The idea was to not only raise awareness for Girls Rock but to also raise money for their summer camp and scholarships for the girls.  Girls Rock! Indianapolis is a non-profit organization dedicated to building positive self-esteem in girls and encouraging creative expression through music. They’re providing music education programs to allow girls the opportunity to participate in an environment that fosters leadership, encourages social change, and cultivates a supportive community of female peers and mentors.  Neat, huh?

We raised money, we raised pints, we had a blast catching up with old friends and making new ones so we’re really excited for the chance to do this again. Thanks to everyone who came to say hi, donated money and supported us!

Yep. Tap ‘N’ Run is back for another year. A silly 4k with 3 beer chug stations throughout the race and of course, a full beer when you finish. If you didn’t get a chance to attend, volunteer or run/drink last year, you’ll have to check out the gallery of images from Jonathan Roberts but nonetheless, this is one of the funnest events to kick off your summer. Check out the information below and get your mouse clickin’ all over this registration!

There are only a couple more days to get in on the fun for a cool $45 – after May 25th, it jumps to $50 and if you’re a super procrastinator like me, you’re going to pay $55 the day of the race so get it now! Our friends over at Easter Seals Crossroads have worked out a $5 discount for you – use ESCTAPS when registering and consider donating that extra cash to Easter Seals Crossroads!

I am former Army Infantry Sergeant Rob Malad, and current Sun King employee. My former unit, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, is currently on a nine month tour in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. It has been a long and difficult deployment, and the life of a dear Brother was taken December 10th, 2012.

Staff Sergeant Wesley Williams, of New Carlisle, OH, was one of the finest leaders of men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and an even better human being. He is survived by his wife, Krista, and their now 20 month old daughter, Faith. Krista is also currently pregnant with a second daughter, due July 21st.

Because of my dedication to my unit and my loyalty to my Brother, I am heading a collection of donations for the arrival of their second daughter. Accepted donations any, and all baby materials (non-parshable), to include, but not limited to: diapers, baby wipes, baby powder, gift cards (Walmart, Baby’s R Us, etc.), as well as cash donations. The cash donations will go directly to the Wesley Williams Scholarship Fund for the Junior ROTC Program in New Carlisle, OH. All donations will be collected at Sun King, Thursday, May 23 – Saturday, May 25.

A small gesture of compassion and kindness can go a long way, and together we can help ease the suffering of a family who lost their hero too soon.

Collection jars will be placed in the Tasting Room at Sun King Brewery and a donation box for baby items will be placed in the Front Office. Please stop by during open business hours, Thursday, May 23rd (10am-7pm), Friday, May 24th (10am-7pm), and Saturday, May 25th (1pm-5pm).

God bless,

SGT Rob Malad

A couple of months before I even step foot in Urban Grape, I connected with Hadley, one of the owners on Twitter. Partially for my work with High & Mighty, mostly for our obsession with the Real Housewives. We hit it off and I over the moon excited for their announcement of a store opening in the South End. Granted, I don’t live far from Chestnut Hill but a girl can never have too many options. I attended their anniversary party last summer, saw plans for the new store, and I met Ben Bouton, their beer manager. (Gentlemen take note, Ben proposed to his fiance at the Samuel Adams Brewery!) Ben’s excitement for beer is contagious, which makes the launch of Urban Hops that much more exciting. We connected with him on the 5 beers he’s most excited to have in the shop and at the tasting this Sunday, 2pm – 5pm at BOTH locations.

Brasserie St. Feuillien Saison- It’s true, the famous St. Feuillien is now in cans!! Absolutely perfect for your trip to the beach or the lake this summer. Established in 1873, St. Feuillien has become one of Belgium’s most well known and respected breweries. This slightly tangy, earthy saison is considered a ‘terroir driven beer’, its spicy notes evoking the beautiful farmland of Belgium from which it was inspired. Crisp and refreshing, St. Feuillien’s Saison (in cans!) is sure to be a summer favorite for all!

Brauerei Plank Pilserl- Currently under the direction of the 16th generation Michael Plank (brewery was established in 1617!), this German pilsner is an absolute benchmark of the style. This beer captures the essence of German noble hops with a balanced spiciness to go along with the traditional pilsner malt. This beer doesn’t need to be showy, it is absolute perfection in a bottle!

Stillwater Artisanal ‘Cellar Door’- Coming from Baltimore, MD, this elegant American Farmhouse Ale is perfect for sipping outside on the porch. The hops lend herbal and citrus notes to the nose and palate. The ale is finished with white sage, which brings an earthy spice to the beer. Featuring Stillwater Artisanal’s house saison yeast, this beer is dry and refreshing on the hottest of days.

Prairie Artisan Ales ‘Prairie Ale’ Saison- Out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, relative newcomer to the craft beer scene, Prairie Artisan Ales, got their break through Kickstart! This saison features a blend of both ale and wine yeasts, with some brettanomyces added in for its drying qualities. Both spicy and fruity, this beautifully crafted (and labeled) farmhouse style ale will keep you hydrated and happy!

Binding-Brauerei Schofferhofer- Total guilty pleasure beer! Weighing in at a modest 2.5% ABV, Schofferhofer is a blend of German hefeweizen and grapefruit juice! An homage to traditional German ‘Radler’ (a mix of hefeweizen and lemonade), this beer lends the bitterness of the grapefruit, and refreshing quality of a hefeweizen. I know I’ll be throwing these back all summer!

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• WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 10:00am
• WHERE:  Vintage 95 – 95 W Boston St., Chandler, AZ 85225

Breakfast and beer, what more needs to be said? Join us for an exceptional brunch paired with beer at Vintage 95 in downtown Chandler on Sunday, May 26! In honor of this inspired event, we’re encouraging you to invite anyone you’d like to share a wonderful morning filled with good drinks, good food, and good people with. A parent, a sibling, a relative, a friend, anyone (men included)! As long as they’re 21+, we’d love to meet them!

We have 40 spots available for this spring gathering, and everyone isencouraged to only bring one guest (so we have room for at least 20 members). The best part is that your guest doesn’t need to drink beer to participate. While we would rather focus on the food + beer pairings, Vintage 95 has graciously included other options:

- Four course brunch paired with a selection of beer: $52
- Four course brunch paired with either 2 well drinks or 2 happy hour wine glass pours: $52
- Four course brunch with non-alcoholic beverages: $40

***Please CALL Vintage 95 at (480) 855-9463 and ask for a manager to leave your reservation with your name + guest, phone number, and credit card information. Include which brunch + drink option you would like, and which fourth course entree (see below) you would like.***

All reservations and cancellations must be made by Wednesday, May 22nd!

MENU:

1st Course – Pastry wrapped baked brie boards with preserves (to share) paired with Abita Purple Haze

2nd Course – House salad with cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, and a rosemary sherry vinaigrette (individual) paired with Oak Creek Nut Brown

3rd Course – Breakfast flatbread with Mexican Chorizo, pickled red onion, asadero cheese, and sunny side up egg (to share) paired with Four Peaks Hop Knot

4th Course – CHOICE OF EITHER (individual) entree portion of buttermilk blueberry pancakes paired with Papago Orange Blossom
OR
entree portion of pulled pork chilaquiles paired with SanTan Mr. Pineapple

This is going to be a good one (We say that a lot, and we always mean it!), and we can’t wait to see all of you and meet your guests for a fantastic brunch!

Last Monday I had the honor of attending a class at the Boston Center of Adult Education entitled, “Brew and Chew”. The evening would be a night of recipes created by jm Curley’s chef Sam Monsour and paired with beers from High & Mighty. I knew when I walked into the Center and immediately smelled meat smoking that it was going to be a very good time. The menu was as follows:

· Veal Schnitzel w/Brat Spice – H&M Purity of Essence.

· Cocoa Nib-Jerk Rubbed Pork Tenderloin w/Pineapple-Mint Salsa – H&M Divine Brown

 Harissa Rubbed Lamb Riblets – H&M Fumata Bianca

· Five Spice-Duck Breast Buns w/Kimchi – H&M XPA

· Cumin & Coriander Crusted Sea Scallops w/Gremolata – H&M Beer of the Gods

While I don’t cook a great deal of meat at home, I have to say, this class definitely inspired me to try to change that. The duck breast buns alone were enough to have me running out to buy a steamer and to finally make kimchi ASAP. I have a special place in my heart for all things buns so those were definitely my favorite. However, there was not a single dish that disappointed. From the perfectly seared scallops to the contrasting spicy and coolness of the pork and salsa, it was one stand-out dish after another. But what really completed each dish was the perfect pairing of the High & Mighty beers. I’ve been to plenty of wine pairing dinners, but it was such a treat to have some of my favorite beers paired with these awesome dishes. And while I am not always a fan of smoky beers, I have to say that the lamb and Fumata Bianca was the best pairing of the night. There was something about the smoke in the beer that just brought out the flavor of the lamb perfectly. But despite all of these amazing dishes and delicious beers, I think one of my favorite lessons of the night was how easily I can not only make mustard, but make it with beer! I’ll be trying out that recipe, immediately for my very own brew and chew at home!

One more fun fact – we’ve got a team going for the upcoming Cambridge 5K and some weekly runs. Head on over to our Facebook page for info or send an email to us. 

Cheers!