I received several samples this past week of an IPA that is part of Newcastle’s Limited Edition Series. Having enjoyed several of the Scottish brewery’s offerings in the past, including New Castle Brown Ale and especially their John Courage Amber Ale when it was available in the U.S., I was more than curious to give [...]
Swung by the Mad Crow on Thursday to see the latest beers that Darren and Charles had brewed. With Fall approaching for most of the country, even here in Tampa Bay, I was in the mode for a good Autumn brew or two. I started out with a pint of Mad Crow Screaming Banshee (Mad [...]
Saturday marked the one year anniversary for SRQ craft beer pub Growlers. Owners Kevin and Sherry Kolyno put together a great birthday bash, with everything from a delicious barbecue, prize drawings, and killer cupcakes to an impromptu guitar set by local artist Steve McAllister. Additionally, there were five area bands on hand, including my friends [...]
Anne and I were in Chicago this past week on vacation. We enjoyed everything that this world class city had to offer, including exceptional food and drink. And you knew we just had to pay a visit to one of my favorite breweries, Goose Island, on Saturday. Their Clybourn brewpub is located in Lincoln Park, [...]
By Matt Goldstein & Pat Smith During a weekend of absolute debauchery in Atlantic City with all you can eat and drink comps, ringside seats at the fight, hot rocks at the craps table and insidious bar hopping and the March Madness Beer Championship, we unselfishly took the time out to review a few beers. The [...]
Anne and I attended 99 Bottles of Beer On The Wall Part 2 at Mr. Beery’s on Friday night. We were on vacation when the first one took place, and were fortunate enough to catch this one. For $20 apiece, we each received some nice glassware and participated in sampling beers 51-99. In addition to [...]
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 [...]