Get Ready for the Last Blast of Summer
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate this month.
Hoppy Highlights
8th Day Distillery
Another new flavor is here: Blackberry Bourbon is on the shelves and ready to create great cocktails. 8th Day is also celebrating some wins at the recent Indiana State Fair Wine & Spirits Competition: Whiskey of the Year for Black Label Rye and Indiana Distillery of the Year.
• August 15 - Meet the Makers: Rum
Ash & Elm Cider
The August Cider of the Month is Strawberry Basil Cider. It's semi sweet and made with strawberries and fresh basil leaves. And good news for all, Autumntide is back, made with real spices blended with real pumpkin.
• August 25 - Boozy Book Club (Indy)
• August 26 - Drag Bingo (Carmel)
Bier Brewery
Get ready for the Pumpkin Ale release on September 4.
• Sundays - Acoustic Music (Broad Ripple)
• August 16 - Paint Your Pet Party (Broad Ripple) and Sip and Paint (Carmel)
• August 29 - Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up (Noblesville)
Buck Creek Winery
• August 20 - Wine and Candle Workshop
• August 22 - Live music with Island Breeze
• September 16 - Roll Like a Boss Sushi Making Class
Chilly Water Brewing
• August 21 - Live music with Melodious Union 317
• September 4 - Live music with DysFUNKtion Brass Band
Daniel’s Vineyard
• August 14-16 - Live music with Rob Dixon, Helpling, Tim Wright, and Brian Fields
• August 21-22 - Live music with Tarron Lawson, Sour Daddy, and Antony Winfrey
Easley Winery
Easley's Indiana Champagne won gold in the recent Indiana State Fair Wine & Spirits Competition. The August wine special is Pink Catawba. It's fresh and fruity with bright citrus flavors and hints of sweet strawberry, making it a refreshing choice for warm summer days.
• August 24-September 7 - Six for $6 Labor Day Wine Sale. Choose from Riesling, Kauffman’s Posey Red, Reggae Black Cherry Splashcato, No Opposition Red Blend, Reggae Rose, Sweet Tulip Pin Moscato, and Reggae Banana Margarita.
Field Brewing
Try the new cocktails like Spicy Tamarindo Ranch Water (spicy tamarindo blanco tequila, lime, agave, soda, tajin rim), Clawless Behavior (black cherry vodka, club soda, lime, luxardo), Caramel Maple Espresso Martini (caramel vodka, Four Finger coffee liqour, maple bourbon cream, espresso), and Pink Peppercorn G+T (Tarquins grapefruit peppercorn gin, citrus tonic, dehydrated lemon).
Four Day Ray
It's not too early to celebrate. Adler Oktoberfest beer is back for a limited time.
Grand Junction Brewing
Not Your Grandma’s Pumpkin Ale is back to add a little spice to the end of summer.
• September 6 - Paints and Pints: Autumn Inspirations
• September 19 - Oktoberfest Olympics
Guggman Haus
New releases include Hazy Days Route #53: Dbl NEIPA, Hazy Days Route #54: Dbl NEIPA, Into the Wild: Raspberry Blueberry, Everyday Vacay NEIPA, Hazy Days Route #52, IPA Expedition 029: Pale Ale V2, and Mexican Lager.
• August 20 - Sip on Science (Downtown)
• August 21 - Live music with David Garza (Downtown)
• September 16-20 - Oktoberfest
Hard Truth Distilling
• August 21 - Cask & Still Social
• September 5-6 - Live Music On The Rocks
• September 26 - Harvest Festival
Kismetic Beer Company
Now on tap are Raspberry Hibiscus Belgian Blonde and Dry Irish Stout.
• August 24 - Witchy Boots Screening
• August 27 - Vintage Night
Metazoa Brewing
• August 22 - Dog Days of Summer Pool Party
• August 30 - Paint Your Pet Workshop
Moon Drops Distillery
• August 21-22 - Live music summer series
• September 11 - Never Forget 9/11 Night
Moontown Brewing
New releases include MT Kolsch, William: Hazy IPA, and Moontown's first-ever sour, Ouabache (mango, dragonfruit, pink guava).
• August 20 - Pups and Pints Adoption Event
• September 26 - Oktoberfest
• October 23 - Live music with Neighbor
Oliver Winery
• August 14, 21, 28 - Fresh Air Fridays
• September 13 - Tiles & Tastings with Mahj in Bloom
The Rejoicing Vine
For the second year in a row, The Rejoicing Vine was named “Best Winery in Suburban Indy” by Current Publishing’s Best of Suburban Indy 2026.
• August 28 - Wine Lovers Experience
• August 29 - Live music with David McDonald
Sun King Brewing
• August 16 - Paint & Sip: Colorful Skies (Indy)
• August 25 - American Red Cross Blood Drive (Fishers)
• September 26 - Inaugural Indiana Brew & Browse Vintage & Artisan Fest (Indy)
The Tap
Now on tap is The Crossing, a New Zealand-Style Pilsner.
• August 14 - Live music with Aimee Eisenmann
• August 15 - Live music with Landon Keller
Taxman Brewing
Expat Oktoberfest has officially arrived, and crowd favorite Peach Brandy Exemption is also back. Have you considered using a barrel as decoration at home? Now's the chance. Taxman has used barrels for sale for $100 each, or $75 when you buy three or more. Pick up in Bargersville only.
Upland Brewing
Upcoming tappings include Blueberry Barrel-Aged Sour, Blueberry Wheat Belgian Witbier, and Charisma +3 Scottish Ale.
Events You Won't Want to Miss
August 15 – WAMMfest at Craig Park
September 12 – Noblesville Brewfest & Wine Garden at Forest Park
September 19 – Lagers in Lawrence at Fort Ben Cultural Campus
October 3 – Corks in Carmel at Carmel Arts & Design District
October 3 – Brewfari at Indianapolis Zoo
October 17 – Autumntidings at Indy Art Center
If you need another reason to celebrate with a drink:
August 16 is National Rum Day, August 18 is Pinot Noir Day, August 25 is National Whiskey Sour Day, August 28 is National Red Wine Day, August 30 is International Cabernet Sauvignon Day and National Mai Tai Day, and September 7 is National Beer Lover’s Day.
Make a plan, play it safe (designated driver or other sober transportation), and make it happen.
