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Black Acre Brewing Co. Closing February 4th, 2023

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Black Acre Brewing Co

An Irvington staple for the past decade, Black Acre Brewing Co., has announced that they’re closing the doors for the last time on their 11th anniversary, Saturday, February 4th.

Last call!

Black Acre Brewing will be closing effective February 4th, 2023. We are extraordinarily proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in our 11 years in wonderful Historic Irvington, but it’s time for us to close this chapter.

Oh what a chapter it’s been! We have met so many great people and built life-long friendships along the way. We are truly grateful for all of you. We know we are incredibly lucky to have been able to be a part of the vibrant community here. We’ve laughed together. We’ve cried together. We’ve survived floods, fires, and plagues together. We’ve had lots of tasty beers together. We are really going to miss it.

Let’s go out on a high note! Mark your calendars to celebrate with us:
Saturday, February 4th will be our last day and 11 year anniversary. Cheers and love to you all!

Sun King Brewery to Open Taproom in Sarasota, Florida

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Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewery announced today that they are set to open a NEW taproom and brewery in the Sunshine State!

Sun King Sarasota, Florida, will become their first location outside of the state of Indiana.

In a statement, Sun King said “We are looking forward to having a permanent spot for fellow Hoosiers and craft beer fans to visit while soaking up the Florida sun!”

“First Friday” Growler Fill Prices Raised to $7 at Scotty’s Brewhouse

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Once upon a time Scotty’s Brewhouse offered Thr3e Wise Men growler fills on the First Friday of every month for $5. And they have been know to have growler specials other times of the year as well.

By the fall of 2015 the price of a growler fill was increased to $6.

This upset me a little, but this was the trend with other Indianapolis breweries as well. Except my other choices had a growler fill sale weekly. So I have stuck to only hitting Scotty’s on First Friday and spreading the local craft beer love the rest of the month.

Fast forward 2 and a half years to March 2017, and now the cost of filling my Thr3e Wise Men growler fill of Bulldog Brown is $7 on First Friday at Scotty’s Brewhouse. On First Friday the Centennial Martyr Double IPA & Two Lucys Blackberry Wheat will set you back $8 now.

For those wondering, the normal price to fill a growler at Scotty’s is currently $12, with the glass growler costing $6 (if you don’t already have one). Every Tuesday, growler fills run $10.

And for those unfamiliar with a “growler”, it’s a 64 ounce (half gallon) jug, which equates to 4 pints (16 ounces) of beer. At $6 you’re looking at $1.50 per pint. At $7 you’re looking at $1.75 per pint. Cheaper than buying a pint out, but more expensive than buying a mass produced case of something.

As for what I’ll end up doing in the long run, I’m not really sure. I’ll probably swing by on occasion, but I may end up visiting some of my other favorites more often instead. At least until everyone else raises their prices too. Which I’m sure will happen. It did last time when we were sitting at $5.

For those of you who are curious about the history, here’s a trip down First Friday Growler Fill Lane. I have to say I really love some of these ads.