Zombie Awakens: King’s Reserve, Releases + Upcoming Events

The air wants to be crisp, the nights are getting longer, and it’s the perfect time for a beer with bite.

This Friday, September 26, we’re unleashing Zombie, the newest creation in our King’s Reserve lineup. A cocktail-inspired, rum barrel–aged Tripel Ale, Zombie bursts with fruit cocktail character. Bold rum punchiness leads the way, accented by lush flavors of pineapple, orange and peach, with subtle hints of cinnamon and mint. At 12.5% ABV, it’s a monster of a beer. It’s rich, boozy and dangerously smooth.

Zombie isn’t the only fall fun happening this week:

Thursday, September 25 — Downtown Indy Oktoberfest

Grab your lederhosen and join us for Oktoberfest! Festivities kick off at 6:30PM with live music from Max Heyob, kicking off our new tradition of Thursday night live music downtown. Raise a stein and sample all four varieties of our Oktoberfest: Original, Maple, Coffee and Black Forest Cake.

Thursday, September 25 — Fishers Kettle Corn Beers Tapping Party

Sun King Brewing and Conner Prairie team up once again to brew up kettle corn–inspired beers and autumn fun!

• Beer Releases: Kettle Corn Scare and Kettle Corn Dare (one playful, one with a spicy kick).

• Activities: Mini pumpkin painting, kids’ crafts, Glodos kettle corn, meet the Headless Horseman, and a prize pack giveaway including tickets to the Headless Horseman Festival.

And just when you thought the fun was over, October is right around the corner. We’ve got some seriously exciting releases lined up:

• A New Hop Variety Pack: Toaster Brigade American IPA, Waffle Iron Massacre West Coast Pilsner, Ice Cream Reapers Juicy IPA, Utensils of Doom DDH Hazy IPA.

• Juicy Jungle Variety Pack: Pineapple Mango Madness, Fruit Punch Party, Watermelon Lime Limbo, Citrus Circus.

• Midnight Monsters Brambleberry Tart Ale – our 4th 2025 collab, this time with North Mass Boulder.

• Sunburst Sparkling Malt Beverage: cherry, lemon, orange, strawberry.

• Salted Caramel Brownie Porter Ale.

Stay tuned for release dates, details and availability.

Fall has arrived, and we’re just getting started. Don’t miss your chance to snag Zombie this Friday and keep an eye out for all the monstrous beers coming in October.

Three Epic Beer Releases This Week: Core Strategy, Cotton Candy & Oktoberfest

We’re wrapping up July and diving into August with three brand-new beer releases (OK two that are brand new and one that’s a seasonal), each one crafted to mark a special occasion like gearing up for the con, hitting the fairgrounds or just dreaming of fall.

Core Strategy – The Official Beer of Gen Con 2025

Available Now! | Apple Cyzer

With more than 2,500 fan votes, Core Strategy has been named the official beer of Gen Con 2025. It’s ready to fuel your most legendary adventures.

Forged for heroes and brewed for legends, this crisp and sessionable Apple Cyzer is ideal for your longest campaigns and mightiest quests.

• Join us at the Gen Con Block Party.

• Keep an eye out for limited-edition collector cans. There are four designs to catch!

State Fair Cotton Candy Ale – The Official Beer of the Indiana State Fair

Available Friday, August 1 | Ale with Cotton Candy Flavor

A taste of the fair midway in a can! Our Cotton Candy Ale is brewed to celebrate the Indiana State Fair and all its tasty traditions.

From Lobster Mac & Cheese to Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Fries and Cinnamon Toast Cookie Butter Pretzel Bites (yes, those are all real and all amazing), Sun King Cotton Candy is sweet, nostalgic and pairs perfectly with your favorite fair food.

Just in time for the Fair’s opening day Friday, August 1!

Oktoberfest – Our Seasonal Classic Returns

Available Friday, August 1 | German-Style Märzen Lager

Yes, we know it’s still July (technically), but trust us, Oktoberfest season starts now.

Crafted with choice malts and Noble hops, this traditional Märzen-style lager features a toasty malt complexity and a crisp, dry finish that’ll have you dreaming of cooler weather and stein clinks.

Prost to early fall vibes. It’s officially Oktoberfest time at Sun King.

Where to Find These Beers

Availability may vary by location, so check with your local Sun King Taproom for release day tapping details and packaged beer.

Celebrate the 4th with Pineapple Whip

Happy 4th of July! Whether you're celebrating with fireworks, cookouts or just kicking back with friends and family, we’ve got the perfect beer to add a tropical twist to your holiday:

Launching today: Pineapple Whip, the newest release in our King’s Reserve barrel-aged beer series.

🍍 Pineapple Whip
Belgian-style Tripel aged in Jamaican rum barrels with pineapple, coconut, vanilla, and lime

Inspired by a certain famous soft serve from a very large theme park in Florida, Pineapple Whip is smooth, creamy and packed with sunny flavor. We took a Belgian-style Tripel and gave it time to soak up the complex character of Jamaican rum barrels, then added a swirl of pineapple, coconut, vanilla and lime. The result? A vacation in a glass. It’s boozy, bright and unforgettable. Definitely a drink to help you savor the flavor of summer.

What’s King’s Reserve?

Some of you are very familiar with King’s Reserve while others may not be. So here’s a short and brief refresher. King’s Reserve is our most exclusive series of small-batch, barrel-aged beers. Every KR release has spent time aging in oak, pulling in rich, bold flavors that make each beer one-of-a-kind. They’re brewed for those who want something rare, refined and full of character.

Coming Soon: Cherry Busey Returns

Later this month, Cherry Busey is back! Our Flanders-style red ale aged in red wine barrels with tart cherries is funky, fruity and a fan favorite you won’t want to miss. So stay tuned for release date details.

Hope you have a happy and safe Independence Day!