Billy's Beer Blog

What's on tap in TampaBay

Today Tampa Bay – Tomorrow The World!

Beer enthusiast is an understatement; in 2009 I set out on the treacherous journey to know what the foam knows – every cold delicious flavor the beers in Tampa Bay have to offer its residents.

From Sarasota to Dunedin, from St. Petersburg to Naples, Billy’s Beer Blog endeavors to discover new beers and introduce them to my many supporters across the Tampa Bay Area. Whatever brew strikes your fancy, from Bud Light to Westvleteren 12, you are welcome here.

Have a beer you love? I am always open for suggestions, contact me at billzav@yahoo.com.

Featured Posts

Mr Beery's

Happy Anniversary Mr. Beery’s!

I remember the first time I walked into Mr. Beery’s with a couple of friends a little less than two years ago. Owner Mark Tuchman was on hand, and we all hit it off immediately. Before the end of the night, Mark was breaking open complimentary bottles of Ken Schmidt Maui Stone Coffee Macadamia Coconut [...]

This Seduction could become an obession

An Enticing Ale: Ommegang Seduction

Stopped by The Shamrock yesterday afternoon and was pleased to learn from James that a porter I have wanted to try was on tap. Described by Ommegang as a “Belgian Love Affair”, I was quite eager to try this latest offering from the Cooperstown brewery. Ommegang Seduction (Brewery Ommegang; Cooperstown, NY; Porter; ABV: 6.8) is [...]

This Founders' is a keeper

A Blighty Good Brew: Newcastle Founders’ Ale

I received a couple of sample bottles from Newcastle of an ale that’s part of their Limited Edition series. As I’d enjoyed their Newcastle Winter IPA from a previous sampling, I was looking forward to trying this latest offering. Newcastle Founders’ Ale (Caledonian Brewery; Edinburgh, Scotland (UK); English Pale Ale; ABV: 4.8) is a fine [...]

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