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April 2014 Jokes • Hot Shots • NWI Events • NWI Music Streetsmarts • Bar Directory • NWI Profile
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Northwest Indiana Profile Finnegan’s Pub Loyalty Link Four Fathers Brewing
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Northwest Indiana Events Blue Chip Brewfest Midwest Smoke Out
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Suds and Cocktails: Lagunitas Chicago
By: Rosemarie Stephens
Craft beer is exploding across the country. Independent brewers made 13.2 million barrels last year, up 86 percent from 7.1 million in 2006. With the popularity of craft beer increasing by the minute, it’s no surprise that craft breweries are popping everywhere! And now, a popular brewery in California is getting ready to open their doors in Chicago. Lagunitas Brewing Co., which brews in California’s Sonoma Valley, is building a sizeable operation in Chicago’s Douglas Park neighborhood to extend its reach to the Eastern U.S. The enormously popular California-based brewery and distributor Lagunitas is set to opens its first Chicago location in May. At 300,000 square feet and 50-foot ceilings, this former steel mill space will feature a taproom and brewery with plans to start producing beer shortly after opening. In February, the brewery had its first event, a private “not so dry run”. The event attracted nearly 4,000 beer enthusiasts, and included live bands, stilt walkers, acrobats, burlesque dancers, fire hoopers and the Windy City Rollers.
Lagunitas Brewing Company has an impressive roster of brews, but the one we will take a look at is their India Pale Ale. The Lagunitas IPA is a well-rounded, highly drinkable IPA. A bit of caramel malt barley provides the richness that mellow out the twang of the hops. This brew comes in at 6.2%ABV. I decided to put this IPA to the taste test. Here’s my findings: -Looking at its appearance, you immediately notice the rich golden brew that creates a sweet glow. - When you bring it your lips you are surprised to pick up some light malty aroma in front of the nose with mango, pineapple and bits of earth. - The best way to describe the taste is like a good battle between bitters and sweetness, decent hop profile. It’s balanced and crisp – definitely easy drinking. Overall, Lagunitas IPA is a well-rounded brew that would be great on a spring day or summer night. Lagunitas IPA is only available in draft, but will be available in bottles at the end of the month. - NWIE
A Good Thing...
A White guy, a Black guy, and a Japanese guy are drinking in a bar together. They are about to leave, when they discover they have no money. The bartender says, “all three of you can leave if your dick sizes add up to more than 24 inches. The men agree, and the White guy unzips his jeans. His dick is 7 inches. The Black guy is next and he unzips his jeans. The Black guy’s dick is 16 inches. The Japanese guy goes next, and his dick is 1 inch. The bartender says, “I guess your dick sizes add up to 24, you guys can go now.” As they are walking out, the Black guy says to the Japanese guy, “thank God you had a boner, otherwise we’d be in there forever.”
Sexual Statistics
A businessman boards a flight and is lucky enough to be seated next to an absolutely gorgeous woman. They exchange brief hellos and he notices she is reading a manual about sexual statistics. He asks her about it and she replies, “This is a very interesting book about sexual statistics. It identifies that American Indians have the longest average penis and Polish men have the biggest average diameter. By the way, my name is Jill. What’s yours?” He coolly replies, “Tonto Kawalski, nice to meet you.”
Track Lounge
318 N Jackson St • Crown Point, IN
The JImmy Sarr Band
By: Rosemarie Stephens
If you’re looking for a band that puts on a show like no other, than you have got to check out the Jimmy Sarr Band! The Jimmy Sarr Band puts on a show like no other band around, fusing their high energy sound with melodic harmonies and Sarr’s powerful and haunting lead vocals. Even the ballads have an edge! “Stop, listen, and you will be instantly hooked,” said Jimmy Sarr, Lead Vocalist of the band. “Give us an hour and you will feel like family.” The band, made up of Bassist John “Doc” Procopio, Guitarist John Sepulveda, Drummer Mike Choucalas, Guitarist Rick Murk, and Keyboardist John Chorney, are a group of region guys that play country. “I have always loved country music,”Sarr began. “In every music project I have been a part of, I have always infused a few country songs to the set list. These songs were so much fun to play and would get such a great response from the crowds, that I wanted to play only country.” So in 2012, Sarr set out to bring a high energy country band to the region. Country music with a rock and roll attitude! Sarr shared this vision with John Procopio and John
Sepulveda and boom - the JSB was born. “The JSB plays modern country like Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, & Dierks Bentley to name a few,” said Sarr. “We are currently writing and recording original music as well. Our first song, When The Whiskey Gets Me, will be out this spring.” The band has been gigging around Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area, and while they’ve made several wonderful memories, there’s one that really sticks out. “Every show is filled with great memories, because our fan base is so amazing,” said Sarr. “Consistently seeing the same faces show after show and the crowds getting bigger and bigger means we’re doing something right and we are very proud of that!” And the guys are looking forward to making many new memories – in particular at two big events they will be participating in this summer. “On June 14 we have a big show - Kick It In The Sticks 2 Country Music Festival at Pickup’s Bar in Lynwood, IL. It’s a day/night where fans and bands unite! This years’ event will feature live music from us, Rebel, Greg Schneider Band, High Noon, and Bridgewater,” Sarr explained. “Then on July 17 we will be opening for Big &
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Rich at The Festival of the Lakes. I am a huge fan of John Rich from his music and songwriting, to his views on America. I also grew up in Hammond, so it will be a surreal feeling to perform on the same stage as one of my favorite artists in front of my home town crowd.” Tickets are available at www.jimmysarrband. com. For the most up to date schedule visit them at www.jimmysarrband.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/jimmysarrband, and on Twitter @jimmysarr. If you’re a country music fan, join JSB NATION!!! NWIE
Back Court Bar
932 S Court St • Crown Point, IN
By: Rosemarie Stephens
3 FAZE
Going to the bar with a group of drinks for some drinks is the great end to a long week, and when you top that off with a great band to listen to – well, that’s the icing on the cake! If you a fan of rock music, then 3 Faze is a band you don’t want to miss. 3 Faze is a rock band that plays a diverse array of rock music – everything from ballads to driving rock. Most of everything they play brings motion to the dance floor - even if it’s on the harder edge. “There’s no one playing rock,” said Rhythm Guitarist and Background Voclalist Tim Bruns on what makes 3 Faze different than other local bands. “We’re not metal or really heavy stuff. We play music that’s danceable without going over the edge. It’s more classic rock through newer rock - acoustic ballads through jamming heavy, hard, in your face rock.” A cool sounding band with a cool name – how did they come up with the name? “Joe Kasper, our lead singer works for NIPSCO and we were talking one evening and he said 3 Phase (as in electric) and we just took the name on, changing it to 3Faze,” said Bruns. “It fits us well because we’re a high energy band that puts on a hell of a stage show
to go along with some great rockin’
music.” The guys of 3 Faze, who practice in Portage but live throughout Lake and Porter County, got started jamming together late last summer. They all worked so well together they decided they better bring this band out of the basement and into the bars. “Even though we’ve only been playing together for about 2 years, we have a lot of combined experience under our belt. I used to play with Virgin Tongue and Exit 0” said Bruns. “Joe Kasper, our lead vocalist was formerly with Black Water, Rezist and Identity Crisis. Jon Escue, our drummer and background vocalist was with Tuesday Rain, Dirty Dreams, Roxxxstar, Tamallicka and Rezist. Then there’s Lead Guitarist and Background vocalist Ray VanderLugt. His music portfolio consist of Mister Meaner, Showdown, Identity Crises, Wrecked & Big City. Bassist and Background singer Mike Davis was with Repeat Offender, 420, Smokescreen, Sirens Storm & Wreckd.” Obviously, these guys have quite the resume! So what bands are they covering? Well, they cover everything from Alice in Chains, Shinedown, Velvet Revolver, Bryan
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Adams, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Buckcherry, and Hinder to name a few. “One of our most requested acoustic based tunes is Lips Of An Angel,” said Bruns. “We go all the way to the other side of the spectrum to Stricken by Disturbed.” And when 3 Faze performs, they pack out the house every time! In fact, they guys say they need bigger venues to accommodate their amazing fans!! They are planning at performing at several festivals throughout the summer, that way they can cater to all of their fans. “There’s a ton of under 21’s that love our stuff but can’t see us in a bar,” added Bruns. Since these guys have been together, they’ve created a ton of memories, but for Bruns there’s one that really sticks out. “The best memory for me is the finish of our first show,” he said. “We spent so much energy playing, Joe just dropped his mic, we left our guitars laying, volume on and walked off stage. When I saw video it was so freakin’ cool and wasn’t planned.” The band would like to thank everyone that has supported our adventures as well as 3Faze. They guarantee to deliver the best show you’ve ever seen in any local venue. They invite fans old and new to their Facebook page www.facebook.com/3fazeband. Hit the like and you’ll get all the updates and information on upcoming shows.
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STREETWALKER: Becky Yash TASTES LIKE: a penny slot machine handle NICKNAME: “Street Meat”
Created by: Sam Mechling
The Challenges of Dog Ownership
WINO: Buck Pepper SMELLS LIKE: a mummy soaked in hot dog water. PERSONAL QUOTE: “Let’s trade beards!!!”
Gracie, an office manager from Crown Point, asks: I hate having to take my dog for a walk every time he has to poop. Is it true you can train a dog to use the toilet? STREETWALKER: “Wouldn’t make no difference to me either way. My shitter is so clogged up with Charmin: it looks like someone threw an Ikea comforter in there!!!”
WINO: “I wish! My Schnauzer, “Tug Boat” is so constipated: I gotta squeeze him like a goddamn accordion for 20 minutes just to see a few rabbit turds fall out of him!!!”
Lilly, a bank teller from East Chicago asks:
Last week, I found a group of kids in my yard teasing my dog with a stick. What should I say to them? STREETWALKER: “The times gotta be right! I suggested to my pimp, Loco Silk, that he should put down his beloved Pug. Next thing I knew, that fool buried me alive in an abandoned lot. Guess I spoke too soon…”
WINO: “I don’t know man. My dog’s got arthritis BAD. You should see how jacked up his toes are. They look like they’re flashing gang signs!!!”
Jacob, a motorcycle mechanic from Wheeler, asks:
My golden retriever, Buddy, has arthritis pretty bad and can barely walk? When is the right time to say goodbye? STREETWALKER: “You ain’t gotta say SHIT. Just do what I do: Strap on your Payless pumps, go out there and stomp a mud-hole in one of those bastards.”
WINO: “I don’t say anything either. I just run up to them and scream-vomit on them. That usually does the trick.”
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Written by Rosemarie Stephens Have you ever wanted to try beer from the Brooklyn Brewery in New York or sample a taste from the Green Flash Brewing Company in California? Well – now’s your chance! The Blue Chip Brewfest is back and it’s better than ever!! Brewers from 18 different states from across the country and one from Quebec, Canada will have their liquid gold on display for all to taste. The Brewfest, which is sponsored by the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. “Because of the popularity of Blue Chip Brewfest, which is now in its fourth year, the event will be held in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip and also in an adjacent climate-controlled event tent,” said Joel Giannetti with the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa. “This will allow those in attendance all the room they’d ever need.” This year, more than 200 brews from 50 specialty brewer-
ies will be available to taste at this ultimate beer sampling event. Breweries featured include Back Road, Burn ‘Em Brewing, Bulldog, Shoreline, Round Barn, Great Lakes, Twisted K-8, Figure Eight, Upland, Three Floyds, New Belgium, Greenbush, New Holland, North Coast Brewing, Bell’s and Boston Beer. Three ticket packages are available, including the Brewmaster package, which includes a luncheon with a brewmaster and a separate VIP tasting from 1 to 3 pm, a VIP package, which includes the VIP tasting, and the $40 general admission package which includes the main tasting event from 1:30 to 5 pm. Tickets are $99 for the Brewmaster Package, $75 for VIP admission, $40 for regular admission and $15 for designated drivers and are available at Ticketmaster. com or at the Blue Chip Gift Box in the casino pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older, with a valid state or government-issued photo ID. VIP
ticket holders receive early admission and can attend an additional tasting from 1 pm to 3 pm of barrel-aged beers, sour beers and Firkins. They will also receive a
wristband, pint glass, pint glass lanyard and t-shirt. Brewmaster Package ticket holders can attend a luncheon with a brewmaster from 12 pm to 1 pm in the Orleans Room, and also have access to the VIP tasting and the general tasting. The Brewmaster Package also includes a wristband, pint glass, bottle opener, t-shirt and lanyard. General admission ticket holders receive a pint glass and guests with designated driver tickets will receive a wristband, t-shirt, and complimentary soda and water, but are not allowed to sample alcoholic beer. Now we’ve talked about all the drinks – what about the food? Well, in terms of things to eat there will be a variety of choices available for purchase at the event. On the list include great beer pairings like brats, hot dogs, nachos and pretzels. And if you’re looking for something a bit more substantial to eat, you can check out Options Buffet and The Game. In addition to the drinks and food, the Brewfest will also hold a silent auction during the event for premium items such as a mini-fridge, coolers and other beerthemed collectibles. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of LaPorte County. For more information on this event, go to www.bluechipcasino.com/whats-new/ events/blue-chip-brewfest. - NWIE
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com or you can visit the Blue Chip Gift Box!
General Admission: $40 • 1:30pm to 5pm Includes Pint Glass.
VIP Session: $75 • 1pm to 3pm
Access to sour beers, firkins & barrel aged beers. Includes Pint Glass, T-Shirt & Lanyard. Early entrance at 1:00pm.
Brewmaster: $99 • Noon to 1pm
Lunch with a Brewmaster. (12:00pm - 1:00pm). VIP access to sour beers, firkins & barrel aged beers. Includes Pint Glass, T-Shirt, Bottle Opener & Lanyard. Early entrance at 1:00pm.
Designated Driver: $15 • 1:30pm to 5pm
Includes T-Shirt and complimentary soda & water.
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What do you Have?
A guy goes into a bar, orders twelve shots and starts drinking them as fast as he can. The bartender says, “Dang, why are you drinking so fast?” The guy says, “You would be drinking fast if you had what I had.” The bartender says, “What do you have?” The guy says, “75 cents.” The 5th Annual Midwest Smoke Out is just a couple weeks away, and the region is surely getting excited. More than one thousand tickets have already been sold, and there are only a few VIP tickets left. This event is sure to sell out so if you are interested in going to this luxury show, it’s time to get your tickets! “We’ve sold well over 1000 tickets already, and we’re expecting to sell out the entire show – it’s very exciting,” said Andrea Pearman, Creative Commander of Diversified Marketing. “The VIP tickets are getting very close to selling out. We have less than 50 left of our original 200. VIP tick-
et holders will receive additional cigars, photo ops, and other perks in the VIP area during the show.” At this years’ event, party goers will enjoy an additional VIP Meet & Greet party. The proceeds from VIP tickets will benefit the Cigar Rights of America (CRA). Ready to buy a ticket? Tickets are being sold online at midwestsmokeout. com. You can also call 219.226.0300 for all the details. And be sure to Like the Midwest Smoke Out on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. They will be having all sorts of giveaways leading up to the big event. - NWIE
Mother Superior
Sister Mary Katherine lived in a convent, a block away from Jack’s liquor store. One day, in walked Sister Mary Katherine and she said, “Oh Jack, give me a pint o’ the brandy.” “Sister Mary Katherine, “ exclaimed Jack, “I could never do that! I’ve never sold alcohol to a nun in my life!” “Oh Jack, “ she responded, “it’s only for the Mother Superior.” Her voice dropped. “It helps her constipation, you know.” So, Jack sold her the brandy. Later that night Jack closed the store and walked home. As he passed the convent, who should he see but Sister Mary Katherine; and she was snookered. She was singing and dancing, whirling around and flapping her arms like a bird, right there on the sidewalk. A crowd was gathering, so Jack pushed through and exclaimed, “Sister Mary Katherine! For shame! You told me this was for the Mother Superior’s constipation!” Sister Mary Katherine didn’t miss a beat as she replied: “And so it is, me lad, so it is. When she sees me, she’s going to shit!”
A Blonde Runs into a Pub...
While on holiday a Blonde rushes into an English pub and shout’s “Help my mother-in-law has sunk up to her ankle’s in the bog in the moor’s.” “Not to worry” replied a local “as soon as I finish this drink I’ll come help you”. Well the Blonde decide’s that he might as well have drink while he wait’s. “I think she’s probably up to her knee’s by now” said the local when he Thurs, April 24th • 5pm to 10pm finally finished his drink. “I’m not sure” said the The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino Tickets Cost $150 • VIP Tickets cost $200 Blonde “I forgot to mention that she went in head first.” 14 - www.NWIEntertainer.com
Sports Corner
155 Gostlin St • Hammond
Finnegan’s Pub Written by Rosemarie Stephens
Some may call it an unlucky number, but for Roger and Pattijo Porter, the number 13 is all the more reason to celebrate! That’s because for these bar owners of Finnegans Pub, located in the Sandridge Plaze in Dyer, 1074 Joliet Street (US 30), it’s their anniversary. 13 years ago, on April 18, 2001, the Porter’s opened Finnegans Pub and since then have been providing patrons with not only quality customer service, but a warm, inviting atmosphere. “It’s definitely a friendly atmosphere, and our U shaped bar encourages conversation,” said the Porters. “Our slogan is, ‘you are only a stranger once at Finnegan’ Pub’, and that’s what keeps people coming back.
You see, Finnegans has a St. Baldrick’s event for children’s cancer research, and they just wrapped up their 13th event. “Our 13th annual St Baldrick’s fundraiser had 36 shaves,” said Pattijo. “This year we expect to raise over $20,000, bringing our combined years total to over $225,000.”
In honor of their 13th anniversary, Finnegans is having a big party!! Nothing makes an anniversary more complete than a big celebration with your closest friends!! And since it’s the bar go’ers that have made this anniversary even possible, the Porters are planning a day long bash! “Our 13th anniversary party will have free food, a magician, and giveaways,” said Pattijo. “The party kicks off around 3pm and goes into the wee hours of the night. We plan on ending the festivities for the evening with karaoke – always a crowd pleaser.”
Giving back to community and getting involved with its members is something very important to the Porter’s. In addition to holding the annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, the Porters host two car shows every summer, to promote and reward locals on their hard work and love of their vehicles. “We plan on having two car shows this summer Sunday, June 22 and Sunday, September 21,” Roger explained. “Registration will be from noon - 4pm, the show is from 2pm - 6pm. All shows will be judged with picture plaques awarded to the top two in each category. The runner-up to receive a 5x7 picture of their car. Dash plaques are given to the first 50 registered. There is a $20.00 fee. A DJ will be outside playing all your favorite car music. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs are also available.”
This celebration is coming off the heels of a successful event the bar holds every year – and has done so since the very first year.
OK – so know that we know what Finnegans Pub has done in the past, what they are doing currently, and what they plan to do down the
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road, let’s talk about the specifics of the bar! Finnegans serves up 12 beers on tap, and offers nearly 100 different domestic, import, and craft bottles and cans. And in terms of liquor, they have everything from well, call, premium and high end. “We have a wide variety of craft beers including a variety of Three Floyd’s on tap,” said Pattijo. “We also have a signature drink called the Finnegan shot. If you want to know what it tastes like, you’ll have to come in and try it. Listen, we have some of the lowest priced drinks in the area so check us out!” If you want to grab a seat at the bar, you can help yourself to one of about 20 spots. And if you’d rather sit and chat with friends at a table, Finnegans offers up about 14 high top tables. In terms of entertainment, Finnegans has everything from karaoke to live entertainment. “Every Friday night we have karaoke with Jim Melin starting at 10pm and we’ve been doing karaoke on Fridays for nearly 13 years,” said the Porters. “On Sunday we have open mic with Scottie Larson at 8pm, Wednesday is acoustic music with Greg Ashby and Friends at 8pm and every Saturday we have acoustic three to four piece bands.” For more information on weekly specials and events, check out Finnegans at https://www. facebook.com/pages/Finnegans-Pub. You can also call 219.865.9896. Finnegans is open on Sundays from 11:30am-3am and Monday through Saturday from noon to 3am. - NWIE
1074 US 30 Dyer, Indiana 219.865.9896
Warning Labels
The FDA is considering additional warnings on beer and alcohol bottles, such as: WARNING: consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not. WARNING: consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like an a-hole. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell the same boring story over and over again until your friends want to SMASH YOUR HEAD IN. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may cause you to thay shings like thish. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at 4 in the morning. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your pants. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may cause you to roll over in the morning and see something really scary (whose species and or name you can’t remember). WARNING: consumption of alcohol is the leading cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, handsomer and smarter than some really, really big guy named Chuck. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe you are invisible. WARNING: consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you. WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may cause an influx in the time-space continuum, whereby small (and sometimes large) gaps of time may seem to literally disappear”. WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may actually CAUSE pregnancy.
Room 1221
A man is in a hotel lobby. He wants to ask the clerk a question. As he turns to go to the front desk, he accidentally bumps into a woman beside him and as he does, his elbow goes into her breast. They are both quite startled. The man turns to her and says, “Ma’am, if your heart is as soft as your breast, I know you’ll forgive me.” She replies, “if your penis is as hard as your elbow, I’m in room 1221.”
Chuck & Irene’s
6110 Kennedy Ave • Hammond, IN
Free s ’ t I • y It’s Eas Fun It’s Written By: Stephanie Vega Let’s face it – we live in a technology driven world. Our cell phone is our best friend, and it never leaves our side!! God forbid we forget it at home or it dies and we don’t have our charger!! Our mobile devices have become such an integral part of our lives because they do so much more than make phone calls. They take pictures, save us money at retailers, and give us the ability to go online with the touch of a button (or a swipe of the screen). So it only seems fitting that our smartphones are taking us into the future. How? First, take a look at your key chain. Do you have a bunch of “rewards cards” on there that you swipe when you go to different stores? Now, look in your wallet. Do you have a bunch of punch cards in there from different food places or salons?? Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to carry all those “things” and instead use an app on your phone to track all that. Well – it’s all a fingertip away!! “We are a distributor for a product called PunchCard,” said Justin Blackburn, President of Loyalty Link, LLC. “PunchCard is a mobile app designed for android and apple. We have 15 million retail merchants connected through Foursquare.” Punch Card is a loyalty program you can use anywhere. It gives you points every time you use the app, even if it the retailer you are at doesn’t accept it. “The way it works is you open the app when you’ve been given your receipt,” Blackburn explained. “You then check-in to your location, selecting that locations “punchcard”, take a picture of your receipt, then get a virtual punch on your card. On top of the punch for that location, you earn points you can use later on.”
So basically, everywhere you shop, you check in at that store, and then snap a picture of your receipt either while you are there or once you get back home. The points you earn using the app can be used for a variety of things in the apps store. “After you punch your card, a spin wheel pops up and you get anywhere between 5 and 500 points. Those points add up and then you can go into the apps store,” said Blackburn. “You can use the points to enter in a variety of sweepstakes for gift cards or use as currency toward gift cards, phone cases, magazine subscriptions, etc. You can also donate your points to charities. We have 20 different charities on our app. If you donate, we do a monetary donation.” This PunchCard app is great not only for consumers, but for merchants looking to reward their customers without the breaking the bank. You see, on average, those rewards cards stores and restaurants give out typically cost the merchant $1 each. Most businesses go through thousands of those a years – think of thousands that can be saved! “This is also a great product for merchants because it helps to eliminate productivity levels,” said Blackburn. “We’ve had clients tell us about the amount of time it takes for a server at a restaurant for example to get a loyalty card from a customer, swipe it, call a manager over if the magnetic strip is damaged - it’s a hassle. With this app the customer can either take a picture of their receipt while they are sitting at the
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table, or take it home and do it there. They have five days to get their punch.” Now, everything is on the app – no texts or emails! To connect to the app you can either login through Facebook, or create a profile. Some of the local businesses participating in punchcard include: El Cantarito (Chesterton and Portage), George’s Gyro Spot in Chesterton, Rosewood Family Diner in South Haven, and Robinhurst Golf Course, Forest Park and Creekside Golf Courses in Valparaiso. “PunchCard has been around a year and half and has about 3,000 businesses on the west coast participating,” explained Blackburn. “My job is to get the word out here in Northwest Indiana.” Some things to remember about PunchCards – the points never expire, all offers go through the app, and you can turn your notifications on or off. Want to know more about this innovative loyalty program? Just go to loyaltylinksolutions. com. - NWIE
SAME GREAT TASTE. LIMITED EDITION CAN. There was a time when all that existed was heavy beer. Thanks to a special brewing process, the invention of Miller Lite changed beer forever. Made to be a light beer with more taste, this limited edition can celebrates the Miller Lite tradition of giving you everything you want in a light beer and more. Horizontal logo with gold drop and no gradation on red
MILLER LITE. THE ORIGINAL LIGHT BEER.
NWI Bar Directory Burns Harbor Shift Change Tap 295 Melton Rd. 219-787-1002
Crown Point 513 Ale House 513 N. Main St. 219-662-0513
Cedar Lake Boondock’s Bar & Grill 13118 Lake Shore Dr 219-374-8100
Back Court Bar 932 South Court St. 219-310-8416
Goodfella’s Bar & Grill 11200 West 129th Ave 219-374-6700 Hunley’s Bar 13115 W Lake Shore Dr. 219-374-9520 Three Stooges 8120 Lake Shore Dr 219-374-9835 Town Club Taven 13111 Lake Shore Dr 219-374-9898 Chesterton Arron’s Mortgage Inn 1400 Broadway 219-926-3113 El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine 709 Plaza Drive 219-728-6962 Flannery’s Tavern 125 Calumet Rd. 219-926-2614 Hooligans 711 Plaza Dr. 219-929-5570 Hunter’s Brewing 1535 S. Calumet Rd. 219-728-6729 The Upper Deck Lounge 139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor) 219-929-1040 Uncle Joe’s 361 N. Calumet Rd. 219-926-1814 Val’s Pizza 112 S. 11th St. 219-921-0056
The Point 1910 N Main St. 219-779-9711
The Silver Bullet 100 N. Main St. 219-663-7700
Boz’z Place 8281 E. 109th Ave. 219-661-1770
The Super Bowl (Final Frame) 218 S. East St. 219-661-9015
Buddy and Pal’s 1206 E. East Summit 219-662-0088
The Zombie Club 118 W Clark St 219-662-8272
Bullpen Luxury Bar 10685 Randolph St. 219-661-0088
Three Monkey’s Bar 21 W. 112th Ave. 219-662-7000
Crown Brewing 211 S. East St. 219-463-6551
Track Lounge 318 N. Jackson St. 219-663-9838
Diamond Jim’s 210 S. Main St. 219-663-7665
Dyer Finnegans Pub 1074 Joliet St. 219-865-9896
Fricke’s 519 Grant St. 219-663-0529 Jolly Rogers Lounge 11217 Whitcomb St. 219-662-0639 Martony’s 104 South Main St. 219-310-8436 Matey’s Irish Pub & Grill 419 N. Grant St. 219-663-8155 Mighty Mick’s 10727 Randolph 219-662-2244 Safe House Bar & Grill 101 S. Court St. 219-779-9307 The Great Escape Lounge 220 South Main St. 219-661-1811
Meyer’s Castle 1370 Joliet St 219-865-8452 Sheffield’s 1027 Sheffield Ave. 219-322-5808 Spanky’s Bar and Grill 15213 101St. 219-365-6635 Stadium Bar 1468 Joliet St. 219-322-6500 The Engine Room 202 Joliet St. 219-865-2424 Vino Tini 1143 Joliet St. 219-322-9185 White Rino 101 Joiliet St. 219-864-9200 East Chicago Beto’s Bar 1301 E. Chicago Ave. 219-397-8247
Good Times Bar and Grill 503 W. 151st St. 219-397-8810 2nd String Quarterback 719 W. 151st St. 219-354-0586
Mario’s Lounge 4720 Indianapolis Blvd. 219-398-6405 Gary / Miller Arvin Cedar Bar 4477 Cleveland St. 219-980-9552 Bamboo Tavern 603 East 39th Ave. 219-887-5317 Beer Belly’s 4450 Cleveland 219-981-8400 Black Cherri Lounge 6900 Melton Rd. 219-939-0461 Brother’s Lounge 5072 Broadway 219-980-3333 Bugsy’s Tavern 4489 Broadway 219-887-2847 Green Top Tap 4510 W. Ridge Rd. 219-980-9546 Hunter Inn 3861 Broadway 219-980-9866 Majestic Star Casino and Hotel 1 Buffington Harbor Dr 888-225-8259 Milan’s Tavern 5115 Broadway 219-980-9667 Murphy’s House of Pain 5245 E. Dunes Hwy 219-427-1006
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Paradise Lounge 5004 Broadway 219-887-6524 Polekatz NWI 9148 Melton Rd. 219-938-1556
Roxxy’s 5705 East Dunes Hiwy 219-427-1023 The Beach Café 903 N. Shelby 219-938-1100 Thumbs Up 620 S. Lake St. z219-938-0154 Griffith Depot Bar & Grill 520 Main St. 219-934-9767 Final Round Sports Bar 105 N. Broad St. 219-924-9539 Griffith Town Tap 602 E. Main St. 219-924-6451 John’s Place 1613 N. Cline 219-838-4490 Set’Em Up 135 N. Broad St. 219-924-3181 Shades of Time 1813 W. 45th 219-924-5009 Soprano’s 840 S. Broad St. 219-924-0304 Hammond 5th Amendment Pub 6729 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-8267 Archor Inn Sports & Entertainment 6712 Calumet Ave. 219-933-4677
irectory Billy Bears Bar & Grill 1225 169th St. 219-844-1441
Kenwood Tap 6247 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-9766
Chuck & Irene’s 6110 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-9812
Mickey’s 4648 S. Sheffield 219-852-0148
Coach’s Corner 6208 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-1111
Miso’s Overflow Tavern 6309 Kennedy Ave. 219-937-7871
Cozy Tavern 1304 East Summer St. 219-931-3338
Moochies 7022 Kennedy Ave. 219-845-7478
Dick’s Are You Crazy 1221 E. 150th St. 219-853-8709
Old Glory Tavern 6755 Indpls Blvd. 219-844-1128
Dodo’s Firehouse Tap 521 Conkey St. 219-933-6646 Don’s Pub 250 East Gostlin St. 219-933-9418
Olympia Lanes (Pocket Shots) 4150 S. Calumet 219-933-6677
Flick’s Tavern 6205 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-9761 Good Time Charlie’s 6023 S Calumet Ave. 219-933-9267 Home Plate Pub 3105 165th St. 219-844-9724 Hoosier Buddy Saloon 839 169th St. 219-931-0716 Industrial Strip 3626 S. Calumet Ave. 219-937-9750 Jason’s Sports Bar 3949 Hohman Ave. 219-933-1976 Just One More 5245 S. Sohl Ave. 219-931-8984 Just Toni 5602 Calumet Ave. 219-937-5778 Kenwood Lanes 6311 Kennedy Ave. 219-937-7872
Our Place 1403 East Michigan St. 219-933-9247 Pines Tap 7349 Calumet Ave. 219-931-1583
FrankO’s 2712 Condit St. 219-838-3330
Déjà Vu 2491 Ripley St. 219-962-4398
Catch 22 500 E. 81st Ave. 219-793-9625
Getway Bar 1827 W. 45th 219-924-1717
Draft House 4825 Central Ave. 219-962-1575
Dawg House Pub 3790 W. 80th Lane 219-756-4220
Growler’s 2816 Highway Ave. 219-924-0245 V.I.P Lounge 2045 45th St. 219-922-6845 Hobart Agave Mexican Restaurant 327 Main St. 219-947-3355 Cressmoor Lanes 620 N. Wisconsin St. 219-942-6169
Dreamgirls 2491 Ripley St. 219-963-0555
Cressmoor Lounge 601 N. Wisconsin St. 219-942-7711
El Ranchero Restaurant 3559 Michigan Ave. 219-962-1396
End Zone Bar & Grill 314 Main St. 219-942-0647 Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge 99 S. Hobart Rd. 219-942-0906
Porter’s Tap 6405 Kennedy Ave. 219-845-0597
Indian Ridge Golf Course 6363 Grand Blvd 219-942-6850
Pudlos Tap 3803 Hohman Ave. 219-933-9561
Lisa’s Lounge 3617 Michigan 219-962-4550
Spirro’s Country Lounge 4760 S. Calumet Ave. 219-932-3255 Sportsman’s Tap 6320 Kennedy Ave. 219-844-8489 Sports Corner 155 Goslin 219-803-7148 Highland Beek Geeks 3030 45th st. 219-513-9795 Bone Dry 3805 Ridge Road 219-838-2442
Hydad’s 31 80th Pl. S. W. 219-736-9110
Main St.Station 235 Main St. 219-942-1000 Mickey D’s Bar 518 East 3rd St. 219-942-0730 The Depot 1429 W. 37th Ave. 219-947-5194 Lake Station 219 Bar & Grill 2415 Rush St. 219-963-6053 Bens Twin Oak 2935 Central Ave. 219-963-0598
He Ain’t Here Lounge 2661 Decatur St. 219-962-2074 Kimmies 2808 Dekalb St. 219-962-1232 L F Norton Central Ave. 219-962-3415 Muncie’s Lounge 4106 Central Ave. 219-962-6012 Ray’s Lanes 3201 Central Ave. 219-962-1297 Ruthie’s Lounge 3425 Central Ave. 219-963-7987 Tap House 1233 1233 Central Ave. 219-962-6546 Merrillville Beavers 7505 Talf St. 219-769-2351 Beer Barrel 4717 E. Lincoln Hwy 219-947-2995
Maxim’s Lounge 7205 Broadway 219-795-9520 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant 8011 Broadway 219-769-7191 R-Place 65 W. 68 Pl. 219-769-0037 Sheffield’s 1515 East 82nd Ave. 219-795-1005
NWI Bar Directory Cont. T.J. Maloneys Wisecrackers 800 East 81st Ave. 219-755-0569 Villa Del Sol 2225 Lincoln Hwy 219-201-4457 Munster 3 Floyds Brewing Co. 9750 Indiana Pky 219-922-3565 Cheers Foods & Drinks 1942 45th Ave 219-922-1325 Danny Z’s 1860 45th St. 219-712-0912 Johnny’s Tap 8050 Calumet Ave. 219-836-9218 Mark O’s Bar & Grill 2 435 Ridge Rd.
Portage Boomers 2522 Portage Mall 219-763-7300 Curly Joe’s Bar & Grill 2528 Portage Mall 219-763-0195 El Cantarito Mexican 6291 Central Ave. 219-762-1900 Mark O’s Bar & Grill 2385 Willowcreek Rd. 219-763-3779 Mood’s Pub & Eatery 2548 Portage Mall 219-762-7305
Ryan’s Tavern 6340 Melton Rd. 219-763-7771
Wagner’s Ribs 361 Wagner Road 219 926-7614
Shenanigan’s 6121 Melton Rd. 219-762-0509
Whistle Stop Bar & Grill 206 Lincoln St. 219-921-0100
Stonequarry Lounge 2596 Portage Mall 219-762-5812 Sunset Lounge 5844 US Hwy. 6 219-762-6065 Porter Brando’s 212 Lincoln St. 219-926-3050
Red Carpet Lounge 6481 Melton Rd. 219-762-7485
Leroy’s Hot Stuff 333 US 20 219-926-6211
Rusty Nail 2420 Dombey Rd. 219-850-4675
Santiago’s 124 Lincoln St. 219-762-2113
Schererville Buddy & Pal’s 340 East US Hwy. 30 219-865-8377 Bullpen Luxury Bar and Grill 1013 W. Lincoln Hiwy 219-322-7788 El Amigo Mexican Restaurant 312 W US HWY 30 219-865-3022 Jalapenos Woodhollow 200 US Hwy. 41 219-864-8862
Longshots Sports Bar 2251 US HWY 41 219-322-0080 Quest 1204 W. Lincoln Hwy. 219-322-4812 Sal Y Limon 2330 S. Cline Ave. 219-322-6723 Schererville Lounge 48 East Joliet St. 219-322-5660 Social 219 2350 Cline Ave 219-322-3060 Spike’s Lakeside Inn 21 East Joliet St. 219-322-4444 St. John Blue 82 Sports, Food & Spirits 8209 Wicker Ave. 219-365-1525
NWI Bar Directory Cont. Rascal’s Pizza Pub & Grub 9623 Wicker Ave. 219-365-7880
Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse 597 US HWY 30 219-759-1100
Pepe’s Mexican Rest. (Valpo) 1058 S. State RT. 2 219-465-0205
Whiting Bulldog Brewing Co. 1409 119th St. 219-655-5284
The Clubhouse 9165 Wicker Ave. 219-365-5509
Margarita’s Bar & Grill 21 Lincolnway 219-242-8160 Martinis 1004 Calumet Ave. 219-464-0801
Rosewood Resta urant 367 W US Highway 6 219-763-2282
Center Lounge 1312 119th St. 219-659-4080
Valparaiso Duffy’s Place 1154 Axe Ave. 219-462-1057 Franklin House 58 S. Campbell St. 219-462-2533
NorthSide Tap Room & Grill 712 Calumet Ave. 219-465-0885 Old Style Inn 5 Lincolnway 219-916-2086
Sportman’s 381 US Hwy. 6 219-762-4099 Tony’s Place 218 East Lincolnway 219-464-1018
Clipper’s Lounge 1225 119th St. 219-659-5006 Game Time 2 Bar & Grill 2062 Indy Blvd. 219-473-0239
Midtown Station 1928 New York Ave. 219-659-7530 Refinery 2235 New York Ave. 219-655-5187 Sportsmen’s Corner 1200 120th St 219-659-9695 The Office 2008 Indy Blvd 219-659-1070
Four Fathers Brewi Craft beer is all the rage these days!! When friends get together to drink beer, it’s a conversation that’s inevitable – especially with the astronomical growth craft breweries are having across the country. More and more, people are partaking in crafting their own brews and bringing it to the masses – and that’s exactly what two sets of local friends have done. The Lacnys, Beth and Jason along with their buddies The Oswalds, Colin and Kimberly have joined forces to bring the region a new spot to enjoy craft beer. It’s called Four Fathers Brewing, and it makes its big debut in Valparaiso on April 19. “We are so excited to be joining the craft brewing family here in Valparaiso,” said Beth Lacny. “Valpo has high tourism it’s a great city. With our brewery coming to town, we are hoping to make Valpo a craft beer destination.” Four Fathers Brewing, located at 1555 W. Lincolnway, Suite 105, will be a welcome addition to the ever growing craft beer loving population, and for these longtime friends, it’s an exciting venture they are excited to
share. “We all met at Purdue in West Lafayette about 10 years ago,” Beth explained. “We spent a lot of time at Lafayette Brewing Company and drank a lot of beer in college.” So about four years ago they started home brewing together, and it didn’t take a genius to figure out this would be a hit – or did it? “My husband has a background in genetic biology and microbiology,” Beth said. “Col-
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in is a mechanical engineer so I think that them coming together was great. Both have a great understanding of the brewing process and have a knack for recipe development. There are a lot of calculations involved in the brewing process.” And since the guys understand the science behind it, it was a great marriage – so to speak. So the friends went to work in the garage and basement to put their smarts to the test- the result was rather delicious. “They had good beers right off the bat,” Beth said. “And then it just flourished from there. We all found this great passion for brewing.” The rest, as they say, is history! And speaking of history – it’s our great country of America that shaped this group into coming up with a name for their business. “We decided on the name Four Fathers Brewing because brewing is a big part of the history of our country and to honor our Fore Fathers,” explained Beth. “It’s also a play on words. We went with the number four instead of fore because of the four key components in making beer - barley, yeast, hops and
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water.” And of course, all the names of the brews (which range in 4 to 10 percent ABV) have a special meaning. “Dr. Terminus is the doctor from Pete’s Dragon, a favorite movie of ours from childhood,” Beth started out. “Then we have the Comet Line which is a World War II reference. Why Buy The Cow is a popular American idiom. Then we have Abolition which is obviously related to the Civil War. Ivy Mike was the name of the first successful hydrogen bomb test and then Neptune references the operation for the Allied Invasion of Normandy during World War II we know as D Day.” The amount of planning that went into every aspect of Four Fathers Brewing is surely what will set these guys apart from the rest! Ready for a taste? Four Fathers Brewing will open their Tap Room on April 19 and will operate under the following hours: Thursday, 4pm-9pm; Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm9pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. “The brewery is small but the tap room will have 25 bar stools and we will have room for people to stand as well,” said Beth. “We will have sample glasses, pints for sale, and also sell 32oz. howlers for carryout of our lower alcohol beers.” Beer tasters will also be able to enjoy some free popcorn, and if they are hungry for more, step outside and grab a bite off the food truck. “We have a deal with the food truck Hungry Inc. They
will be outside on opening day. They will also be outside the Tap R o o m every Thursd a y n i g h t ,” s a i d Beth. “ A n d we are going to have snacks here as well as cater Four Fathers Brewing will operate food in here and there.” on a one barrel system, but will offer Last year the up six brews on tap for opening day. crew at Four Here’s a look at the 6 brews: Fathers Brewing participated Dr. Terminus – American Pale Ale in the Midwest Brewers Brawl Comet Line - Belgian Style IPA and they were Why Buy a Cow – Milk Stout voted People’s Abolition – Brown Porter Choice and won Ivy Mike - Imperial Black IPA Best in Class for their German Neptune - German Style Wheat Ale Wheat beer, Neptune . They also participated in the First Four Seasons Brew Fest and won People’s Choice there. For more information, “like” Four Fathers Brewing on Facebook and check out their website www.fourfathersbrewing.com. - NWIE
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Bar: Three Monkeys Bartender: Keith Drink: Mintchata Martini Ingredients: Rumchata Godiva chocolate Green creme de menthe Quote: “Come get your mint on at monkey’s”
Bar: Silver Bullet Bartenders: Spencer & Barb Drink: Barbs Tazmanian Devil Ingredients: Come in & Find Out!!
Bar: Jason’s Bartender: Brittany Drink: Bubbalicious Ingredients: Three Olives Bubble Gum Vodka Cranberry Ginger ale Quote: “Bubble your troubles away with this delicious Martini”
Bar: Matey’s Bartender: Ashley & Kim Drink: Little Mermaid Ingredients: Captain Morgan Grenadine Midori Pineapple Blue curacoa Orange vodka
Bar: Sports Corner Bartender: Amber Drink: Peach Martini Ingredients: Peach Vodka Peach Schnapps Grenadine Orange juice
Bar: Backcourt bar Bartender: Amanda Drink: Shamrock Ingredients: Absolute Bacardi Midori Lemonade
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Matey’s
419 N Grant St • Crown Point, IN
15 Ways You Know You Drink too Much
15 - You spent Sunday night in jail for cow-tipping — with your Oldsmobile. 14 - Although armed with fire extinguishers, friends stood at a safe distance as you blew out your birthday candles. 13 - Thanks to you, Jack Daniels stock is up 15 1/4 since Friday. 12 - Boris Yeltsin called personally to ask you to slow down on the Stoli. 11 - For some reason, there’s salt on the rim of your basketball goal. 10 - Your name is Otis and Sheriff Andy has brought you some of Aunt Bea’s pancakes. 9 - For the money you spent on Thunderbird, you could’ve bought the automobile. 8 - You’re now the proud inventor of the “Slim Jim”: Ultra Slim-Fast shakes made with Jim Beam. 7 - Answering machine full of warnings from Coach Switzer. 6 - Absolut wants to run an ad featuring a picture of your liver in the shape of a bottle. 5 - Yet again, dry cleaner employees greet you with, “Hey, it’s Vomit Man!” 4 - The doorman asks for your I.D. just to see how long it’ll take you to find your pants. 3 - Your liver, in a fit of pique, leaps out of your abdominal cavity into a pan of frying onions. 2 - Worried friends call Monday morning to make sure you returned the goat. 1 - You’re now sober enough to realize “Drink Canada Dry” is a slogan and not a personal challenge.
Turner Brown?
A small white guy goes into an elevator, when he gets in he notices a huge black dude standing next to him. The big black dude looks down upon the small white guy and says: “7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch dick, 3 pound left ball, 3 pound right ball, Turner Brown” The small white guy faints!! The big black dude picks up the small white guy and brings him to, slapping his face and shaking him and asks the small white guy. “What’s wrong?”. The small white guy says; “Excuse me but what did you say?”. The big black dude looks down and says “7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch dick, 3 pound left ball, 3 pound right ball, my name is Turner Brown.” The small white guy says, “Thank god, I thought you said ‘Turn around. ‘”
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She’s in a Coma
A man was visiting his wife in hospital where she has been in a coma for several years. On this visit he decides to rub her left breast instead of just talking to her. On doing this she lets out a sigh. The man runs out and tells the doctor who says this is a good sign and suggests he should try rubbing her right breast to see if there is any reaction. The man goes in and rubs her right breast and this brings a moan. From this, the doctor suggests that the man should go in and try oral sex, saying he will wait outside as it is a personal act and he doesn’t want the man to be embarrassed. The man goes in then comes out about five minutes later, white as a sheet and tells the doctor his wife is dead. The doctor asks what happened to which the man replies: “She choked.”
Three Monkeys
21 West 112th Ave • Crown Point, IN
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Pet Alligator
A guy walks into a bar with a pet alligator by his side. He puts the alligator up on the bar. He turns to the astonished patrons. “I’ll make you a deal. I’ll open this alligator’s mouth and place my genitals inside. Then the gator will close his mouth for one minute. He’ll then open his mouth and I’ll remove my unit unscathed. In return for w itnessing this spectacle, each of you will buy me a drink.” The crowd murmured their approval. The man stood up on the bar, dropped his trousers, and placed his privates in the alligator’s open mouth. The gator closed his mouth as the crowd gasped. After a minute, the man grabbed a beer bottle and rapped the alligator hard on the top of its head. The gator opened his mouth and the man removed his genitals unscathed as promised. The crowd cheered and the first of his free drinks were delivered. The man stood up again and made another offer. “I’ll pay anyone $100 who’s willing to give it a try”. A hush fell over the crowd. After a while, a hand went up in the back of the bar. A woman timidly spoke up. “I’ll try, but you have to promise not to hit me on the head with the beer bottle”.
Woodhallow
221 US Highway 41 • Schererville, IN
Package Information General Admission $40 | 1:30pm - 5:00pm Includes Pint Glass.
VIP $75 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Access to sour beers, firkins & barrel aged beers. Includes Pint Glass, T-Shirt & Lanyard. Early entrance at 1:00pm
Brewmaster $99 | Noon - 1:00pm
Lunch with a Brewmaster (12:00pm – 1:00pm). VIP accessto sour beers, firkins & barrel aged beers. Includes Pint Glass, T-Shirt, Bottle Opener & Lanyard. Early entrance at 1:00pm
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100 N Main St • Crown Point, IN
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