I’ve had the pleasure of drinking two great stouts from Terrapin Beer Company recently. The first, the incomparable Terrapin Wake-n-Bake, was savored at Willard’s Tap House during their anniversary party. And I also savored the second offering, which I tried for the first time at Mr. Beery’s last evening. Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout (Terrapin [...]
With numerous church steeples dominating the city skyline, and a tolerance for all religions dating back to the original 13 colonies, Charleston is known as the Holy City. And during our recent trip, I became a true believer in their craft beer scene as well, since the area breweries have a gift for brewing some [...]
It’s always a culinary treat when Pure Indulgence Catering of Sarasota is on hand for a food and beer pairing at Mr. Beery’s. Whether its sliders or grilled cheese sandwiches, there’s always something scrumptious on the menu to enjoy with some tasty brews. For last Tuesday night’s theme, it was Cookies & Beer. Trust me, [...]
Our friends Timm & Lori are having their engagement party at Urban Flats tomorrow night. Like me, they’re avid beer lovers. Anne & I recently celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. So the theme of this blog is bells. Wedding bells, as well as several beers that I had recently from Bell’s. Bell’s Special Double Cream [...]
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 [...]