It was another outstanding Beer Nerd Show & Tell at Mr. Beery’s this past Tuesday night. Maybe it was ’tis season, but it seemed to me like there were more barley wines than usual at this event. As I’ve noted many times, this is my favorite beer style. So it was a treat to have [...]
There was a impressive selection of beer on hand at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Tuesday evening was a rare treat to see the inner workings of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, one of the region’s largest beer distributors. Located in Lakewood Ranch, it’s housed in an incredible 140,000 square foot facility covering 22 acres. Another interesting [...]
I really enjoy a great smoked beer every now and then. In fact, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen made last year’s Ultimate Case list. And the pleasure was all mine at Mr. Dunderbak’s this past Sunday, when I had the chance to try two more outstanding smoked brews. Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche Doppelbock (Brauerei Heller-Trum / Schlenkerla; [...]
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 [...]
Anne and I had a blast at Wazoo 2010 this past Saturday night at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. In addition to having more than 250 beers and beverages from around the world, the event featured cuisine from restaurants as well as live music from area based artists Velvet Jones, Impulse, and The Paper [...]
Anne and I attended the Bell’s Brewery/Mr. Beery’s Beer Dinner at The Founders Club in Sarasota this past Saturday. It was a chance to gather with good friends, and to make some new ones, while savoring several Bell’s offerings paired with a delicious four course menu, courtesy of Chef Marco Marini. We started the evening [...]
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 [...]