Last Call For Amber Armageddon

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Don’t be that guy. I can’t stress enough how uncool it is to have 3 of the same beers at a beer tasting. We’ll still count it, but you will be forever scorned! Please make sure to double check your brew against the already registered beers on the current tasting’s event page and DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER!!! You can use the Request a Brew portal on this site, email me at [email protected], or place a request on the BIMP Facebook page. Here is the current updated list of entries:

New Belgium Fat Tire – Erik Howell (sample)
Bells Amber – Krista and Nate Boles
Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale – Krista and Nate Boles
Yuengling Amber Lager – Jeremy McClintock
Brooklyn Lager – Erik Howell
Upland Rad Red – Zac Jackson
Oaken Barrel’s Indiana Amber – Isaac Wagner
Rogue American Amber – Brian Paul
4 Horseman Irish Style Red Ale – Craig Goldman
Michelob Amber Boch – Robbie Keeler
Roscoe’s Amber Ale – Robbie Keeler +1
Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Ale – Joe Gray
Leinenkugel’s Classic Amber – Andy Pickett
Boulevard Brewing Co. Amber Ale – Stef Korros
Murphys Red Ale – Dax Storm
Harpoon Celtic Irish Red – Lindsy Storm
Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager – Trevor Savage
Smithwicks Irish Ale – Trevor Savage +1

Indy Based Film “Video Stop”

I had the opportunity to make it to the “Video Stop” premier this weekend. This movie is great! It’s a comedy about a group of video store clerks hacking out everyday life in Broad Ripple. Definitely the highlight of my weekend. If you get a chance, you have to check this one out. You can grab a copy at GrillBust.com. Or hit me up, I’ve got a copy. Either way, don’t be a dick buffer and watch this film 🙂

Amber Style Tasting Confirmed!

 Hello fellow BIMPers. I’ve just confirmed the date for next month’s tasting! We’ll be holding our “Amber Armageddon” event at Isaac and Stef’s House on February 25th at 7pm. So what is an Amber beer? Amber beer can be either an Ale or a Lager. From what I could find the style is a spinoff of the traditional Pale ale. Amber Ales are generally amber to red in color, have a tones of caramel and malt, a medium to heavy body, and moderate hoppy flavor. Amber beer can also come as a lager. As with any lager, you can expect less fruity flavors derived from the yeast at higher temperatures. Lagers will also have a more malty/grain flavor than ales. If you are at a loss for what to bring PLEASE MAKE SURE THE BEER SAYS AMBER ON IT (duh… haha). Otherwise here is a list of Amber Ales, and here’s a list of Amber Lagers if that helps. Either way I’m looking forward to seeing you all again soon, and as always… Cheers!

UPDATE: Here’s the most current beer reserve list.

New Belgium Fat Tire – Erik Howell (sample)
Bells Amber – Krista and Nate Boles
Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale – Krista and Nate Boles
Yuengling Amber Lager – Jeremy McClintock
Brooklyn Lager – Erik Howell
Upland Rad Red – Zac Jackson
Oaken Barrel’s Indiana Amber – Isaac Wagner
Rogue American Amber – Brian Paul
4 Horseman Irish Style Red Ale – Craig Goldman
Michelob Amber Boch – Robbie Keeler
Roscoe’s Amber Ale – Robbie Keeler +1
Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Ale – Joe Gray
Leinenkugel’s Classic Amber – Andy Pickett
Boulevard Brewing Co. Amber Ale – Stef Korros
Murphys Red Ale – Dax Storm
Harpoon Celtic Irish Red – Lindsy Storm
Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager – Trevor Savage
Smithwicks Irish Ale – Trevor Savage +1

Winterfest 2012 Map

I’ve been scouring the Brewers of Indiana Guild page for more information on which brewers are participating in Winterfest 2012 with no luck. Thankfully Hoosier Beer Geek got a hold of the layout for this weekend. This year looks pretty solid! There will be some relatively new faces in the crowd with Black Swan, Triton, and Thr3e Wise Men joining the list. Can’t wait to see what Founders, Bier, and Three Floyds bring to the table. Great Fermentations has a booth, and there will also be an area setup for Homebrewer’s Clubs. Looks like a great line-up. BIMPers of the World UNITE!

Winterfest 2012 This Weekend!!!

This year Winterfest 2012 offers over a 150 beers from 50+ breweries. If you’re looking to try staple brews from some of America’s top breweries, or sample something unique and hard to find, this is the place to be. Some breweries that turned my head last year were Founders, Dark Horse, and Bier Brewery. Hope to see you guys there!