Hopcat coming to Indy

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  1. theGroove

    theGroove Initiate (0) Apr 6, 2007 Indiana

    Via indystar

    The city's largest beer bar with 130 kegs, tapping everything from Indiana to international brews, will open this summer in Broad Ripple.

    HopCat is opening its first location outside of its home state of Michigan after noting the growing brew scene in Indiana.

    "Indiana, it's definitely on the increase for its burgeoning craft beer culture," said HopCat founder and owner Mark Sellers. "It's an exciting time for the craft beer scene, and we want to be a part of it."

    At least 13 brewers will open this year in Indianapolis, a 50 percent bump for the city's craft beer industry.

    HopCat, which is consistently ranked among the top bars in the U.S., is scheduled to open in August. The focal point of the 9,600-square-foot establishment, which also has family friendly dining, is the kegs. Windows on the street and inside the restaurant let guests see the complex system that keeps those 130 kegs fresh.

    menu? Well the eatery describes it like this: "Food your mom would make if she loved beer."

    Among the most popular menu item is the Crack Fries, which are said to be addictive and can be bought by the pound or loaded. Sellers said the restaurant also makes a mean turkey burger and mac-and-cheese.

    Half of the craft beers will come from around the country and world, places such as California, Colorado, Germany, Belgium and Denmark. The other half will be local.

    "We look forward to showcasing the liquid art being produced by Indiana's brewers," Sellers said, mentioning Sun King, Upland and 3 Floyds brewing companies. "There's a 100 percent likelihood they will be on the menu."

    In all, 23 breweries operate in the Indianapolis area and nearly 80 in the state.

    Noting the success of Sun King and other home-grown breweries, a generation of beer makers are launching plans for their own brew businesses, from Bargersville to Carmel, from Greenfield to McCordsville, and throughout Indianapolis.

    By year's end, nearly three dozen breweries will be up and running in the city and more than 100 statewide.

    Indianapolis was an appealing spot for a massive beer bar with all those local craft brews to choose from.
     
    #1 theGroove, Apr 22, 2014
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  2. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    Just saw this.....this is amazing!
     
    #2 Gameover170, Apr 22, 2014
  3. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    IN.

    So. fucking. IN.
     
    #3 psykosis, Apr 22, 2014
  4. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    nice! you guys will love it
     
    #4 Ckoz, Apr 22, 2014
  5. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Open up the Detroit location already! I drive by it everyday impatiently waiting.
     
    #5 steebo777, Apr 22, 2014
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  6. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Last time I drove by it (maybe opening day) it barely looked touched from the outside...though I guess thats the easiest part for them to work on.
     
    #6 Ckoz, Apr 22, 2014
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  7. ZachOfAllTrades

    ZachOfAllTrades Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2012 Indiana

    I got alerted to this on Twitter this morning, and I about started skipping to go tell some coworkers. Really excited to have such a big place added to our already pretty great selection of venues for local craft in the area.
     
    #7 ZachOfAllTrades, Apr 22, 2014
  8. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    This is good news. I just hope it doesn't hurt Twenty Tap too much. I like their style.
     
    #8 aasher, Apr 22, 2014
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  9. TheodorHerzl

    TheodorHerzl Savant (1,001) Mar 30, 2007 Indiana

    I think it would be good for both places actually. 20 Tap is a victim of its own success and is far too busy at almost all times of the week. They wil still be plenty busy and I would bet will see increases in sales overall. My only real gripe is putting this place in BR. Chumley's is already far too Bro for me, and I hope the Affliction wearing asshats stay the f away.
     
    #9 TheodorHerzl, Apr 22, 2014
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  10. zrab11

    zrab11 Maven (1,450) Dec 25, 2010 Indiana
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    Do we know where in b-rip it will be yet?
     
    #10 zrab11, Apr 22, 2014
  11. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    I'd also prefer it somewhere further south, either downtown somewhere or maybe closer to Fountain Square, but that's just because I don't want to have to drive as far.
     
    #11 psykosis, Apr 22, 2014
  12. myersk27

    myersk27 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Indiana

    on the main level of the parking garage on the corner of B-Rip ave and college.
     
    #12 myersk27, Apr 22, 2014
  13. myersk27

    myersk27 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Indiana

    I'd selfishly prefer a NW side location. We have a rock bottom up here, which is actually pretty solid, but that's it...nothing else. but it wouldn't survive in this side of town unfortunately....
     
    #13 myersk27, Apr 22, 2014
  14. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    Well, at least parking will be easier than at Twenty Tap. :open_mouth:
     
    #14 psykosis, Apr 22, 2014
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  15. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
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    that's why you ride the beer scooter (aka your bike):wink:
     
    #15 spicoli00, Apr 22, 2014
  16. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    I'm south of 465. No chance of me biking up there.

    No chance at all.
     
    #16 psykosis, Apr 22, 2014
  17. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Shoulda picked Fishers...
     
    #17 aasher, Apr 22, 2014
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  18. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    :slight_frown:

    Sure, make it even further away...
     
    #18 psykosis, Apr 22, 2014
  19. profholt82

    profholt82 Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan

    #19 profholt82, Apr 22, 2014
  20. theGroove

    theGroove Initiate (0) Apr 6, 2007 Indiana

    Agree, area is lacking with craft bars and especially brewery's. Have high hopes for Scarlett lane.
     
    #20 theGroove, Apr 22, 2014
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