Sun King

Re-introducing Michael Rubino—in a silly hat.

Indy’s movers and shakers dished on where they prefer to go for their midday meal.

The Fishers brewery, co-owner Clay Robinson says, “will be used as kind of a pilot, R&D—basically a fun factory for creating and experimenting with new beers.”

Sun King Brewery and Three Floyds release their third collaboration brew, Slacktivist.

The Fishers brewery, says co-owner Clay Robinson, “will be used as kind of a pilot, R&D—basically a fun factory for Dave and myself and our brewers to create and experiment with new fun beers.”

With wisps of toasted coconut in both aroma and flavor, Scarlet Lane’s Dorian tastes surprisingly light for a stout. It’s actually better than Flat12’s popular version.

A pint is a pint, right? Wrong. Imperial pints, like the kind commonly served in Europe (and some local places like Broad Ripple Brewpub), contain 20 fluid ounces. American pints only hold 16.

The ultimate taste test may come soon at the State Fair. Though only Indiana breweries and wineries have been invited to participate this year, Carmichael would like to add the much-larger brands.

How to avoid the lines, what to taste, and the edible accessory you’ll want to wear.

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden definitely dances best in the clip. He impresses with or without his helmet, as he bounces on the IMS track’s pavement and then in front of the Pagoda.

What to buy the Sun King worshipper: a one-size-fits-all sweater. For the beer.

Being one of the “it” guys does have its downside. Haters, says Robinson, want to hate. “I’ve stood next to people—who didn’t know who I was—while they talked shit about my beer,” he says.

The best weeknight scene, cheap thrill, local beer selection, holiday family fun, day in the park, wedding band, kids’ class, happy hour twist, and more.

This time next month, you’ll once again be able to grab a beer and a bite from the Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant (5212 N. College Ave., 317-283-7388). According to manager Melissa Uhte, the 79-year-old neighborhood favorite will reopen its doors in the first or second week of October after a 13-month closure for reconstruction, the result of an electrical fire that destroyed the back of the building and left everything else saturated with smoke. 

‘Tis the season when Naptown’s jolly brewers release long-awaited winter seasonal beers. From ambers with real cranberry juice to spice-infused ales, these beers are just waiting to be savored. Get on your sleigh and go now, though. These brews won’t last!