Amy Haneline

While visiting Indiana breweries during October, I heard a lot about the state's regulations for being able to serve pints of beer.

According to the state website, "permit premises where alcoholic beverages are consumed by the 'drink' are required to have food service available, at all times, for at least 25 persons."

The state law also says the minimum food service includes, "hot soups, hot sandwiches, coffee, milk and soft drinks."

Several breweries, such as Triton and Wooden Bear, adhere by scheduling food trucks to be on premises while pints are being served or by providing menus from nearby restaurants for food delivery.

Sun King is joining in, but they are having a little fun with it.

The brewery began selling pints and flights from its taproom at 135 N. College Ave. on Monday. The taproom was previously only used for tasting, growler fills and carry out.

To meet the state requirements, Sun King developed a menu. Beth Belange, Sun King promotions, e-mailed me their standard "legally required food menu" that is available all day:

Hot Pockets Brand Hot Pocket, $10

Server's choice of Ham & Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza variety, hot from the World's Most Famous Microwave*.

*Don't believe us? Try to name another.

Soup flavored Soup, $10

There's definitely something soupy about these soups, which contain the essence of moisture along with some other stuff. Hot from the World's Most Famous Microwave*.

*We cannot confirm rumors that our Microwave was once owned by Abraham Lincoln.

Coffee (12 ounces), $5

We're willing to bet you've had $5 coffee before. This is not that coffee. Served somewhat hot from the staff pot back by the canning line that's been sitting there since this morning.

Rehydrated Condensed Milk, $5

We combine milk powder with the water to create a milk-like treat that's sure to be edible. To be honest we don't know what this tastes like because no one is willing to take that dare.

Sun King isn't the first to creatively meet the state's food requirement. New Albanian's Bank Street Brew House in New Albany launched a similar menu in September.

In addition to their "legally required food menu," Sun King will have food trucks on Wednesdays and Thursdays and menus from nearby eateries on hand.

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