Fresh Beer Represents:
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Avery Brewing
Ayinger
Boulder Brewing
The Bruery
Cigar City Brewing Clipper City Brewing Dogfish Head Brewing Flying Dog Brewing Co. Greene's Organic Highland Brewing
Left Hand Brewing
Orval
Oskar Blues Brewing Magic Hat Brewing Co. Peak Organic Brewing Co. Pennsylvania Brewing Rogue Ales
Saranac Brewing Southern Tier Brewing Summit Brewing Shipyard Brewing
Seadog Brewing
Stoudt's Brewing
Stone Brewing
St. John's Brewing Terrapin Brewing Westmalle
Wollavers
Otter Creek
Victory
LOCAL FLORIDA BEERS : Inlet Brewing (Monk in the Trunk), Gordash Brewing (Holy Mackerel) and the Native Brewing Brands (ie. The Eleven, Native Lager and Thunderhead Red)
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Adam Fine - Head Beer Pimp
954-629-7971
Ray Nickolaus - Sales and New Business Manager
561-339-0004
407-375-4203
954-261-0668
954-654-4512
954-243-7471 norbertmaska@bellsouth.net
Kenny St. Cyr - Sales : Palm Beach County - North
954-290-5588
720-273-2482
954-654-3012
Josh@freshbeerinc.com
Dave Crisafi - Sales : Miami Dade County - Midtown thru Coconut Grove and Miami Beach
305-219-4315
423-956-3991
Ian Salzberg - Minister of Beer Communications
561-876-3519
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 As we are getting closer to the end of American Craft Beer Week, it is important to give a big "thank you" to all of you supporters of craft beer in South Florida. We are working hard to continually contribute to the ever growing craft beer community and your enthusiasm is what keeps us going. Fortunately, we still have a couple days to celebrate and we have some details below on the events that we have going on. So if you haven't yet had time this week to visit your favorite watering hole and take part in one of the events, don't fret... theres still time! You may have also noticed that Adam, Director of Hoperations, isn't giving his usual words of wisdom right now. "Why?" you might ask. At the moment he is taking some much deserved time roaming around Italy, most likely sipping some Italian craft beers (or doing "market research" as we like to put it). Who knows what knowledge or beer he might bring back to share. Even without "The Head Beer Pimp" I hope to see some of you out so we can make a toast to American Craft Beer and the ongoing efforts of you fine beer drinkers. Cheers,
Ian Salzberg
Minister of Beer Communications
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New Accounts:
PALM BEACH COUNTY
J'S BEER CITY DRIVE-THRU (221 Center Street, Jupiter) - Formerly Tina's beer city is under new ownership and will be carrying a full lineup of craft beers with the convience of a drive-thru window. Renovations are currently underway, please stop by and take a look.
BONEFISH GRILL (Palm Beach Gardens) - Monk in the Trunk now on Draft
BONEFISH GRILL (Boynton Beach) - now carrying in the bottle Dogfish 90-minute IPA, Shipyard Chamberlin pale ale, Stone Arrogant Bastard, and Rogue Dead Guy Ale.
BROWARD COUNTY
WHOLE FOODS (Fort Lauderdale) - has just expanded their craft beer area, offering up a larger selection of Fresh Beer items. 6 beers now on sale including Southern Tier 420, Hop Sun, Magic Hat #9, Wacko, Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale and Mama's Yella Pils all $1 off.
BONEFISH MAC'S (Lighthouse Point) is running a $2.00 special on Small Craft Warning, Shiner Bock, and Sea Dog Raspberry Wheat!!! Tell your friends and hit it up tonight!
THE FLICKER LITE LIQUOR STORE (1014 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood) now has Magic Hat #9 and their summer beer, Wacko, along with Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager.
THE WAYWARD SAILOR PUB (3045 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale) - now serving up Holy Mackerel Special Golden on draft and Mack in Black in bottles.
WINN-DIXIE (308 E. Dania Beach Blvd.) is carrying Dogfish Head 60 and 90 Minute IPAs, Flying Dog, Doggie Style, Classic Pale Ale, and Boulder Hazed and Infused Ale.
PRIME BAR (Gulfstream Village in Hallandale Beach) Construction is still underway, they are crossing some T's and dotting some I's and are hoping to be open with in the next week or two. When it is time for the grand opening we will be sure to let you all know. They are going to be serving up a huge Fresh Beer draft list including Southern Tier Jah*va, Flying Dog Raging Bitch, Cigar City Jai Alai and Patio Tools, All Native Beers (Thunderhead Red, Native Lager and The Eleven), Holy Mackerel Special Golden, Highland Gaelic Ale, Sea Dog Blue Paw, Arrogant Bastard Ale, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Stone IPA, Avery White Rascal, Dogfish Head 60-Minute IPA, Victory Prima Pils, Hop Devil, Magic Hat #9 and Monk in the Trunk. Wowza
POOR HOUSE (Downtown Fort Lauderdale) - is stocking up on Narraganssett cans, Oskar Blues Old Chub cans. Left Hand Milk Stout, Terrapin Rye and More!
WAXY O'CONNOR IRISH PUB (Fort Lauderdale) - now has Shiner bottles available!
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
CHEF ALLEN'S (Aventura) - Featuring "Lobster Night!" every Tuesday night starting May 18-June 29. Enjoy a 3 course menu with 1 1/2 lb Maine Lobster paired with select brews from their new Craft Beer List for only $36. Pairings include Rock Shrimp Caesar Salad paired with Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA; Steamed Maine Lobster paired with Shipyard Summer Ale; and Berry Crumble and Vanilla Ice Cream paired with Sea Dog Blueberry
L&R GROCERY (2435 Biscayne Blvd, Miami) - Only place in the midtown area to buy craft beer to take home. They have Dales, Southern Tier Phin & Matts, Strongbow, Dogfish 60-minute IPA, and Shiner Bock
FISHER ISLAND YACHT CLUB- Exclusive private island carrying Native Lager, Monk in the Trunkl, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, and Shiner Bock
STEFANO'S WINE AND LIQUOR- (328 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne)- Only place to get take home craft beer on Key Biscayne. They carry Dogfish Head 60-Minute IPA, Dogfish Head India Brown Ale, Dogfish Head Raison D'etre, Shipyard Summer Ale, Rogue Shakespeare Stout and Strongbow Cider
SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL (3064 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove)- Now carrying Woodchuck Pear Cider
SUSHI MAKI (1000 South Miami Ave, Miami)- The newest Sushi Maki location now carries Rogue's Morimoto Soba
PUBLIX #127 (2270 SW 27th Ave, Miami) - Carrying Magic Hat #9 and Woodchuck Amber Cider
Special Beers Being Added to Accounts:
BROTHER TUCKERS: (Pompano Beach) now has HUNAPHU from Cigar City in addition to their impressive specialty selection.
FAT CATS (Fort Lauderdale): Serving up Terrapin Side Project #10 Capt'n Krunkles Black IPA on DRAFT (one time release). FUNKY BUDDHA (Boca) just received a keg of Avery Maharaja and yes its fresh!
THE LODGE (Boca) will be tapping a keg of Avery Maharaja and Cigar City Maduro Brown
TRYST: (in Delray) featuring Dogfish Head Burton Baton, Red and White on draft and Hunahpu (debuting for American Craft Beer Week)
COFFEE DISTRICT: (in Delray) For American Craft Beer Week they will have Southern Tier Oak-aged Unearthly, Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA, Terrapin Monk's Revenge, Dogfish Head 60-minute IPA, Midas Touch and Flying Dog Raging Bitch on Tap. Also they have Cigar City HUNAHPU! |
Upcoming Events:
Craft Beer Lovers, craft brewers, homebrewers, beer distributors, and retailers are all making special plans for the annual American Craft Beer Week taking place across the country May 17-23. The "Mother of All Beer Weeks" celebrates small and independent craft brewers and is a chance to highlight all that the U.S. loves about craft beer. In 2006, the week became the largest national effort focusing on American craft brewers and remains so today. We will be doing some big things the ENTIRE WEEK so get your pallets and livers ready!
May 18th-22nd
BX Beer Depot is doing big things to celebrate the great American Craft Breweries by focusing on 4 breweries, one each day, and then featuring them and their quality brews.
Friday, May 21th- Cigar City ( Hunahpu)
Saturday, May 22nd - Food and Beer Pairing with every course paired with a beer from each of these breweries and music from Alex Bach
May 21st
If you missed the chocolate pairing, Stage 84 in Davie will also be hosting a cheese and beer tasting. The menu will feature 3 beers from Southern Tier each paired with its own artisan cheese. This will then be followed up by a debut of the Brew House chili made with Holy Mackerel Mack in Black. $4 BOWLS!!
May 21st
If you missed him at Whole Foods you can catch Matt from Shipyard at Total Wine in Boca for a tasting of Shipyard and Sea Dog from 5-7pm
May 21st
Stop by Lucky Liquors in Miami for a Beer Tasting that Cesar will be putting on. If you want to try some great beers and pick up some beers for the weekend its the place to go. Cesar will be there from 8-10pm to help you with those really difficult beer decisions.
May 21st
Dolce Vita in downtown lake worth, will be hosting a craft beer tasting in honor of American Craft Beer Week from 7:30-9:30. Join Kenny St.Cyr for a tasty lineup of some American Craft Beers.
May 22nd
If you think the Great American Beer Festival was an event to attend... you haven't seen what is going to be happening at South Beach. A culmination of a weeks worth of American Craft Beer. Starting in the early afternoon Abraxas will be the host of a meetup to allow for the sharing of great craft beer, a good time and knowledge. $20 will cover corkage fees, pizza, water and some tastings of abraxas own beers from their cellar. This is a great opportunity to meet other beer minded folks and turn some new people onto the beauty that is American Craft Beer. So raid your beer cellars, bring your coolers and come out to taste and share some rare brews.
May 22nd
Join Magic Hat and their Alebassador, Lauren, for a Summer Scene Variety pack tasting in KEY WEST at Conch Republic Liquors from 2-4. We felt it was about time to send some love down south.
May 22nd
As an ending to American Craft Beer Week, BX Beer Depot will be holding a beer dinner showcasing some great food and brews. The menu will include:
1st Course:
Melon and Prosciutto Brouchettes with a Honey Lime Drizzle Paired with Southern Tier Hop Sun
2nd Course:
Andouille and Asiago Burgers w/ Sun Dried tomato Mayo and Roasted Peppers. Served with Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale.
3rd Course:
Spice Rubbed Chicken in Kumquat Lemongrass Sauce served with Ginger Salad paired with Cigar City Jai Alai
Dessert:
Coffee Gingercake with Poached Pears and Spiced Whipped Cream. paired with Avery Salvation
If this menu wasn't enough to wet the appetite, they will have live music from local artist, Alex Bach. This food and beer pairing is $ 44.00 and RSVP and payment is required by May 14th, so stop by BX and reserve your seats now.
May 26th
Join Matt from Shipyard at the PGA Ale House from 7-9pm he will be hosting a Pint Night. Buy your first pint of Shipyard or Sea Dog and Keep your glass!
May 26th
Big beer tasting at Sunset Corners liquors in Miami. If you thought their last one was impressive wait until you try out this free tasting. Stop by from 6-8 and get a taste of some unique craft brews from all over the country. Fresh Beer and Magic Hats Alebassador will be there to walk you through the lineup.
May 27th
Narragansett Beer Pong Tournament at The Lodge in Boca- If you think you can be the champion get ready to play. 14 Teams, 28 Players... only 2 winners. Drink specials all night for participants and winners get some serious swag from our friends at Narragansett. $15-per team, all beer included...each team is guaranteed two 64oz pitchers of Narragansett. As winners go on, you will still get a free refill until you ultimately lose or win. $2 Gansett pints or Gansett cans all-night for tournament participants. $6 pitchers for everyone, including bistanders. Mark it down on your calendars and find a partner who can hold up to all of the pressure. Limited number of tournament spots, so call The Lodge and RSVP. 561-392-5003
May 30th
Summer kick off party at Waterway Cafe in Palm Beach Gardens. Starting a 4pm, Dogfish 60-minute IPA, Monk in the Trunk and Shipyard Summer ale will be sampled and available at $4.00 a bottle during this event. Wild 95.5 will be giving away prizes and there will be live music all night. Schools out for summer! June 4th
Join Matt from Shipyard at the Jupiter Ale House from 7-9pm he will be hosting a Pint Night. Buy your first pint of Shipyard or Sea Dog and Keep your glass!
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VICTORY BREWING COMPANY
Sunrise Weissbeer - As invigorating as the morning rays of the summer sun, Sunrise Weissbier satisfies when the heat is on, too. This unfiltered, Bavarian style ale is true to its origins with all ingredients except for the water having been imported from Germany. It remains unfiltered to feature the tangy, fruity flavors of its unique yeast. The imported German malt contributes greatly to add a crisp, citric snap that makes this beer a superb summertime refresher.
SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY
Wheat Ale -Shipyard Wheat Ale is a crisp, refreshing, American style wheat ale with a soft golden color and nice copper hue. This filtered wheat beer has 4.5% alcohol by volume and is made with 60% Malted Wheat and 30% Pale Ale Malt. There are touches of Light Munich and Caramunich Malts and a hint of Crystal Malt. This beer is subtly hopped with Glacier and Hallertau Hops and an exciting new aroma hop called 04-188. Grown in the Pacific Northwest, this experimental hop is a hybrid of Cascade and Fuggles and is also used in dry hopping to give this beer a pleasing, earthy aroma. "Shipyard Wheat Ale is a very intriguing beer."
BOULDER BEER
Cold Hop British-Style Ale - a unique ale with a rich golden hue, and the 7th release in our Looking Glass Series of specialty beers. Cold Hop's pleasantly fruity, floral hop aroma and earthy flavor perfectly balance the mild sweetness of the English grains, resulting in a refreshing yet high-gravity British-Style ale. Now coming in 6-packs!
ROGUE
Double Mocha Porter - A huge mouthful of malt and hops, with notes of bitter rich chocolate. This porter is the creme de la creme. Double Mocha Porter (previously XS Imperial Porter) is a new package for 2010. It was first brewed in July 2007 as a special product for the Oregon Brewer's Festival and is an Imperial version of Rogue's award winning Mocha Porter.
SHINER BEERS
Blonde - Blonde made its debut as the original recipe Kosmos Spoetzl brought to the "Little Brewery." A golden lager that pays sincere tribute to its Bohemian roots, Shiner Blonde carries a distinctive flavor followed by a satisfying, smooth finish. Although Shiner's Blonde owes its heritage to the German homeland, it represents the best of a true American lager. That's Shiner Blonde - red, white and brewed.
Smokehaus - Enjoy Shiner's Smokin' Sommer Bier! Brewed with pale malt that's been smoked with native mesquite in the backyard of the little brewery in Shiner, Texas (pop. 2,070), this refreshing Helles-style beer has a smoky flavor that goes great with all the flavors of summer.
 SARANAC BREWING
Summer Brew- For nearly 100 years, Europeans have mixed lemonade and beer as a refreshing beverage during the summer months. Saranac continues this tradition with Saranac Summer Brew - A refreshing blend of lemonade and lager. Kick back, relax and enjoy!
Saranac 12 Beers of Summer - Pool parties, barbeques, fireworks, and Saranac 12 Beers of Summer. Everyone's favorite summer variety package is back for another successful season. Where else can you get six award winning beers in one great refreshing summer package?
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Saranac Pomegranate Wheat
Saranac Belgian White
Saranac Hefeweizen
Saranac Golden Pilsener
Saranac Summer Ale
Saranac Kolsch
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Dogfish Festina Peche |
The basics of beer cellaring
Like wine, cellaring is becoming increasingly popular in the beer world, and it can be an extremely rewarding endeavor and a great educational experience.
But before you start laying down bottles, there are some key basics to keep in mind. The most important factors affecting a beer's suitability for cellaring are alcohol content and hopping rate; always keep these in mind when choosing a beer to put away.
Many beers meant for storing will have a vintage date printed on them and often will have no "best by" date (if the company even prints one on its beers at all), and this is often a good indicator that you're purchasing a cellar-worthy beer. For full article |
Women and Beer: A Surprising Trend in the Beer Industry
It may be the marketing strategy of ma ny conglomerate brewers of the past, but ads targeting just men may not reach today's beer drinker. Not only are women more increasingly appreciating beer, but within the industry, women have solidified their place in management roles and the day-to-day operations of the brewing industry. Let's forget about the fact that the resurgence of craft beer has opened the door publicly to an endless array of choice, enabling the beer drinker to pinpoint the flavors and tastes that make their taste buds tingle. But, the general demographics of women may foreshadow the direction most brewers may go in terms of their target market from now on. For full Article |
A New Twist to Recycling Beer Bottles
What do you do with empty beer bottles? You probably just answered the question: I throw them away, dumb%$* (or for the more environmentally friendly "recycle, dumb#$%"). Okay, dumb question-but did you ever think you could reuse those beer bottles? Chicago artist, Nick Paul, did reuse his beer bottles in a very productive manner: he used them to make beer glasses.
Nick formerly worked at a studio that sold glass trinkets at arts and crafts shows. After losing his job, he decided to replicate the business model of his former employer and go into business himself. Using common beer bottles from various six packs, Nick has created quite the portfolio, not discriminating between imports, domestics, or crafts. Some of the brands he uses in his work include: Heineken, New Belgium, Rolling Rock, Bass, Grolsch, Arrogant Bastard, and Miller Lite. For full article and photos
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