Juneteenth, Dads, 4th of July/America 250, and More Fun in the Sun
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate this month.
Hoppy Highlights
8th Day Distillery
The new summer menu will launch May 28.
• June 26 - Pogue’s Pride Celebration Dinner and Cocktails hosted with Epicurean Indy
• June 29 - Strawberry Gin release
Ash & Elm Cider
June’s Cider of the Month is Purple Pride. It's sweet and tart with pineapple and hibiscus flavors.
• June 22 - Charcuterie Meets Cider (Indy)
• June 24 - Drag Bingo (Carmel)
• July 11 - 10th Anniversary Party (Indy)
Bier Brewery
• Sundays - Acoustic Music (Broad Ripple)
• June 25 - Dave Matthews tribute (Noblesville)
• June 28 - Tiny Ink Tattoo Event (Carmel)
Buck Creek Winery
• June 27 - Live music with 90 Proof
• July 11 - Live music with Island Breeze
Chilly Water Brewingy
Fan favorite jalapeno-infused golden lager is back. Sgt. Pepper is light and flavorful with just a bit of heat
• June 26 - Live music with Kara Cole
• June 27 - 12-Year Anniversary Party
• July 3 - DYSFunktion Brass Band
Daniel’s Vineyard
• July 12 - Permanent Jewelry Pop Up
Easley Winery
Catch live music every Saturday with Groovin' in the Garden, and be sure to pick up a bottle of the limited edition 2023 Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon crafted to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The June wine special is riesling with a sweet, crisp, peach aroma. The July special will be Bottle Rocket, the chillable red.
• July 4 - UKA-ALIENS Duo with a mix of ukelele pop, rock, and country
Four Day Ray
Pineapple Track Jumper is here with pineapple juice in a juicy hop combo. Fan favorite Love Revolution is also back with its juicy pineapple, banana, and ginger flavors. Looking for great flavor without the buzz? Try a mocktail like Purple Rain made with zero-proof gin, elderflower, lemon, and blackberry.
Grand Junction Brewing
On tap now are Westfield Light and Gawth Phase Saison.
Guggman Haus
Recently tapped are Into the Wild Sour: Raspberry Lemon, Dreamsicle Milkshake NEIPA, Hazy Days NEIPA #45, Hazy Days NEIPA #46, Pils Trial 027, Into the Wild Sour: Guava Pomegranate Pineapple, 7th Orbit Around the Sun DBL NEIPA, Strawberry Stroll Milkshake NEIPA, Pineapple Riverside, and Barrel Stouts #22 and #23.
• June 26 - Max Heyob & Friends
• July 3 - No Rest 4 the Weekend
• July 12 - Boats & Brews
Hard Truth Distilling
• July 3-4 - Live music
• July 18 - Bourbon & BBQ
Kismetic Beer Company
Now on tap are Schwarzbier and French Pilsner.
• June 26 - Drag Bingo
• July 2 - Unusual Suspects Folk Jam
Metazoa Brewing
Recently tapped is The Birdcage, a refreshing Montmorency Cherry Blonde Ale.
• June 27 - Plant Bingo and Pints & Paintings: Summer Edition
Moon Drops Distillery
• June 27 - Live music with Ice Howl
• July 11 - Live music with 45RPM
• July 25 - Live music with Stephen Helpling Band
Moontown Brewing
New beers include Summer Sunshine West Coast Pilsner, Albert's Light American Lager, Prague Rock Czech Dark Lager, and Cecilia, a hazy, juicy IPA.
• Thru June 25 - World Cup
Oliver Winery
• June 26 - Boots & Bottles Line Dancing
• July 1 - Paris to Provence: Parisian Glow
The Rejoicing Vine
• June 28 - Wine Lovers Experience
• July 11 - Live music with Rob Amrhein
Sun King Brewing
Newly tapped beers include Lions in Love (watermelon and hibiscus kolsch), Amber Has Two Moms (amber ale), Old Fashioned Extraction (bourbon barrel-aged Belgian quad with orange peel and cherries), Premium Light Lager, and Pickle Beer (golden ale with pickle brine).
• June 26-28 - Sun King Turns 17 with $5 Growler Refills (Indy)
The Tap
Penalty Kick ESB, a new collab beer with Upland Brewery, is your new go-to drink for any World Cup match. Or maybe The Green Pitch Marg scores a goal. Also newly tapped is Cloud Cover Hazy IPA.
Taxman Brewing
See the world with Expat, a non-Belgian, traditional lager style with key lime flavor.
Upland Brewing
New on tap are Declaration of Fermentation Historical Beer, Patio Cat Summer Ale, and Peach Sour Barrel-Aged Sour.
West Fork Whiskey
All whiskey is officially on sale at the Westfield distillery. Come grab your favorite bottle at a discount and stock your bar. Available while supplies last.
Mark Your Calendar - Events to Put on Your Radar
June 20 – Anderson on Tap at Dickmann Town Center
June 27 - Uncork Me Indiana at Military Prak
June 27 - Rock the Junction at Grand Junction Brewing
July 18 – Summerfest at Victory Field
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
If you need another reason to celebrate with a drink:
May 22 is World Paloma Day, May 25 is National Wine Day, May 30 is National Mint Julep Day, June 3 is World Cider Day, June 5 is National Moonshine Day, June 9 is International Dark ’n Stormy Day, June 14 is National Bourbon Day, and June 19 is World Martini Day.
Make a plan, play it safe (designated driver or other sober transportation), and make it happen.
