Muncie, Indy, surrounding area tasting group?

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  1. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    Ok guys here is the short sweet story one that i am sure you have heard many a times.

    I have way too much freaking beer.
    Got about 300+ bottles in a temp controlled cellar.. Most back from 2011-2013 when i used to trade a bunch.. I could post a spreadsheet if anyone is interested. Mostly older bourbon country, DL, behmouth, HF,cantillon and some upland sours to name a few.

    Saying that i need to drink these asap.. Heck most might be past there prime but who knows.


    I used to have a bunch of guys to drink beer with but jobs and marriage has caused them all to move away and i can't just justify popping a 750ml of lou pepe kriek and not sharing it with someone so i need an outlet where i can bring 4-8 bottles and share.

    So is there a group on BA or on Facebook.?

    I'm in Muncie but willing to drive to indy, or anywhere within an hour radius of myself.

    So plz comment below if you already have a group like this or even if just a couple randoms wanna meet somewhere and try it out once..

    Cheers
     
  2. hotstuff

    hotstuff Maven (1,337) Mar 28, 2003 Indiana

     
  3. hotstuff

    hotstuff Maven (1,337) Mar 28, 2003 Indiana

    Pour Misfits group on Facebook.
     
  4. 1beerbaron

    1beerbaron Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2009 Ohio

    I live in Mercer County Ohio. I'm about an hour drive from the center of Muncie. If you ever schedule something, I might be interested if it's on the weekend. I have a decent cellar collection as well that I've been trying to get down. I've got a couple friends that may make the trip with me as well, if that's cool.
     
  5. mayorQuimby

    mayorQuimby Zealot (633) Jun 5, 2009 Tennessee
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    I live on the north side of Indy. I have a slew of Bruery Reserve Society beers, DLs, Upland sours, etc., and similar to you, marriages, relocations (including my own), and kids have pretty much killed the beer sharing aspect of my life...

    My wife and I share tons of fantastic beer, but I have way more than two people can consume alone. Would definitely be interested in putting something together.
     
  6. carlso_aw

    carlso_aw Pundit (848) Jan 10, 2016 Indiana
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    I'm Northside indy as well, have a pretty decent cellar and would love to participate if something is put together
     
  7. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    Awesome to hear... And it would def be on the weekend
     
  8. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    Yeah we will def have some overlap but even with all the beer tastings I've been to it seems like there is still alot of diversity with plps cellars even in the same area..

    Would you and your wife wanna host?
    I don't have a huge house but no problem hosting if a drive from indy would be doable?
     
  9. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    We will keep you updated on what we put together
     
  10. mayorQuimby

    mayorQuimby Zealot (633) Jun 5, 2009 Tennessee
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    Yeah I could be so inclined. Pre-thanksgiving is likely a no go for me due to travel and other weekend plans I have in stone, but mid-December, may work. I'll BM you / follow-up in this thread.

    My house isn't huge by any stretch but we have a 2 car garage connected to our basement that is 15x20 and has a bathroom; throw a few card tables down for bottles in the basement or garage if the weather is remotely decent -- I think that'd work well...Parking is the only issue we have. No street parking in our neighborhood is allowed and our driveway can only hold two cars. 4-5 spots right across the street that are hit or miss, otherwise looking at walking ~2 blocks, so not a huge issue, though not ideal either.
     
  11. DrippingI

    DrippingI Zealot (617) Apr 12, 2012 Indiana

    There is an Indy group called Indianapolis Beer Trade & Discussion. If you want to join, just send me a message and I'll add you to the group (since it's a 'secret' group on FB).

    Along with that, I'm planning for the group a meetup at Daredevil, most likely on Sunday, November 6th. If things going according to plan, there will most likely be a bottle share somewhere afterward.

    Anyhow, I'm down for any other kinds of meetups from here. Definitely have quite a bit of stuff to bring.
     
  12. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    Following. I know Zach has great stuff!
     
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  13. LloydDobler

    LloydDobler Pooh-Bah (2,102) Jul 25, 2014 Indiana
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    Im in South Bend and am down to drive to/host a share. Probably can't host anything larger than 2 or 3 people until after the new year, but would like to be a part of this new group. I usually just pop the "fun stuff" with a few buddies that contribute little but enjoy the beer. Please keep me updated if something develops.
     
  14. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    So to get something in the books.. I'm thinking Saturday December 10th..

    Or wait till after the new year and do sometime mid January like the 14th or 21st.

    What's everyone's opinion on those dates.

    I don't mind hosting at my house but it might be a further drive for some since i live in Muncie..
     
  15. mayorQuimby

    mayorQuimby Zealot (633) Jun 5, 2009 Tennessee
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    I'm out for the 10th, will be traveling. As of now I'd say either of those January weekends look good for me.
     
  16. 1beerbaron

    1beerbaron Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2009 Ohio

    December 10th would probably work. January 21st would probably not. 30th birthday is the 22nd and I'm planning a bottle share I've been saving (5 year vertical of some sours) up for for a while (probably on 21st). After the initial sharing, I'm sure much more drinking will happen, so I'm out that weekend.
     
  17. kdg119

    kdg119 Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2015 Indiana

    I live about 15 miles north of Muncie and would be interested in joining up for a share anytime. Similar situation, tons of beer in the cellar and just looking for some people to enjoy them with.
     
  18. TravisMason

    TravisMason Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Indiana

    Would love to be apart of something like this. I can host about 6/10 people at my place. But would need to be mid day on a Saturday as we will have a newborn. I live on the southside franklin township southeast most part of Marion county.
     
  19. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    Wanna bring this thread back to life!

    How does January 14th (Saturday) look for plp to get together and have a bottle share.

    Place is still :TBA.. Had a couple options. My place in muncie. Also a person in Indy and Marion offered to host. As well as south bend. I think that was it..

    So please comment if that date works.. Then we will figure out best location for all parties involved.
     
  20. 1beerbaron

    1beerbaron Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2009 Ohio

    January 14th may work for me. Location may affect if I can arrive as well. I'm having a big birthday party the following weekend, so I may take that weekend easy in preparation.
     
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