Hoppy visited Cynosure Brewing yesterday. They opened in 2016, and their focus is on lagers and Belgian styles. They strive for drinkability in their beers, making for eager anticipation of the next sip and the next glass.

While there, Hoppy quaffed a flight of the following:

Vivid Cold IPA – Featuring Lemondrop, Comet, and Idaho 7 hops. 7% ABV, 37 IBU.

Cynosure IPA – Described as brewed in the Pacific Northwest style, it has a citrusy, floral, spiciness in the aroma and flavors thanks to Citra and Centennial hops, and Columbus hops lend a zesty bitterness to the finish. Crystal, pale and wheat malts create a light amber color and a clean malty fullness to perfectly balance the hops. 6.4% ABV, 54 IBU.

Prickly Pear Gose – Described as fruity, sour and delish. 5.7% ABV, 14 IBU.

Triple – This Belgian Tripel style is described as pale gold in color, with subtle spice and fruit tones. It is deceptively smooth and drinkable despite being the strongest beer in their regular lineup. 9.4% ABV, 34 IBU.

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Hoppy made his first visit to Turnagain Brewing on Saturday. They began production in June 2018 and their specialties are Belgian style ales and sours. They are committed to being an active and engaged community partner.

While there, Hoppy enjoyed a Taiga Belgian-style Tripel Ale. It is described as their take on this monastic classic which is loaded with Valley wheat and just a whisper of coriander and citrus zest.  It is stronger and, ironically, lighter in color than their Dubbel. 8% ABV, 20 IBU.

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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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