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February Craft Calendar

1 Feb

MONTHLY SPECIALS
World of Beer, all locations
- $3.00 Abita Light
World of Beer, Westchase – $3.00 Sam Adams Alpine Springs
House of Brews, Oldsmar & Lutz – Harpoon draft
The Brass Tap, Brandon & Wesley Chapel – $4.00 pints of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Kellerweiss and $4.50 pints of Torpedo

THURSDAY, 02/02
Bailey’s General Store
2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

Craft Beer Tasting
Event is 500 – 700p

Total Wine
1720 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Tasting with Palm Brewery
Event is 400 – 600p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Sam Adams Whitewater IPA draft release party
Event starts at 600p

FRIDAY, 02/03
Total Wine
1720 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Tasting with Bell’s Brewery
Event is 200 – 400p

Total Wine
4880 Park St N, St Pete

Craft Beer Tastings
Blue Moon, 200-400p
Merchant du Vin (Lindemans, Sam Smith Ayinger), 230 – 430p
Paulaner, 430 – 630p

Total Wine
2528 State Rd 580, Clearwater

Craft Beer Tastings
Florida Beer Co. (Key West Wheat, Swamp Ape, Florida Lager), 200 – 400p
Magners Cider, 400 – 600p

SATURDAY, 02/04
Total Wine
4880 Park St N, St Pete

Craft Beer Tastings
Boulder Beer, 100 – 300p
Crispin Cider, 200 – 500p

Total Wine
2528 State Rd 580, Clearwater

Craft Beer Tastings
Bell’s Brewery, 1200 – 200p
Boulder Beer, 200 – 600p

SUNDAY, 02/05
World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Superbowl Bash
$3 Peroni and ‘keep the glass’ promotion
Event runs during the game

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Superbowl Party
Half off Brooklyn Brown and Harpoon IPA drafts

Total Wine
2528 State Rd 580, Clearwater

Craft Beer Tasting
Stone Brewing, 1200 – 200p

WEDNESDAY, 02/08
The Brew Garden
904 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam, Oberon, Two Hearted and Amber

Palm Harbor House of Beer
34970 US 19, Palm Harbor

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam, Oberon, Two Hearted and Amber

THURSDAY, 02/09
Peg’s Cantina
3038 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam, Two Heated, Oberon and a variety of Bell’s bottles
Event starts at 600p

Shamrock Pub
2257 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam, Oberon, Two Hearted and Amber
Event starts at 800p

FRIDAY, 02/10
World of Beer
402 S Howard Ave, Tampa

Pre St. Patrick’s Day Party
Featuring Guinness, free samples and giveaways
Event is 900 – 1000p

SATURDAY, 02/11
Growler’s Pub
2831 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

We Heart Hopslam with Bells Brewery
Featuring Two-Hearter, Oberon and Amber
Event starts at 700p

Scully’s / The Hut
195 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madiera Beach

Sam Adams Whitewater IPA draft release party
Event starts at 600p

MONDAY, 02/13
Bailey’s General Store
2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

Craft Beer Tasting
Event is 500 – 700p

WEDNESDAY, 02/15
Dunedin House of Beer
927 Broadway #A, Dunedin

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam, Oberon, Amber, Two Hearted and Cherry Stout

World of Beer
2081 Collier Parkway, Land O’Lakes

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam and 4 other drafts from Bell’s Brewery
Event starts at 700p

Willard’s Tap House
12500 Starkey Rd, Largo

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam and other Bell’s drafts
Event starts at 700p

THURSDAY, 02/16
World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Carlsberg Night
Featuring ‘keep the glass’ while supplies last
Event is 700 – 900p

World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

Sierra Nevada Brewery Night
Featuring 8-10 drafts and giveaways
Event starts at 700p

FRIDAY, 02/17
Fusion Cigar Lounge
483 Mandalay Ave #112, Clearwater

Cigar City Brewing Night and cigar show
Event starts at 600p

Mr. Beery’s
2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota

Mardi Gras Celebration
Featuring Abita Brewing
Event starts at 600p

SUNDAY, 02/19
World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Abita Crawfish Boil
Featuring 4 Abita drafts
Event starts at 300p

TUESDAY, 02/21
New World Brewery
1313 8th Ave, Tampa

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam and 4 other drafts from Bell’s Brewery plus free samples and giveaways
Event starts at 800p

World of Beer
All Locations

Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday Celebration
Featuring Abita drafts and giveaways
Event is all night long

THURSDAY, 02/23
New World Brewery
1313 8th Ave, Tampa

Pre St. Patrick’s Day Party
Come enjoy free samples and giveaways
Event is 600 – 800p

North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota

Thirsty Thursday featuring Bell’s Brewing
Discounts on HOPSLAM as well as $16 endless pints, until the kegs blows or the bar closes!
Event starts at 900p

The Ale & The Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete

Stone Brewing Night
Cheese pairings and raffles
Event starts at 600p

World of Beer
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam
Event is 600 – 800p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Ballast Point Brewing Night
Featuring 7+ drafts
Event starts at 600p

FRIDAY, 02/24
Legends Sports Pub
1816 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Oberon, Two Hearted, Amber and Hopslam
Event starts at 500p

World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Hop Head Night
Featuring Bell’s Brewery Hopslam and 3 other drafts
Event starts at 700p

SATURDAY, 02/25
Dunedin Brewery
937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin

Stogies & Stout 2012
Come on out for a night of Stout beer, cigars and blues
Featuring brews from Stone, Terrapin, Cigar City and Bell’s
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here:  https://www.dunedinbrewery.com/shop/details.asp?id=13&sku=SS2012

MONDAY, 02/27
Lost Kangaroo
406 12th St W, Bradenton

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring Hopslam, Two Hearted, Winter White and Double Cream Stout
Event starts at 400p

TUESDAY, 02/28
World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry, Tampa

Cigar City Brewing Night
Featuring 5 – 8 drafts
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Bell’s Brewing Night
Featuring Hopslam
Event starts at 700p

WEDNESDAY, 02/29
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring a line up of Bell’s drafts, including Hopslam!
Event starts at 800p

World of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota

Bell’s Brewery Night
Featuring a full line up including Hopslam!
Event starts at 300p

January Craft Calendar

30 Dec

MONTHLY SPECIALS
The Brass Tap, Brandon and Wesley Chapel - $4 Dale’s Pale Ale, Mamas Little Yella Pils and Chubs $4.50 G’Knight
House of Brews, Lutz and Oldsmar - $3 Carlsberg
World of Beer, St Pete – January Beer of the Month Avery Ellie’s Brown Cans and Bell’s Oberon Bottles

THURSDAY, 01/05
Barley Mow Brewing Co
518 W Bay Dr, Largo

Dogfish Head Brewery Night
Featuring 60 Min, 90 Min and 120 Min all on draft
Event starts at 700p

FRIDAY, 01/06
Half Shell Oyster House
1991 Main St, Sarasota

Pre-Opening Reception featuring Abita Brewery, 100% of proceeds will benefit The Mark Wall Foundation
Tickets are $25 per person, can be purchased at the door or online at www.markwallfoundation.com
Event is 630 – 930p

SATURDAY, 01/07
Michael’s On East
1212 E Ave S, Sarasota

Craft Beer Tasting
Featuring Anchor, Steen Brugge, Westmalle, Cigar City and Bell’s
Event is 100 – 400p

THURSDAY, 01/12
Barley Mow Brewing Co
518 W Bay Dr, Largo

Dunedin Brewery Night
Featuring a cask of Dropkick Murphy Red
Event starts at 700p

Gecko’s
1900 Hillview St, Sarasota

Free Craft Beer Tasting
Featuring Anchor, Sam Adams, Boulder and Wells
Event is 700 – 900p

House of Brews
17683 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz 

Sierra Nevada Brewery Night
Buy a Sierra and Keep the Glass
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

14 Drafts on special including Dogfish 120 Min and Life & Limb
Flights available, plus giveaways
Event starts at 800p

FRIDAY, 01/13
Eddie’s Bar and Grill
1283 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin

Mixology Night featuring Lindemans Framboise on draft
Event starts at 600p

TUESDAY, 01/17
House of Brews
300 State St E, Oldsmar

Sierra Nevada Brewery Night
Buy a Sierra and Keep the Glass
Event starts at 700p

Mr. Beery’s
2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota

Sam Adams Whitewater IPA Kickoff
Prizes, giveaways and the new edition to the Sam Adams family!
Event is 300p – close

World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Palm Brewery Night
Buy a Palm and Keep the Glass
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
402 S Howard Ave, Tampa

Harpoon Brewery Night
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Wells Bombardier Keep the Glass night
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
9524 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa

European Tap Takeover
Featuring 20 European brews on tap, beer basket / swag and glassware giveaways
Event starts at 600p

THURSDAY, 01/19
World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

Cider / Ladies Night
Event starts at 700p

House of Brews
17683 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz

Carlsberg Night
Event starts at 700p

FRIDAY, 01/20
World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

Palm Brewery Night
Beer baskets and giveaways
Event starts at 700p

TUESDAY, 01/24
House of Brews
300 State St E, Oldsmar

Carlsberg Night
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Brooklyn Brewery Night
Featuring 9 drafts including Brooklyn Blast and The Companion
Event starts at 700p

WEDNESDAY, 01/25
Palm Harbor House of Beer
34970 US 19 N, Palm Harbor

Sam Adams Whitewater IPA Draft Release Party
Event starts at 600p

THURSDAY, 01/26
Barley Mow Brewing Co
518 W Bay Dr, Largo

Cigar City Brewing Night
Event starts at 700p

House of Brews
17683 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz

Palm Brewery Night
Event starts at 700p

North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota

Thirsty Thursday featuring Sierra Nevada
$16 endless pints, until the keg blows or the bar closes!
Event starts at 900p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Wells Bombardier ‘Keep the Glass’ Night
Event starts at 600p

FRIDAY, 01/27
Legends Pub
1816 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota

Sam Adams Whitewater IPS Kickoff Party
Games, prizes, giveaways and the newest addition to the Sam Adams family
Event is 500 – 700p

World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

‘I Like it in the Can’ Brewery Night
Featuring Craft can beers 

TUESDAY, 01/31
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
3800 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park

Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner
Contact restaurant for reservations (727) 525-4640
Event starts at 600p

House of Brews
300 State St E, Oldsmar

Palm Brewery Night
Event starts at 700p

Anchor Brewing Beer Dinner at Salt Rock Grill

16 Dec

Looking for a way to relax after a busy weekend of holiday shopping?  Join us this Sunday, 12/18 at Salt Rock Grill in Indian Rocks Beach for a five course beer dinner featuring beers from Anchor Brewing.  Chef Tyson and his crew have created an amazing menu to compliment Anchor ‘s tasty brews, menu is as follows:

Reception Beer
Anchor Steam

First Course
Anchor Steam braised Frog Legs with Collard Greens & Yukon Gold-Parsnip Mash
Paired with Anchor Humming Ale

Second Course
Pit Roasted Pulled Pork & Bibb Lettuce wraps with Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Paired with Anchor Brekle’s Brown

Third Course
Oak & Citrus Grilled Free Range Rabbit with a port-cranberry-porter reduction and Cheddar-Jalapeno Cornbread
Paired with Anchor 2010 Christmas Ale

Fourth Course
Seared Local Fresh Catch over Caramelized Leek-Barley Pilaf with a Roasted Beet-Cinnamon Glaze
Paired with Anchor 2011 Christmas Ale

Fifth Course
“Not Your Grandma’s” Fruitcake with candied citrus supremes and a barleywine-Tahitian Vanilla bean Creme Anglaise
Paired with Anchor Old Foghorn

Tickets are $75 per person plus tax and gratuity, reception begins at 500p.  For reservations please contact Salt Rock Grill at 727-593-7625.

Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores  33785

December Craft Calendar

1 Dec

MONTHLY SPECIALS
World of Beer, Carrolwood$3 Flying Dog Tire Bite bottles
World of Beer, Land O Lakes$3 Sam Adams Winter bottles
World of Beer, S Tampa$3 Molson Canadian bottles
World of Beer, St Pete$3 Boulder Singletrack Copper bottles, $4 Breckenridge Avalanche Amber bottles
World of Beer, Tampa Palms$3 Cigar City Maduro Brown bottles
World of Beer, Westchase$3 bottles Guinness Black Lager

DECEMBER 1ST
The Ale & The Witch

111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete

Anchor Brewing Night
Featuring Liberty, Humming, Old Foghorn and Christmas on draft
Event starts at 600p

Mellow Mushroom
10959 Causeway Blvd, Brandon

Bell’s Winter Bash!
Wear winter gear and get a free beer.  Giveaways, prizes and 12 Bell’s drafts on tap.
Event is 600 – 1000p

Palm Harbor House of Beer
34911 US Hwy 19 N #600B, Palm Harbor

Gluten Free and Organic Night
Featuring New Planet, Bards & Greens Gluten Free beer with food provided by Rawkstar Café
Event starts at 700p

DECEMBER 3RD
The Outpost at Myakka State Park
13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota

Florida Frost Fest
Over 50 craft and specialty import beers, food, live music and much more…even SNOW!
Event is 1130 – 800p

DECEMBER 4TH
Don Vicente de Ybor
1915 Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa

Repeal Day Party with Cigar City Brewing
Celebrating the repeal of prohibition with food, music, entertainment, and drinks covering over 100 years of mixology from the 1850′s onward. The event will host five different bars creating complimentary historic libations from pre-prohibition era cocktails in the basement to expatriate rum drinks from the islands on the rooftop. Food to be provided by our member restaurants, including Bernini’s, Ciro’s Speakeasy & Supper Club, Fly Bar, SideBern’s and Timpano’s.
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com
Event is 800 – 1200a

DECEMBER 5TH
A Picky Gourmet / The House of Brews

3311 NW Main Ave, Jensen Beach

Official Grand Opening Party
Tapping many limited draft selections from Tequesta Brewing, Cigar City, Sierra Nevada, Terrapin and Stone

DECEMBER 6TH
World of Beer

12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Sierra Nevada Brewery Night
Featuring 7 Sierra drafts and giveaways
Event is 700 – 1000p

DECEMBER 7TH
World of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota

Sierra Nevada Brewery Night
Featuring Torpedo, glass giveaways and prizes
Event is 300p – close

DECEMBER 8TH
The Ale & The Witch

111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete

Boulder Beer Night
Featuring Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Buffalo Gold plus more drafts available
Event starts at 600p

New World Brewery
1313 E 8th Ave, Ybor City

Holiday Ale Tasting
Sample several dozen different Holiday Ales
Tickets are $15
Event is 700 – 1000p

World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

Ayinger Brewery Night
Beer baskets and glass giveaways
Event is 600 – 1000p

DECEMBER 10TH
Hyde Park Village

1621 W Snow Circle, Tampa

Craft Beer Palooza benefiting Pints for Prostates
Featuring individual sampling stations from 25+ craft brewers and offering over one hundred of the finest craft beers available.  The event will also offer craft beer education, beer and food pairing, music and entertainment.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door.
Buy your tickets at: http://www.craftbrewpalooza.com/

World of Beer
9524 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa

Twelve Beers of Christmas Brewery Event
Event is 600 – 1000p

DECEMBER 12TH
Vine and Barley

1680 SW Saint Lucie W #101, Port St Lucie

Holiday/ Christmas Beer Event
Featuring festive beers from Brooklyn, Bell’s, Cigar City, Harpoon, Anchor and more
Event is all day

DECEMBER 13TH
The Hideaway

2454 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

“Fill the Bus” Toy Drive benefiting Shiners Hospital for Children http://johnnyblive.com/fill-the-bus/

Featured beer will be Cigar City Hotter then Helles
Event starts at 600p

DECEMBER 14TH
A Picky Gourmet / The House of Brews

3311 NW Main Ave, Jensen Beach

Dogfish Head Brewery Night
Featuring many limited draft selections

Hurricane Grill & Wings
1555 S US 1 #104, Vero Beach

Holiday/ Christmas Beer Event
Featuring festive beers from Brooklyn, Bell’s, Cigar City, Harpoon, Anchor and more
Event starts at 600p

Wings Gone Wild
3114 Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa

“Fill the Bus” Toy Drive benefiting Shiners Hospital for Children
http://johnnyblive.com/fill-the-bus/

Featured beer will be Sam Adams Winter Lager
Event starts at 600p

World of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota

Cigar City Brewing Night
Featuring offerings from our favorite local brewery, including a special Firkin
Event is 300p – close

DECEMBER 15TH
8th Avenue Pub

103 8th Ave N, Safety Harbor

Cigar City Brewing Night
Featuring draft and bottle specials
Event starts at 600p

Legend’s Pub
1816 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota

Decemberfest
Come in and check out our seasonal offerings as well as beer tastings, games, giveaways and more
Event is 530 – 730p

DECEMBER 17TH
The Bricks

1327 E 7th Ave, Ybor City

Ghetto Christmas Party
Wear a Ghetto-Ass Costume, drink specials and DJ’s all night
Event starts at 900p

Southgate Mall
3501 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota

Cigar City Brewing Tasting with Maduro Cigar Bar (near Sak’s 5th Avenue)
Event is 100 – 500p

DECEMBER 18TH
Salt Rock Grill

19325 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores

Anchor Brewing Beer Dinner
5 courses with 6 perfectly paired beers including 2010 and 2011 Anchor Christmas Ale
For more information and reservations call (727) 593-7625

DECEMBER 20TH
World of Beer

12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy N, Tampa

Anchor Steam Brewery Night
Beer education and giveaways
Event is 600 – 1000p

DECEMBER 22ND
World of Beer

402 S Howard Ave, Tampa

Bell’s Brewery Night
12 taps dedicated to Bell’s Brewery as well as draft and bottle specials all night long
Event starts at 700p

DECEMBER 29TH
North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota

Thirsty Thursday featuring Cigar City Brewing
$16 endless pints of CCB, until the keg kicks or the bar closes!
Event starts at 900p

November Craft Calendar

1 Nov

Monthly Beer Specials
The Brass Tap, Brandon – $4 Sierra Nevada Tumbler
SoHo Sushi - $2 Sapparo Light
World of Beer, S Tampa - $3 Sapparo
World of Beer, Tampa Palms – $3 Harpoon Oktoberfest
World of Beer, Westchase$3 Harpoon Winter

November 2nd
World of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Ft Myers

Rogue Brewery Night
Event is 600 – 900p

November 3rd
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave N, St Pete

Cigar City Brewing Night
Featuring Smokabaga on draft
Event starts at 600p

World of Beer
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa

Boulder Beer Company Night
Featuring 5 Boulder drafts all night long
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Celebrate Pilsner Urquell’s Birthday!
Giveaways and specials all night long
Event starts at 700p

November 4th
Old Northeast Rally
2131 4th St N, St Pete

Cider Tasting Night
Featuring Crispin, Fox Barrel and Magners
Event is 400 – 600p

Zest! Of Sarasota
6584 Superior Ave, Sarasota

Five course beer dinner featuring Cigar City Brewing
$45 per person, reservations required
Contact Zest for more details (941) 924-2535
Event starts at 700p

November 5th
Sarasota Vineyards
1528 Main St, Sarasota

Samuel Adams Tasting
Event is 100 – 400p

Zest! Of Sarasota
6584 Superior Ave, Sarasota

Five course beer dinner featuring Cigar City Brewing
$45 per person, reservations required
Contact Zest for more details (941) 924-2535
Event starts at 700p

November 8th
The Brew Garden
904 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

The Companion Release Party with Brooklyn Brewery
$3 pints of The Concoction, cheese pairing samples
Featuring Brewmaster’s Reserve Series: The Companion and The Concoction on draft as well as Brooklyn Local 1 and Local 2 bottles
Event is 600 – 800p

November 10th
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave, St Pete

Full Moon Brewery Night with Brooklyn Brewery
$6 flight boards featuring a 4oz taster of each, Pint specials and cheese pairings
Featuring Brooklyner Weisse, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Brooklyn IPA, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, BLAST!, and The Companion BMR
Event is 600 – 900p

The Cigar Republic
155 107th Ave, Treasure Island

Cigar City Brewing Night
Featuring cigar and pastry pairings
Event starts at 600p

Gecko’s Hillview
1900 Hillview St, Sarasota

Free Craft Beer Tasting
Event is 700 – 900p

November 12th
Cajun Café on the Bayou
8101 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park

Cajun Café Fall Craft Beer Fest
Featuring Dogfish Head 120 on tap and many other exceptional brews for sampling
Contact www.cajuncafeonthebayou.com for more details
Event is 200 – 600p, admission $40

November 15th
The Pub
2223 N Westshore Blvd #B212, Tampa

Cigar City Beer Dinner
Contact The Pub for more details
Event starts at 700p

November 16th
The Hideaway
2454 McMullen Booth Rd #209, Clearwater

Beer Mixology Night
Featuring Wells Banana Bread, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout and Lindeman’s Framboise on draft
Event starts at 600p

Dunedin House of Beer
927 Broadway #A, Dunedin

Harpoon Winter Beer Kick Off
Featuring Winter Warmer, Cider, Harpoon Apple Pie and Chocolate Stout
Raffling off Harpoon prize packs, 1 raffle ticket per beer sold
Event is 700 – 1200a

November 17th
Northbridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota

Bell’s Brewery Night
Event starts at 900p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

Rogue Brewery Night
Featuring 10 Rogue brews on draft

November 18th
Total Wine & More
2528 State Rd 580, Clearwater

Harpoon Winter Beer / Holiday Tasting
Featuring Winter Warmer, Cider, Grateful Harvest, Chocolate Stout and Wintery Mix Packs
Event is 400 – 700p

November 19th
Total Wine & More
8539 Copper Creek Blvd. , University Park / SRQ

Harpoon Winter Beer / Holiday Tasting
Featuring Winter Warmer, Cider, Grateful Harvest, Chocolate Stout and Wintery Mix Packs
Event is 12:00 – 4:00pm

Shamrock Pub

2257 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota

Harpoon Winter Beer Kick Off

Featuring IPA, Winter Warmer, UFO White, Belgian Pale Ale, Cider, Harpoon Apple Pie, Chocolate Stout and Leviathan Imperial IPA, 100 Barrel Series: Dočesná
Raffling off Harpoon prize packs, 1 ticket per beer sold
Event is 700 – 1200a

November 22nd

Liberty Lanes
11401 Starkey Rd, Largo

Cigar City Brewing Night
$8 gets two games of bowling, a pint glass to take home and a featured CCB beer

November 26th
Charlotte Harbor Event Center
75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda

Third Annual SWFL International Beer Fest
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door
Contact The Icehouse Pub or the Event Center for more details
Event starts at 200p

Safety Harbor Autumn Fest 5k and Craft Beer Festival
Visit www.autumnfest5k.com for more details
Race starts at 600p, $30 entry fee

November 29th
World of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Euro Night with Belekus
Event starts at 600p

World of Beer
9524 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa

Anchor Brewery Night
Event starts at 700p

November 30th
Decanted Wine & Beer of Naples
1410 Pine Ridge Rd Suite 21, Naples

Brewhaha Beer Tasting
Event is 600 – 800p

Palm Harbor House of Beer
34970 US 19, Palm Harbor

Harpoon Winter Beer Kick Off
Featuring IPA, Winter Warmer, Cider, Harpoon Apple Pie, Chocolate Stout and Leviathan Imperial IPA
Raffling off Harpoon pize packs, 1 ticket per beer sold
Event is 700 – 1200a

Meet Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery!

16 Oct

Most everyone who is engrossed in the world of Craft beer knows the name Garrett Oliver. His name is synonymous with Brooklyn Brewery and Garrett essentially became one of the founding fathers of today’s “celebrity brewer” elite.

In 1994, Garrett joined Brooklyn Brewery as Brewmaster and partner.  Today Garrett remains the Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery but also holds large admiration as the author of The Brewmaster’s Table, and the more recent publication, The Oxford Companion to Beer.  Many regard Garrett as the foremost authority in the US on the subject of traditional beer.  A large number of his beers have won national and international awards and a recent two-page profile in the New York Times Dining Section referred to Garrett’s “brilliant” ability to match craft beer with great food.

Garrett will be in the Tampa Bay area Tuesday, October 25th and will be hosting a Beer & Food paring and cooking school. He will be presenting his culinary prowess as a cooking instructor and speaking about his amazing libations at Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Citrus Park. Tickets are $45 and seats are nearly full!

The evening’s menu will feature:

* Apple and Goat Cheese Omelette  w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

* Linguine Carbonara w/ Brooklyn Local 2

* Curried Crab Cake w/ Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

*  Lamb Scottadito w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale

* Vanilla Ice Cream Float w/ Black Chocolate Stout

Publix at Shoppes of Citrus Park
7835 Gunn Highway
Tampa, Florida 33626-1611
Cooking School: 813-926-4465

If you are unable to attend the event, join us from 930 – 1030p that same evening at The Bricks of Ybor for a Brooklyn Brewery ‘Meet the Brewer’ event and The Oxford Companion to Beer book signing.  The draft list will be extensive and will include: Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Brooklyn Oktoberfest, Brooklyn Pennant Ale ’55, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout 2011 and BLAST! 

CROCTOBERFEST at Myakka Outpost

7 Oct

While there are a lot of awesome Oktoberfest / Fall Festival events going on around the J.J. Taylor footprint this month; we can think of only one that can claim the unique title to being held in a State Park and offering a selection this outrageous….CROCTOBERFEST!


Join us this Saturday, October 8th from 1100a to dark at the Myakka Outpost located in Myakka State Park at 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota.

Enjoy over 25 seasonal Oktoberfest / Fall beers, great German fall food and desserts, live entertainment, contests and the entire festival overlooks upper Myakka lake!

Draft Beers
Crispin Original Cider
Harpoon Cider
Dogfish Punkin Ale
Harpoon UFO Pumpkin
Cigar City Good Gourd
Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin
Paulaner Hefe
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest
Harpoon Oktoberfest
FL Beer Conchtoberfest
Sam Adams Octoberfest
Cigar City Oktoberfest
Radeberger Pils

Bottled Beers
Breckenridge Autumn Ale
Boulder Cold Hop
Sierra Tumbler Autumn Brown
Abita Pecan Harvest Ale
Buffalo Bills Pumpkin Ale
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Summit Oktoberfest
Shiner Oktoberfest
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Bell’s Oktoberfest
Warsteiner Oktoberfest

October Craft Calendar

30 Sep

MONTHLY SPECIALS
400 Beach Seafood and Taphouse, St Pete
 – Featured drafts: Cigar City Jai Alai, Maduro Brown or Guava Grove
House of Brews, Oldsmar – $3 Rogue drafts
Icehouse Pub, Punta Gorda - 32oz Oktoberfest draft specials all month long
World of Beer, Land O’ Lakes – 4 for $12 buckets of Sierra Nevada during all football games

OCTOBER 1ST
The Dubliner
2307 W Azeele St, Tampa
Oktoberfest Celebration
Live music, authentic German food and beers, contests and games
$5 cover includes souvenir Liter mug
Event starts at 200p

House of Brews
300 State St E #107, Oldsmar
Oktoberfest Celebration
Featuring Sierra Nevada, Warsteiner, Hacker Pschorr, Paulaner and Miller Lite drafts as well as live music, street party and giveaways
Event starts at 300p

MacDinton’s Irish Pub
405 S Howard Ave, Tampa
MaC’Toberfest
Enjoy German food and beer, live music and games!
$10 open beer bar from 400 – 600p, specials from 600p to close

World of Beer
2081 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Cigar City Brewing Night
Event starts at 700p

OCTOBER 2ND
Ale Mary’s
16440 S Tamiami Trl, Naples
Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for the chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich
Event is 700 – 900p

OCTOBER 5th
World of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota
Pilsner Urquell Pint Night
Buy a pint and keep the glass
Event is 300p to close

World of Beer
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers
Sierra Nevada Brewing Night
Event is 600 – 900p

OCTOBER 6th
Lansdowne Street
24851 S Tamiami Trl Suite 7, Bonita Springs
Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for the chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich
Event is 700 – 900p

OCTOBER 7th
O’Shy’s Irish Taphouse
80 Clearwater Largo Rd, Largo
1st Friday Oktoberfest Celebration 

Total Wine
4880 Park St N, St Pete
Florida Beer Company Tasting featuring Conchtoberfest
Event is 300 – 500p

River City Grill
131 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda
Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for the chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich
Event is 600 – 900p

OCTOBER 8TH
Bright House Field
601 Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater
Hops for Hospice Beer Fest
Sample over 120 brews featuring drafts from Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, Abita, Crispin Cider and Cigar City
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event
Event is 400 – 800p
www.hopsforhospice.com

Myakka Outpost
Myakka State Park 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota
CROCTOBERFEST German / Fall Festival
Over 25 seasonal Octoberfest beers, German food and desserts and live entertainment
Event is 1100 – 830p

OCTOBER 9TH
North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota
Samuel Adams Bucket Night
Help the Pats send the Jets to an early post season with Boston’s favorite brewery!
$15 mixed buckets of Samuel Adams all day long
Event is noon to close

OCTOBER 12TH
The Hideaway
2454 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
Sam Adams Octoberfest Night
Event is 700 – 900p

Willards Tap House
12500 Starkey Rd, Largo
Sierra Nevada Brewing Night
Featuring Sierra Nevada Torpedo glass giveaway
Event starts at 700p

OCTOBER 13TH
Gecko’s on Hillview
1900 Hillview St, Sarasota
Craft Beer Tasting
Featuring Bell’s Brewry, Palm, Anchor, Sierra Nevada, Fox Barrel and Paulaner
Event is 700 – 900p

Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Island
Roguetoberfest
Don’t miss the yearly tribute to the ‘Rogue’ in all of us!
Featuring special selections from Rogue Ales as well as prizes, giveaways and tshirts
Event is 530 to close

OCTOBER 15TH
The Dubliner
12836 Henderson Rd, Tampa
Oktoberfest Celebration
Live music, authentic German food and beers, contests and games
$5 cover includes souvenir Liter mug
Event starts at 200p

World of Beer
2081 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Sierra Nevada Brewing Night
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota
WoBtoberfest
Event is noon to close

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete
WoBtoberfest
Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr specials and giveaways
Event is open to close

Yard of Ale
406 S Howard Ave, Tampa
Yard of Ale Oktoberfest

OCTOBER 18TH
The Pub
2223 N Westshore Blvd #B212, Tampa
Samuel Adams Beer Dinner
Contact The Pub for more information (813) 443-5642
Event starts at 700p

World of Beer
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers
WoBtoberfest
Event is open to close

OCTOBER 19TH
The Hideaway
2454 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
Sierra Nevada Brewing Sampling
Event is 700 – 900p

OCTOBER 20TH
The Dubliner
2307 W Azeele St, Tampa
Cigar City Brewing Night
Event starts at 700p

Total Wine
4880 Park St N, St Pete
Beer Class: Old World versus New World
Contact Total Wine to make reservations, (727) 544-6018
Event is 630 – 830p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete
The Great Pumpkinfest
Featuring Dogfish Head Punkin’ and Cigar City Good Gourd
Event starts at 700p

OCTOBER 21ST, 22ND AND 23RD
World of Beer
9524 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa
WoBtoberfest
Weekend long celebration with live music and food

OCTOBER 21ST
Peabody’s
15333 Amberly Dr, Tampa
Beer Sampling featuring: Blue Moon Pumpkin, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell, Leinenkugel Oktoberfest, Leinenkugel Berry and Leinenkugel Honey Weiss, Samuel Adams Octoberfest and Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Cost is $10 per person
Event starts at 700p

OCTOBER 22ND
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete
Pumpkinfest
Featuring Harpoon UFO Pumpkin, Dogfish Head Punkin’, Cigar City Good Gourd and Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin
Event is open to close

Hurricane Grill and Wings (both locations)
1555 US 1 #104, Vero Beach
2017 Seaway Dr, Ft Pierce
TCBF After Party
Featuring Tequesta Brewing Company and many and new limited drafts

OCTOBER 24TH
Vine and Barley
1680 SW St Lucie W #101, Port St Lucie
Dogfish Head Brewery Night
Featuring 12 drafts including 120 and Punkin’
Event is open to close

OCTOBER 25TH
The Bricks
1327 E 7th Ave, Ybor City
The Companion Release party featuring Brooklyn Brewery and Brewmaster Garrett Oliver
$4 pints of Brooklyn Lager
Featuring Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Brooklyn Oktoberfest, Brooklyn Pennant Ale ’55, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout and BLAST! on draft as well as Brooklyn Local 1, Local 2 and Sorachi Ace in bottles
Event is 930 – 1030p

OCTOBER 26th
Hurricane Grill and Wings
1555 US 1 #104, Vero Beach
Sam Adams Brewery Night
Featuring many new and limited Sam Adams drafts including Oaked Ale, Imperial White and Harvest Pumpkin
Event starts at 500p

OCTOBER 27TH
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete
Bell’s Brewery Night
“For whom the bell tolls…” featuring Bell’s The Oracle
Event starts at 700p

Total Wine
4880 Park St N, St Pete
Cider Education Class: An in depth history of European and American ciders
Contact Total Wine to make reservations, (727) 544-6018
Event is 630 – 830p

OCTOBER 28TH
Mellow Mushroom
10959 Causeway Blvd, Brandon
Cigar City Brewing Night
Event starts at 600p

Ocean Blues
1936 Hillview St, Sarasota
Craft Beer Tasting
Event is 600 – 800p

OCTOBER 29TH
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete
Day of the Dead
Featuring Terrapin Beer Company and a Grateful Dead tribute band
Event is open to close

World of Beer
2081 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
Blow Out Brewery Night
Featuring Anchor, Cigar City and Sierra Nevada
Event starts at 700p

September Craft Calendar

6 Sep

MONTHLY SPECIALS
World of Beer, St Pete – $3 Brooklyn Summer cans

SEPTEMBER 8TH
Gecko’s

1900 Hillview St, Sarasota

Specialty Beer Sampling
Featuring offerings from Harpoon, Bell’s, Ballast Point and Orange Blossom Pilsner

Event is 700 – 900p

SEPTEMBER 9TH
B-21 Liquors

43380 US Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs

Cigar City Brewing Sampling

Event is 500 – 700p

SEPTEMBER 13TH
Dunedin Smokehouse
471 Main St, Dunedin

Cigar City Brewing Beer Dinner
Contact Dunedin Smokehouse for more information

Event starts at 700p

SEPTEMBER 14TH
World of Beer
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers

Cigar City Brewing Night

Event is 600 – 800p

SEPTEMBER 15TH
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete

Fall Kickoff with Harpoon Brewing
Featuring Harpoon IPA, Octoberfest, UFO Pumpkin, Cider & Leviathan Trictus

Event is 600 – 900p

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
21720 S Tamiami Trl, Estero

Crispin Cider Tasting

Event is 530 – 730p

SEPTEMBER 16TH
Mr. Beery’s
2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota

Samuel Adams Night
Featuring 4 limited drafts from Samuel Adams: Wee Heavy, Simcoe Single Hop IPA, Hallertau Mittelfrueh Single Hop IPA and Maple Pecan Porter; raffles and a Utopia tasting

Event starts at 300p (Utopia tasting at 830p)

SEPTEMBER 17TH
Dunedin House of Beer 
927 Broadway #A, Dunedin

Beer Fest 2011
Go to www.dunedinhobbeerfest.com for more information

SEPTEMBER 21ST
The Hideaway
2454 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

Radeberger Night

Event is 700 – 100p

SEPTEMBER 22ND
Duke’s Island Bar & Grill
145 107th Ave, Treasure Island

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 700 – 900p

Sarasota Vineyards
1528 Main St, Sarasota

Harpoon Brewery Pairing
Favorite selections from Harpoon Brewery paired with artisan cheeses from around the world

Event is 600 – 800p

SEPTEMBER 23RD
B-21 Liquors
43380 US Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs

Cigar City Brewing Sampling

Event is 500 – 700p

Beef O’Brady’s
3883 Tamiami Trl E, Naples

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 600 – 900p

SEPTEMBER 24TH
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St Pete

Oktoberfest Party
Featuring American craft beers from Brooklyn, Bell’s, Harpoon and Cigar City

Event starts at 300p

Buffalo Wild Wings
21688 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 730 – 930p

Buffalo Wild Wings

10936 Florida 54, New Port Richey

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 730 – 930p

Buffalo Wild Wings
4058 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 330 – 530p

SEPTEMBER 27TH
World Famous Cigar Bar
1502 Hendry St, Ft Myers

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 700 – 900p

SEPTEMBER 28TH
The Great White Grill
2440 Palm Ridge Rd #1, Sanibel

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 700 – 1000p

SEPTEMBER 29TH
Boston Beer Garden
2396 Immokalle Rd, Naples

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 700 – 1000p

Michael’s on East
1212 E Ave, Sarasota

Oktoberfest Event
Featuring Harpoon Brewing

Event is 630 – 830p

North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr,Sarasota

Sierra Nevada Brewery Night
Endless pints of Sierra drafts all day for $16 (until the bar closes or the keg kicks)

Event starts at 900p

World of Beer
5226 4th St N, St Pete

IPA Night
10 IPAs and 5 Double IPAs on draft including selections from Avery, Cigar City, Ballast Point and more!

Event is 700 – 900p

SEPTEMBER 30TH
The Pub
9118 Strada Pl, Naples

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 800 – 1100p

Total Wine
Clearwater and St Pete locations

Anchor Brewing Sampling

Clearwater event is from 1200 – 200p
St Pete event is from 300 – 500p

Yeoman’s Road Pub
236 E Davis Blvd, Tampa

Samuel Adams Octoberfest National Stein Hosting Competition
Compete for your chance to be crowned the Samuel Adams National Stein Hosting Champion and win a trip for two to the 2012 Oktoberfest Celebration in Munich!

Event is 600 – 800p

WaZoo 2011, Please Join Us!

4 Aug

Join us for a wildly grand time this Saturday, Aug 6th at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, for the 16th Annual WaZoo Beer Festival.  2011 marks the third year that J.J. Taylor Distributing has made the donation to hold the title sponsorship of WaZoo. Our fantastic suppliers have donated 180 different varieties of beer to the cause of sampling and charity.  All event proceeds of WaZoo go to Lowry Park Zoo, an independent Non-profit zoo that was also named the #1 Family Zoo in the Country.  This will help aid in feeding and caring for the animals as well as animal education.

WaZoo has been named a “Top 10 Beer Festival in America” by USA Today  and this year one can expect about 300 different beers and malt beverages available for sampling throughout the evening.

For ticket information, please visit:  http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/wazoo/index.html

Hope to see you there!

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