Indy area tasting group?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by mayorQuimby, Jun 23, 2015.

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  1. mayorQuimby

    mayorQuimby Zealot (633) Jun 5, 2009 Tennessee
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    So due to an unexpected job change, wife and I relocated back to the Indy area a couple months ago after stints in DC and norCal. A lot of our old Indy friends have moved away, especially those who enjoy craft...was wondering if there's a pre-existing group that gets together in the area or if there would be any interest in putting a tasting together?

    I've got a lot of good beer waiting to be drank. Plenty of old and new FFF's, Upland sours, , etc. I regularly hit Chicago to visit family and bring back Pipeworks, Revolution, Perennial, Ballast Point, etc., and am a Bruery RS member so plenty of that to share as well. Figured everyone contributes ~2 bombers/3-4 12oz bottles, would make for a pretty good time. What say you!?
     
    #1 mayorQuimby, Jun 23, 2015
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  2. Tsar_Riga

    Tsar_Riga Grand Pooh-Bah (3,349) Sep 9, 2013 Minnesota
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    I do not know of one, but I'd not be adverse. I make it to Chicago, too, as well as Ohio, and every once in a while get further afield. My cellar rarely includes the super obscure, but I do manage good stuff from time to time.
     
    #2 Tsar_Riga, Jun 23, 2015
  3. AGirlandHerStout

    AGirlandHerStout Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2014 Indiana

    There isn't one that I know of that exists, but I'm all for starting something fun and new!
     
    #3 AGirlandHerStout, Jun 23, 2015
  4. drac86

    drac86 Zealot (517) Jan 28, 2014 Indiana
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    I'd be interested. I also don't have tons of super rare stuff sitting around, but whatever I have I'd be willing to share. I have very few close friends who are beer geeks, so it would be nice to hang out with some like-minded individuals. :slight_smile:
     
    #4 drac86, Jun 24, 2015
  5. smchenry75

    smchenry75 Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2010 Indiana

    On Facebook there is a very active group whose members get together quite often for tastings: Indianapolis Beer Trade & Discussion It's a private group... shoot me a message with your Facebook name and I can add you. - Sean
     
    #5 smchenry75, Jun 24, 2015
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  6. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    I came here to say the exact same thing
     
    #6 aasher, Jun 25, 2015
  7. merpunk1

    merpunk1 Zealot (684) Mar 4, 2014 Indiana
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    The group is set to secret right now. That is why you are unable to find it on facebook. Feel free to message any of us to get added to the group.
     
    #7 merpunk1, Jun 25, 2015
  8. ColtsandCraftBeer

    ColtsandCraftBeer Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2015 Indiana

    is the group still open to invites?
     
    #8 ColtsandCraftBeer, Jan 24, 2016
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  9. merpunk1

    merpunk1 Zealot (684) Mar 4, 2014 Indiana
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    Yep New members always welcome
     
    #9 merpunk1, Jan 24, 2016
  10. HoosierHulk3

    HoosierHulk3 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2015 Indiana

    Can another fellow Indy guy get an add? Been into craft for awhile, probably know some of you in the group....
     
    #10 HoosierHulk3, Jan 25, 2016
  11. merpunk1

    merpunk1 Zealot (684) Mar 4, 2014 Indiana
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    Send me a message and I will add you on facebook and get you invited.
     
    #11 merpunk1, Jan 25, 2016
  12. TallPaul07

    TallPaul07 Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2010 Indiana

    quick pro-tip on the indianapolis beer trade and discussion group - don't post any jokes about liquor stores getting a certain release without making it very apparent that you're joking. @aasher told me some ass hat did that and it made a lot of people upset.
     
    #12 TallPaul07, Jan 25, 2016
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  13. DrippingI

    DrippingI Zealot (617) Apr 12, 2012 Indiana

    I mean, unless it's like some very limited release where most stores have behind the counter or something, post whatever you want. Someone did get a little angry about it, but that was awhile ago.

    Anyway, if anyone needs another person to add them to the group, just message me. I plan on starting back up the brewery meetups on 2/7, which there sometimes have been a bottle share happen afterwards (depending on location).

    @mayorQuimby, I'll talk to a couple of people about organizing a bottle share within the next week or two.
     
    #13 DrippingI, Jan 25, 2016
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  14. ZionsvilleBeerDork

    ZionsvilleBeerDork Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2015 Indiana

    Anyway besides Facebook to get involved? I'm not on Facebook but I suppose I could join if necessary
     
    #14 ZionsvilleBeerDork, Jan 26, 2016
  15. DrippingI

    DrippingI Zealot (617) Apr 12, 2012 Indiana

    In terms of the I.B.T.D. group, it's only on Facebook. I mean, if you really don't want to get on Facebook, I suppose you could just shoot me a message and I'll update you with any shares, meetups, etc. whenever they pop up.
     
    #15 DrippingI, Jan 26, 2016
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  16. mayorQuimby

    mayorQuimby Zealot (633) Jun 5, 2009 Tennessee
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    That would be appreciated. I love to participate in shares and have a lot of good beer to offer, but I don't use facebook, never have, and never plan to. I started this thread a really long time ago and obviously, got very little interest besides references to the facebook group.

    A guy where I lived previously would just post a date and time here on BA for a share w/a google doc to show you were coming/what you planned to bring, and held the event at his apt bldg common room. It worked so well that he began to do the same thing regularly. I thought about doing something similar, but I don't live in a place conducive to a lot of people coming (there is no parking for more than a couple cars unless you park over 1/2 mile away) nor do I necessarily have the appropriate size space for a ton of people to hang out.
     
    #16 mayorQuimby, Jan 26, 2016
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  17. TravisMason

    TravisMason Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Indiana

    I do not use Facebook either but have a lot of good/rare beers to crack and would love to share. Please add me to the "list" for invites @DrippingI I'm also willing to host up to 10 people at my place on the southside.
     
    #17 TravisMason, Feb 2, 2016
  18. DrippingI

    DrippingI Zealot (617) Apr 12, 2012 Indiana

    @mayorQuimby @ZionsvilleBeerDork @TravisMason

    I was thinking of doing a brewery meetup on Sunday, February 14th at Taxman (I assume the 7th is a little bit of a short notice by now). I figure we could do a bottle share afterwards either at the brewery (if they'll allow it) or somewhere else.

    Does that sound good to all of you?
     
    #18 DrippingI, Feb 3, 2016
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  19. TravisMason

    TravisMason Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Indiana

    Love Taxman but sorry no can do as its valentines day.
     
    #19 TravisMason, Feb 3, 2016
  20. DrippingI

    DrippingI Zealot (617) Apr 12, 2012 Indiana

    Well, that shows how much I pay attention to dates. hahaha Perhaps the following Sunday, the 21st?
     
    #20 DrippingI, Feb 3, 2016
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