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Featured Beer and Food Pairing
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Fruit Beer with Triple Creme Cheese
(ex. Sea Dog Blue Paw, Blue Point Blueberry, New Planet 3R Raspberry)
The nutty notes of triple cream cheese isn't something you'd expect to go with a lighter fruit beer, but the sweet fruit aromas and nutty caramel base of these beers match the round, full mouth feel of a creamy cows milk cheese like Mount Tam beautifully. Plus, these refreshing, highly carbonated brews have the added benefit of washing the richness off your palate between bites. Enjoy!
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Featured Recipe
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German Schnitzel with Mustard-Beer Sauce
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless pork cutlets
1 bottle (12 oz) Oktoberfest beer
3 ounces shallots, finely chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup German mustard
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 cups white bread crumbs
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons white pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 whole eggs
1 cup milk
1 dash salt
2 cups flour
Mustard Beer Sauce
Combine shallots and beer and bring to a boil. Cook at a medium heat until reduced by half, then add the chicken stock and reduce again. Lower the heat, add the cream, and continue to simmer until the sauce has reached a creamy consistency. Stir in the mustard and mustard seeds and simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside.
Pork Cutlets
Flatten pork cutlets by placing between two sheets of wax paper and gently pounding with a roller. Once the cutlets are about 1/4" thick, season with salt and pepper and then dredge in seasoned flour. Make an egg wash with milk and eggs, and dredge cutlets. Then finish by dusting the egg wash-dredged cutlets in bread crumbs mixed with cinnamon, white pepper, and parsley.
Heat one inch of oil in a shallow frying pan and fry the cutlets a few at a time. Fry gold brown on both sides, then remove from oil and keep warm until serving.
To Serve
Place 2 large tablespoon of sauce in each plate. Set 2 cutlets per serving on top of sauce and serve with red cabbage and spaetzle.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BEER:
Avery Brewing
Belfast Bay Brewing
Blue Point Brewing
Boulder Brewing
Breckenridge Brewery
The Bruery
Buffalo Bill's
Chaucer's Cellars
Cisco Brewers
Clipper City Brewing
Dogfish Head Brewing
Flying Dog Brewing
Gordon Biersch Brewing
Highland Brewing
Hoppin' Frog
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Left Hand Brewing
Magic Hat Brewing Co.
Narragansett
New Planet Beer
Oskar Blues Brewing
Peak Organic Brewing Co. Penn Brewing Red Brick Brewing
Rogue Ales
Saranac Brewing
Shiner Beers
Shipyard Brewing
Stone Brewing
Stoudt's Brewing
St. John's Brewing
Thomas Creek Brewery
Twisted Pine Brewing
Victory Brewing
LOCAL FLORIDA BEER:
Inlet Brewing (Monk in the Trunk)
Holy Mackerel Beer
Cigar City Brewing
Saint Somewhere
Tequesta Brewing
The Native Brewing Brands (ie. The Eleven, Native Lager, and Thunderhead Red)
IMPORT BEER:
Ayinger
Baird
Belhaven Brewing
Bellegem's
Bitburger
Blanche de Bruxelles
Cantillon
Carib
De Proef
Drie Fonteinen
Gayant
Greene's Organic
Ise
Konig
Krombacher
Lefebvre
Malheur
Mikkeller
Orval
Palm
Steenbrugge
Theakson
Timmerman's
Well's and Young's
Westmalle
Zatec
CIDERS AND MEADS:
Aspall Ciders
B. Nektar Meadery
Redstone Meadery
Samuel Smith's Organic Cider
Strongbow (in select areas)
Woodchuck Ciders (in select areas)
SPIRITS:
Palm Ridge Reserve
Rogue Spirits
Siesta Key Rum
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1982 was the year of the first ever Great American Beer Festival that was held in the very hotel that I am sitting in right now in Boulder, CO. Official sponsorship cost was $200, and the attendance was a whopping 450 people. Not bad for the first ever beer festival in the history of the United States (although one of the original sponsors told me last night that it was a lot of money back then).
On this the 30th anniversary, the festival sold out in record time (approximately 2 weeks) and is being held at the Denver Convention Center. Attendance is expected to exceed 49,000 people over the 6 sessions and 3 days that the festival encompasses! There will be 450 all-American craft breweries represented and over 2,000 different beers sampled. Sponsorships start at $2,500 and go up to $25,000. I'm not sure how many beers will be in the competition, but winning a medal here is one of the most prestigious awards a brewery can win. Quite a change from the festival's humble beginnings.
In a sense this is a symbol of the coming of age for craft beer. Tonight we will join the festival attendees and toast to the success story that this industry has become. So if you have a chance, raise a glass of your favorite beer and recognize that we are finally starting to see this industry reach its glory, and we hope to continue to see its growth in the future.
Cheers,
Adam Fine
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Upcoming Events:
September 30
The Young at Art Children's museum in conjunction with FIU B.R.E.W. is hosting The Art of Brew, a night of beer, food, and eclectic art pairings at the The Project Space in F.A.T. Village (523 NW First Ave., Ft Lauderdale, 33301). Designed to raise money for the Young at Art Teen Center, this event will invite guests to learn about craft beer styles and production, and then sample the results! There will be live music, food pairings courtesy of Slow Food Truck, and plenty of art on display. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30.
October 1
This Saturday, World of Beer Coconut Creek ( 4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) will be shutting down the street and making this year's WOBtoberfest a FREE block party! Starting at 5 p.m., WoB will be giving away limited edition t-shirts and its lovely WOB ladies will be serving a huge variety of German Octoberfest beer in sexy "Heidi" costumes inside and out, so come early and stay all night! Drink beer from Narragansett, Magic Hat, and Shiner on tap from the Magic Hat truck!
Outdoor Live Entertainment:
5 - 5:45 p.m. The Swinging Bavarians - German Music and Dancers
7 - 9 p.m. 5th Gear - Country
10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Bounce - 80's - Today Cover Party Songs
Abi's Place Non-Profit Organization will be selling beer bottle cap earrings and all proceeds go directly to Abi's Place!
October 1
Check out the Octobeerfest at Crown Wine and Spirits (1030 NE 15th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33304)! This event runs from 7 to 9 p.m., and will allow you to sample three dozen craft beers for the low cost of just $10. Among the selection: PALM Belgian Amber Ale, Boulder Hazed and Infused, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Stone Old Guardian, and Cigar City White Oak Jai Alai IPA.
October 5
Stop by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits ( 6998 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33487) for a wine, beer, and food sampling from 6 to 8 p.m. $10 gets you a glass and unlimited tastes for 2 hours. Visit the website for more info. Also check out these other ABC tastings throughout October.
October 5
Come out to The Local ( 150 Giralda, Coral Gables, 33134) starting at 7 p.m. for a Meet the Brewer Night featuring Well's and Young's head brewer, Jim Robertson! The brew master will be available to answer questions and share a pint throughout the night. Plus, the Local will be pairing some great food with specially priced pints of Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Well's Bombardier, and Well's Banana Bread Beer!
October 6
Get ready to party as Lou's Beer Garden (7337 Harding Ave., Miami Beach, 33141) hosts its very own Oktoberfest from 7 p.m. until question mark! Word on the street is Lou is a party animal, so anything is possible! There will be a themed dinner menu plus many fall seasonal beers to partake in.
October 7
Stop into Total Wine Pinecrest ( 8851 SW 136th St., Miami, 33176) from 4 to 6 p.m. for free samples of great beers from Shipyard, including the infamous Pumpkinhead. Take home a pint glass with the purchase of a six pack!
October 8
Join Sunset Tavern ( 7232 SW 59th Ave., South Miami, 33143) for its 9th Annual Golf Tournament! An 8 p.m. shotgun start will be followed by lunch and a free beer sampling from Oskar Blues, Magic Hat, and Avery back at the bar. The cost is $120 per person, sign up by visiting their website.
October 8
Attention craft beer lovers: Coffee District ( 325 NE 2nd Ave., # 104, Delray Beach, 33444) is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration from 7 p.m. to midnight, featuring plenty of fall beers on tap. Try out Dogfish Head Punkin, Penn Oktoberfest, Woodchuck Fall Cider, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, and much more. In addition, check out rare kegs including Southern Tier Pumpking and more! Visit their Facebook page for more info.
October 12
Stop by 5 Napkin Burger ( 455 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 33139) from 7 to 9 p.m. for Holy Mackerel Pint Night! Order a Holy Mackerel and keep your first pint! Holy Mackerel founder Bobby Gordash will be in attendance.
October 12
Fall is in the air at Sunset Corners ( 8701 SW 72nd St., Miami,33173). The liquor store will host a massive fall beer sampling from 6 to 8 p.m., which will include pours of Shiner Oktoberfest, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale, and many more!
October 13
Celebrate the glorious pairing that is cheese and beer at the Cheese Course! The Miami Midtown location ( 3451 NE First Ave., Miami, 33137) will pair fine beers and cheeses starting at 7 p.m. The following locations will also be hosting beer and cheese pairings throughout October:
Weston Location ( 1679 Market St., Weston, 33326), Wednesday 10/19 at 6 p.m. Gulfstream Location ( 601 Silks Run, # 1480, Hallandale, 33009), Thursday 10/20 at 7 p.m. Coral Springs Location ( 2866 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33065), Thursday 10/20 at 7 p.m.
October 15
 Mark your calendars for Grovetoberfest! This daytime craft beer festival at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove (2820 McFarlane Rd., Miami, 33133). Sample from over 100 craft beers and vote in three different categories on your favorites! Miami's own Spam Allstars will perform, plus there will be a Homebrew Pavillion, a Kitchen Lab featuring beer and food pairings, a VIP lounge with food and rare beers, and a designated driver program to see that everyone gets home safe and sound. Grovetoberfest will run from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29; an $89 VIP package is available. Visit grovetoberfest.com for more information.
October 15
Join the American Lung Association for a night of fun in Delray Beach's Old School Square ( 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 33444). The first annual Delray Bash will bring together wine sampling and food from over 40 restaurants. Starting at 7 p.m., there will be live music and a beer pavilion featuring craft beers. Tickets cost $50. Visit thedelraybash.com for more information. October 16 Mark your calendars - it's Pub Fest! The Pub ( 237 SW 145th Terr., Pembroke Pines, 33027) is hosting its annual beer extravaganza from noon to 5 p.m., which will include dozens of craft beers to sample and good eats too. Comers can vote on their favorite showing, and the English-style tap house will put it on draft for the next two months! Cost is $35 per person, call 954-430-4230 for more info.
October 16 West Palm is closing down the street in front of World of Beer Clematis ( 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401) on October 16 for the Hot Rods, Bikes, and Brews Fundraiser! A huge display of classic hot rods and motorcycles will be on display, plus Big City Dogs will perform classic rock covers from 4 to 7 p.m. Food will be provided by Luigi's, and 50% of the proceeds raised from select drafts will go to the Big Bike Riders Children's Foundation.
October 16
Cheese board with assorted Hefeweizen
Radish and watercress salad with German Export Oktoberfest
Apple-Riesling Kraut, bratwurst, and pumpernickel bread with Red Brick Oktobeerfest
Porter-braised brisket and spaetzle with Red Brick Porter
Ginger spice cake with caramel apple crisp and spiced whipped cream with Avery Salvarion.
The cost is $35, please RSVP by October 9 by calling 561-965-9494.
October 19 Long Island invades South Florida on October 19 as Cervezas ( 5833 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 33143) hosts a Blue Point Tap Takeover! Come check out delicious Blue Point beers on draft like Hoptical Illusion IPA, Blueberry Ale, Oatmeal Stout, No Apologies Imperial IPA, Toxic Sludge Black IPA, Pale Ale, Oktoberfest, and Pumpkin Ale! Plus, a special appearance by the Randall will filter Szechuan Peppercorns through RastafaRye Ale -- it's RastafaRye Stir-Fry! Starts at 7 p.m.
October 20 Craft beer fans and cruelty-free eaters alike will enjoy the beer tasting event going down at Sublime Restaurant ( 1431 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 33304). The vegan fine dining haven will let its hair down with a passed hors d'oeuvres menu and samplings of over a dozen craft beers. Time and price TBA.
October 20 Check out this amazing Dogfish Head beer dinner from our friends at The Joint ( 9559 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami, 33156). The restaurant will pair four courses with some amazing beers from Dogfish Head. Check out the full menu below.
First Course: Grilled spicy skirt steak with
peach, lime, and pecan salad. Paired with Festina Peche randallized
with ancho chile and honey
Second course: Pan-seared black sea bass with
endive and muscat grape salsa. Paired with Chateau Jiahu
Third course: Pan-seared chicken with saffron
cream sauce over Champagne risotto. Paired with Midas Touch
Fourth course: Homemade pumpkin cheesecake. Paired with Punkin
Seating costs $45 per person and begins at 8 p.m.. Call 305-603-9929 for more info.
October 21
Head to Esplanade Park ( 500 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale) in downtown Fort Lauderdale for Rocktoberfest, a night of beer, food trucks, and live music benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $25 ($20 online; $40 VIP) gets you access to the fest, where you can sample the likes of PALM Belgian Amber Ale. More information is available at goriverwalk.com.
October 21
It's a night at the movies as Whole Foods Boca Raton ( 1400 Glades Rd., #110, Boca Raton, 33431) screens Beer Wars, the movie! This insider documentary about the struggle of the American craft beer industry will screen at 6:30 p.m., and will be accompanied by samples of some great local brews and more for $5. Try Cigar City Maduro and Jai Alai, Holy Mackerel beers, Monk in the Trunk, and Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Comers will get score cards and can vote on their favorite brews of the bunch, and there will be prize giveaways and more!
October 22
Come join us for the 4th Annual Treasure Coast Beer Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fort Pierce City Hall Parking Garage ( 100 N. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, 34950)! Sample dozens of American and International craft beers from breweries such as Sea Dog, Left Hand, and a variety of others for $35 day of sale. Also joining the fest again are some of the finest local breweries and home brewing clubs on Florida's East Coast. Learn more about this for-charity event at treasurecoastbeerfest.com.
October 22
Do you like chocolate? Do you like beer? Well come sample the finest chocolate and beer for a good cause on October 22! The Boy's and Girl's Club of Broward County is sponsoring a Wine, Beer, and Chocolate Pairing as part of the Las Olas Art Fair ( 800 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33301). For $15 you can enjoy samples of fine, gourmet chocolates paired with rich beers such as Young's Double Chocolate Stout and Timmerman's Framboise. The beer tasting runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit frightnightlasolas.com for ticketing and info.
October 22 and 23
Celebrate the arrival of fall in South Florida at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Edible Garden Festival ( 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, 33156). This event will showcase produce and local flavor of fall-time in South Florida, including a beer garden featuring Holy Mackerel beers. The two-day event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and costs $25 for non-members. Visit fairchildgarden.org.
October 25
Get ready facial hair aficionados! It's the Shipyard Smashed Stache Bash, taking over World of Beer Coconut Creek ( 4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073). The furry gathering with pit the best mustachioed beer drinkers against each other to compete for Shipyard swag, free beer, and a top prize of $100. All you need to do to enter is: grow a mustache, wear something Pumpkin-related, and order a Shipyard Pumpkinhead or Smashed Pumpkin beer! The contest runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
October 26
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October 27
Little known fact: Zombies love beer. And there will be plenty of beer -- and zombies -- as part of the first ever Magic Hat Zombie Pub Crawl, taking place in downtown Fort Lauderdale's Himmarshee District (200 Himmarshee St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312)! Starting at 6 p.m. local bars will be offering specials for folks dressed up as the walking dead. There will be prizes, giveaways, all culminating in a special musical performance at the Poorhouse. Stay tuned for more info, and get those costumes ready!
November 2
Join PALM Belgian Amber Ale for samples of its tasty brew at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits ( 2360 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 33305). The event includes more than just beer - wine, food, and spirits will be sampled from 6 to 8 p.m. For $10, you'll get unlimited access during that time, plus a souvenir wine glass. November 9 November 12 Look out, Fort Lauderdale -- the annual New Times' Beerfest is coming to Esplanade Park ( 450 Himmarshee St., Fort Lauderdale, 33301) from 7 to 11 p.m. Sample dozens of beers from craft and domestic vendors, plus enjoy food from top area restaurants. Tickets cost $30 in advance - grab them here. More information to come!
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New Arrivals:
HOPF WEISBIER BRAUEREI Helle Weisse - This traditional Bavarian wheat beer has been brewed since 1910. With the special flavors of banana and fruit that come from the brewery's own private yeast culture, the smooth, refreshing taste, and the Champagne-like carbonation make this beer a great thirst quencher that goes well with food. Brewed according to the German purity law. 5.3% ABV (bottle only). Spezial Weisse - From a 100-year tradition emerges this Spezial Weisse, a golden-red wheat with an effervescent quality. This full-flavored beer is made from caramel malts which lend the Spezial a strength and fruitiness that goes down smoothly. Pairs excellently with fish and fowl. 6% ABV (bottle only). 
SCHONRAMER FAMILY BREWERY Gold Lager - This full-flavored lager is deceivingly pale in color but strong in alcohol, making it a perfect beer for special occasions. For over 230 years, the Schonramer Family Brewery has made its Gold lager with a single malt, Barke, the world's most expensive malted grain. This careful brewing process creates a nuanced, rich, and soulful brew. 6% ABV (bottle only). Pils - Organically farmed Barke malt and a deft hand with aromatic hops make this slightly sweet and potent pilsner a true classic. Open fermented and brewed in the shadow of the Alps by Schonramer for over 230 years. 5.4% ABV (bottle only). 
REUTBERGER Export Helle - This recipe was created by the Reutberg cloister of nuns in the 1400s so that the beer would keep on long voyages. They added an extra, but unimposing amount of hops and malt for higher alcohol content and flavor. Today, the nuns continue the brewing tradition with open fermentation and slow, low temperature lagering over 8 weeks to create a very balanced, austere beer. 5.1% ABV (bottle only). Export Dunkel - 331 years ago, the nuns of the Reutberg cloister created the seminal export beer that was to become the trademark formula of the Bavarian-style beer. Out of that tradition comes the Export Dunkel, a rich, deep-red beer with malty aromas of chocolate, molasses, and caramel. This dark red manna has a surprising, guilt-free lightness to it. 5.2% ABV (bottle only).
RED BRICK BREWING Vanilla Gorilla - A smoked porter aged in Tennessee whiskey barrels with smoked vanilla beans, courtesy of Fox Bros. BBQ in Atlanta. This porter was brewed with cherry wood smoked malt. 7.8% ABV (draft and bottle). 
BLUE POINT BREWING CO. Oktoberfest - Another palate-pleasing seasonal brew. Originally brewed in 1810 to celebrate the betrothal of the Crown Prince of Bavaria, Blue Point continues the celebration by traditionally brewing this special malty amber lager every October. Oktoberfest lager is stored cold for 2 months to ensure its distinct smooth flavor. 5% ABV (bottle only). Pumpkin Ale - Every season has its pleasures. Harvest your own with our Pumpkin Ale and reap all that Autumn has to offer. Brewed with pumpkins from only the most sincere patches, this seasonal brew is golden orange, crisp, and delicious, with an innocent hint of cinnamon and nutmeg that articulates our favorite season. 6% ABV (bottle only). 
HIGHLAND BREWING CO. Clawhammer - Clawhammer Oktoberfest is a lightly colored, but toasty, rich and full bodied Marzen style lager, brewed with traditional German malt and the finest noble hops. A spicy hop finish and aroma balance out the abundance of malt flavor. Clawhammer means pure high-country enjoyment! 5% ABV (draft and bottle). TWISTED PINE BREWING
Bough Breaker Barleywine - A dark ruby amber color with a big tan head. BB features a gargantuan amount of Amarillo hops. Aroma is flowery, spicy, and has a distinct orange bouquet. At first taste, the intense hop characteristic is all encompassing, only to be smoothed out by a caramel, candy-like malt finish. 9.1% ABV (draft and bottle). 
ACROBRAU BREWERIES Zwickl Lager - Traditionally there was only one "zwickl" in the brewery and it was held by the one with the greatest authority ... the Brew Master. So only he could unlock the finest brews, including the unfiltered lager. Naturally cloudy and unfiltered flavor with a crisp finish. 5.2% ABV (bottle only).
BITBURGER
Premium Pilsner - Bitburger guarantees premium quality and enjoyment. Drawing on almost 200 years of expertise, the full-bodied, light Bitburger Premium Beer is of course brewed according to the German Purity Law. Its popular, dry-finished, hoppy taste has secured Bitburger Premium Beer its position as Germany's number one draught beer. 4.8% ABV (draft and bottle).
CISCO BREWERS
Pumple Drumpkin - On Nantucket a Pumple named Drumkin, brewed up some great ale with his pumpkins. One and all came to savor the delicious flavor, then wobbled around quite like bumpkins. At Cisco they thought, "This is De-Lish! Let's make some more because we wish, to please all the tourists, and locals and purists, with the best ale that we can accomplish!" 6.88% ABV (bottle only).
CIGAR CITY BREWING
Good Gourd - This imperial pumpkin ale pours a burnt orange with moderate off-white head. Aroma is butterscotch and pumpkin with a bit of spruce and bread. Flavor has plenty of butterscotch with a minor spruce presence amidst pumpkin pie. 8.5% ABV (draft and bottle).
KOSTRITZER
Schwarzbier - Germany's most popular black beer represents an exceptional beer specialty that is the fruit of a unique combination of the perfect art of brewing and a centuries-old tradition. Brewed according to the German Purity Law of 1516, the original is convincing by its light and sparkling character: Barley malts subjected to special processes give it its distinctive, delicate aroma and extraordinary coloration. 4.8% ABV (draft and bottle).
THEAKSTON BREWERIES
Old Peculier - The beer that made Masham famous, Old Peculier has a character all of its own. It is justifiably famous for its rich and complete character, sheer strength, and long history. The definitive and legendary English Old Ale, it is smooth, dark, and full flavored. Brewed using the traditional Fuggle hop and malted Pearl barley, it exhibits a wonderful, complementary and complex subtle fruitiness, malty chocolate sweetness, and hoppy dryness. 5.7% ABV (bottle only).
XB Ale - Theakston XB is the classic English 'bitter' ale -- full bodied, well balanced, and refreshing. A beautiful, ruby-colored ale with a hoppy start, fruity middle, and dry finish. This exquisite balance between bitterness and fruitiness results from the combination of Bramling Cross and Fuggles hops. This delicious mix, together with the malted Pearl barley, is used to give XB its distinctively complex aroma and palate. 4.6% ABV (bottle only).
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as Avery The Beast Grand Cru and Dugana, Southern Tier Pumpking and Harvest, Dogfish Pangaea, and Boulder Cold Hop! |
Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY
BIERGARTEN BOCA RATON ( 309 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, 33432) - Check out this new German-style tavern with a ton of draft beer, including PALM Belgian Amber Ale, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, and Victory Festbier. Also in bottle: Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, Well's Banana Bread Beer, and Left Hand 400 lb. Monkey.
HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS ( 4075 State Road 7, Lake Worth, 33449) - The Lake Worth location of this wingery just jumped on the craft beer express, with Florida Beer Conchtoberfest, Cigar City Florida Cracker, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, Dale's Pale Ale, Blue Point RastafaRye, Tequesta Der Chancellor, Woodchuck Amber Cider, Widmer Drifter, and Kona Longboard, all on draft!
CITY OYSTER ( 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) - This Delray Beach institution just picked up a huge assortment of craft beer on draft, including Blue Point Toasted Lager, Cigar City Florida Cracker Wheat Ale, Cisco Whale's Tale Pale Ale, Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale, Magic Hat #9, Native Lager, and Capt'n Eli's Root Beer.
THE COTTAGE ( 522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth, 33460) - Lake Worth's quirky drinks and bites destination has brought in Blue Point Toasted Lager, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Magic Hat #9, Shiner Bock, and Woodchuck Amber Cider, all on draft.
HAVANA HIDEOUT ( 509 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 33460) - This old-time speakeasy of a bar just brought in a ton of craft drafts, like Blue Point Toasted Lager, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Monk in the Trunk, Left Hand Milk Stout, Magic Hat #9, Native Lager, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Tequesta Der Chancellor, Woodchuck Pear Cider, and Terrapin Hopsecutioner.
SOUTH SHORES TAVERN ( 502 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth, 33460) - The breezy tropical patio bar has added some great craft beer in draft, bottle, and cans, including Magic Hat #9 and Hex, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, PALM, Shiner Bock, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Strongbow, and Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, and Ten Fidy.
TREASURE COAST
FILTHY MCNASTY'S PUBBERY (1238 16th St., Vero Beach, 32960) - Check out Narragansett Lager tall boys at this egalitarian pub.
SAILOR'S RETURN (625 S. Anchorage Way, Stuart, 34994) - Obviously, this sailor came back for Shipyard Pumpkinhead and Sea Dog Blue Paw bottles.
THE STAMP (2015 13th Ave., Vero Beach, 32960) - Here's a dangerous deal -- the Stamp is offering $2 Narragansett Lager tall boys all day, every day.
BREWGRRS (390 21st St., Vero Beach, 32960) - This new beer and burger house has brought in Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla, Narragansett Lager, Red Brick Laughing Skull, Highland Oatmeal Porter, Left Hand Milk Stout, Swamp Head Cottonmouth, and Shipyard Pumpkinhead on draft.
BROWARD COUNTY SALSA FIESTA (14914 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 33027) - This fast casual Mexican haven is now selling Breckenridge Agave Wheat on draft. Ole! WEBBY'S GRUB AND PUB (6910 Cypress Rd., Plantation, 33317) - Stop by for some grubbin' and a pint of Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale, now on draft. ATLANTIC BREWERY (3308 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, 33062) - This Pompano Beach venue is now carrying local beers from Native, Cigar City, Holy Mackerel, and Inlet Brewing. Good music, good beer! BIG BEAR BREWING CO. (1800 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33071) - Broward's #1 brewpub is finally bringing in some craft bottles! This small but interesting selection includes Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA, St. Somewhere Pay Du Soliel, Oskar Blues Gubna, Victory Golden Monkey, Avery The Reverend, and Rogue Old Crustacean. Big beers to go with one Big Bear!
DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL (401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, 33441) - This Duffy's now has Magic Hat #9 on draft and Shipyard Pumpkinhead and Cigar City Jai Alai IPA in bottles
GERMAN AMERICAN CLUB (6401 Washington St., Hollywood, 33023) - Prost! Raise a glass of Bitburger or Köstritzer at the club, now on draft. PELICAN WINE AND SPIRITS (6280 W. Sample Rd., #204 Coral Springs, 33067) - This new location is now carrying beers from Dogfish Head, Magic Hat, Shipyard, and Cigar City. Pick some up today! SPORTZONE 84 (2440 W. State Rd. 84, Fort Lauderdale, 33312) - Sportzone 84 in Fort Lauderdale is now carrying Rogue Dead Guy on draft. More draft and bottles to come soon, making it a great place to watch sports and eat great food.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
BUFFALO WILD WINGS ( 20505 S. Dixie Hwy., # 555, Cutler Bay, 33189) - The South Miami location just picked up Magic Hat #9, Southern Tier 2XIPA, Shiner Bock, PALM Belgian Amber Ale, Sea Dog Blue Paw, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, and Cigar City Jai Alai IPA on draft!
SPORTS GRILL SOUTH MIAMI ( 1559 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, 33146) - Are you ready for some football!? How about some craft beer to go with it -- namely Shiner Oktoberfest, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Magic Hat #9, and Blue Point Toasted Lager on draft! Also available are Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, PALM Belgian Amber Ale, Krombacher Pils, Left Hand Milk Stout, and Avery IPA and White Rascal in bottles.
HARRY'S PIZZERIA (3918 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 33127) - The new pizzeria from Michael Schwartz of Michael's Genuine will feature Monk in the Trunk, Native Lager, Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale, and Cigar City Jai Alai IPA on draft, as well as Boylan's sodas.
Special Beers Being Added to Accounts:
BX BEER DEPOT (2964 2nd Ave. North, Lake Worth, 33461) - BX has the following special beers: Dogfish Head Punkin, Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, and Cigar City Florida Cracker on tap; Stone Cherry Stout Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA, Avery Mephistopheles and The Beast Grand Cru, and Mikkeller Black in bottle.
COFFEE DISTRICT (325 NE 2nd Ave., # 104, Delray Beach, 33444) - Now on draft: Cigar City Good Gourd, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Avery Dugana, Tequesta Rye Double Bock, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Woodchuck Fall Cider, Sea Dog Blue Paw, and Dogfish Head Festina Peche, Midas Touch, and 60 Minute IPA.
FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE AND BREWERY (2621 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33431) - Southern Tier Pumpking bottles are now available at Funky!
IL MERCATO (1454 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale, 33009) - New in bottle: Ayinger Oktoberfest and Blue Point Oktoberfest.
LION AND EAGLE ENGLISH PUB (2401 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33431) - A brand new selection of craft bottles includes: Stone IPA, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Magic Hat #9, and Well's Banana Bread Beer.
LOU'S BEER GARDEN (7337 Harding Ave., Miami Beach, 33141) - Has added Dogfish Head Punkin, Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, Ayinger Oktoberfest, and Avery Dugana IPA to its ever rotating draft list.
MELLOW MUSHROOM (25 SE 6th Ave., Delray Beach, 33483) - Mellow out with Cigar City Minaret ESB on draft, plus Blue Point Pumpkin, Boulder Cold Hop, and Cigar City White Oak Jai Alai IPA and Jose Marti American Porter bottles.
TIM FINNEGAN'S IRISH PUB (1725 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach, 33483) - Check out new beers including Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, and Shipyard Pumpkinhead.
TRYST (4 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) - Now pouring Southern Tier Pumpking on draft!
WORLD OF BEER (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) - New in bottle: Highland Clawhammer, Southern Tier Pumpking, and Theakston Old Peculiar and XB Ale. New on draft: Magic Hat Hex, Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Black IPA, and Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla.
WORLD OF BEER (101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401) - New bottles include: Woodchuck Pumpkin Cider, 8 Wired Brown Ale, Stoudt's Heifer-in-Wheat, Red Brick Oktobeerfest, Magic Hat Hex, Ayinger Oktoberfest, and a variety of bottles from Mikkeller, Baird, and Shipyard.
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Traveling Colorado's Beer Trail
By: Laura Bly, USA Today
Whether you're a certified beer geek with a home-brewing kit or a taproom novice who wouldn't know a robust porter from a "training wheels" wheat, it's hard to resist New Belgium Brewing.
Launched in a Fort Collins basement two decades ago and now one of the biggest craft breweries in America, the college town favorite distributes its flagship Fat Tireale in 28 states and the District of Columbia. But from its bike-filled parking lot and on-site climbing wall to an airy tasting room dubbed the "Liquid Center," New Belgium still fosters a strong sense of institutional fun. And a free guided tour - so popular it's often booked a solid three months in advance - is a high point of a Denver-based ramble among the more than six dozen Front Range brewing establishments that make up the "Napa Valley of beer."
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By: Marnie Old and Robert Barnes, Gayot.com
Fall is a season that has the word "beer" written all over it. Cool nights unleash the craving for hearty beers, whose colors mirror those of the turning leaves.
Fall brews are more flavorful and more substantial than summer's bright quenchers. Colors get deeper and flavors get toastier as the tastes of the harvest table call out for malty partners.
It doesn't take much to trade up to luxury in the beer world, so why not live a little? Check out one of these world-class brews next time you're cruising the six-pack aisle. From seasonal specialties to solid stand-bys, from innovative American craft brews to international ambassadors of style, autumn's finest offerings await.
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Craft Beer Grows Up
By: David Asimov, New York Times
The other night I put on my best suit and tie and went out to drink some beer. Sounds absurd, I know. Even the most dedicated beer lovers lean more toward T-shirts and comfy clothes, which is really as it should be. Yet the fact that beer can also be presented beautifully and appropriately for a dressed-up crowd signals that American beer culture has progressed far beyond what anybody but the most visionary beer fanatic ever imagined.
This particular beer session took place over dinner at Eleven Madison Park, which has one of the most thoughtful selections of beers of any fine restaurant.
It's not simply that Eleven Madison offers many options, although more than 130 beers are available every night. What's noteworthy is the restaurant's determined effort to understand and embrace how the various beers will amplify and enhance the food, where the beers come from and how they are made, the traditions surrounding the various brews and, if it's not too big a word, the emotions that the beers are capable of inciting and expressing.
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