://phoenixtheatre.org/get-involved/be-phoenix/brew-ha-ha
2-6pm JK’s Beoir Go Leoir (Downtown Ft. Wayne) Second annual craft beer sampling sponsored by JK O’Donnell’s Irish Pub. Must be 21 or older. VIP tickets $65/$75 day of if still available (sold out last year) and includes -Tasting glass, lanyard, t-shirt, food, early entry (1pm). General Admission $35/$45 day of if available-includes tasting glass. Tickets available at the pub or atwww.brownpapertickets.com.
Tuesday, June 24
6-9pm (or until the pin runs out) Grilled Pineapple Railsplitter IPA Pin Tapping at Ralston’s Draft House (Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis). Join us to taste the newest variation of the Railsplitter! You will be happy you did!

Friday, June 27
3:30-7pm Party on the Plaza with Tomlinson Tap Room (City Market, Indianapolis). This event is General Admission and costs $15.00 ($16.52 w/service fee). Each ticket gets you into the event as well as two complimentary beer tastings. Additional beer purchases can be made.
Thursday, July 3
5-7pm Kahn’s Fine Wines and Spirits 4th of July Holiday Sampling (North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis). We will be tapping a specialty pin of Triton Beer and sampling a number of brands. All Triton products will be 15% off on that day. Stop by, grab a sample and say, “Hi!”
Friday, July 4
11am-7:30pm Triton Brewing Company will be open for all your Holiday Beer needs. We will be closing early to provide our employees the opportunity to participate Independence Day celebrations. We will be open regular hours on July 3, July 5 & 6.

Scarlet Lane Brewing in McCordsville

News:
We have released our first seasonal. McCordsville Pale Ale now joins Dorian Stout, Vivian Red IPA and Saison de Silas.

In support of Barehands Head Brewer Chris, We will be donating a keg of Dorian Coffee Coconut Stout to Tomlinson Tap Room. We will also have a limited supply of kegs for the market. Several restaurants will team with us to serve Dorian Coffee Coconut Stout with proceeds going to Chris. Stay tuned for participating locations.

Check out website and Facebook for draft locations throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding area. We are currently launching into Boone County.

Upcoming Events:

  • Phoenix Theater Brew Ha Ha Mass Ave June 21st 3PM - 7PM
  • Indiana Bastille Day, Fortville, IN July 12th 4PM - 11PM
  • Broad Ripple Village Adult Picnic, July 14th 6:30PM - 10:30PM
  • Tap Takeover at Fireside Brewhouse in Greenwood, July 16th - 5PM - 8PM
  • Summerfest July 19th in Broad Ripple 3PM - 7PM

Indiana City Brewing Co. in Indianapolis


We are tapping Patent Pending Pale Ale Saturday, June21st (2pm): Patent Pending by Craig Kelker is the beer/brewer that won our 1st Home Brewer Battle here at the brewery a few months ago. 
Our 4th of July Fest is just around the corner. Some of Indy's best local band we play and we're tapping our Independence Pale Ale at the party. Gate at 2:00, Music at 3:00.

Featuring:
We Are Hex
Pravada • Sirius Blvck
Andy D • Apollo Mono • White River Roller
DJ Action Jackson
Indiana City Brewing Co.
24 Shelby Steet, Indianapolis
Grilled food by Tlaolli
Sponsored by Sam Ash

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiana-citys-2nd-annual-4th-of-july-fest-tickets-11884485817?aff=eorg
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/322580911226097/


Sun King Brewing in Indianapolis


June 28th, Grapefruit Jungle tapping! Live music, great beer and food...get your tickets now!  Tickets are going fast!




New Albanian in New Albany

Lots of June events on the calendar, click here for more details.
June 22 & 26
World Cup TrilogyAt Bank Street Brewhouse and the Pizzeria & Public House NABC honors the World Cup with three fresh, new beers honoring the three national football squads facing the USA in Group G of the opening round: Ghana, Portugal and Germany. Beginning on June 16, 2014, the beers will debut as the American squad’s opening matches are played.

June 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22
The Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series takes place in downtown New Albany at Bicentennial Park, on the corner of Spring and Pearl – less than two blocks from Bank Street Brewhouse. On Friday from May 30 through August 22 (except July 4) there’ll be free musical performances from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Production Simple books the music, and NABC coordinates the bar. We serve the craft beer (Houndmouth, Black & Blue Grass, Naughty Girl, Community Dark and occasional surprises); River City Winery handles the wine; and Irish Exit and JR’s Pub will alternate serving mass-market beer.
Saturday, June 21
  • For the 19th time, Phoenix Theatre’s Brew-Ha-Ha outdoor block party unfolds in Indianapolis within the Mass Ave Arts & Theatre District. NABC joins a couple dozen other craft breweries for what is always a packed, exciting event. Beers TBA.
  • A short distance away, we'll be at the Indianapolis City Market for Hops to Hand: Local Brews & Food 
  • The Waterfront Challenge 2014 is a family-friendly 5K evening urban obstacle race held in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. NABC’s Black & Blue Grass again will be the official beer sponsor of the Waterfront Challenge.
Friday, June 27

The Ram 


Mug Club Monday (7/7/14)
Don't forget that the first Monday of every month is Mug Club Monday. All Mug Club Members get 50% off all food for parties of 8 or less.
IN OTHER NEWS:
Summer is here and that can only mean one thing... Beer Festivals!!
June 21st from 3-7 PM is the 19th annual Brew-Ha-Ha! A benefit for the Phoenix theatre. Featuring 40+ breweries, food vendors and live music, this festival is a can't miss. For those of you who've been before, you know how great it is and if you've never been, well don't miss out on another year. Get your tickets early because this will probably sell out. For tickets and other info, go to phoenixtheatre.org or call 317-635-7529

July 19th is the 19th annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival. Located at Opti Park in Broad Ripple with over 350 selection to choose from and a whole side of the park dedicated to Indiana Breweries. This festival is the largest of it's kind in Indiana and you definitely don't want to miss out on this one. For tickets and other info go to http://www.brewersofindianaguild.com/events/details/19th-annual-indiana-microbrewers-festival

Be sure to visit either of our locations for the World Cup to cheer on your favorite team (hopefully the USA!), and enjoy a pint or two of delicious beer while you're here!!
Flat 12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis
Beer Dinner
On Friday, June 20th at 6:30pm join us at Sullivan’s Steakhouse for a Flat 12 inspired dinner. At just $75 per person you can experience a four course gourmet meal.
Check out the attached menu for details.

World Cup Viewing Parties
We had our first viewing party on Monday night when USA took on Ghana and now we are ready for round two this Sunday when the US takes on Portugal. We will extend our hours until 8pm on Sunday, June 22nd.
Rocketship Comedy Night
The Rocketship Comedy series at Flat 12 is back at it, but now on Fridays instead of Sunday! Who doesn’t love a Friday night out, right!? Be sure to join us next Friday, June 27th at 8:30pm for the Girls with Mace, featuring Ariel Elias and Molly Ruben-Long, comedy tour from New Orleans. For more info on our Comedy Night series click here.

Also look for us here:
PALS Mane Event – Bloomington
6/20/2014 6:00pm – 9:00pm

The Brickyard Battalion 1st Annual FootGolf Tournament06/21/2014 All Day

Brew Ha Ha06/21/2014 2:00pm – 7pm

Hops to Hand06/21/2014 6:00pm – 10:00pm

RSSIn The Taproom

Upland Brewing in Bloomington and Indianapolis
For the first time ever, Upland Brewing Co will be releasing its first beer brewed with an edible flower. Our newest sour ale, Viola , gives our classic oak aged sour ale a new twist using fresh viola flowers.

With a focus on utilizing locally sourced ingredients, Upland has collaborated with our friends at
Oliver Winery in Bloomington, Indiana to create Vinosynth White and Vinosynth Red. These collaboration bottles are a unique combination of Upland Sours aged on Indiana grown grapes. Vinosynth Red is aged on Catawba grapes and Vinosynth White is aged on Vidal Blanc grapes from the Oliver Creekside Vineyards. We're excited to share this unique creation that celebrates the artisanship and love of local ingredients our two companies share. 
In celebration of these new releases, Upland is excited to announce our next sour lottery! The lottery will begin at noon on June 24th and will remain open until noon on June 30th. This lottery includes Sour Reserve #5, Blackberry Lambic, Viola, Vinosynth White, andVinosynth Red . For additional details about this sour lottery, visit www.uplandsours.eventbrite.com.

Bars, Restaurants, Carryout, & Distributors

Patio is fully open, weather permitting!
6/24: Trivia Night


Patrick's Kitchen in Zionsville
Now on tap:
  • Chapman's English Brown 5.75 pint
  • Bier pdg pale 5.50 Pint
  • Bier ESB 6.00 Pint
  • KY Bourbon Barrel Ale 8.2% 5.00 8oz
  • Bier Weizengoot Hefe 5.75 pint
  • Sierra Nevada Hoptimum 10.4% 6.50 12oz
  • Boulevard Saison 7.50 Pint
  • LaTrappe Quad 9.00 25cl
  • New Albanian Hoptimus 10.7% 6.25 Pint
  • Stone Distortion IPA 9.3% 7.50 12 oz




    Starlight Distribution, LLC 

     From Josh:
    New Arrivals from Against The Grain Brewery and Smokehouse in Louisville:

    Kentucky Ryed Chiquen is back in draft and bottles. Described by the brewery "An amber ale brewed with rye malt and aged in rye whiskey barrels. Our first barrel aged beer here at Against the Grain is the Kentucky Ryed Chiquen. Named so because it was made in Kentucky, has a lot of Rye in it and was aged in rye barrels and it's not Chicken. As we all know (or should know) Chiquen refers to anything that is not chicken."
    Next up is Bay And Pepper your Bretts, available in 750ml bottles and is a special release each year so get it while you can. They Describe this one as " This culinary delight is a rich farmhouse-style saison brewed with a generous helping of aromatic Turkish bay leaves and a dose of coarsely ground Tellicherry black peppercorns. The wild fermentation is finished off with cultured brettanomyces, which lend a noticeable sour note. As a collaboration between celebrated Louisville chef, Josh Lehman, and the brewers at Against the Grain, this beer highlights the interplay of cooking and brewing in a single glass. Complex, yet refreshing, this beer has a wild, perfumey aroma that prepares the palate for the tangy, yeasty flavor that mingles with spiciness from the spices as well as the phenols produced in fermentation."

    Upcoming Events:
    June 27th - Girls Pint Out and Big Red Slumber Party (SOLD OUT!)
    June 28th - Craft Beer Tasting event @ Mass Ave Wine Shop (More Info)
    July 9th - Country Boy Brewing Tap Takeover at The Sinking Ship (More info)
    July 23rd - North Peak Tap Takeover at The Sinking Ship (More info)


    Papa's in Culver:
    Some great new beers on tap at Papa's: Bell's Oberon, 3 Floyd's Blackheart English IPA, Lakefront Extended Play Session IPA, Brooklyn Summer Ale, Stone Sprocketbier Black Rye Kolsch, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Boulevard Grainstorm Black IPA, and Unibroue Raftman.

    We also have some exciting beers on deck waiting to be tapped: Greenbush Sotto Voce, Stone Collaborative Distortion DIPA, 3 Floyd's Arctic Panzer Wolf, Oskar Blue's Mama's Little Yella Pils, Upland Campside.

    Visit www.indianasbestpizza.com/beer to see our full current lineup! Be sure to swing through if you are up north. Cheers!


    Yogi's in Bloomington
    Follow on Facebook (Yogi's Grill and Bar) and @yogisgrillbar for more details

    Beer School every Tuesday night at 7 pm

    More information at yogis.com


    Beer & Fundraising Events
    Hops to Hand
    Saturday, June 21st
    6-10 pm
    Join us for a night of delicious, local beer and food!

    Hops to Hand is a collaborative effort between Dig IN~A Taste of Indiana, Girls Pint Out, Indianapolis City Market, and Tomlinson Tap Room. Hops to Hand will feature five rockstar City Market chefs that are participating in this year's DigIN.

    The chefs will be:
    * Nitin Nidu - Spicebox
    * Mark Cox &a Josh Henson – FERMENTI ARTISAN
    * Roger Hawkins – Circle City Soups
    * Brad Gates – Brad Gates Catering & Events
    * Cindy Hawkins – Circle City Sweets
    Each chef will be paired with and inspired by a style of beer (porter/stout, amber/red ale, pale ale/IPA, & lager/pilsner/kolsch). All beers will be from breweries also participating in DigIN this year. Girls Pint Out will provide education on the beer style and the pairing to all attendees.

    For $40 you get five awesome, local food and beer (6 oz. pours) pairings. Save $10 and buy a combo ticket with early admission to DigIN for $90!
    GET YOUR TICKET HERE ---> http://hopstohand.brownpapertickets.com/
    July:
    2nd Annual Beer Cocktail Contest at Mass Ave Pub
    Tuesday, July 15th
    6-9 pm  
    We had so much fun last year that Mass. Avenue Pub and Indiana Girls' Pint Out are hosting the 2nd Annual Beer Cocktail Contest!  
    The rules are as follows:
    1. The cocktail must contain at least one craft beer.
    2. The cocktail must contain at least one liquor.
    3. All ingredients must be easily accessible and legal to consume.  
    You have until July 1st to submit your recipe here: http://tiny.cc/gpococktail
    The contest culminates on Tuesday, July 15th at Mass Ave Pub. The top three recipes will be available to sample and purchase. Buy a full-sized version and you will receive a ticket to vote for the best cocktail!
    The winner receives $100 AND that cocktail will be featured as Mass Ave Pub the remainder of July!


    Raise a Pint fundraiser  for Chris Gerard (from Bare Hands Brewery)
    • Golf outing and auction on June 23rd at Knollwood Country Club. Click here for more details.
    • Throughout the month of June, there will be donated kegs on tap at Tom Tap as well:



    Beer MBA Classes - More Than Just a Tasting
    This is a unique opportunity for people at all knowledge levels to learn more about the World's Classic Beer Styles. As we sample each beer, we'll briefly discuss its origin, history and what makes it unique. This is a fun experience. Don't miss it!
    • Designed for Everyone (must be 21 years of age)
    • Flexible Schedule - Take Any Class in Any Order (after attending a Class 1)
    • Take All 3 Classes and Get Your "MBA Certificate"
    Only $50 per 3-hr Class (includes free samples of all beers)
    Discounts available: Sign up for all 3 classes for $135 total! Call for group discounts
    More info on Facebook, give us a like!
    SUMMER SERIES: 
    Class 1 – Sat, May 31
    Class 2 – Sat, June 21
    Class 3 – Sat, August 9
    FALL SERIES:  
    Class 1 – Sat, August 23
    Class 2 – Sat, September 13
    Class 3 – Sat, October 4
    Beer Vacations Follow the link to learn more, new trips added!
    Guided Beer Vacations to Belgium and Germany
    Take a Dream Trip to Belgium or Germany where nearly everything is planned and coordinated for you. Visit the Famous Breweries and the Best Beer Bars in the World, all led and guided by Ron Smith, a recognized Beer Expert that will help explain even more about the legendary beer styles, history and cultures.
    Learn more now:
    Learn more below and be sure to sign-up for our email list so we can notify you of our upcoming trips and classes. For any additional information, don't hesitate to contact us atBeerMBA@MarketWiseSolutions.com or call 317-564-4898 and ask for Ron Smith.
    Whiskey MBA (Master of Barrel-Whiskey Appreciation) Classes Coming This Fall...
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