Diving Into a Full Year of Craft Beverage Fun
Enjoy Dry January With Tasty Non-Alcoholic Drinks
For the many who celebrate Dry January to get an alcohol-free start to the new year, you'll be happy to know many Indy Craft Pass partners offer N/A options year-round: 8th Day Distillery, Centerpoint, Guggman Haus, Kismetic Brewing, Metazoa, Moon Drops, Rejoicing Vine, and Sun King.
Tempt Your Tastebuds With Devour Indy
The city’s annual winter city-wide dining fest, Devour Indy, begins Monday and many Indy Craft Pass partners have special menus available:
- Ash & Elm (Indy and Carmel)
- Big Lug Canteen
- Four Day Ray (pictured)
- Half Liter BBQ
- Rockstone Pizza
- St. Joseph Brewery
- Taxman (CityWay, Bargersville, Fortville, Pizza & Libations, Up Cellar)
- Upland Brewing
Upcoming Events & Hoppy Happenings
Featured cocktails include Needle (rum, guava, aperitif, lime, soda, water, tajin) and The Red Lady (rye, cranberry, allspice, ginger, coconut cream).
- January 25 - Live music with Ben Justus
- February 1 - Live music with Kara Cole
- February 9 - For the Love of Cocktails Cocktail Class
The January cider of the month is Tropical Escape.
- January 21 and February 11 - Arts & Crafts Night
- February 9 - Feathers and Fermentation: A Fast Falcon & Fermented Fare
- February 12 - Drag Bingo
February 1 - Chili Cookoff (Carmel)
Lake Effect Rye Pale is a fresh brew that tastes like a walk in the snowy woods.
The beer of the month is Six Foot Espresso Blonde Ale.
- February 8 - Wine & Welds with Golden Era Permanent Jewelry.
- February 4 - Bluegrass Jam Sessions
- February 10 - Six-Course Beer Pairing Dinner
- January 24, 31 and February 7, 14 - Karaoke/DJ Night
- January 24 - Corks & Canvas: Paint Your Pet
- February 9 - Live music with The 78s
- February 13 - Babes & Bows: Galentine's Day Party
- February 14 - Corks & Canvas: Valentine's Day
R15 Blackberry is out with bold flavor from ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of spice.
- Thru January - Monthly Wine Special: No Opposition Red Blend
- Thru February - Monthly Wine Special: Kauffman's Posey Red
- February 8 - Groovin' Wine Special: Pink Catawba and Groovin' on Ice: John Shoulders
New releases include Hazy Days Route #11: Simcoe Select, Into the Wild: Plum Peach Apricot, Hazy Days #13: Citra Select A, Hazy
Days #14: Quad Trial, and Pils Trial: 010 - German Pilsner: Prairie Malt Salzitter.
- February 1 - Snow & Stouts
The cocktail of the month is the Hard Truth Carajillo with Hard Truth cinnamon vodka and layers of rich, spiced flavors.
- February 1 - '80s Prom Night
- February 8 - Frosty Trails Extreme Trail Race
- February 14 - Valentine's Day Dinner
Try the Pistachio Porter brewed with ten pounds of pistachios.
- January 25 - Pints & Permanent Jewelry
- January 27 - Beginner Cake Decorating
- January 23 - Bluegrass Jam Session
- January 25 - Live music with Mason & Vaughn Project
- February 1 - Live music with Magnetically Aligned
- February 6 - Writers in the Round
- February 8 - Live music with The Vig Arcadia
A new collab beer was recently tapped. Moontown partnered with 2Toms to create 86th Meridian, a West Coast Pilsner.
- January 23-26 - Whiskey Weekend and live music with 3:1 Band and The Mighty Pines
- February 23 - Live music with Yonder Mountain String Band
- February 7-9 and 14-16 - Chocolate Lovers' Weekends
- January 23 - Wine & Canvas
- January 25 - Live music with Michael Mills
- January 31 - Wine Appreciation Night
- February 1 - Live music with Rob Amrhein
- February 8 - Decoupage Workshop
- February 13 - Candle Making Class
- February 15 - Galentine's Day Cookie Decorating
St. Joseph Brewery & Public House
Fill a growler or crowler with newly released Raspberry Testament Tripel.
- January 25 - Spandex Super Slam English Ale Release Party with DJ Annie DJ at World Famous HotBoys
- January 30 - Java House Cold Brew Martini Stout Tapping Party (Carmel) and Afternoon Delight Barrel-Aged Doppelbock Release (all locations)
- January 31 - Java House Cold Brew Martini Stout Release (all locations)
- February 6 - Winter Warmer Takeover at Flatwater Restaurant
- February 7 - Raspberry Sparkling Cake Release (all locations)
- February 10 - Valentine's Day Famous Couples Trivia Night (Fishers)
- February 11 - Valentine's Day Famous Couples Trivia Night (Carmel)
- February 12 - Valentine's Day Famous Couples Trivia Night (Indy)
The new Midnight Stout is perfect to chase away the winter chill.
New releases this month include Bourbon Barrel Qualified and Blood Orange Wit-Held.
Grab some Courtside Indiana Pale Ale or Hoosier Gameday Lager to enjoy with all the basketball you're watching.
- January 25 - West Fork Whiskey Day and Swoleracha Bottle Release
- February 13 - Women in Whiskey: Galentines
Mark Your Calendar - Events To Put On Your Radar
February 8 – Winterfest at Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center
The annual winter fundraiser brings together hundreds of beers, ciders, and more for your sampling pleasure. Play games, shop, grab some snacks, and enjoy the day. Tickets are $15-$85.
February 15 – Frigid Digits Winter Beer Fest at Centerpoint Brewing Company
More than 40 Indiana brewers and distillers turn out to keep you warm with unlimited samples at this outdoor festival. Heat up with a DJ, food trucks, games, a fire dancer, Beer Yetis, and more. Tickets are $35 and up.
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 go on sale February 7.
If you need another reason to celebrate with a drink:
National Hot Buttered Rum Day is January 17, Baltic Porter Day is January 18, Beer Can Appreciation Day is January 24, National Irish Coffee Day and Spicy Margarita Day are January 25, Brandy Alexander Day is January 31, International Scotch Day and Pisco Sour Day are February 1, and National Drink Wine Day is February 18.
Make a plan, play it safe (designated driver or other sober transportation), and make it happen.
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