Spring is in full swing now, and the warmer weather has me thinking of a nice session beer. There are several fruit beers that are perfect for this time of year. Sea Dog Blue Paw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale; Sea Dog Brewing Co.; Bangor, ME; Fruit / Vegetable Beer; ABV: 4.6. Blue Paw is a [...]
As we’re hours before tipoff for the Final Four in Motown, my thoughts are on what should be a great night of basketball, as well as suggested brews for the many faithful cheering their teams on. I’ve recommended a beer from each state, or region in the case of UConn, where the respective school is [...]
Marzens tend to be traditional Fall beers, but I had the chance to try a different take on this beer style at Crum’s Bar and Grill recently. Cigar City Marzen Spring Lager (Cigar City Brewing; Tampa, FL; Marzen; ABV: 5.5) is also known as Cigar City Oktoberfest Marzen when it’s released during the autumn months. [...]
You can add Crum’s Bar and Grill to a growing list of exceptional brewpubs in the Tampa Bay area. Located in downtown St. Petersburg, and owned by Chris Crum and Lanette Miller, Crum’s Bar and Grill offers craft beer, food, and live music in a hip casual setting. Speaking of which, there’s 52 selections of [...]
The last time I was at the Cigar City Brewing Tasting Room in Tampa, I learned something new. Did you know that bats pollinate blue agave plants, which provide the ingredient found in tequila? So it’s fitting that I tried a double cream ale, named for the bat, that’s aged in tequila barrels. Cigar City [...]