WINTERFEST 2025 – INDIANAPOLIS
Hoppy attended the Indiana Brewers Guild Winterfest on Saturday. It was a chance to sample over 200 beers from 75+ Indiana breweries!
Some of the beers sampled by Hoppy were as follows:
Deviate Brewing Hop Supremacy DDH Hazy IPA – This is brewed with Citra and Mosaic Cryo hops. 6.5% ABV.
Moontown Brewing Temple of Dank Hazy DIPA – Made with a pilsner malt base along with unmalted wheat, rolled and malted oats. It is whirlpooled with Idaho 7 and /Citra hops and dry-hopped with a substantial amount of Nectaron and another hit of Citra. It is described as drinking very smooth and creamy with a refreshing finish, full of citrus and tropical notes along with a hint of dank, it has a tame body that lends to even greater drinkability. 8% ABV.
Metazoa Brewing Wicked Pawesome Hazy IPA – Described as an experimental Hazy IPA that leans on additions of Loral and El Dorado hops to give a tropical fruit and slightly floral flavor to this medium full-bodied IPA. 6.3% ABV, 25 IBU.
Taxman Brewing DIPA: Idaho Gem + Cryo-Pop – Described as two hops working in harmony to create a balanced hop-forward experience. The Pacific Northwest duo of Idaho Gem and Cryo-Pop hops contribute vibrant notes of sweet berry meshed with tropical fruits and citrus, all backed by zesty pine, spice and hazy saison yeast. It is a flavorful farmhouse double IPA! 8% ABV, 70 IBU.
Broad Ripple Brewpub Lavender Lawnmower Firkin Pale Ale
Moontown Brewing Firkin Oaked Lager
Sun King Brewery Afternoon Delight Bourbon Barrel-Aged Doppelbock – Described as having aromas of brown sugar and molasses accentuated with the sweet flavors of vanilla and wood from the bourbon barrels. 11.1% ABV, 23 IBU.
Pax Verum Brewing Reptilia West Coast IPA – Described as like reptiles traversing the ancient journey, it weaves through the world on fire, mastering the subtleties of evolution and the art of standing out. 6.7% ABV, 75 IBU.
ZwanzigZ Brewing 7 Mary 3 & 4 West Coast Hazy IPA – Brewed with “ChiPs.” 6.4% ABV, 64 IBU
Creatures of Habit Brewing Remo’s Revenge Bourbon Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout – Described as aged on Bourbon Oak to develop rich flavors from the caramel and roasted malts with notes of honey, chocolate and coffee. The high alcohol gives way to a complex and balanced finish. 10.5% ABV.
King Jugg Brewing Earl of Citra SMASH American IPA – This is a single hop and single malt (SMASH) beer brewed with Citra hops. 6% ABV, 65 IBU.
Northbrook Brewing Leon Spruce IPA – Described as a bold and aromatic IPA infused with fresh spruce tips for a unique piney character. The earthy resinous notes are balanced by a touch of citrusy hop bitterness, delivering a crisp and refreshing finish. Perfect for adventurous palates seeking a taste of the forest. 5.5% ABV, 85 IBU.
Hoppy also sampled a Three Floyds Premium Cocktail Tequila Splash Paloma – Made with Tequila, Grapefruit Liqueur, Lime and Grapefruit Juices, and Sparkling Water. 9% ABV.
Pictures from the event follow:
