"Week of events focused on Indiana beer concludes with state’s largest beer festival."

Here's the official press release from the Brewers of Indiana Guild, on which I'm proud to serve as a director.

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Week of events focused on Indiana beer concludes with state’s largest beer festival

19th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival takes place July 19 in Broad Ripple, benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

INDIANAPOLIS (July 11, 2014) – A week of events celebrating the Indiana craft beer industry begins today in Indianapolis and concludes with the 19th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival on Saturday, July 19 at Opti-Park (820 E 66th St.) in Broad Ripple. The event, expected to sell out in advance and
organized by the Brewers of Indiana Guild, a not-for-profit trade association representing the 90 craft breweries and brewpubs in Indiana, is Indiana’s biggest beer event.

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Today, July 11: The Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup Competition begins. The event is one of the country’s largest brewing competitions; home and professional brewers have entered more than 1,000 brews in a variety of styles to be judged by certified beer judges. It concludes with an awards reception tomorrow night.

Sunday, July 13: The Broad Ripple Brewpub 2014 Hoods & Hops antique, classic and custom car show takes place from noon - 5 p.m. in Opti-Park in Broad Ripple, site of the following Saturday’s Indiana Microbrewers Fest. Car registration is $5, general admission is free, and food and Indiana craft beer will be available for purchase.

Monday, July 14: Local podcast Indy Beer News hosts a live show focused on Indiana beer at Mass Ave Pub at 6:30 p.m. Mark Cady from Bloomington Brewing Company, Amanda Wishin of Girls’ Pint Out, and Hoosier Beer Geek Jim Dimitri will be guests.

Thursday, July 17: In addition to several other events this week, beer blog Hoosier Beer Geek 
celebrates new Hoosier breweries--including 18th Street, Outliers, Scarlet Lane, and Taxman--at Mass Ave Pub at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19: The week culminates in the 19th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival. 6,000 people will enjoy more than 350 craft beers from 80-plus breweries, mostly from Indiana. The event, which sold out in advance last year, takes place from 3-7 p.m. on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center. Tickets are available online at brewersofindianaguild.com/events and at Big Red Liquors
stores. A portion of ticket sales benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Indiana craft brewing industry is growing quickly. According to the national Brewers Association , 6,139 full-time employees contributed to an economic impact of $609,240,000 in the state in 2012 (the latest year for which numbers are available); these numbers will increase greatly as Indiana approaches 100 craft breweries and brewpubs in 2014.

About Brewers of Indiana Guild: The Brewers of Indiana Guild (BIG) provides a unifying voice for the 90 craft breweries and brewpubs of Indiana. BIG promotes public awareness and appreciation for the quality and variety of beer produced in Indiana, advocates for favorable regulatory treatment from state and federal agencies, and provides support to brewers throughout the state. For more information, visit brewersofindianaguild.com
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