06 Nov Sun King’s November 2014 Newsletter
The number one complaint we’ve had about the Tasting Room from the very beginning is that you can’t actually drink a beer while you’re there. We pride ourselves on our customer service and we strive to constantly make changes for the better, so starting Monday, November 3rd, we’ll be serving full size glasses of beer in the Tasting Room.
Our new hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10am-7pm and Saturday from 1-5pm. Growler Fill Fridays are too busy to make changes to and we will stick to the program of tickets for sampling and beer to go.
One of the reasons we’ve been unable to serve pints until now is because we didn’t have a kitchen area that would allow us to meet the state minimum food requirement. For those that are unaware of what that means, Indiana law requires that in order to serve beer by the glass, a brewery must have available hot sandwiches, hot soup, coffee and milk for at least 25 people. It’s a law that dates back to the late 1970’s, but it’s the law none-the-less, so we’ve built out a food preparation area that will allow us to be compliant and give the people what they want: Full size glasses of beer!
Our food program will rival our friends down at New Albanian’s Bank Street Brew House, so be aware that we are not making the leap into the restaurant business and you will be underwhelmed by the options, but this is about drinking beer in a brewery not sparking a food revolution. We will have a rotation of food trucks on site every Wednesday and Thursday. In the event that one is unavailable we will offer menus from local restaurant partners that carry our beer and offer delivery. Carry in food and beverages will be prohibited.
With this awesome new feature come other changes of course. You will still be able to taste any beer that we have on tap, but tastes will be just that, 1oz tastes. We will be offering Sample Flights for $6 that will get you 3oz samples of each of our House Beers and three seasonal/specialty beers. Complimentary sampling will be limited to Growler Fill Friday.
We hope that you are as excited as we are about this and that we see you in the Tasting Room soon for a pint of Fresh•Local•Beer!
Sun King Save Your Tabs Collection Holiday Challenge:
It’s that time of year again for holiday parties and family gatherings. When people get together, that means people will be gathering for good times, and perhaps some Fresh•Local•Beer in cans!
Sun King challenges you to help out with the Sun King Save Your Tabs Collection Holiday Challenge benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Indiana. We ask that you, our beloved fans, friends, and family, to help collect aluminum tabs. The tabs you collect can be of any aluminum tab variation, from a can of Fresh•Local•Beer, energy drink, soda, or canned water! Since the holiday season is almost underway, what better way than to unite with your friends, family, and co-workers on collecting as many tabs as you can for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.
The Save Your Tabs Holiday Collection Challenge started on November 3rd, 2014 and will run until February 10th, 2015.
On Saturday, February 10th, we ask that you stop by the brewery to drop off your collected tabs. We will weigh your tabs and reward you with prizes, and then we’ll deliver the collective bounty of tabs to the Ronald McDonald House where it will go to help those in need!
If you want to feel even better about cracking open a can of Fresh•Local•Beer then please join in the fun and help Sun King and The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana help families in need.
For more information about the contest and information about prizes, please visit our website or contact Heather Hall, heather@sunkingbrewing.com. If you would like more information about the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana, please visit: http://www.rmh-indiana.org
Sun King fans will be able to purchase GABF 2011 Gold Medal Winner Java Mac in cans for the first time!
Java Mac is the coffee infused version of our Wee Mac Scottish-Style Ale. Locally roasted coffee from Bee Roasters harmonizes with the base beer’s hazelnut character and toffee undertones to create a vibrant symphony of rich coffee flavor.
ABV: 5.3% IBU: 23
Java Mac will be available in cans at the brewery, as well as, draft for growler fills in the Tasting Room. Java Mac 4-packs can be purchased at $12.50 each 4-pack at the brewery. Java Mac will also be released in cans to local liquor stores, bars, and restaurants.
Tune in to Facebook/Twitter for more news about upcoming releases and the release date for Java Mac.
Sun King CLOSED for Thanksgiving:
From the entire Sun King staff – We Wish You a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sun King will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open normal business hours on Saturday, November 29th, (1pm-5pm) for pint sales, growler fills, can and merch sales, and kegs purchases.
Saturday, November 29th marks Small Business Saturday. So remember to #ShopLocal and #ShopSmall!
• Hamilton Town Center Holiday Festival | Sat., Nov. 15th | 1pm-9pm | Enjoy two stages of entertainment, a kid’s zone, Santa’s Grand Arrival, Firework Spectacular, and much more!
• Movember Downtown Indy/Mass Ave Bar Crawl | Sat., Nov. 15th | Starts and ends at Tomlinson Tap Room located in the City Market. Register by making at $30 donation here ! Registration includes Movember goodies, raffle ticket, and brews.
• Tonic Ball | Fri., Nov. 21st | Tonic Thirteen celebrates the music of Nirvana + Foo Fighters • Velvet Underground + Lou Reed • Fleetwood Mac + Stevie Nicks at various hot spots around Fountain Square. Event Proceeds benefiting Second Helpings. Online tickets are sold out! You can still purchase tickets at Luna Music, while they last…
• Fail Fest Fishers | Wed., Nov. 19th | 9am-6pm | Sun King Co-founder and Executive VP, Clay Robinson will be speaking along with other inspiring local business leaders. The day long conference is designed to inspire, inform, and change the way that failure is perceived in our society. Register today.
• Roving Cinema’s Clash of the Cult Classic | Wed., Dec. 10th | 7:30pm-9:30pm | The last Roving Cinema 2014 film will be screened at Sun King in the tasting room at the brewery. Make sure that you buy your tickets in advance! Seating is limited and it will SELL OUT!
Sun King Fishers Expansion Update:
Our plans for Fishers continue to take shape. We have an initial design concept for the entire project and given to the size and scope of the things, it will take upwards of five years before our entire vision is realized. But don’t fret, we will be up and running with a Sun King Brewery and Tasting Room in Fishers by next fall! The timeline has been pushed back slightly because of the discovery of wetlands on the property that have to be taken into consideration and handled accordingly in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
The big, long term vision for our operation in Fishers falls outside the scope on Indiana’s current laws that restrict production by small breweries, so we will be back at the State House this winter lobbying for changes that will allow all Indiana breweries the opportunity to grow and prosper over the years. Please keep your eyes out for information about how you can help by contacting your Legislators and expressing your support for Small Brewers in Indiana…
Here is a sneak peak at the initial design. We’ll continue to keep you posted as things develop.
Beth and the Sun King Crew
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