Rise for the Grind, Revel in the Unwind
Rise & Revel by West Fork Whiskey Co. is now open in Fountain Fletcher. Do you fancy coffee or a cocktail? Rise & Revel has redefined the all-day destination with a space that seamlessly takes you from your morning craft coffee to a sophisticated evening gathering with elevated cocktails. West Fork’s award-winning whiskies are present in many of the carefully curated cocktails, but mocktails are also available as are small bites. All guests must be 21 and over.
More Honors for Indy Craft Pass Breweries
The annual Best of Craft Beer Awards took place in mid-March in Redmond, Oregon. Of the 233 breweries and 1,239 entries, several Indy Craft Pass partners were lauded:
- Moontown Brewing won bronze for their Hefczkowski (German and American Wheat Beers), Follow the Lederhosen (Amber Lagers), and 86th Meridian (Hop-Forward Lagers)
- Bier Brewery won gold for Night Lager (Dark Lagers) and bronze for Pumpkin Ale (Flavored Beers)
Upcoming Events & Hoppy Happenings
Ash & Elm Cider
The April cider of the month is Strawberry Lemonade.
- April 9 - Drag Bingo
- April 15 - Cider Nights
- April 22 - Boozy Book Club
- April 27 - Feathers & Fermentation
- Thru May 4 - Sip & Stretch Yoga (Noblesville)
- April 15, May 20 - Bowls & Business (Noblesville)
- April 17, May 15 - Home Brewed Music
- April 25, May 20 - Old Coyota and Friends (65th Street)
Big Lug/Half Liter/Liter House
Order your Sahm's coffee cake now for Easter and have it delivered to your door.
- April 20 - Easter Brunch
Big Woods
The beer of the month is Fool’s Russian Russion Imperial Stout and cocktail of the month is the Spiced Peach Sling made with Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka.
- May 10 - Wine and Welds with Golden Era Permanent Jewelry.
- May 2 - DysFUNKtion Brass
- May 3 - Dad Jeans - 10 Year Anniversary
- May 6 - Bluebrass Jam Session
- May 9 - Tape Deck
Daniel’s Vineyard
Spring is in bloom, and so is Crush Piquette, a light, fizzy, refresher bursting with tangerine, ginger, and melon.
- April 18 - Adult Easter Egg Hunt
- April 19 - Family Easter Scavenger Hunt
- April 23 - Blood Drive
- April 26 - Corks & Comedy with Dave Dugan
Easley Winery
The May wine special is Back Home Red and Back Home White for $8 each.
- Thru April 19 - Easter 6 for $6
- April 12 - Groovin' on Ice with Rob Amrhein
- May 10-11 - Mother's Day with Pink Flights and Swag Bags
Four Day Ray
Order your Easter meals for pickup. Choose smoked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole (with or without marshmallows), honey roasted rainbow carrots, and apple pie for $119.99 or smoked ham alone for $69.99. Served 4-6.
Guggman Haus
New releases include Pils Trial 014: German Style Pilsner, Pils Trial 015: Luminosa Pilsner, Into the Wild sour: Pomegranate Pineapple Guava, Wandering NEIPA, Simcoe Siingle Hop DBL NEIPA, and Into the Wild Sour: Mango Orange Guava.
- April 18-19 - Frülingsfest with live music, plant and flower pop-ups, and special beer releases like Schwarzbier, Kellerbier, Kolsch, and Festbier
- May 4 - Bike Fest
- April 12, 19 - Easter Bourbon Hunt
- April 20 - Easter Brunch
- May 3 - Kentucky Derby Watch Party
- May 4 - Live music with Angy Griggs
- May 10 - Hard Truth x Mellencamp Whiskey Co. American Odd Release and live music with Michelle Robinson
- May 11 - Mother's Day Brunch
- May 16 - Live music with Steve Hickman & Co.
- May 17 - Live music with Brad Lemmons, Lexi Len & The Strangers, and Dakota Curtis
- April 12 - 3 Year Anniversary Party and 201 Studios Open House
- April 13 - Bingo with Katie - Anniversary Party Hangover Edition
- April 24 - Live music with Unusual Suspects
- April 27 - Book Report Club
- April 9 - Drag Bingo
- April 13 - Paws in the Sun - A Nail Trim Event
- April 19 - 9th Anniversary Party
- April 20 - Paint Your Pet Workshop
- April 21 - Pour Your Own Epoxy
- April 12 - Live music with My Delilah
- April 17 - Bluegrass Jam Session
- April 18-May 16 - Open Mic Night
- April 19 - Live music with Jansen Duncan
- April 20 - Closed for Easter
- April 26 - Live music with Tay Bronson
- May 3 - Live music with Elizabeth Duffy
- May 10 - Live music with American Beech
Moontown Brewing
Purchases of new release Pints for Parks: Versailles Hazy IPA (citrus and tropical notes) support state parks.
- April 18 - Live music with The New Mastersounds
- April 27 - Live music with Hyryder
- May 3 - Live music with Sam Grisman Project
- May 10 - Live music with The Why Store
Oliver Winery
Stop into the Tasting Room and enjoy $5 tastings for the month of April. No reservations required. Try the new Blood Orange Spritz Real Fruit Moscato for light, bright flavor.
- April 25-May 14 - Peak Spring Blooms
The Rejoicing Vine
The bottle of the month is Let's Get Fizzical and cocktail of the month is Purple Rain (floral, citrusy).
- April 9 - Wine & Canvas
- April 11 - Game Night
- April 12 - Live music with Michael Mills
- April 13 - Book Exchange
- April 17 - Happiest Hour
- April 18 - Easter Cookie Decorating
- April 19 - Live music with Orlando Hinojosa
- April 26 - Live music with David McDonald
Sun King Brewing
To celebrate opening week at Victory Field Sun King has released Outfield Assist Vienna Lager and there's also TCM Spark Golden Ale in honor of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis 100th Birthday Celebration.
- April 8 - $1 Giveback Night (Indy)
- April 13 - Paint & Sip: Colorful Sunsets (Fishers)
- April 14 - Baseball-Themed Trivia (Fishers)
- April 15 - Baseball-Themed Trivia (Carmel)
- April 16 - Baseball-Themed Trivia (Indy)
- April 17 - $1 Giveback Night (Fishers)
- April 18 - Ash Blaeds Knife Sharpening (Fishers)
- April 18 - Paint & Sip: Colorful Sunsets (Indy)
Taxman
Beloved Raspberry Ginger Exemption is back. It's an abbey-style tripel with an intensely flavorful trifecta of raspberries, ginger, and citrus. In preparation of Death & Taxes, the Deadline Class of 2025 includes Double Barrel, Smoked Vanilla, Hoosier Honey, and Blackberry Brandy.
- April 19 - Farmer's Market (FSQ)
- April 26 - Farmer's Market (82nd Street)
West Fork is honoring the pre-Prohibition Old Hamer brand with a new 10-year bourbon. Described as sweet, sophisticated, and easy to drink to the last drop, it has notes of bubble gum and caramel on the nose, flavors of caramel and vanilla coating the palate, then gives way to mint and toasted oak.
Mark Your Calendar - Events To Put On Your Radar
April 26 – Death & Taxes Day at Taxman Bargersville
What can ease the pain of paying your taxes? A fun day with more than 45 breweries and distilleries, great food, and live music. Tickets are $15-$50.
April 26 – Beastside Brewfest at Our Lady of Lourdes
A bunch of breweries will battle for Best Beer as attendees enjoy endless samples, live music from Roughhouse, and food trucks. Tickets are $35-$50.
May 10 – Columbus on Tap at Mill Race Park
Just south of Indy, this festival features craft beer, wine, and spirits. Enjoy unlimited pours, live music, local food and art, games, and more. Tickets are $49.95-$53.95.
May 17 – Savor Lebanon at Downtown Lebanon Square
North of Indy, this is one of the largest events in Boone County. Come for unlimited samples of beer, wine, and spirits, and stay for food trucks and a mini music festival. Tickets are $40.
May 24 – Mimosa Crawl in Broad Ripple
It's the ultimate mimosa experience with unique mimosa creations, live DJs, delicious bites, and a bubbly atmosphere. Tickets are $39.99.
May 31 – JoCo Pours in the Park at Johnson County Park
This outdoor event has live music, food trucks, games, and unlimited samples from breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Tickets are $15-$35
May 31 – Rock the Junction at Grand Junction Brewing Co.
For the ninth year, Grand Junction brings together a true music fest and a beer fest showcasing more than 20 Indiana craft producers. Tickets are $15-$45.
June 7 – Mash Bash at Moon Drops Distillery
The second annual event features yard games, food vendors, samples from more than 20 Hoosier craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries, as well as live music from the Don Stuck Band, Wicked 4Play, and Neon Trees. Tickets are $30-$40.
June 14 – Anderson on Tap at Dikmann Town Center
It's the 10th anniversary of this craft beer, wine, and spirits festival. Featuring unlimited pours from more than 40 Indiana craft producers, live music, local food, art, games, and more. Tickets are $40.
Make a plan, play it safe (designated driver or other sober transportation), and make it happen.
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