30 August 2013

Random Beer Roundup: The Get the Grill Fired Up Edition


Hoosier Beer Calendar
Events are subject to change


From the Brewers:

From Beth at Sun King in Indianapolis:

Sun King Oktoberfest Party  - Thursday, September 12th 5-10pm on Georgia Street with Alpine Express, food trucks, wiener dog races, Oktoberfest tapping, and more.  Portions of the proceeds will go towards LLS and IDI.

    From Andrew at RAM:

    As fall approaches, the spirit of the impending German Oktoberfest celebration is in the air. In celebration of this raucous occasion, we will be tapping our annual seasonal, Big Horn Oktoberfest, at our Fishers location on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30. 
    In addition, we have teamed up with Jake Robinson and Shawn Kessel, the winners of our Rye Not? Homebrew Challenge, to brew their recipe, Eye of Rye, which is a German Roggenbier (Hefeweizen yeast with Rye malt). In an homage to our German brewing friends, you will be able to taste both of these beers as they are tapped at the same time on 9/12.
    Also, don't forget about Mug Club Monday on the first Monday of every month, where you can get 50% off food and non-alcoholic beverages for parties of 8 or less.

    From Amanda at Cutters Brewing Company:

    What's new at Cutters:
    Coming Sep. 1st. Pumpkin Ale. 5.8 abv. More of a porter stout style.  
    Seasonal Ale's available now:
    General Sour Brown 7abv
    Pentagon Porter 5.4abv 
    Open 7 Days a week for Growler Fills & Sampling:
    Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm
    Sat- Sun 1-5pm
    Upcoming events:
    Sep.. 3rd. Beer School @ Yogi's (Bloomington, IN) 7-10pm
    Sep. 7th. Hoosier Hops & Harvest Story Inn. 1-8pm (hoosierhopsandharvest.com)
    Sep. 7th. Moon Tree Music festival High Point Orchard Greensburg, IN 4pm-11pm
    Oct. 11th Big Red Liquors Beer Fest 2013 Convention Center Bloomington, IN. 6pm-9pm
    Oct. 11th For The Love Grapes 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond, IN 7pm-10pm


    From Ray at Indiana City Brewing:

    We're pouring pints and filling growlers in our taproom at 24 Shelby Street on the near East side of downtown Indy just north of Fountain Square.


    Weekly Beer Specials
    Wednesdays: $9 Growler Fills (64oz) of any beer on tap.
    Thursdays : $4 Pints of any beer on tap.
    Sundays: $5 Bullet Fills (32oz) of any beer on tap.

    Saturday 
    Every Saturday is Summer Breeze at Indiana City featuring Food trucks, DJ's and great beer! DJ's Slater Hogan, John Larner, Action Jackson and more spin music from all genres. This is a kid & dog friendly event. 21+ inside, all ages outside.

    On Tap at the Brewery
    Yacht Rock, Belgian-Style Wheat
    Beyond the Pale, American Pale
    Shadow Boxer, Oatmeal Stout
    Independence IPA

    Taproom Hours
    Wed - Thu: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fri - Sat: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    From David at Triton Brewing:
    TRITON HOUSE BREWS
    Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, Headsplitter­­ Imperial IPA & 500 Monks Belgian Strong Ale

    GUEST BREWS
    Abita Strawator Strawberry Lager, Boulevard Reverb Imperial Pilsner, Chouffe N’ice, Crispin Hard Cider, Finch’s Secret Stache Stout, Founder’s Double Trouble, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lindeman’s Faro Lambic, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous, Widmer’s Omission Lager and Widmer’s Omission IPA

    TRITON BREWING EVENTS
    Monday, September 2, 5-8pm, Incline Public House Cincinnati, OH, Meet the Brewer. Come meet Jon Lang, Master Brewer/Co-Founder of Triton Brewing. $10 includes 4 samples & hors d’oeuvres.
    Saturday, September 7, 5-7pm, Hair Today Gone Tomorrow, join us to raise money for the Little Red Door Cancer Agency. Help us raise money to support their programming. We are collecting pledges to shave our heads. Check it out more details on Tritonbrewing.com! This event is brought to you by Triton Brewing Company, The Little Red Door Cancer Agency and Peace Love and Hair.

    From Bob at Flat 12 Bierwerks
            In addition to Pogue's Run Porter on Nitro, it looks like this, 
                      In The Taproom

    Events include three tappings at Tom Tap, La Margarita and Twenty Tap. Plus two tappings of our limited run of Kolsch, dubbed "Penrod 22" this year. 


    Coming soon: Music - Brian Deer and Marc Imboden, Friday, Sept. 6th at the taproom. No cover. 5:30/6p.
    Tad Robinson Trio (IndyJazzFest Brewery "Creep") Sept. 18th No Cover
    Late September: Flat Jack Pumpkin Ale

    From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men:

                        We will be tapping our newest seasonal, Antonius 1742 Oktoberfest, next Tuesday                             September 3rd! This beer won Gold at the Indiana Brewers Cup this year so make sure                       to come by and try a pint or get a growler to take home with you.

                        Here is what we are currently pouring:
    • Snow Bunny Blonde
    • Two Lucys Blackberry Wheat
    • Bulldog Brown
    • Hubbard & Cravens Porter
    • Rocky Ripple Pale Ale
    • Golden Zoe IPA
    • Centennial Martyr Double IPA
    • Seasonal: Red, Wheat &  Brew American Wheat
    • Seasonal: Tasty Waves California Common
    • Cask: Bulldog Brown with Vanilla Bean

     Don’t forget we can fill growlers 7 days a week! Check us out on Tuesday or Friday for our $8 Growler fill Special.

    Our list of great establishments pouring our beer keeps growing. Check out our website for a complete list of restaurants/bars.

    Are you a bar/restaurant owner and interested in Thr3e Wise Men Beer? Let us know and we will come speak with you about our great list of beers and support that we can offer.

    At Bars, Restaurants, & Home Brewing Suppliers: 

    From Mike at Yogi's:
    http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog
    From Scotty's Brewhouse:
    Scotty’s Brewhouse West Lafayette is now pouring People’s Hopkilla! Come try a pint on Thursday for $2.50!

    Scotty’s Brewhouse Mishawaka is now serving Stone Gotterdammerung IPA! Come by any day of the week and have a pint for $6.75!

    From Jay at Union Jack Pub (Broad Ripple):
    SAVE THE DATE: The Great Pumpkin Beer Festival featuring 20+ pumpkin beers will happen on 10/26/13 from 2-6pm at UJP. Tickets go on sale in September so mark your calendars!

    Come join the fun at our Pub Feud trivia this Tuesday featuring Goose Island as we help them kick-off their Migration Week!

    On Tap Now Highlights:
    Stone Enjoy By IPA
    Sun King Cream Dream VI
    Bier Metro
    Goose Island Sofie Paradisi
    Goose Island Octoberfest
    Triton Magnificent Amber
    Ommegang Hennepin
    Flying Dog Raging Bitch
    Bells Oberon
    Bells Two Hearted

    Beer Events/Fundraisers:

    Hop Swap at Flat 12 Bierwerks
    Join us at one of Indy's hoppiest breweries for the Hop Swap! September 12th -
    5-7 pm. 
    Here is how you play:
    * Items must be made with hops, beer, or beer containers (cans, bottles, caps, etc). Flat 12 has offered to provide hops to participants of this event. Please contact amanda@girlspintout.com if you are interested in a list of the 30+ types of hops available and to arrange a pick-up.
    *Please do not bring beer to trade.
    *Items can be edible, but they do not have to be. Be creative, e.g. sachets of fragrant hops, candles made with beer, beer jam.
    *Bring as few or as many items as you like within reason. If your item can be sampled, then you may bring samples.
    *Swaps will be auction style. Each swapper will be given a bid sheet when they arrive with a space to write the name of the item(s) they brought at the top and blank lines for other swappers to indicate their interest in your item.
    *The first 20 minutes will be the time for swappers to walk around and view and sample items from other swappers.
    *The next 20 minutes will be spent bidding on other swappers items by filling out their bid sheet.
    *During the final 20 minutes the actual swapping occurs.
    Set-up starts at 5. Swapping begins at 6.
    PLEASE REGISTER: http://hopswap.eventbrite.com/. SPACE IS LIMITED!

    Queen of the Pumpkin Ales
    Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub
    Wednesday, September 18th
    6:30 - 9:00 pm
    You be the judge!
    Hearthstone will be offering a flight of four pumpkin beers (5.5 oz samples) for $8.00 each. Each flight will come with tasting notes - and you can vote for which you like best!
    Winner will be crowned Queen of the Pumpkin Ales!
    Let your tastebuds be the judge!

    Brew Bracket: Oktoberfest
    Our Fall event features Oktoberfest style beers from 8 incredible local Indiana breweries.

    The event will be held at Tomlinson Tap Room, where we'll bring the beer to you at your table. Included in the ticket are all 7 rounds of side by side tastings, samples from a couple home brewers showcasing their take on the style, entry into an incredible door prize rafffle, and a half pint of your choice at the end of the event.

    Participating brewers include Upland, Flat 12, Bier, Brugge, RAM, Half Moon, Iechyd Da, and #BBPales winner Thr3e Wisemen.

    A portion of ticket sales will be donated directly to King Park Area Development Corporation (www.kpadc.org)

    This is a 21+ event only. ID is required at the door. Designated driver tickets include free soda and water at the event. Additional food will be available for purchase through City Market vendors. Come join us for some great times with an intimate beer crowd tasting some limited edition Oktoberfest style beers.

    Doors open at 5:45PM, first round of tasting begins at 6PM. For any more details about our event please visit www.brewbracket.com or send us a question through Eventbrite.

    Cheers!

    Sun King CANvitational 

    In 2009, Sun King Brewery brought Indianapolis local beer for the first time since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948. On Saturday, Sept. 28, history will be made again when Sun King hosts the inaugural CANvitational, the Midwest’s first-ever canned craft beer festival.

    The Sun King CANvitational will bring more than 30 craft breweries representing 16 states to Georgia Street and Pan Am Plaza from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets, available online at www.canvitational.com, are $50 for general admission and $75 for early entry.

    Each of the breweries was selected because of the quality of beer they are producing and, as the name of the event suggests, the festival will feature breweries that can their beers. For decades, the beer bottle was seen as the premier container; however, thanks to breweries like those participating in the CANvitational, a canning renaissance has put pint cans, tall boys and the 12 oz. standard back on the map in a whole new light.
    In addition to great, canned craft beer, attendees will have plenty of food options for purchase from food trucks that will line Georgia Street, as well as a tent with options from the Omni on Pan Am Plaza. Music will be provided throughout the event by DJ Helicon and DJ Action Jackson. 
    Pints for Half-Pints 


    Saturday, October 19th from 4-8 PM
    ○ To be held at The Speak Easy -
    5255 North Winthrop Avenue
    (located south of Good
    Morning Mama’s).
    ○ Admission price: $10.00 per
    person, which includes a
    souvenir pint glass.
    A Craft Beer Experience that Raises
    Funds for Education

    ○ Enjoy craft beer from local breweries, brats and burgers, prizes, and live
    entertainment.
    ○ Come support your favorite brewers as they test their trivia skills in Broad Ripple
    Brewers Throw Down!
    ○ All proceeds will benefit STEM initiatives at Midtown IPS Schools 55 and 91.
    Examples include iPads, supplies for robotics clubs, and teacher training.
    ○ Club volunteers will continue to work with the children as they use these valuable
    tools.
    STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
    ○ Successful economic growth and stability in the 21st century is becoming
    increasingly linked to STEM education.
    ○ While all components of education are valuable, providing children with tools for
    STEM education is a specific way we can help them succeed in college and beyond.
    ○ Our club has received funding requests from several local schools, so the more we
    raise, the more we can help!
    About the Broad Ripple Kiwanis Club
    ○ Established October 1987, our club continues to help our community and have fun!
    ○ Organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Broad
    Ripple Community. We meet every Tuesday at noon at Binkley’s Kitchen &  Bar.
    ○ In 2013 alone, we have provided nearly $10,000 to several local schools
    Indianapolis non-profit organizations.
    ○ Find us at www.broadripplekiwanisclub.org and on Facebook!

    26 August 2013

    Sahm's Third Thursday Dinner - August 2013


    Every 3rd Thursday, Sahm’s Place in Broad Ripple transforms a portion of the bar into a room full of eager diners and Bier Brewery enthusiasts. We were fortunate to experience the August edition first hand and look forward to making it out again in the future. If you want in on the next dinner (September 19th), you’ll have to visit Sahm’s Place to purchase your tickets (They go on sale September 1st). September’s dinner is a special one, as they'll be celebrating the First Anniversary for the monthly dinners. Rest assured they will be breaking out some special beers (including Bier’s sought after Pumpkin Ale).


    First course:


    “Gaucho Greens” / Farm Gal - 6%
    Grilled Shrimp / Arugula / Tortilla / Ginger Lime Salsa / Avocado Cucumber Vinaigrette


    Overall, this was my favorite pairing of the evening. I’m not sure that there is anything better paired with a saison than arugula. I loved the combination of flavors in the dinner course, and the refreshing beer cooled the heat of the salsa.    
















    “Delorean Caprese” / 1.21 Gigawatts - 11.3%
    Watermelon / Mozzarella / Basil / Pickled Watermelon Rind / Watermelon Vinaigrette


    I saw the menu for this dinner about a week before it took place and I couldn't stop thinking about this course. Every word in that description made my mouth water in anticipation. I was pleased with the pairing and I really enjoyed that they put an 11% Belgian Strong Ale with a lighter dish. I think it worked so well because the high ABV was masked in the beer, so it did not overwhelm the flavors in the food. Also, the watermelon and vinaigrette exploded with flavor, allowing it to match the intensity of the beer.












    “Shining Manhattan” / Red Rum - 5%
    Fried Turkey / Dumpling / Gravy / Mexican Corn / Sage


    Comfort food for sure! The turkey was perfect, in texture and taste. I thought the corn was an interesting side with the turkey, but the spices played nicely with the beer. There was a great spicy/smoky balance between the corn and beer.
















    “Shake & Bake” / Billy Baroo - 8.1%
    Chocolate Coffee Cake / Brandy Mousse / Beer Milk Shake


    The introduction of the food included “a shit ton of chocolate”, and that is just fine by me. It was dense and chocolaty and was a perfect complement to the rich, delicious beer. It didn't matter how stuffed full of good food I was; I had to keep eating it. Billy Baroo was an additional surprise as it was a change on the menu, replacing Dred Brown.  





    Thanks to Sahm's and Bier for the delicious meal!



    23 August 2013

    Random Beer Roundup - The Have a Beer Edition


    Hoosier Beer Calendar
    Events are subject to change


    From the Brewers:
    From Ray at Indiana City Brewing:

    We're pouring pints and filling growlers in our taproom at 24 Shelby Street on the near East side of downtown Indy just north of Fountain Square.


    Weekly Beer Specials
    Wednesdays: $9 Growler Fills (64oz) of any beer on tap.
    Thursdays : $4 Pints of any beer on tap.
    Sundays: $5 Bullet Fills (32oz) of any beer on tap.

    Taproom Events
    Friday, August 23rd
    Pre-Cataracts Concert
    Humanize Magazine presents Vacation Club, Drew Price's Bermuda's, Sorry Joint and The Icks. 10pm-Midnight, $5 cover after 9pm. Beer Special = $3 Daydream Wheat Ale
    http://do317.com/event/2013/08/23/pre-cataracts-meet-greet-concert-indiana-city-brewinghttps://www.facebook.com/events/565358493523786/

    Every Saturday 
    Every Saturday is Summer Breeze at Indiana City featuring Food trucks, DJ's and great beer! DJ's Slater Hogan, John Larner, Action Jackson and more spin music from all genres. This is a kid & dog friendly event. 21+ inside, all ages outside.




    On Tap at the Brewery
    Yacht Rock, Belgian-Style Wheat
    Beyond the Pale, American Pale
    Shadow Boxer, Oatmeal Stout
    Independence IPA

    Taproom Hours
    Wed - Thu: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fri - Sat: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    From David at Triton Brewing:
    TRITON HOUSE BREWS
    Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, Headsplitter Imperial IPA & 500 Monks Belgian Strong Ale

    GUEST BREWS
    Abita Strawator Strawberry Lager, Boulevard Reverb Imperial Pilsner, Chouffe N’ice, Crispin Hard Cider, Finch’s Secret Stache Stout, Founder’s Double Trouble, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Mort Subite Peche Lambic, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous, Widmer’s Omission Lager, Widmer’s Omission IPA

    TRITON BREWING EVENTS

    Saturday, August 24, Festiv-Ale at Victory Field, 6-9pm proceeds of the event support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  $55 per person

    Saturday, August 24, Beers Across the Wabash, 1-5pm, John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, Lafayette, IN

    Sunday, August 25, Dig-In, 11am-6pm, White River State Park, a celebration of Indiana Products

    Thursday, August 29, Kahn’s Fine Wines (5341 N. Keystone Ave.) 6-8pm tasting

    From Bob at Flat 12 Bierwerks
    In the taproom. Tapping our Kolsch on Thursday at 4. It's a limited release in 2013 as it becomes the feature beer of the Penrod Arts Fair and is given the name, "Penrod 22."

    From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men:
    Come in and get a pint of one of our current house beers, seasonal beer or cask beer. Here is what we are currently pouring:
    ·         Snow Bunny Blonde
    ·         Two Lucys Blackberry Wheat
    ·         Bulldog Brown
    ·         Hubbard & Cravens Porter
    ·         Rocky Ripple Pale Ale
    ·         Golden Zoe IPA
    ·         Centennial Martyr Double IPA
    ·         Seasonal: Red, Wheat & Brew American Wheat
    ·         Seasonal: Tasty Waves California Common
    ·         Cask: Red, Wheat & Brew American Wheat with Lemon Grass
    Don’t forget we can fill growlers 7 days a week! Check us out on Tuesday or Friday for our $8 Growler fill Special.
    Our list of great establishments pouring our beer keeps growing. One of the newest locations is The Rathskeller Downtown Indianapolis which is pouring our Golden Zoe IPA. You can find a full list of locations on our website.
    Are you a bar/restaurant owner and interested in Thr3e Wise Men Beer? Let us know and we will come speak with you about our great list of beers and support that we can offer.
    From Beth at Sun King in Indianapolis:


    • Save the date! Sun King Oktoberfest Tapping Party on Georgia Street from 6pm-10pm, with live polka from Alpine Express, wiener dog races, food trucks, free event, 21+ // Sept. 12th, 2013

    At Bars, Restaurants, & Home Brewing Suppliers: 

    From Mike at Yogi's:
    http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog
    From Scotty's Brewhouse:
    Scotty’s Brewhouse West Lafayette is now pouring Thr3e Wise Men’s Tasty Waves California Common! Come try a pint on Sunday or Thursday for $2.50!

    Scotty’s Brewhouse Mishawaka is now serving Stone Gotterdammerung IPA! Come by any day of the week and have a pint for $6.75!
    From Tomlinson Tap Room:
    Join HBG on Thursday, August 29th for the Monthly Pint Night.  7 Firkins and Circle City Soups.  


    From Chelsea at Union Jack Pub (Broad Ripple):
    We tap Stone's Enjoy by 9/13/13 IPA today (8/23/13). Come get some before it's gone!

    SAVE THE DATE: The Great Pumpkin Beer Festival featuring 20+ pumpkin beers will happen on 10/26/13 from 2-6pm at UJP. Tickets go on sale in September so mark your calendars!


    On Tap Now:
    Sun King Cream Dream VI
    Flat 12 Walkabout
    Left Hand Milk Stout
    N.C. Brother Thelonious
    Rogue Roguenbier
    Bier Metro
    Goose Island Sofie Paradisi
    Thr3e Wisemen Snow Bunny Blonde
    Ommegang Hennepin
    Flying Dog Raging Bitch
    Bells Oberon
    Bells Two Hearted
    Bass
    Franziskaner
    Guinness
    Smithwicks
    Stella Artois
    Blue Moon
    Strongbow


    On Deck:
    Stone Enjoy By IPA
    Three Floyd's Dreadnaught
    Three Floyd's Gumballhead
    Abita Turbodog
    Bier DFG IPA
    Cutters Full Court Double IPA
    Great Divide Oatmeal Yeti
    New Belgium Paardebloem
    New Holland White Hatter
    Ommegang/Duvel Rustica
    Flat 12 Hinchtown
    Goose Island Oktoberfest
    WIdmer Hopsicle

    Beer Events/Fundraisers:
    Festiv-Ale



    Saturday, August 24, 2013
    5-6pm - Educational Tasting (call office for tickets)
    6-9pm - Main Event

    Victory Field
    501 W Maryland St
    Indianapolis, IN 46225

    Tickets: $55
    Festiv-ALE: A Wine & Stein Celebration is a wine and beer tasting that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event is a relaxed yet lively evening featuring more than 100 great wines, over 100 micro-brews, fabulous food offered by an array of top-notch restaurants, and great tasting martinis. The event will also have live music and an awesome venue! Hosting the event at Victory Field nearly ensures that it will sell-out. From wine novices to advanced beer enthusiasts, Festiv-ALE offers a casual and fun evening for all wine and beer drinking experience levels. 
    Headed to the Colt’s preseason game this night? No worries. Come celebrate with us before the game by showing your Colt’s ticket at the door to get a discounted price on a Festiv-ALE ticket. Call the CF office for more details: 317-202-9210.
    Brews Across the Wabash
     The event is set for Saturday, August 24.  VIP admission opens at noon with general admission at 1 pm.  The event wraps up at 5 pm.
    Tickets available at www.beersacrossthewabash.com or http://beersacrossthewabash.eventbrite.com 
    Sponsored by Village Bottle Shoppes
    Friends of Downtown is proud to present the 2nd Annual Beers Across the Wabash.  Join us for a fantastic afternoon of sampling craft brews from 25-30 of Indiana's finest small breweries.  The event will be held on the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge spanning the Wabash River between Lafayette and West Lafayette- probably the most scenic beer festival location in all of the Midwest!  In addition to delicious beers, admission includes a commemorative sample cup and live entertainment by Woodstove Flapjacks and others throughout the afternoon.  Look for homebrewing information and demonstrations from Tippecanoe Homebrewers Circle and Homebrewing Organization of Purdue Students.  On-site foodservice will also be available for purchase from DR CateringOutpost Catering by Sgt. Prestons and The Lafayette Optimist Club.
    Looking for the ultimate beer fest experience?  Purchase our VIP ticket and you'll receive early admission to the Beers Across the Wabash festival grounds (noon vs 1 pm); complimentary food and beer pairings; and a ticket to the Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival set for downtown Lafayette later in the evening.  We're also offering a Combo ticket which entitles the purchaser to general admission to Beers Across the Wabash plus admission to the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival. 
    Dig IN: A Taste of Indiana


    Dig IN invites local farmers, chefs, brewers, vintners and food enthusiasts around the table to indulge in the tastes of Indiana. If there is a heart in the Heartland, Indiana is it and Dig IN brings our state’s rich agricultural heritage into focus with a celebration of the farm to fork experience.
    This summer, Indiana’s agricultural and culinary experts will make their way to White River State Park to lead guests on a journey from field to tabletop. The fourth annual festival will feature tastings of Indiana food, beer, wine and other local refreshments plus live entertainment, discussion panels and cooking demonstrations. Combining the freshness of farmer’s markets and Indiana’s greatest food minds, Dig IN promises a feast for the senses.
    Save room to ‘dig in’ on August 25th!

    Food
    More than 35 of Indiana’s finest chefs will prepare a unique dish based on fresh produce and meat and poultry from Indiana farms. Attendees will be able to interact directly with the chefs and some of the producers while dining on tastings. Come hungry and fill up on the nearly three dozens offerings available at the park. Sweets from Just Rennie’s Cookie Company, Circle City Sweets and Nicey Treat as well as some vegetarian options will be available. 
    Beverages
    Dig IN has partnered with the Indiana Wine Grape Council and the Brewers of Indiana Guild to provide Indiana-made wines and beers. More than 20 wineries and breweries are on tap, as is Bjava Coffee & Tea with a signature iced coffee and Natural Born Juicers with a special Dig IN juice. Beverages will be available for taste and purchase. 
    Entertainment & Speakers
    Enjoy a wide range of music from local bands that will be playing in three areas around the park. Demonstrations will include cooking classes on a large stage and smaller stations featuring ongoing education throughout the day. Look for topics such as Indiana barbecue, canning and food preservation, and other ways to savor the bounty of Indiana’s agriculture. Indiana experts will be on hand to discuss nutrition and the latest concepts on the local food scene.
    Visit http://digindiana.org/ for tickets and more information. 

    Hop Swap at Flat 12 Bierwerks
    Join us at one of Indy's hoppiest breweries for the Hop Swap! September 12th -
    5-7 pm. 
    Here is how you play:
    * Items must be made with hops, beer, or beer containers (cans, bottles, caps, etc). Flat 12 has offered to provide hops to participants of this event. Please contact amanda@girlspintout.com if you are interested in a list of the 30+ types of hops available and to arrange a pick-up.
    *Please do not bring beer to trade.
    *Items can be edible, but they do not have to be. Be creative, e.g. sachets of fragrant hops, candles made with beer, beer jam.
    *Bring as few or as many items as you like within reason. If your item can be sampled, then you may bring samples.
    *Swaps will be auction style. Each swapper will be given a bid sheet when they arrive with a space to write the name of the item(s) they brought at the top and blank lines for other swappers to indicate their interest in your item.
    *The first 20 minutes will be the time for swappers to walk around and view and sample items from other swappers.
    *The next 20 minutes will be spent bidding on other swappers items by filling out their bid sheet.
    *During the final 20 minutes the actual swapping occurs.
    Set-up starts at 5. Swapping begins at 6.
    PLEASE REGISTER: http://hopswap.eventbrite.com/. SPACE IS LIMITED!

    Brew Bracket: Oktoberfest
    Our Fall event features Oktoberfest style beers from 8 incredible local Indiana breweries.

    The event will be held at Tomlinson Tap Room, where we'll bring the beer to you at your table. Included in the ticket are all 7 rounds of side by side tastings, samples from a couple home brewers showcasing their take on the style, entry into an incredible door prize rafffle, and a half pint of your choice at the end of the event.

    Participating brewers include Upland, Flat 12, Bier, Brugge, RAM, Half Moon, Iechyd Da, and #BBPales winner Thr3e Wisemen.

    A portion of ticket sales will be donated directly to King Park Area Development Corporation (www.kpadc.org)

    This is a 21+ event only. ID is required at the door. Designated driver tickets include free soda and water at the event. Additional food will be available for purchase through City Market vendors. Come join us for some great times with an intimate beer crowd tasting some limited edition Oktoberfest style beers.

    Doors open at 5:45PM, first round of tasting begins at 6PM. For any more details about our event please visit www.brewbracket.com or send us a question through Eventbrite.

    Cheers!

    Sun King CANvitational 

    In 2009, Sun King Brewery brought Indianapolis local beer for the first time since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948. On Saturday, Sept. 28, history will be made again when Sun King hosts the inaugural CANvitational, the Midwest’s first-ever canned craft beer festival.

    The Sun King CANvitational will bring more than 30 craft breweries representing 16 states to Georgia Street and Pan Am Plaza from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets, available online at www.canvitational.com, are $50 for general admission and $75 for early entry.

    Each of the breweries was selected because of the quality of beer they are producing and, as the name of the event suggests, the festival will feature breweries that can their beers. For decades, the beer bottle was seen as the premier container; however, thanks to breweries like those participating in the CANvitational, a canning renaissance has put pint cans, tall boys and the 12 oz. standard back on the map in a whole new light.
    In addition to great, canned craft beer, attendees will have plenty of food options for purchase from food trucks that will line Georgia Street, as well as a tent with options from the Omni on Pan Am Plaza. Music will be provided throughout the event by DJ Helicon and DJ Action Jackson. 
    Pints for Half-Pints 


    Saturday, October 19th from 4-8 PM
    ○ To be held at The Speak Easy -
    5255 North Winthrop Avenue
    (located south of Good
    Morning Mama’s).
    ○ Admission price: $10.00 per
    person, which includes a
    souvenir pint glass.
    A Craft Beer Experience that Raises
    Funds for Education

    ○ Enjoy craft beer from local breweries, brats and burgers, prizes, and live
    entertainment.
    ○ Come support your favorite brewers as they test their trivia skills in Broad Ripple
    Brewers Throw Down!
    ○ All proceeds will benefit STEM initiatives at Midtown IPS Schools 55 and 91.
    Examples include iPads, supplies for robotics clubs, and teacher training.
    ○ Club volunteers will continue to work with the children as they use these valuable
    tools.
    STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
    ○ Successful economic growth and stability in the 21st century is becoming
    increasingly linked to STEM education.
    ○ While all components of education are valuable, providing children with tools for
    STEM education is a specific way we can help them succeed in college and beyond.
    ○ Our club has received funding requests from several local schools, so the more we
    raise, the more we can help!
    About the Broad Ripple Kiwanis Club
    ○ Established October 1987, our club continues to help our community and have fun!
    ○ Organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Broad
    Ripple Community. We meet every Tuesday at noon at Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar.
    ○ In 2013 alone, we have provided nearly $10,000 to several local schools
    Indianapolis non-profit organizations.
    ○ Find us at www.broadripplekiwanisclub.org and on Facebook!