Can of "Hunter" from 18th st brewery in Gary IN. A fantastic stout worthy of much wider distribution but they're a tiny operation. Decent food, second locally for brewery food only to 3Floyds who has a much bigger budget for stuff like that, I've been impressed by what 18th st does since day 1.
Wife and I went there a couple months after they first opened, rode the motorcycle through Gary and the clutch cable snapped. We were not in an acceptable risk area of the city, so waiting for a tow/ride was not an option. She and I ran alongside the bike while I held the starter in first gear. Once running we jumped on and got to the brewery without stopping since that wasn't an option with a broken clutch cable. While at the brewery I made several phone calls trying to find a buddy willing to come out with a trailer to get us home but nobody was available. So we repeated the process and rode back home without the option of stopping. Was an interesting night.
We had a similar experience when Shoreline Brewery opened in Michigan City. Went out there on the motorcycle, late October so it was a miserable ride to start. We got about 2 miles from the brewery and my shift lever broke. Got to the brewery, had dinner and drinks. Made a few calls, nobody able to come. Put the bike in 4th gear with my leatherman and slipped the chit outta the clutch to make the ride home.
I guess what I'm saying is 18th St Hunter stout is fantastic, and if you're ever in the area you should do whatever it takes to try it. Even if it means blowing a few red lights on your motorcycle.
Though, with local distribution now, you don't have to venture into Gary to get some, so you could stay in a Hotel in Schererville and stop by the beer store and get a 4 pack in cans and not have the adventure.
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