There are holidays that politely suggest celebration, and then there’s National Beer Day — the one that kicks the door open with a crooked grin and a bit of history tucked into its back pocket. April 7, 1933, the Cullen–Harrison Act flickers to life, Prohibition loosens its grip, and suddenly America remembers how to gather again — around pints, around conversation, around that simple, radical pleasure of something fermented and alive. Peaks & Pints leans all the way in, turning Basecamp Proctor into a living echo of that moment, a room full of glasses raised not just for the beer, but for the enduring, slightly rebellious act of sharing it.
Enter 3 Floyds Brewing — less a brewery, more a beautifully loud philosophy forged in Munster, Indiana, where subtlety has always been politely shown the exit. Founded in 1996 by brothers Nick and Simon Floyd and brewer Josh Deth, 3 Floyds built its reputation on beers that refused to behave: hop-forward, high-volume, unapologetically intense, wrapped in comic-book art and a kind of gleeful defiance that helped define modern American craft beer. Zombie Dust didn’t just pour, it prowled. Dreadnaught didn’t sip, it stomped. And yet, beneath all that swagger, there’s precision — balance tucked inside the chaos, structure holding up the spectacle.
Which brings us here — a flight that reads like a condensed origin story, a five-pour arc through everything 3 Floyds does best. It starts easy, almost suspiciously so, with a crisp lager that whispers before the volume knob begins its steady climb. Citrus and Citra sharpen the edges, bitterness firms its stance, roast and coffee deepen the conversation, and by the end, you’re somewhere in barrel-aged, coconut-laced territory where things feel a little mythic and a little dangerous. This isn’t just a lineup of beers. It’s a slow escalation, a reminder that some breweries don’t build experiences so much as they detonate them — and kindly invite you to stand nearby with a glass.
Peaks & Pints 3 Floyds Beer Day Flight
3 Floyds Brewing Floyds Deluxe Lager
4.5% ABV | American Lager | Munster, Indiana
Light on its feet and quietly confident, this one opens with pale grain and a flicker of corn sweetness that glints like sunlight off glass. A faint herbal whisper passes through the middle, clean and unhurried, while the body stays crisp and easygoing. The finish lands dry with a gentle snap, the kind of beer that slips into your hand and convinces you to stay awhile.
3 Floyds Zombie Dust Pale Ale
6.5% ABV | American Pale Ale
Right away, Citra lights up the room — tangerine and grapefruit pushing forward in bright, saturated waves, with a soft tropical echo trailing just behind. The malt keeps a low profile, steady and supportive, letting the hops stretch out and speak clearly. Bitterness arrives with precision, guiding a clean, lingering finish that feels equal parts polished and just a little wild.
3 Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
9.4% ABV | Imperial IPA
With no interest in easing in, grapefruit peel and pine resin surge forward, anchored by a caramel-rich malt backbone that carries real weight. There’s a confident, old-school energy here — bitterness firm, structure intact, everything moving with purpose. A thread of warmth runs through the middle before the finish snaps dry, leaving a resinous imprint that lingers with intent.
3 Floyds Wigsplitter Coffee Stout
7.7% ABV | Coffee Stout
Roasted espresso takes the lead, bold and aromatic, followed by layers of dark chocolate, molasses, and a soft touch of vanilla that rounds the edges without softening the impact. The body moves with a creamy steadiness, bitterness keeping everything grounded and focused. It fades on a lingering roast and gentle warmth, like the final note of something played just right.
3 Floyds Cocomungo Coconut Stout
15.6% ABV | Barrel-Aged Coconut Stout
Slow and decadent from the first sip, toasted coconut rises warm and fragrant before giving way to dark chocolate and maple richness that settles deep into the palate. Bourbon barrel character weaves through in a steady glow — oak, whiskey, and heat threading the layers together with surprising balance. The finish stretches long and warm, luxurious without tipping over, leaving behind the sense that things may have escalated exactly as intended.
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