Scouting report

It’s not always about the beer

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

You’re not going to find fancy-pants beers at the New Boston Tavern. No Dogfish. No Sierra Nevada. No Rouge. No Magic Hat.
None were in evidence the recent afternoon I spent at the establishment, which is perched on the shoulder of Indiana 545 in Spencer County in the extreme southern reaches of the state. I didn’t hear anyone bitching about it, either.


And now, for something a little different

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

I’ve been away collecting notes for upcoming beer stories, none of which are ready for prime time at the moment, I’m sorry to say. I’m sorry because it means more work for me in the days ahead, and I’ve already got a full-time job.  Somebody remind me of that the next time I think I [...]


Neighborhood bars in Indy

Friday, March 13th, 2009

The blog “Hoosier Beer Geek” has a post about neighborhood “dive” bars in Indy that should entice adventurous beer seekers off the well-worn paths through Broad Ripple and the downtown convention center/sports stadium district. The Dorman Street Pub and Ralph’s Great Divide definitely are going on my list of spots to visit the next time [...]