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Beer Quest

Today Tampa Bay – Tomorrow The World!

Looking back to the beginning, I have visited many pubs, bars, bistros, and restaurants in Tampa Bay and beyond on my quest to bring you the latest news from the bar top.

Still we travel on in search of Marzens, Stouts, India Pale Ale’s, Belgians, English Bitters, Amber & Brown Ales, Barley Wines, Porters, Lagers, Wheat Ales, Ciders, Meads and more.

Take the quest to discover what we have found. Whether it’s in your back yard or a weekend getaway, each beer and location is worth the travel.

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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