Brew Kettle Times

Intuition Ale Works signs with J.J. Taylor FL

brewkettletimes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:18:32 +0000

Jacksonville, FL – J.J. Taylor and Intuition Ale Works announced today their new distribution partnership. The Jacksonville-based brewery’s beers will be introduced to Central Florida beginning March 3 during Tampa Bay Beer Week.

The expansion represents Intuition Ale Works’ first foray outside their home market of Northeast Florida. “We’ve been deliberate about making sure we can supply our home market of Jacksonville before branching out to other areas of the state” says Ben Davis, owner and brewer of Intuition Ale Works.

Davis says J.J. Taylor targeted the brewery after hearing buzz in the craft beer world and making trips to Jacksonville to taste their portfolio of beers. Once the distributor won the 2011 Craft Beer Distributor Achievement Award at the Great American Beer Fest in Denver, Davis knew it was a great decision to partner with them. “We did our due diligence and J.J. Taylor’s reputation precedes itself. A lot of our friends in the brewing industry are represented by J.J. Taylor and we are excited to work with such a highly respected distributor to reach some of Florida’s most discerning craft beer drinkers.”

“We are extremely proud to have Intuition Ale Works as a key part of our craft beer portfolio” said Matt Abdoney, Lead Account Manager of Specialty Brands for J.J. Taylor. “Interest in Florida-brewed beers has been growing for some time amongst craft beer drinkers in Central Florida and we feel Intuition Ale Works is brewing some of the best beers in the state.”

During Tampa Bay Beer Week from March 3rd to 10th craft beer enthusiasts will be able to enjoy People’s Pale Ale along with other selections from the Jacksonville-based craft brewery. After the inaugural launch, J.J. Taylor will distribute People’s Pale Ale as the core brand with plans to increase options in the future.

Just last week Intuition Ale Works announced that it was the first craft brewery in the state of Florida to can their beers. The brewery will work closely with J.J. Taylor to manage distribution of People’s Pale Ale initially to draft accounts and later cans as production allows.

Bigfoot Sighted in 2012!

brewkettletimes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:45:55 +0000

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot is likely the most iconic Barlywine in America, or the World? He is a beast of a beer, brimming with flavor from the massive amounts of roasted malt and spicy hops; brewed in the Barleywine style with a rich, bittersweet body and whole-cone Pacific Northwest hops.

This morning Bigfoot has been sighted in a handful of better beer outlets around Central Florida. He will only make his annual appearance for a very limited time. It is told that Bigfoot ages with grace, but we ask that you please not be “that guy” that hordes the Bigfoot and doesn’t share the experience with others. Bigfoot is simply too magnificent an animal to be caged to only one location!

February Craft Calendar

brewkettletimes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:23 +0000

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 4^th 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 8^th 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 8^th 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 2^nd 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 4^th 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 12^th 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 4^th 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

Sam Adam’s Whitewater IPA

brewkettletimes — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:45:00 +0000

“What is the next fashionable style of beer going to be?” is the question that most beer-geeks often ponder. A few years back we saw Farmhouse ales and Saison’s make a big leap into the market, then Sour ales became all the excitement and finally the mass geek popularity of the “Black IPA.” But what’s next? What will be that next style that garners a lot of consumer excitement or commercial success? Boston Beer thinks it will be yet another hybrid of styles and we think they are on to something big!

You may have already had a pint on draft as there are a select number of J.J. Taylor accounts that are getting to sneak preview Sam Adam’s newest offering to consumers, Sam Adam’s Whitewater IPA. The year round 6pks are just a few days away from the official release, yet bottles can already be found in the Spring Brewers Choice variety 12pks.

Sam Adam’s Whitewater IPA is the best of two worlds…or is it three? This hazy brew combines the refreshing wheat character of a Belgian-style White ale with the crisp and spicy hop flavor of an IPA. American and Australian hops (Australian Topaz, American Chinook, Cascade, Simcoe & Citra) pack a piney citrusy hop punch in this unique beer. Boston Beer took the combination to yet another level with the subtle addition of apricots, which provide a slight sweetness to balance the bitterness of the hops. All this majesty and we have what I’m going to dub as a “Summer IPA” at just 5.8% abv. Sample it and let us know what you think!

2012 Cigar City Brewing Beer Calendar

brewkettletimes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:18:12 +0000

Last week Cigar City Brewing released its 2012 Beer Calendar. Check out the below to see when your favorite beers from Tampa’s finest brewery will be making their debut (click picture to enlarge).

January Craft Calendar

brewkettletimes — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:46:02 +0000

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 4^th 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 4^th 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

brewkettletimes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:54:48 +0000

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

brewkettletimes — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:52:42 +0000

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 1^STThe Ale & The Witch
111 2^nd 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 3^RD
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 4^THDon 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 5^THA 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 6^THWorld of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

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

DECEMBER 7^THWorld of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota

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

DECEMBER 8^THThe Ale & The Witch
111 2^nd 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 8^th 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 10^THHyde 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 12^THVine 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 13^THThe 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 14^THA 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 15^TH8^th Avenue Pub
103 8^th 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 17^THThe Bricks
1327 E 7^th 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 18^THSalt 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 20^THWorld of Beer
12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy N, Tampa

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

DECEMBER 22NDWorld 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 29^THNorth 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

brewkettletimes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:37:06 +0000

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 2^ndWorld of Beer
8217 Tourist Center Dr, Ft Myers

Rogue Brewery Night
Event is 600 – 900p

November 3^rdThe Ale and the Witch
111 2^nd 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 4^th St N, St Pete

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

November 4thOld Northeast Rally
2131 4^th 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 5^thSarasota 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 8^thThe 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 10^thThe Ale and the Witch
111 2^nd 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
155 107^th 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 12^thCajun 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 15^thThe Pub
2223 N Westshore Blvd #B212, Tampa

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

November 16^thThe 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 17^thNorthbridge Tavern
2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota

Bell’s Brewery Night
Event starts at 900p

World of Beer
5226 4^th St N, St Pete

Rogue Brewery Night
Featuring 10 Rogue brews on draft

November 18^thTotal 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 19^thTotal 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 22^nd

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 26^thCharlotte 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 29^thWorld 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 30^thDecanted 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

Sculpin IPA is an Award Winning Beast!

brewkettletimes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:43:17 +0000

There is truly a lot of awesome beer being brewed in the US these days! Today’s American Craft brewers are unquestionably setting a global precedent for innovation of styles and brewing techniques. One brewery clearly leading the charge is Ballast Point Brewing out of sunny San Diego, CA, recently winning “Small Brewery of the Year 2010” at the 2010 World Beer Cup and then back to back medals for their Sculpin IPA at the 2010 & 2011 European Beer Star Awards. Starting out 19 years ago as Home Brew Mart, Yuseff (the master brewer) and his brewing staff have had some time to do a lot of experimentation. They currently brew 40+ unique beers and continually have the industry buzzing about what wild brew they are working on next.

Regardless of Ballast Point’s constant expansion to increase beer production, the demand for their beer has continued to far outpace supply. This week the LA Weekly put out an article, “The Top 5 IPAs in the World”… where Sculpin IPA again takes reviewers choice!

“Sculpin IPA is a slippery sea monster with its 70 IBU hop sting! He comes and goes from the FL marketplace several times a year like a bolt of lightning. The 22oz bottles are more often seen on store shelves, but Sculpin IPA on draft is a rather rare and prized indulgence. Keep your finger on the line and stay alert!”

Some other award-winning Ballast Point Brewing beers to wet your whistle in the meantime… Calico Amber Ale / Pale Ale / Big Eye IPA / Wahoo Wheat / Black Marlin Porter / Tongue Buckler Imperial Red / Sextant Oatmeal Stout NITRO