by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap The magazine VinePair recently had an article which discussed a supposed new trend wherein breweries are forsaking traditional taprooms for space inside food halls (link here). This trend has been seen to a small degree in Indiana, including...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap October 8th was quite the day for craft beer fans in Indiana. You had the choice of several events to attend, each with a different focus, and then there were the Great American Beer Fest (GABF) awards handed...
[caption id="attachment_70249" align="alignleft" width="300"] image credit: MashCraft Brewing[/caption] by MashCraft Brewing, with additions by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap Locally-owned brewery, MashCraft Brewing, has expanded its Fishers location to include an interactive patio with two pickleball courts. The expanded patio area adds 3,500 sq. ft,...
[caption id="attachment_38845" align="alignleft" width="300"] image credit: Cardinal Spirits[/caption] Bloomington, Ind. — Cardinal Spirits, the craft distillery in Bloomington, Ind., has been named a winner in three categories of USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Canned Cocktails, Best Craft Rum Distillery, and Best Craft Specialty Spirits...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap A Taproom has introduced Indiana to a lot of great beer in the year and a half that they has been open on the near north side of Indianapolis. From their space on North Delaware which was originally...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap The hops have been harvested for 2022, and now we are enjoying unique beers using those hops. One of the benefits of the hop harvest is wet hopped or fresh hopped beers, ie. beers that use freshly picked...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Goodwood Brewing and Spirits announced a move into craft spirits with the launch of a premium bourbon aged in stout barrels in 2019. Now, Goodwood is excited to announce the opening of spirits distribution in ten new states throughout the US. Distribution...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap Walter and I took a trip down to Greenwood this past weekend for the inaugural Hoosier Brewing Company Beer & Band Fest. If you don’t know Greenwood, you should – even if it’s just for beer. We learned...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap People have told Walter and me for years that Great Taste of the Midwest was their favorite regional festival. I can see now why they made such bold statements. Walter and I have been to more craft beer...
- 30,000 square-foot agritourism facility open to the public on August 20 - - Mash House restaurant, Stave cocktail lounge, event space complement expanded distillery operations to create a unique and immersive experience – WESTFIELD, IND. – Craft whiskey distillery West Fork Whiskey Co. today announces the grand opening of...
New president hiring reflects the company’s commitment to utilizing more disruptive technology to differentiate BLOOMINGTON (August 10, 2022) – Upland Brewing Company, a craft brewer with three brewery and six brewpub locations throughout Indiana, announces Eddie DeSalle as the new company president. DeSalle, who was previously a strategic...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap Retired athletes, especially those that succeed at the professional level, tend to have two things in common - lots of money and lots of time. While traveling for their sport, they often have time to have a drink,...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap Wednesdays aren’t the biggest night for craft beer happenings, it’s why so many breweries offer specials or weekly trivia/bingo/singo/coloring/etc. on hump days. But here’s a short note about one particular Wednesday evening when a couple of things came...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap Here’s a great chance to join the alcohol industry and work for an up-and-coming company. Total Wine & More has enjoyed huge success since opening in Nora, and they are expanding their operation at that location – which...
by Mark E. Lasbury for Indiana On Tap Since the results of two large beer competitions came down last weekend, Indiana brewers (commercial and home) have to be feeling good about themselves. The Indiana Brewers’ Cup results (read about it here) were followed up in short...