Wed., July 11: Flat12 and NABC merriment at the Tomlinson Tap Room in Indy.

Flat 12 Bierwerks (Indianapolis) and my New Albanian Brewing Company (New Albany) enjoy each other's proximity, and so on Wednesday night (July 11) we're getting back together for Indiana Craft Beer Week to showcase our recent collaboration,Die Saur von Satan, and perform a dual tap takeover at Tomlinson Tap. The beers will be pouring from 6:00 p.m.

Flat12 beers to be poured include Kiwi Kiwi Hefeweizen, Merkuh (An ‘Merican beer!), El Diablo Blanco Roble, Van Pogue Reserve, Barrel-aged 12 Penny Scottish Ale, Nitro Moustache Ride Red and Hello My Name is Amber.

NABC's lineup: Knobentinus, Haggis Laddie, Yakima, Naughty Girl and Elector.

It's a split squad for NABC: David and Josh Hill will be at Tomlinson Tap Room, while the Publican (moi) and Richard are at Sinking Ship.

NABCieged at The Sinking Ship: Kegs and bottles on Wednesday night.

I have it on reliable authority that the "Brewer's Choice" keg mentioned on the poster will be Mt. Lee (the rare, and in fact never previously glimpsed Ungespundet version).

There'll also be bottles on hand (Hoosier Daddy, Hoptimus, ThunderFoot and Tunnel Vision), with which I'll be devising a sampling and periodically edifying comments from thin air for the benefit of Girls Pint Out (whom I'll be schmoozing) or anyone else who cares to participate. I'll know the price when you do, 'cuz I haven't gotten that far.

It's a split squad for NABC: Me and Richard at Sinking Ship, and David and Josh at Tomlinson Tap Room for the Flat12/NABC collaboration.

Eyes bulging as I examine the menu for the beer dinner at Binkley's in Indianapolis (Wed., July 13).

The 16th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival takes place on July 16, and as previously noted, Rick and Jeff Tours can take you to Indianapolis and back to the Louisville metro area if you so desire.

Leading up to the festival is Indiana Craft Beer Week (July 10-16), when numerous celebratory events take place statewide. Among them is a NABC/Sun King/Three Floyds beer dinner at Binkley's Kitchen & Bar in Indianapolis on Wednesday, July 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This one may require an overnight stay, or if not, perhaps a few of us would like to band together and hire a designated driver?

Still unconvinced? Just take a look at the menu and pairings, and as you do, be aware that the price for this extravaganza is only $50 per person, including tax and tip. Okay, metro Louisvillians ... who's in? My hand is up ...

BINKLEY'S KITCHEN & BAR
3 BREWERY BEER DINNER
07.13.11

Reception Course:
​Selection of Indiana Cheeses
Paired with: Sun King Sunlight Cream Ale

Course Two:
Trio of pulled pork bruschettas
​1.) Traditional with apricot BBQ
​2.) Chinese five spice rub with mirin and bean sprouts.
​3.) Adobe rubbed with lime and cocoa
Paired with: NABC Beak’s Best American Ale

Course Three:
Trout with a crawfish etouffe, corn milk reduction, black pepper crisped skin, fried green tomato relish
Paired with: Three Floyds Black Heart Imperial IPA

Course Four:
“Corn dog.” Thai spice and beer battered sausage, miso & blue cheese, curry, spiced greens
Paired with: NABC Elector Imperial Red

Course Five:
Pork ribs with (beer) sauce, corn fritters, mixed roast potatoes, faba beans
Paired with: Three Floyds Gumball Head American Wheat

Course Six:
Duck confit with cherries, peas, and feta
Paired with: Sun King "Mystery Brew"

Trio of Desserts
​1.) Brown butter and bacon popcorn with chocolate drizzle
​Paired with: Sun King "Mystery Brew"

​2.) Cherry pie with (beer) scented cream
​Paired with: NABC Solidarity Baltic Porter

​3.) ‘Pecan pie’ with toffee ice cream
​Paired with: Three Floyds Robert the Bruce