2015 Indianapolis Winterfest

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  1. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    http://drinkin.beer/event/winterfest_2015/

    Surprisingly this will be my first year attending. I always go to the summer fest, but never seemed to pull the trigger on the winter one. Anyone have any info on the breweries and beer they are bringing yet? I can't seem to find anything, I assume it hasn't been released yet.

    I know some breweries like Goose Island and Bells have brought Black Note and Cherry Rye to summer fest, does winter fest get this treatment as well? Any info would be appreciated.
     
  2. weirdbeer

    weirdbeer Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2007 Indiana

    Here's a link for the Indiana breweries expected. The registration for out of Indiana breweries started Jan 12, so probably too early. http://drinkin.beer/category/breweries/

    Looks like a couple of new breweries, Wooden Bear, Noble Order, The Devil's Trumpet coming.
    Usually what beers are brought by individual breweries is typically released a few days before the event, similar to summerfest. Instead of the Hopapalloza tent, they have the "Malt Shoppe". Yes, typically special beers are brought. I suspect Bell's will have Black Note and HopSlam.
     
  3. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    Nice, thanks man. Looking forward to it.
     
  4. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Last year some of the standouts were 18th Street (duh) and whoever brought that amazing peanut butter stout.
     
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  5. zachpaschal

    zachpaschal Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2014 Indiana

    My wife got us free tickets to Bacon Fest that same day! I'm trying to talk her into going to that for a couple hours and then transitioning over to Winterfest. Hope to see you gents there! My fraternity brothers beer group "Beer Is My Passion" will have a table there.

    Beer and Bacon? NOw that is a Nice Little Saturday
     
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  6. turbo622

    turbo622 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2013 Indiana

    Was that Country Boy? I think they had the Randall with the PB cups in it. Delicious!
     
  7. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    I thought it was some place up north. I'm sure it's in my reviews somewhere.
     
  8. turbo622

    turbo622 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2013 Indiana

    I think Bare Hands had one too. They're up here in Granger.
     
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  9. weirdbeer

    weirdbeer Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2007 Indiana

    It was Bare Hands with the PB Stout. Country Boy had a Chestnut beer.
    Looks like there are 4 or 5 new Indiana breweries coming, most from NW Indiana. There are so many now that it is impossible to try them all.
     
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  10. robwestcott

    robwestcott Pooh-Bah (1,767) Nov 3, 2008 Indiana
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    thumbs up to my pal Kent for grabbing me a ticket. did someone say peanut butter stout ?
     
  11. weirdbeer

    weirdbeer Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2007 Indiana

    In case you weren't aware, website for the fest: http://www.indywinterfest.com/

    Guests
    Abita Brewing Company
    Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
    Bells Brewery
    Boston Beer Company
    Brooklyn Brewery
    Country Boy Brewing
    DESTIHL Brewery
    Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
    Falls City Beer
    Founders Brewing Co.
    Green Flash
    Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
    Lagunitas Brewing Co.
    Left Hand Brewing Company
    New Belgium Brewing Company
    New Day Craft Mead & Cider
    New Holland Brewing Company
    Revolution Brewing
    Schlafly Beer
    Stone Brewing Co
    Summit Brewing
    The Rivertown Brewery
    Tyranena Brewing Company
    Victory Brewing Company

    I note the addition of Jackie O's this year.
     
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  12. AGirlandHerStout

    AGirlandHerStout Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2014 Indiana

    What is the likelihood Founders will bring CBS?
     
  13. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Probably 50/50. Odds of them announcing it prior, 20%?
     
  14. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    Hopefully likely!
     
  15. weirdbeer

    weirdbeer Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2007 Indiana

    I don't recall if Founders were there or they just supplied beer which Cavalier poured. I don't recall what was available, nor if they had timed releases. Seems like they had Double Trouble and the usual other suspects. If they do CBS, it would be a timed release.
     
  16. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Indiana will be getting kegs of CBS btw. I expect tappings to start in February.
     
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  17. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    I've heard a few rumblings on twitter for some February releases.
     
  18. SourTweek

    SourTweek Crusader (432) Jun 24, 2014 Indiana
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    Woo hoo - this is super exciting news!
     
  19. myersk27

    myersk27 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Indiana

    Fiddlers in South Bend tapped it today....
     
  20. turbo622

    turbo622 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2013 Indiana

    Sure did. Tapped at 5, blew at 5:55. Not a record by any means, but important as I got there at 5:50 :wink:
     
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