Upcoming events and challenges

RAM celebrates the 1,000th brew

Andrew Castner, head brewer at the RAM, Indianapolis, passes along "Our 1000th brew, an Imperial Pilsner aged in Chambourcin wine barrels is going to be served two ways, side-by-side. The barrel-aged version with a touch of grape blending perfectly with the imperial pilsner base will be known as "Heaven-sent", while another version "Hell-bound" will take on a more devilish hue and slight tartness as a result of the addition of Black Currants.
What: Heaven and Hell Party and costume contest
Where: Indianapolis RAM Restaurant and Brewery
When: May 12th, 7 p.m.

Homebrewers alert: RAM sponsors competition:
The RAM Small Ale Competition challenges home-brewers to brew the best Every Day IPA they can. But this competition will be limited to the first 50 brewers who register. Check out https://sites.google.com/site/ramipachallenge/home for the details.

Yogi's Bloomington to tap Founder's KBS
Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout is in such demand that over 1000 beer lovers showed up at the Founder's Brewery in Early March while they had only 315 cases available. Founder's later apologized for the mania and sold half-case limits to try to satisfy the crowds!
Yogi's in Bloomington has a small keg and will release this (about 60 pints) on April 4, at 6:00 PM.

Bloomington Brewing Company has challenged Upland Brewing, both of Bloomington, to a non-beer challenge for charity!
According to the Monroe County YMCA and Jeff Mease of Bloomington Brewing, Community leaders will challenge a competitor, a friend or a business associate to a stationary bike race to be held at the Bloomington Farmer’s Market on successive Saturdays in April and May. The rider who logs the most miles on the bike during a one hour period is the winner. Mease of BBC, has challenged Doug Dahoff, owner of Upland brewing. Catch the competitors on April 22, cycling at the Bloomington Farmer's Market Details here

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