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New Day Craft – Mead & Hard Cider

February 25, 2018 by The Mad AlcheMeadist

New Day Craft is an Indianapolis, IN located brewer, with a tasting room in the Historic Fountain Square downtown. Flights of 6 are available. Many of their products are also distributed throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. If you have a chance to visit, I encourage it. They have a nice variety of flavors, and a sizeable area to enjoy them in. In addition to their meads and ciders on tap, they have a selection of uniquely names cocktails available for order.

New Day Craft is an Indianapolis, IN located brewer, with a tasting room in the Historic Fountain Square downtown. Flights of 6 are available. Many of their products are also distributed throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. If you have a chance to visit, I encourage it. They have a nice variety of flavors, and a sizeable area to enjoy them in. In addition to their meads and ciders on tap, they have a selection of uniquely names cocktails available for order.

Meads

Washington’s Folly  – Cherry

Semi-sweet. Subtle cherry flavor. Hint of tart on the backend. Nice fruity nose. It seemed very cider-like to me. 6%

Rethinker – Dry-Hopped Blueberry

Rethinker-bottle and tumbler glass

This was my second favorite mead of the day. It had a subtle hopped/citrus flavor up front, which gave it a refreshing feel. Light on the blueberry flavor, which shows up on the back end. Light hopps on the nose. I’m not a fan of hoppy beers but really enjoyed this. Pink. 6% ABV

Tom Thumb – Italian Plum

This mead had a heavier mouthfeel than many of the others. Everything about this drink was subtle. It had a hint of plum flavor, a touch of sweetness. I want to use the word non-descript, but in a positive way. It was quite pleasant, just not in your face about it. It had a cider-like quality to it. Very faint yellow coloring. Nearly transparent. 6% ABV

Live Currant – Black Currant

This had a prominent fruity nose. Very bold berry flavor. The perfect blend of tartness and sweetness. Nice acidity that makes your mouth water. Rich purple coloring.  This was the stand out favorite for me. 6% ABV

Breakfast Magpie – Black Raspberry Espresso

I did not have the chance to try this, as I went with the enhanced version below in my flight. 8% ABV

Cacao Cinnamon Magpie – Breakfast Magpie infused with Cinnamon  and Cacao Nibs

This is the same as the above, with some added spices infused. It had a strong coffee flavor. Slight sweetness. Coffee nose with a hint of chocolate. Touch of bitterness on the backend. Hint of cinnamon. Purple/brown coloring. I’m not a huge fan of coffee, but this was still nice. 8% ABV

Ciders

Johnny Chapman – Heirloom Apples, Sorghum

Moderate sweetness with a rich, complex apple flavor. Light and refreshing. 6% ABV

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