July 24, 2024

Today’s Forecast

🍺 Tap into the local suds scene

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Indy Craft Pass is the official beer passport of Indianapolis. | Photo by Melissa Neel/Visit Indy

Indianapolis makes a lot of great craft beer — in fact, USA TODAY 10Best named Indy the No. 7 best beer city in the US in 2024. Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.

As we celebrate Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap, we’d like to raise a glass to five Indy-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.

Hometown Hero Golden Ale, Triton Brewing Co.
This beer’s name pays tribute to local hometown heroes and takes it up a notch: A portion of sales are donated to local charities that support US military veterans, police officers, and firefighters.

Style + flavor: This 4.5% pale, gold brew tastes light, clean, and refreshing — even if you’re not an avid craft beer drinker.

INDY_Upland Brewing Fountain Square_JULY2023 — The Fountain Square location is City Editor Nicole’s favorite because of the patio space.
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Photo by INDYtoday team

Hoosier Gameday Lager, Upland Brewing Co.
With crimson + cream colors all over the can, this Indiana University Athletics-branded beer was clearly made for IU fans. Upland tapped consumers for feedback on the brew’s name, label design, and characteristics — now, that’s teamwork.

Style + flavor: This smooth, 4.7% ABV Vienna lager is rich, malty, and subtly toasty with slight caramel flavor and light, earthy floral notes.

Indianapolis Brewing Company Lager, Sun King Brewing
The brew pays homage to IBC — the historic brewing company that ran from 1887 to 1948 — and became one of the 10 largest breweries in the US in the 1890s. Even the can art takes inspiration from IBC’s whimsical logo, as “an iconic brand reborn.”

Style + flavor: With a 4% ABV, this easy-drinking light lager is perfect for warmer days; serve it ice cold.

Cheers to you, Naptown. This is a sampling of local craft brews with Indy-related nods in their names. If we missed your favorite, share it with us.

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Asked

I visit a local brewery…

A. Once a week
B. Once a month
C. Once in awhile
D. Never

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Events

Wednesday, July 24

Indy Shorts International Film Festival | Wednesday, July 24-Sunday, July 28 | Times vary | Living Room Theaters, 745 E. 9th St., Ste. 810, Indianapolis | $12 | Get tickets to 200+ short films and the coolest parties in town for the six-day film festival.
Wednesday Night Trivia | Wednesday, July 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Guggman Haus Brewing Co., 1701 Gent Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Enjoy food, drinks, and trivia for a chance to win prizes.

Thursday, July 25

Elevance Health Roller Rink | Thursday, July 25 | 4 p.m. | Bicentennial Unity Plaza, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $4-$10 | Get active with a 90-minute skating session.

Friday, July 26

Friday Night Campfire | Friday, July 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis | $7 | Enjoy a night hike and a sweet treat by the campfire.

Saturday, July 27

Amy Winehouse Under the Stars | Saturday, July 27 | 8:30-9:45 p.m. | The Alexander, 333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis | $35 | Join an evening of picturesque views and soul-stirring vibes during a tribute to the iconic songstress Amy Winehouse.

Sunday, July 28

Wellness Mornings on the Plaza | Sunday, July 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Fountain Square Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | $0-$15 | Start your Sunday morning off with a sample of activities from local wellness vendors.

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News Notes

Civic

Election Day will be here before you know it, so here’s your friendly reminder. The deadline to register to vote for the 2024 general election is the end of the business day on Monday, Oct. 7. You can check your voter registration status online. (IndyStar)

Sports

The Big Ten Conference announced that Indy will continue to host the Big Ten Football Championship Game through 2028 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Circle City has hosted the game every year since its inception in 2011.

Coming Soon

Fishers’ Niyyah Coffee announced on social media that it will be opening a new location in the Broad Ripple/Glendale area. It’s planned for the AYR Apartments building at 6160 N. Rural St., Ste. 1111. Follow along for updates on the opening date.

Open

If comfy, camping-themed seating and decor is your vibe, you need to check out Chill’n Camp that recently opened at 5919 E. 82nd St. It features Asian barbecue, boba, and camp-style eats + treats. It looks too cute, so City Editor Nicole can’t wait to give it a try.

Plan Ahead

The Indiana State Fair released its themed days, discounts, and free events for fairgoers to enjoy this year. The fair runs from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 18, and will be closed on Mondays. See the list. (WTHR)

Real Estate

M/I Homes recently unveiled its new high-end, luxury home model, the Kensington, coming to the Auburn Ridge community in Brownsburg. The new home model offers a two-story design across 3,382 sqft, featuring five bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a three-car garage.

Sports

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin was named to the NFL Top 100 list at No. 100, which is voted on by players around the league. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Colts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Learn

Have you heard? Aurora Financial Strategies recently launched a new bi-weekly newsletter, Borealis, to keep clients and community members up to speed on financial knowledge and portfolio updates. Looking for quick, easy-to-digest information on topics affecting your financial life? Check out the latest edition and subscribe.*

Drink

🍹 A moment for the mocktails

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Ask the bartender at Bodhi to mix up a mocktail. | Photo by @bodhi.indy

It’s Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap. But that doesn’t mean just alcoholic drinks. We want to encourage you to check out all kinds of beverages around the city, so here are some spots where you can find mocktails + zero proof drinks.

BODHI

Check out the non-alcoholic section of the drink menu for a selection of seasonal options. City Editor Nicole recently tried the Water Lily Dessert and highly recommends it.

HC Tavern + Kitchen

The INDYtoday team went here for an outing and we each ordered one of the zero proof cocktails. The menu includes Tavern Punch, Pineapple Nojito, and Blue Basil Spritz for $10 each.

8th Day Distillery

This distillery located at the Circle City Industrial Complex offers a changing menu of a few different mocktail options. City Editor Nicole has never had a mocktail she didn’t like here. Make sure to check out the BOGO Drink Up Week deal here.

10 more spots to get mocktails

The Buy

The perfect shoe for the rest of summer: Birkenstock’s waterproof slide sandal, which comes in bright and cute colors like purple fog, coral peach, and popcorn.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

Okay, I won’t lie... I don’t make the trip up to Fishers often, so I’m excited that Niyyah Coffee will be opening up another location a little bit closer. I’ve heard great things about it, so if you’ve already tried it — give me your favorite drink order.

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