Brewery Visits

Hoppy visited Sun King Brewing in Kokomo this afternoon. They opened in Kokomo as part of a partnership with Amanda Lewton in 2020. The location had previously operated, as a partnership, by Lewton, under Tin Man Brewing, which had brewed in Evansville.

The location has the core, seasonal, specialty, barrel-aged and sour beers from Sun King as well as small-batch new, unique and innovative beers that are brewed at this location.

While there Hoppy quaffed the following:

A sample of Sun King Toasted Marshmallow Stout – Described as combining the roast toasty malt character of a stout base with the flavors of marshmallow for a perfect fireside companion. 8.9% ABV, 20 IBU.

A pint of Sun King Kokomo Fistful of Haze IPA – An experimental IPA brewed with citrusy Mandarina, Azacca, and Trident hops. 6.9% ABV.

Pictures from the visit follow (Thanks to Lexi for the brewery photos):

Hoppy’s next visit was at the Centerpoint Brewing taproom in the Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis at the 317 BBQ location. Centerpoint lists this as a taproom, but it appears to be an outpost for both Bad Dad & Chilly Water Breweries, as well. All three breweries have four taps at this location, and all are included in the decor. They also show a loop video on a tv monitor displaying information on the three breweries.

While there, Hoppy imbibed a Birdie American IPA, from Centerpoint, described as a delicious and balanced ale brewed with Mosaic and Pacifica hop varieties that impart earthy, flora and pine notes. 6% ABV, 51 IBU.

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Hoppy visited Chilly Water Brewing’s taproom in the Broad Ripple area last week. It is a combined space with Hoagies & Hops, the owners of which have a Philadelphia background, which is evident in vibe of the establishment. Hoppy previously posted on the Chilly Water brewery location.

During the visit Hoppy quaffed a One Hop Wonder American IPA brewed with Mosaic hops and clocking in at 6.9% ABV.

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Hoppy made his first visit to Northbrook Brewing early afternoon yesterday. They opened their doors in August of 2023. They are a 7 BBL brewery, have 12 brews on tap, serve food and have a game room in their taproom.

While there, Hoppy enjoyed quaffing the following:

A Leon Spruce IPA – Described as bold and adventurous, brewed with fresh spruce tips from the rugged landscapes of Alaska. Bursting with piney resin, bright citrus notes, and a touch of earthiness, this beer captures the untamed spirit of the great outdoors. 5.5% ABV, 85 IBU.

A Figaro West Coast IPA – Where aromatic pine and resin intertwine with zesty citrus notes, crafting a bold flavor profile that pays homage to the region’s hop-forward tradition. 7.5% ABV, 90 IBU.

He also sampled the following brews:

Quintana IPA – Described as a punchy thiolized IPA with floral Idaho #7 hops. 7.6% ABV, 49 IBU.

Jalopy Blackberry Sour – 3.8% ABV, 14 IBU.

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Later Sunday afternoon Hoppy stopped by the new Moontown Brewing taproom in Carmel. This location, their third, opened in August of this year.

Moontown partners with the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF) in creating a Pints for Parks series of beers. Each brew in the series is named for one State Park, and a portion of the sales goes directly to the INRF for projects at Indiana State Parks.

While there, Hoppy imbibed a Tippecanoe River West Coast IPA, the twelfth beer in the Pints for Parks series. It clocks in at 7% ABV, 60 IBU.

He also enjoyed a Barrel-Aged Belgian Quad, similar to their Barrel-Aged Belgiumnasium, and aged for two years!

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