Suds & Cocktails - Vintage 51 & Three Floyds

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 23:52 Thursday, 01 July 2010 23:41

SUDS & COCKTAILS

VINTAGE 51 & THREE FLOYDS
By: Mona Dickinson

Craft beer enthusiasts take note – 12 of the finest craft beers are featured on tap at the Horseshoe Casino’s newest bar, Vintage 51.

The lavish bar, located just steps off the casino floor, is proud to offer four of Three Floyds top beers – Robert the Bruce, Gumball Head, Brian Boru and Dreadnaught Imperial Ale- among its craft selection. All four of the Three Floyds beers are among the top rated craft beers in the country.

Vintage 51 is the only other establishment in Indiana other than Three Floyds Brewing Company itself to be pouring Dreadnaught, a hophead’s dream beer which scored a perfect 100 at www.beeradvocate.com. “We are always trying to be right on curve in offering the best beers at Vintage 51,” said Jeremy Crawford, Food and Beverage Director. Dreadnaught was also recently rated as the #1 IPA in America by Beer Advocate and RateBeer.com.

“Every quarter, we look at seasonal beers and switch things up,” added Crawford. “For the summer season, we have taken off the heavy stouts and are featuring some lighter ales.” The Bryan Boru is the current featured beer on the rotating Three Floyds handle – which will change with the seasonal offerings from the Munster brewery.

On the first Monday of every month, beer enthusiasts are invited to stop by Vintage 51 to sample the beer of the month and talk hops and malts with fellow beer lovers. The get-together runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Upcoming dates include July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6.

Vintage 51 also features live music, including Dueling Pianos on Wednesdays and regular performances by Nicole Garza and Nicole Jamrose along with other popular area musicians.

For more information on happenings at Vintage 51 or the Horseshoe Casino, visit www.horseshoehammond.com. Three Floyds Brewing Company is located at 9750 Indiana Parkway in Munster. For more information on these or other Three Floyds beers, check out www.3floyds.com.