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Hoppy’s next visit was to the Upland Brewing Production Brewery in Bloomington. This facility opened in 2012 and includes an adult-only tap room and patio. The patio includes picnic tables, a fire pit and is welcoming to dogs.

While there, Hoppy enjoyed a Two of Tarts Sour Fruited Gose. It is described as a tropical Gose that delivers vibrant flavors and aromas of passion fruit and mango with hints of zesty lemon. Its refreshing acidity is rounded out by a hint of salt. The result? A dry, crisp finish that’s sure to make a doubly pleasant citrus impression. 4.5% ABV, 5 IBU.

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Hoppy recently visited the Cedar Creek Brewing taproom which opened in Nashville in 2023. They also have a food truck named B’s and G’s Food Truck at this location. They opened their brewery in Martinsville in 2015. (Hoppy’s visit to that site can be found here.)

While visiting, Hoppy sampled the following ales:

Hoppy Wobbler West Coast IPA – This is a collaboration beer with Hoppy Wobbles Pub in Bloomington. It is described as a traditional style with resin, piney, grapefruit notes and a huge dank finish, while being crisp, hoppy and incredibly easy to drink. 7.1% ABV, 67 IBU.

Double IPA -The Strong Ale – Winner of the 2019 Gold at the Indiana Brewers Cup for Strong Ale. 11.3% ABV, 226 IBU.

He then imbibed a pint of Caramel Pecan Milk Stout – Described as a dessert style milk stout with caramel and pecans. 5.9% ABV, 28 IBU.

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Hoppy’s last visit on Saturday was at Garfield Brewery. They opened in 2018 and their goal is to bring the best beer possible to the neighborhood on the near south side of Indy in the Garfield Park area.

On the day of the visit, they had an Ice Cream Social which involved them serving ice cream ales and having a hot dog stand!

While there Hoppy sampled a Linders Series Pistachio Ice Cream Ale. It is brewed with lactose and the brewery states that green beer is not just for St. Patty’s Day anymore! 5% ABV, 11 IBU.

He also drank a pint of Baker 57 IPA. This is named for Erwin “Cannon Ball” Baker and his Graham-Page Model 57 Blue Streak 8. He lived across the street from Garfield Park. It is described as an easy-drinking American IPA loaded with American hops befitting of such a racing legend. 6.4% ABV, 57 IBU.

On your next visit, check for Hoppy on the sticker wall.

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Hoppy’s next Saturday visit was at the Pax Verum Brewing Pax Public Saloon at Natural State Provisions in Indianapolis. They opened at this location in September 2022. It is the former location of Flat 12 Bierwerks and Rad Brewing.

Their brewery/taproom is located in Lapel, where they have an all-ages patio area.

Hoppy quaffed a Reptilia West Coast IPA during the visit. It is described as being like a reptile traversing the ancient journey and weaving through the world on fire, mastering the subtleties of evolution and the art of standing out. 6.7% ABV, 75 IBU.

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On Saturday Hoppy visited two brewery taprooms and one brewery. His first visit was at the newly opened taproom of Guggman Haus in the SoBro district. This is in a space that was formerly occupied by Scarlet Lane Brewing.

While there Hoppy sampled an Into the Wild Sour: Raspberry and Lemon Berliner Weisse – Brewed with raspberry and lemon with an addition of fresh vanilla beans. Described as a very tart and refreshing raspberry-forward rendition of a raspberry lemonade. A wild yeast strain provided natural souring and milk sugars and oats help create a creamy body for this bright sour. 7% ABV.

He also drank an Orange and Pink Guava Kettle Sour Berliner Weiss – This is built on a base of Golden Promise and chit malt and described as having a delicious tart balance of sweet orange and guava with hints of pear and vanilla and a refreshing citrus finish. 7.5% ABV.

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You can find Hoppy’s recent visit to Guggman Haus Brewery here.

Hoppy visited The Moerlein Lager House Brewery in Cincinnati last week. They opened at their current location in 2012. However, the Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. opened its doors in 1853, was closed during prohibition, and reintroduced in 1981 at the leading edge of the craft beer revolution. Current ownership purchased the brewery in 2004.

This establishment is called a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews and delectable fare reminiscent of foods served in the city’s celebrated 19th century beer gardens.

While there, Hoppy quaffed a Bay of Bengal Juicy Press IPA – Described as juicy hops and a hearty malt bill with a smooth oat finish. It is brewed with Centennial, Amarillo, and Cascade hops and fermented with German ale and dry hopped with Amarillo and Mosaic hops. 6% ABV, 65 IBU.

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