Indy area tasting group?

Look like this weekend and the next I will be in Cincinnati

 

Got there at 2pm and in the end, only two people in total (both from the IBTD group) showed up. I figured there wouldn't be too many people considering it was way down in Bargersville.

Anyhow, the next brewery meetup will be on Sunday, March 6 (not sure what time, probably 2 or 3pm). I was thinking of meeting up at Chilly Water since I've heard they've got some good beers. Though, if anyone has a better place, let me know. So far, we've met up at Indiana City, Wooden Bear, Deviate, and now Taxman.

 

Well, I mean, there usually is a bottle share after doing the brewery meetup. All depends on where to have it. The reason I chose Chilly Water is because a handful of people have gone there within the last week or two and said they have some solid beers (one of their IPAs and another called Sticky Fingers, whatever style that is). I just didn't want to keep going to the same breweries over and over or go to some that clearly don't need more business (ie. Sun King).

I'll try seeing if someone is willing to host this Saturday if you and everyone else is up for doing one. If not, we could always go to La Margarita (depending on how many people meet up there). Though, I would assume they wouldnt one a large share happening every single week, you know?

 

Currently talking to Mike at DEVIATE he is down for a bottle share here as long as it's after hours!!!! He is checking with the powers that be to see if we can do it during business hours. He said he will contact me ASAP!!

 

If this happens, I would definitely love to participate.

 

Yes I'm excited!

 

Any idea of what day you were thinking (ie, Sunday, etc.)?

 

Figure I will reach out to him today if I don't hear from him. I would guess would be a Sunday as they close early.

 

Did they ever respond back?

 

Sorry been super crazy last week. I will call Mike today around 5 and get back with you guys!

 

Left a vmail with Mike yesterday and about 11am today 3/16. Hope he calls back!!

 

Just spoke with Mike. He said he has a call into his regional alcohol and tobacco office. To check on the legalities on a tasting/shares during and after hours. He will let me know as soon as he hears back.

 

I would be shocked if they allowed it during business hours. I remember Mike getting on me for having unopened cans of beer in the brewery one time. He made sure to tell me that it's not OK and how much trouble they could get into. Of course, being Mike, he was super nice about it....but the message was crystal clear. Maybe they feel more comfortable with it now...and hopefully that's the case.

I remember I attended a tasting in either 2010 or 2011 at Upland in Indy and we used the back area....they had their staff members open the bottles for us.

 

Ok, Mike heard back from the regional office. He said that we can't bring in purchased beer only beer we can open in store during or after business hours are home brewed beer. Super upset about this, but Mike said that we are welcome to come by anytime we wish!

 

Hey guys!

Just wanted to chime in here - I'm an Indy transplant - I just moved in from DC last week. I'd definitely be down for partaking in some of these tastings as they occur :-)

 

Well I'm hungry for a share real soon. My cellar is getting out of hand. I would love to crack some of them very soon. So of some names the time I will provide a list of beers I want to open.

16 nc aged beers
Almost nine year vert of expedition 8300-13800
All top 250 Ba from bruery
And so many more