NORTHERN TROPICS BREWING – MUNCIE

Hoppy visited Northern Tropics Brewing yesterday. They are a 3.5 BBL nano brewery that opened their doors in 2022. They had twenty-one of their brews on tap. While Hoppy was there, a group was experimenting with a smoker kit and torch to determine how their glasses of beer would taste with various smoke flavors added.

Hoppy sampled the following beers during his visit:

Whack Dammit Double IPA – 8.1% ABV, 85 IBU.

Mango Cream Ale – 5.3% ABV, 14 IBU

Belgian Tripel – 8.3% ABV, 32% IBU

Midnight Run Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout Collaboration w/ Four “I”s Homebrew Club – Aged for 11 months in a Wellers barrel. 13.1% ABV, 68 IBU.

He also enjoyed quaffing the following pints:

Undead Ted American IPA – Brewed with Cryo Citra hops. 6.5% ABV, 50 IBU.

Ted’s Breakfast Porter – 8% ABV, 22 IBU.

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**Ted (Head Brewer/Owner/Beertender/Custodian, etc.)** **in Brewery**

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THE TAP – INDIANAPOLIS

Hoppy visited The Tap Beer Bar in downtown Indianapolis last Saturday. They boast having 200+ craft beers including up to seventy on draft. That would include up to twenty of their own beers, brewed in Bloomington, and up to 50 guest tap brews.

Hoppy indulged in brunch during his visit, while also quaffing The Tap Bionic Dragon American IPA. It is described as being packed with Waimea and Mosaic hops giving a tropical, citrus and floral aroma and flavor with an assertive bitterness. 6.8% ABV, 68 IBU/

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CENTERPOINT (INCLUDING BAD DAD & CHILLY WATER) TAPROOM

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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CHILLY WATER BREWING TAPROOM – INDIANAPOLIS

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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THE ABANDONED STATION – INDIANAPOLIS

Hoppy recently visited a few taprooms of, or representing, breweries. The first of these was The Abandoned Station. This is a craft beer bar and arcade serving primarily as an outpost for Narrow Gauge Brewing out of Florissant, MO. They serve from 12-18 beers on draft most of which are from Narrow Gauge.

They opened early last year in the space formerly occupied by the A Taproom.

While there, Hoppy enjoyed the following brews:

An Emperor Fallen Flag Triple New England IPA – Described as their King Fallen Flag on steroids. It is double dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops. 10% ABV, 70 IBU.

An OJ Run Hazy Imperial IPA – Dry hopped with Citra, Galaxy and Amarillo hops. 8.6% ABV, 70 IBU.

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NORTHBROOK BREWING – ARCADIA

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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