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Hoosier Hi-Five
A Hoosier Hi-Five (also High-Five) is a beer and shot combination from two Indiana heritage brands. The whiskey is Old Hamer Straight Bourbon and the beer is Upland Champagne Velvet. Old Hamer was prominent from 1825 to 1870 from Spring Mill in Lawrence County, IN and was sold as far south as New Orleans. The brand was resurrected by West Fork Whiskey Co. (Indianapolis, IN.) in 2019.
Champagne Velvet was brewed by Terre Haute Brewing Co. founded in 1855 and grew to be one of the largest breweries in Indiana. In 1902, Terre Haute brewmaster Walter Braun created a lager called Champagne Velvet (CV) that quickly became the flagship beer of the company. While the beer helped the brewery spread its market and fame during the next two decades, Prohibition forced the brewery to close and its assets were sold. In 2012 Upland Brewing Co. (Bloomington, IN) purchased the rights to the name and recipe and released the beer for their 15th Anniversary.
Champagne Velvet was brewed by Terre Haute Brewing Co. founded in 1855 and grew to be one of the largest breweries in Indiana. In 1902, Terre Haute brewmaster Walter Braun created a lager called Champagne Velvet (CV) that quickly became the flagship beer of the company. While the beer helped the brewery spread its market and fame during the next two decades, Prohibition forced the brewery to close and its assets were sold. In 2012 Upland Brewing Co. (Bloomington, IN) purchased the rights to the name and recipe and released the beer for their 15th Anniversary.
Hoosier Hi-Five by Hoosier Heritage July 14, 2019
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Hoosier Sebastianism
A belief in the imminent return of Bob Knight to Indiana University; soon to be followed by a National Championship.
Through this overly long Dark Night of the Basketball Soul, Heather was consoled by her Hoosier Sebastianism belief: soon Bob Knight would return; soon the Big Ten forces of evil would be vexed; soon the Red and White would triumph!
Hoosier Sebastianism by Duckbutt December 28, 2003
John Hoosier Melonhead
A nickname that the Columbus, Ohio rock radio station Q-FM-96 has for heartland rocker John Mellencamp, who hails from Indiana, and is therefore a Hoosier. He's been in the business for many years and has scored many hits, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. His first hit was "I Need a Lover Who Won't Drive Me Crazy", hit #1 in the U.S. and Canada with "Jack and Diane", and has scored hit after hit since. His recent album hit the top 5 this year. First he was known as "Johnny Cougar", then "John Cougar", then briefly as "John Mellencamp Cougar", then "John Cougar Mellencamp" for the rest of the 80s, then he dropped the "Cougar" in the 90s. His sound is pretty much a mixture of Stonesy rock with a rural atmosphere and Appalachian folk instrumentation, although Mellencamp has experimented with other styles, too. He's made a number of really good albums, including Uh-Huh, Scarecrow, The Lonesome Jubilee, Human Wheels, Dance Naked and more. To quote the title of one of his hits, "Check it Out".
1. Here in the Midwest, John Mellencamp has long had a strong fan base. He frequently performs in Ohio and is very popular here.
2. Q-FM-96 DJ: "... and that was "The Authority Song" from the Uh-Huh album by John Hoosier Melonhead. And speaking of Mellencamp he's scheduled to perform at Polaris Amphitheatre next month, so get your tickets today and we'll see you there!"
2. Q-FM-96 DJ: "... and that was "The Authority Song" from the Uh-Huh album by John Hoosier Melonhead. And speaking of Mellencamp he's scheduled to perform at Polaris Amphitheatre next month, so get your tickets today and we'll see you there!"
John Hoosier Melonhead by I Saw U2 Live Twice December 9, 2008
Hoosier Unit
Indiana is the 10th fattest city in the united states as of 2015.
The average weight of of an obese person is approximately 300 pounds, which is the equivalent of 1 hoosier unit.
Medical professionals in Indianapolis and surrounding counties ofter refer to this measurement when speaking about patients who are obese. It is typical terminology amongst police, fire, and EMS. Also used quite frequently in the hospital settings.
The average weight of of an obese person is approximately 300 pounds, which is the equivalent of 1 hoosier unit.
Medical professionals in Indianapolis and surrounding counties ofter refer to this measurement when speaking about patients who are obese. It is typical terminology amongst police, fire, and EMS. Also used quite frequently in the hospital settings.
Paramedic: Hey doc, We are transporting a patient to your facility with a head injury from a fall. She weighs approximately 2 hoosier units. Can your CT machine accommodate her?
ER Doc: Of course, we are hoosier friendly!
Police Officer: Dispatch, can we get an ambulance out here? Make sure its a crew that can handle a hoosier unit.
Dispatch: Standby officer, we'll have to send two crews for a hoosier unit.
ER Doc: Of course, we are hoosier friendly!
Police Officer: Dispatch, can we get an ambulance out here? Make sure its a crew that can handle a hoosier unit.
Dispatch: Standby officer, we'll have to send two crews for a hoosier unit.
Hoosier Unit by Indy0415 July 12, 2017
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