RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE & THR3E WISE MEN BREWING CO. INTRODUCE CRAFT BEER COLLABORATION

In honor of Ruth’s Chris Indianapolis’ 20th Anniversary, a special limited edition of Bock of Elijah Bourbon Barrel beer is being launched on April 15, 2014 at both Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations, Northside  (96th and Keystone Avenue) andRuth’s Chris Steak House downtown(45 S. Illinois Street / Circle Centre Mall) . Ruth’s Chris is proud to introduce this locally crafted, celebratory creation in partnership with Indy’s Three Wise Men Brewing Co.

German in heritage, this dopplebock has been crafted with all German malt to enhance its authenticity of taste and experience.  This limited edition beer, fermented for two months, was filtered and then placed in Ruth’s very own aged Elijah Craig Bourbon Barrels.  On April 15th, Ruth’s Bock of Elijah will be pulled straight from these barrels and tapped at Ruth’s Chris’ Northside location and served until it’s gone.

“We wanted to toast our 20th Anniversary in a special way,” said Kevin Armantrout, Franchisee of Ruth’s Chris Steak House Indianapolis.   “Handcrafting a specialty beer with one of the great local brewing companies in Indy is about as good as it gets.  We’re very excited to share our Bourbon Barrel with our guests and look forward to ongoing collaboration with Three Wise Men Brewing Company.”  

“When Kevin Armantrout told me that the Indianapolis Ruth’s Chris had a special release of Elijah Craig in their restaurants for their 20th anniversary, naturally as a craft beer enthusiast, my first thought was ‘What are you going to do with that barrel after you empty it?’ And, from there our two “entrepreneur brains” started churning out the ideas,” says Scott Wise, Owner of Scotty’s Brewhouse. “We had great success at the brewery with another barrel and I knew having one of the best brewers in the state in Kelly Thomlinson, this would be a great collaborative project that I wanted to be a part of.”

Bock of Elijah is named after Elijah Craig, the first person to use charred barrels for aging bourbon. According to local lore, the Rev. Craig suffered a fire in the late 1780s that fried his whisky barrels, and it was too expensive to get new casks. That made Craig the first in the country to age corn-based whisky in charred oak casks which give the drink the golden brown color, undercurrent of smoke, caramel and vanilla flavors that it has today

About Ruth’s Chris Steak House Indianapolis

Ruth Chris Steak House made its sizzling debut in Indianapolis in 1994.  Larry Griggers, one of the brand’s hand selected franchisee’s, brought the New Orleans Steak House concept to the market and since has mastered its reputation of first class dining in a warm and inviting atmosphere.  Griggers, Armantrout and their team celebrate this 20th Anniversary mark with a new look as the restaurant moves to 86th and Keystone Avenue in late July 2014. 

About Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company

Located in the Broad Ripple neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company opened in January 17, 2011.  Thr3e Wise Men greets its guests with a classic lodge feel – exposed beams, concrete floors and warm walls, but is filled with multiple big screen TV’s to ensure you won’t miss a game.  The brewery keeps busy brewing seven house beers, quarterly seasonal beers, and several specialty beers throughout the year. The restaurant’s menu is highlighted with homemade pizza, classic brewhouse appetizers, and brew-homemade desserts. Thr3e Wise Men is an all ages venue that caters to your craft beer enthusiasts all the way down to kids looking for a great meal while mom and dad enjoy a cold craft beer.

For more information about Ruth’s Chris Steak House Indianapolis Northside visit www.ruthschrisindy.com or call 317-844-1155.