The Trixie Lifestyle often includes exquisite dining experiences and brushes with some spectacular alcohol. Our village and outlying Indianapolis neighborhoods are literally overflowing with options to feast on world-class cuisine, and chase it with some of the best-crafted wines, beers and spirits known to man.I recently left my job as Senior Content Manager for a major consulting company to pursue the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program at The Chefs Academy. I have always possessed a God-gifted palate, and I am so excited to share my extensive knowledge and experience with those of you who may not be so fortunate!
From time to time as my busy social schedule allows, I will review a Village restaurant or drinking establishment from the uniquely BRTS perspective and report my experiences back to you. Additionally, being a wine connoisseur, I will from time to time give you the low-down on the best wines for any occasion.
Bon Apetite & Cheers!
Rory
Latest Reviews:
Upland Brewing Company
I recently ve
ntured down to SoBro for a visit with my best friends Ashley & Amber to Upland Brewing Company at 4842 N. College Avenue. Upland has been receiving a great deal of praise lately from Trixies all over the Village so we thought we would stop in for a tasting and report the results back for the Trixie Table.The area at 4800 N. College used to be a bit "sketchy" but with Trixie approved retailers and restaurants settling the area in recent years, this formerly risky area has become rather gentrified.
Wheat Ale
This wheat is a Belgian-style Wit Bier and the flagship of their brewery. It is spiced with organic coriander, chamomile and orange peel to be refreshingly light and tart. Amber had six of these right off the bat. Glad she's not driving her Jetta today!
Trixie Stars: I give this Wheat Ale **
Dragonfly IPA
With loads of malt and seven hop additions to make any hop-head happy, it has some serious teeth, but it's one of the most balanced IPAs you'll find anywhere. TrixieMales will be impressed with this IPA, but due to its exceptionally floral nose, Trixies of all levels should find enjoyment here too. Ashley became quite concerned that Upland may be using crushed dragonfly meat in the recipe for this IPA, but management assures us that this is not the case.
This beer is strong. It is like a rare, unstable gas that may ignite at any moment. Drink with caution. No more than five in one sitting are recommended.
Trixie Stars: I give this IPA ****
Helios Pale
Helios is a traditional American Pale with the hop bitterness you expect, but it is well-balanced by the finest Midwestern malts and crisp citrus overtones. My fiancé, Brett prefers pale ales and has been known to put a serious hurt on local supplies with his friends over baskets of greasy chicken fingers at Brother's on game day.
Trixie Stars: I give this Pale Ale **1/2
Bad Elmer's Porter
Many Trixies incorrectly believe that the key ingredient to this fine Porter is Elmer's Glue. After having three of these, I can definitively state that glue is "most likely not" an ingredient. A solid malt base balances this rad brew. This American Amber Ale with a little extra kick, courtesy of 100% American hops from the Pacific Northwest, would pair well with a traditional English roast beef or an Austrian pork shoulder with red cabbage and spätzle.
Trixie Stars: I give this Porter ****
Preservation Pilsner
A draft-only beer with all-German malt and hops, creating a traditional Bohemian-style Lager. This Pilsner will also please most charitably-minded Trixies, as 10% of proceeds go to land preservation efforts in Broad Ripple thus making it possible for more green space devoted to dog parks, picnic areas and jogging trails in the Village!
Trixie Stars: I give this Pilsner ***
Overall our experience was positive. Our server, Gretchen, however was the low point of our visit. She looked disheveled and crazy. Upland forced her to wear a German Bier-Garten costume and it was appalling. Her giant horse teeth were an odd color of citrine yellow and her eyebrows look like they were done by ZaZa Gabor. My advice to Upland would be to consider hiring more Trixie-like women if you desire to attract TrixieMales, like Brett, Chad, Jake or that hot real estate mogul Chaz Walters!
Drink up!
~ Rory
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