Indy Craft Pass – On the Quest Day Two
Indy Craft Pass – On the Quest Day Two
Hoppy continues on his quest to obtain a mug. He visits Mashcraft and Sun King Breweries in Fishers and Daredevil Hall in Indy.
Continue to follow Hoppy on his quest.
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Indy Craft Pass – On the Quest
Indy Craft Pass – On the Quest
Hoppy has been negligent and forgetful in acquiring the necessary check-ins (35), in order to receive a ceramic stein, by completing the requirements of Indy Craft Pass. His efforts in obtaining the necessary check-ins, within a ten day period, will be documented on this blog. (Please note: Participants have a full YEAR to complete the process, but Hoppy is running short on his year’s time period.)
If you should attempt to do the same, please remember to wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands. Also, if doing more than one check-in in a day, please limit your alcohol consumption, have a designated driver, or use a rideshare company.
On the Quest – Day One
Hoppy visited the following locations:
As you can see Hoppy visited Guggman Haus Brewing, Daredevil Brewery, Big Woods – Speedway, and Peace Water Winery – Carmel on day one.
Soak up the Suds – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly by Gary Dean
Soak up the Suds – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly by Gary Dean
I attended the “2nd Annual Soak up the Suds Brewfest” that took place in Seymour yesterday.
The Good:
Although there were a limited number of breweries/wineries/distilleries participating, there were a good number and variety of tastings provided by those who were present. These included Bier Brewery, Ellison Brewery, Hard Truth Spirits/Quaff On! Brewing, Hog Molly Brewing, Hoosier Brewing, Huckleberry Hill Winery, Planetary Brewing, Salt Creek Brewery and St. Benedict’s Brew Works.
It was a very safe environment at Crossroads Community Park with the participating vendors wearing face masks and the outdoor setting allowing for appropriate spacing.
To top it all off, it was a beautiful, sunny day in Seymour!
The Bad:
It was disappointing that some of the confirmed participants did not show up at the event. This included Cardinal Spirits, Chateau de Pique Winery/Brewery and Goodwood Brewing.
However, their non-attendance gave my wife and I an excuse to visit the Chateau de Pique Winery/Brewery, which is also located in Seymour. There we enjoyed the beer, wine and cheese, the excellent service from Susan, and we made some new friends!
The Ugly:
Okay, I have to admit that the commemorative “Soak up the Suds” pilsner tasting glass is kind of cute, but it is listed under the ugly, because, as a collecter of brewery and festival glasses, I much prefer actual glassware and not a plastic imitation.
Any visit to Seymour would be incomplete without checking out the John Mellencamp mural on the east wall of This Old Guitar Music Store at 106 W. Second St.
The Ram Restaurant/Big Horn Brewery Closes Permanently
The Ram Restaurant/Big Horn Brewery Closes Permanently
The Ram Restaurant and Big Horn Brewery, which had been a fan favorite prior to, or after, Indianapolis sporting events, has made the decision to permanently close its Indianapolis location. It did not reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak.
This information was verified in a personal phone call, by myself, to their corporate office in Lakewood, WA.
Bier Brewery Drink for a Cause – Tragic House Fire
Bier Brewery Drink for a Cause – Tragic House Fire
Bier Brewery has announced that they will be donating $1 for every pint sold this week (7/7-7/12) at both of their locations to the TenBarge family. Bier employee Adrienne, her husband, and their three beautiful children, lost their home and all of their belongings in a tragic house fire that was caused by fireworks, that were set off in the neighborhood, while they were home sleeping. For more information, and a list of items that can be donated, check out the Bier Brewery Facebook page.
Also, Missy Patton, of Bier Brewery North, has organized a Go Fund Me page to assist in supporting the family. Should you wish to donate, you may access the page here.
Vintage Dark Lord Packages from Three Floyds go on Sale Today
Vintage Dark Lord Packages from Three Floyds go on Sale Today
You may purchase Vintage Dark Lord Packages from Three Floyds beginning at 3PM CDT today. They will be available for curbside pickup at Three Floyds beginning the middle of July. Available pickup dates and additional information can be found on the Dark Lord Day website.
VINTAGE DARK LORD PACKAGES
Each $150 package includes:
- Three bottles of vintage Dark Lord Russian-Style Imperial Stout
- One bottle of a rare vintage Dark Lord variant
- Tote bag
5-packs (including one additional variant) are available for $200, while supplies last.
Limit 3 packages per customer. The bottles in each tote are packaged at random.
BOTTLE LIST
Dark Lord Russian-Style Imperial Stout (2014 through 2019)
Variants:
2016: Trump and Pump, Legio Gemina
2018: Marshmallow Handjee, Chemtrailmix, TurtleDogg, Lounge Against the Macromachine, Hung Drawn and Quartered, Greatest Teachable Moments, French Vanilla Militia, Cavaliero of Varnov, Brozerker, Brotilla
2019: Bourbon BA, Marshmallow Handjee, Rye BA, ‘Rrari Crochet, ReptileFund, Loadstar, Lounge Against the Macromachine, French Vanilla Militia, BA Rye x DVR, BA Bourbon x DVR, Chemtrailmix, Cavaliero of Varnov, Brosure