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Sun King Supports power2give

Staff — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:18:19 +0000

(Press Release)

INDIANAPOLIS—Over the weekend Sun King hosted the inaugural CANvitational, showcasing some of the best canned craft beer from across America. However, the event was more than just a beer festival, it was a chance for Sun King to give back to the community and opportunity to highlight and support high-impact arts projects through the in the community. To find those projects, Sun King chose power2give, an initiative of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, as the resource to discover organizations with particularly special projects that needed and deserved support.

As an ongoing supporter of the work of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Sun King is proud to partner with the power2give initiative to create meaningful community impact and support for the arts in Indianapolis. Five organizations were selected to participate in the project funding opportunity; Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana Writers Center, New World Youth Orchestras, Spotlight Players, and VSA Indiana. All attended the CANvitational and showcased their projects in an effort to garner votes from the crowds.

By popular vote, VSA Indiana took first place and will receive $5000 to fund their projectsupporting a year-round series of free, public programs held in VSA Indiana’s adaptive studios, located in the Harrison Center for the Arts. VSA Indiana’s mission is to provide access to lifelong learning and creative expression through the arts of people with disabilities in Indiana and each First Friday guests can sample a new workshop led by a professional VSA artist. The line-up features inclusive workshops in ceramics, 2-D art, music, drama/movement, and more!

VSA Indiana (formerly Very Special Art) has been serving Hoosiers for over 30 years.

More information on the group and the project can be found at: http://www.vsai.org and

http://power2give.org/Indianapolis/Project/Detail?projectId=2394

The remaining organizations will each receive $1 to $1 matching for their power2give projects up to $1000. More information about each of the groups and links to the projects can be found at the link below:

Dance Kaleidoscope- http://www.dancekal.org

http://power2give.org/Indianapolis/Project/Detail?projectId=2391

Indiana Writers Center- http://www.indianawriters.org

http://power2give.org/Indianapolis/Project/Detail?projectId=2287

New World Youth Orchestras- http://www.nwyso.org

http://power2give.org/Indianapolis/Project/Detail?projectId=2318

Spotlight Players- http://www.spotlight-players.org

http://power2give.org/Indianapolis/Project/Detail?projectId=2225

About Sun King Brewing Company

Sun King Brewing Company is the brainchild of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson. With the help of family and friends – Omar Robinson, Andy Fagg and Steve Koers – the first keg of Sun King beer rolled out the door for delivery in July 2009. Now available on tap and in cans at over a thousand locations throughout Indiana, Sun King has grown into the second-largest beer brewer in the state. The company’s commitment to handcrafted seasonal and specialty beers has been rewarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions. Visit www.sunkingbrewing.com for more information.

About the Arts Council of Indianapolis

The Arts Council of Indianapolis builds financial support and widespread appreciation for meaningful engagement in the arts. The Arts Council envisions an arts and cultural community that is recognized as a leading arts and cultural destination. In support of the organization’s mission and bold vision, an energized and committed board of directors fuels the qualified and experienced staff of arts professionals. The Arts Council grants the city’s arts-related funds through competitive grant programs, provides fellowships to talented artists in all disciplines, participates in and leads community initiatives in the arts, elevates artists and arts organizations through increased visibility and programming, public art programs for the city of Indianapolis, and convenes groups and encourages collaboration in the arts.

Visit indyarts.org for more information about the Arts Council of Indianapolis and our services to the arts community.

Sun King Crowned Champion Brewery at Indiana Brewers Cup

Staff — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:44:00 +0000

(Press Release)
INDIANAPOLIS—On Saturday, July 13, the Brewers of Indiana Guild in conjunction with the Indiana State Fair hosted the 13^th annual Indiana Brewers Cup. Professional and home brewers alike from all over Indiana and across the country submitted 1,400 beers to the competition. 60+ BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) judges from throughout the Midwest put in an exhausting effort to judge beers in 23 separate categories and award Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals to the winners.
Sun King Brewing Co. earned the title of Champion Brewery, more commonly referred to as Indiana Brewery of the Year, after receiving the most points of the 31 professional breweries entered in the 23 different categories of beer, which included four first-place beers. Gold medals were awarded for Wee Mac Scottish Ale, Velvet Fog, Stupid Sexy Flanders, and Maibock. A Silver medal was awarded for Sunlight Cream Ale and two Bronze medals were awarded for Osiris Pale Ale and Popcorn Pilsner.
“We’re honored to have earned this award, said Dave Colt, Sun King owner and head brewer. “We work hard to make great beer and it’s always nice when a qualified panel of judges recognizes your efforts.”
More than 80 judges from all over the country tasted and rated the beers over two days. Silver and bronze medals were also awarded in each of the categories, which range from American Ales to Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer. All the winning beers will be on display in the DuPont Food Pavilion during the Indiana State Fair, Aug. 2 – 18. For more results, information and photos, visit www.brewerscup.org.

Sun King Brewing Co. Grapefruit Jungle

Greg Barbera — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:47:34 +0000

It’s always a good day when a package shows up on my desk from Sun King Brewing Co. Especially when it is a Friday and the day the beer is being release. Huzzah! Grapefruit Jungle pours amber with a thick white head (from a 16 oz tallboy can cuz we’re talking Sun King). As the head quickly dissipates, huge citrusy notes rush into your nostrils. Mouthfeel is of the resinous and squeaky teeth variety with a dry, crisp finish and a liquid Claritin-coated crostini fade. Plenty for hopheads to enjoy here but not so aggressive as to disappoint pale ale fans.

Sun King Brewing Announces Release Of Oktoberfest

Greg Barbera — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:11:29 +0000

Fall is nearly here and Sun King Brewing is celebrating the coming season with the release of Oktoberfest, our take on the classic German lager. Oktoberfest will be tapped on Thurs., Sept. 1 and the tapping will be accompanied by live music from Alpine Express and food from King David’s Dogs. The tapping ends at 9 p.m. but the party will extend well into Sept. as Oktoberfest is the first seasonal beer to be canned by Sun King Brewing Co. During the second week of Sept., cases will be delivered to select Indianapolis-area liquor stores as well as the coolers in Sun King’s Tasting Room. Sun King will publicize these locations via the company’s official Facebook and Twitter profiles.

Sun King’s Oktoberfest has a clean malty start with a slightly spicy hop note and a crisp, dry finish.

Sun King Brewing Co. Releases Johan the Barleywine

Greg Barbera — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:06:47 +0000

Sun King Brewing Co.‘s first beer becomes its first canned specialty beer. Sun King pioneered the customizable can, which will be the small package delivery system for the brewery’s seasonal, specialty, and barrel-aged beers. Johan the Barleywine has been aged for two years. Sun King is releasing 700 16-ounce cans of Johan the Barleywine – once it’s gone, this recipe will never be made again.

Named in honor of a dearly departed friend who was instrumental in both Dave and Clay’s brewing careers, Johan the Barleywine was the first beer ever brewed at Sun King Brewing Co. in July of 2009. The beer was cellared immediately; half of it was released on tap for the brewery’s first anniversary in July 2010 and half of it is being released in cans for the brewery’s second anniversary on July 1, 2011. Sun King Brewing Co. pioneered the customizable can in early 2011 and Johan is the first barleywine ever to be released in cans. This particular recipe will never be made again.

Barley wine is a strong style ale. At 10% ABV and 60 IBU, Johan delivers a huge malt punch balanced with Pacific Northwest hops. This portion of the one-off batch has been cellared for two years; the flavors are integrated and the subtler aspects of the beer come through in ways they didn’t on the day it left the fermenter.

Sun King is releasing 700 16-ounce cans of this very special beer on Fri., July 1 and we have created a free online ticket that gives the ticketholder the right to purchase up to two (2) cans of Johan the Barleywine. Once a customer claims his or her ticket, he or she can come to the brewery anytime between July 1 and July 28 during regular business hours to purchase your allotment. Johan the Barleywine will sell for $15 per can and reserve tickets are available now. We will not ship cans of Johan the Barleywine – all purchases must be made in person. If reserved cans are not purchased by July 28 they will be made available for purchase in the Tasting Room.

The beer in the can is special but the can itself is special as well. Early in 2011 Sun King pioneered the customizable can, allowing craft brewers to legally can and distribute small batches of seasonal and specialty beers. Johan the Barleywine is the first beer to grace the inside of the specialty can but it it will soon be joined by other limited release Sun King beers.

Again, if customers wish to reserve the right to purchase up to two (2) cans of Johan the Barleywine, please go here immediately and claim your tickets. This can release is likely to sell out quickly so please don’t delay. If you miss your chance to reserve cans ahead of time, we will have a second allotment of 350 cans available for purchase on a first come, first served basis starting on Fri., July 1.

Cans can be reserved here - https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/184493.