Misc News – Jan 23

Senator Sipes from New Albany added his name as a sponsor of the Sunday Growler Bill just before it passed the Senate 41 – 9. Now to the House.

The Anderson Herald Bulletin gets behind Sunday growler sales. article

In South Bend, they say ""It gives kids another day on the weekend, another chance to buy alcohol instead of going to Michigan or wherever it is that they are obtaining alcohol," says Sergeant Regis Thimons of the Saint Joseph County Police Department." article

"Upland Brewing Co. recently received Gold Medal ratings [at the World Beer Championships] for its Badder Elmer's Baltic Porter (92 points) and Teddy Bear Kisses Imperial Stout (90 points). Both are currently on draught in our Bloomington Tap Room and Indy Tasting Room, and later this year, you'll be able to find Teddy Bear Kisses in 22 oz bombers."

If the Colts win the Super Bowl, the day after Bowl will be a day off for Monarch employees. article.

The BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse chain donated $521,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. press release

For Indy folks, Trader Joes Vintage Ale 2009 is again from Unibroue. Read about it at Thank Heaven for Beer.  Cloves "Overall, This is a good beer for the money.  I might still pay the $7.99 or $8.99 that is more typical of Unibroue offerings.  I’d still drink Trois Pistoles, La Fin Da Monde, Maudite, Terrible, Seigneriale, and Chambly Noir over this one any day of the week.  However, it’s good for the price."

Avery to start canning in April.

There are over 3,400 beers entered in the World Beer Cup – They have 183 judges lined up. article