HI-WIRE BREWING – ASHEVILLE, NC

HI-WIRE BREWING – ASHEVILLE, NC

Hoppy’s next visit was to Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville, NC. where he visited their original brewery which opened in 2013 in the South Slope area of Asheville. It currently is used for sour and wild ales, one-off small batch beers, and taproom exclusives. This is also home to their Tiki Easy Bar. They have taproom locations in five other states, and their beer is distributed in Indiana.

While there, Hoppy quaffed a Double Hi-Pitch IPA. It is described as an extra-large version of their flagship Hi-Pitch IPA seriously hopped with classic West Coast hops resulting in some eye-opening dank and citrusy aromas. Distinctive melon and grapefruit flavors balance out the malt in this dangerously drinkable IPA. 9% ABV, 65 IBU.

Pictures from the visit follow:

Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope
Brewery
Brewery

Barrel-Aging
Bar
Taproom
Taproom
Taproom
Draft Board & Taps
Double Hi-Pitch IPA
Stickers on Cooler
Neon for Private Room

FRIGID DIGITS WINTER BEER FEST – CENTERPOINT BREWING – INDIANAPOLIS

FRIGID DIGITS WINTER BEER FEST – CENTERPOINT BREWING – INDIANAPOLIS

Hoppy attended the 7th annual Frigid Digits Winter Beer Fest yesterday at Centerpoint Brewing. It was his second time attending the event and his first within a few years. The event featured unlimited samples from thirty plus Indiana craft breweries and distilleries.

Pictures from the beer fest follow:

Magnetic Beer Cup Hole Cover

WOODEN BEAR BREWING – GREENFIELD

WOODEN BEAR BREWING – GREENFIELD

Hoppy next visited Wooden Bear Brewing in Greenfield. It opened its doors in 2014 and is located in the former Gant Opera House, which opened in 1895, next door to Greenfield’s first firehouse. As you might expect, there are a number of carved wooden bears at their location.

Wooden Bear offers food from Greek’s Pizzeria.

During his visit, Hoppy enjoyed a Dancing Bears Double IPA described as being dry hopped. It clocked in at 8.8% ABV, 90 IBU.

Images from the visit follow:

Exterior
Bar & Taps
Bar
Bar/Taproom
Taproom Patrons & Wall Decor
Draft Board
Drinkware Merchandise
Wall Decor
Wall Decor
Carved Wooden Bears
Carved Wooden Bears
Carved Wooden Bear
Sticker Display – There’s Hoppy!
Bear Painting

KING JUGG BREWING – FISHERS

KING JUGG BREWING – FISHERS

Last weekend Hoppy made his first visit to King Jugg Brewing in Fishers. They opened their doors on June 1st of last year. They state that they brew extremely drinkable beer, and their trademarked slogan is “Good Beer for All.”

While there, Hoppy imbibed a King Jugg – The Earl of Citra, a hop-forward IPA highlighting Citra hops. 7.1% ABV, 65 IBU.

Pictures from the visit follow:

Exterior Signage
Exterior
Restaurant
Bar
Decor
Decor
Draft List Pg. 1
Draft List Pg. 2
The Earl of Citra
Outdoor Decor
Patio Area
Playground Area

SUN KING WINTER WARMER AT FLATWATER RESTAURANT – INDIANAPOLIS

SUN KING WINTER WARMER AT FLATWATER RESTAURANT – INDIANAPOLIS

Hoppy attended the Sun King Winter Warmer at Flatwater Restaurant in the Broad Ripple area on Thursday evening. This is an annual event hosted by Flatwater. Many of those in attendance were members of the Indy Beer Group on Meetup.com.

While there, Hoppy sipped on three barrel-aged beers from Sun King. These were as follows:

Chocolate Whiskey Barrel-Aged Scout Badge – A Barrel-Aged Cookie Porter amped up through the use of specialty chocolate whiskey barrel-aging. 8.5% ABV, 10 IBU.

Diddy Muckle – A Bourbon Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale with hints of toffee, molasses, caramel apple, brown sugar, vanilla and oak. ABV 12.9%, IBU 23.

Red Velvet Cake – A Bourbon Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Dubbel aged in Bourbon Barrels with chocolate. 13.1% ABV, 20 IBU.

The following are pictures from the event:

Poster
Exterior
Bar
Bar
Bar
Deck
Winter Warmer Draft List
Chocolate Whiskey Barrel-Aged Scout Badge

3 FLOYDS TO OPEN TAPROOM/RESTAURANT – UPDATE

3 FLOYDS TO OPEN TAPROOM/RESTAURANT – UPDATE

You heard it here first, on August 30th of last year, that 3 Floyds was reopening their brewpub in Munster! At that time, I was informed that it was anticipated to open in January 2024. Others have posted their expected opening to occur in May. Currently, I am hearing only that it will open sometime in 2024.

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