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Featured Beer and Food Pairing
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IPA and Carrot Cake
(ex. Stone IPA, Dogfish 60 Minute IPA, Cigar City Jai Alai)
One of the best pairings you'll encounter is a decadent carrot cake with an equally hedonistic IPA. The carrot cake's sweetness and creamy frosting are amplified by the sweet malt backbone of the IPA, only to be cut down to size by the hops and spiciness of the alcohol.
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Featured Recipe
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Onion and Mushroom Soup
From Silive.com
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
(Makes 4 servings)
-2 ounce-package dried porcini or similar mushrooms
-1 cup boiling water
-5 tablespoons butter, divided
-3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
-1/4 cup full-bodied beer such as Laughing Skull by Red Brick
-2 leeks, white parts only, cleaned and sliced
-2 shallots, chopped
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-4 cups beef broth
-Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
-4 slices stale crusty bread
-4 slices thick-cut Gruyere cheese
-Chives, for garnish
Break dried mushrooms into small pieces and place a bowl. Pour boiling water over the mushrooms; set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add onions and cook until well-browned, stirring regularly, about 15 to 20 minutes. If the onions begin to get too browned, add a couple teaspoons of water. When the onions are browned and caramelized, add beer and deglaze the pan. Add leeks, shallots, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 2 tablespoons of butter.
Turn heat to medium-high and cook, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and stir to coat everything. Pour in the beef broth, then stir well and bring to a boil. Add the steeped mushrooms and liquid, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the broiler.
Ladle the soup into 4 oven-safe crocks. Top each with a slice of the stale bread, then a slice of the cheese. Arrange the crocks on a rimmed baking sheet, then place under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.
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Fresh Beer Represents:
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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:
Arcobrau
Ayinger
Baird
Belhaven Brewing
Bellegem's
Bitburger
Blanche de Bruxelles
Cantillon
Carib
De Proef
Drie Fonteinen
Gayant
Greene's Organic
Hopf
Ise
Konig
Krombacher
Lefebvre
Malheur
Mikkeller
Orval
Palm
Reutberger
Schonramer
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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Fresh Beer Kegs for Your Home
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Total Wine & More carries a variety of Fresh Beer craft kegs for you to take home! This includes 1/6bbl (slim) and 1/2bbl kegs of many different styles and brands. Pre-ordering is necessary so please speak with your local Total Wine & More about available products.
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954-629-7971
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561-339-0004
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407-375-4203
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954-654-4512
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423-956-3991
Troy Hangen - Sales: Treasure Coast 772-494-3053 Ian Salzberg - Minister of Beer Communications
561-291-9551
ian.salzberg@brown.com
Lauren Cifizzari - Herald of the Hops
508-963-9635
John Linn - Baron of Beer Happenings
561-876-3519
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 Beer... Brains... Beeeeer... Braaaiiins... Beeeeeerr... Braaaaaiiiinnnss... The Zombies were out last night in Downtown Fort Lauderdale for our First Annual Zombie Pub Crawl... and I am sure there are a few lurking in the hallways of some places of business today after a full night of crawling through the Himmarshee District. If you weren't able to make it out, there are plenty of fun Halloween and beer events this weekend. And if you are hosting your own event, be sure to stock up on some of the fine Fall beers that are quickly disappearing off the shelves to make room for our Winter selections. And be sure to watch out for your beer -- and your braaaaiiinnnnsss! Cheers,
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
 Thanks to the undead minions who came out to the Magic Hat Zombie Pub Crawl. For more pictures of the festivities, click the image above.
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Upcoming Events:
October 28
Get into the Halloween spirit Friday night at Tequesta Brewing Company ( 287 S. US Highway 1, Tequesta, 33469). The local brew house is hosting its first ever Halloween costume contest called Ghosts, Ghouls, and Growlers. Winners will get free growlers and TBC gear. Also, enjoy Monk in the Trunk, Woodchuck Amber, Cigar City Jai Alai, and Oskar Blues G'Knight on tap, along with great TBC beers such as Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest.
October 29
Come by Jake's on the Beach ( 595 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood, 33019) for a Holy Mackerel celebration! From 1 to 5 p.m., enjoy live music, a pig roast, and plenty of fix'ins. Plus take home a Holy Mackerel glass with your first beer purchase, while supplies last.
October 29
Watch 10 local homebrewers compete for prizes and glory during the Homebrew Competition at Havana Hideout ( 509 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 33460). $10 entry gets you a sample of all the homebrews, plus there will be plenty of great craft beer on draft. Runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Call 561-585-8444 for more info.
October 29
Moonfest, West Palm Beach's original Halloween street party, is back again this year. And the Magic Hat truck will be out in full force, pouring #9 along Clematis Street's 500 block. More details on Moonfest via its website.
October 29
Organized by the Palm Beach Gardens location of Whole Foods Market (11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410) and benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, the third annual Boo's 'N' Brews Food & Wine Festival, will take place Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Downtown at the Gardens shopping center with a spooktacular twist! Located throughout the beautiful outdoor spaces of the center, the family-friendly event will combine over 100 varieties of craft beer and wine tastings, a Halloween costume contest, performance artists, food vendors, shopping, and more. Enjoy live performance by The Feeder Band for an evening full of philanthropic fun. Take part in the fun of our 3rd Annual Costume Contest with $500 in prizes!
Tickets for the not-to-miss event start at $15 to participate in beer & wine tastings with additional ticket packages priced at $25 and $50 (VIP) each. Tickets available for purchase online at www.acteva.com/go/palmbeachgardens.
October 29
Sample great food and beer and learn about a good cause at the Lionfish Tournament and Party and the Rickenbacker Marina ( 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne, 33149). Over 50 boaters will hit the high seas to catch the most lionfish, an invasive species that's overrunning South Florida's waters. But fear not -- these fish are tasty. After the weigh in, local chefs will cook and serve the delicious critters along with plenty of sides, plus beer and liquor samples and live music will be enjoyed by all. The party starts at 4 p.m. and runs until midnight.
October 31
It's time for WOBoween at World of Beer (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073)! Enjoy plenty of pumpkin and fall seasonal draft beers served by the WOB Zombies! Treats will be provided by WOB and Shipyard, and includes Shipyard t-shirts and hats and limited edition WOBoween t-shirts. These items will only be given to loyalty customers in costumes while supplies last. There will also be a pumpkin carving contest with a $100 WOB gift card first place prize, a $50 second place prize, and a $25 third place prize. All pumpkins must be carved OFF SITE and brought in starting at 3 p.m. on Monday. Visit WoB's website for more info.
November 1
Halloween is such an awesome holiday, you need two days to celebrate it. That's what's going down at Grease Burger Bar ( 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401), during it's Halloween, Day 2 event. Starting at 7 p.m., come down and drink Dogfish 120 in 4- or 10-ounce pours -- a beer so good, it's scary. Also sample from over 70 craft beers on draft and in bottle: Oskar Blues G'Knight, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Left Hand Milk Stout and Sawtooth, Stone Arrogant Bastard, and Red Brick Laughing Skull.
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 4 Stop into the all new Smokehouse Grille & Wingery ( 9908 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, 33434) in West Boca for a free beer tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. Sample Magic Hat #9 and Cigar City Maduro Brown, and meet the Cigar City South Florida representative.
November 5 The 40th Annual South Miami Art Festival is taking place November 5 and 6 at the Shops at Sunset Place ( 5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 33146). Our Magic Hat truck will be out in full force, pouring beers off the side throughout the fest. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, for more info visit this website. November 5 Prepare for a high stakes evening at the Riverhouse ( 333 Las Olas Way, Fort Lauderdale, 33301) during the Las Vegas on Las Olas Charity Gala. This gala event will benefit the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC). Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and casino games, which will include black jack, craps, Texas hold'em, roulette, and slot machines, all while raising money for an important cause. Shipyard beers will be poured as well. The affair starts at 6 p.m., and tickets cost $125. Purchase them here. November 6 It's time for the 8th Annual AWIF Culinary School BBQ Cook-Off at Flamingo Gardens ( 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 33330). This festival, running from 5 to 8 p.m., will pair real smoked BBQ up with great beer, all for a good cause. Tickets for this special night-time affair are $40 in advance for Flamingo Gardens Members, AIWF Members and students; $50.00 for all others and on the day of event. For reservations e-mail aiwfsouthflorida@aol.com or call 954-396-3875.
November 8 November 9 November 11
November 12 Join the Tequesta Firefighters and Tequesta Brewing Company ( 287 S. US Highway 1, Tequesta, 33469) for the Chili Cook-off and Beer Tasting! This competition will pair hot chili and cool beer, with all proceeds benefiting Honor Flight and Fops. The Tequesta Firefighters will compete for cash and prizes, there will be live entertainment, and great TBC beers to drink. Starts at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $30. 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. National recording act Sister Hazel will headline and Brown will pour over a dozen beers from Magic Hat, Shiner, Carib, PALM, Shipyard, Holy Mackerel, and Narragansett.
November 12 Please your palate, step into your stride, and enjoy the largest outdoor culinary affair in South Florida during the 2nd Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival ( Federal Highway and E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, 33432). Enjoy beers from Victory, Stone, Palm, Holy Mackerel, and more at this tasting extravaganza from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
November 16 Wings and beer is a match made in heaven! Well save the date for a Wing and Beer Tasting going down at South Miami Sports Grill ( 1559 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, 33146) on November 16. More details to come. November 22 November 26Celebrate one of South Florida's true originals at the Roxy's Pub Fest ( 309 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401). This beer festival will bring together brews from the likes of PALM, Cigar City, Magic Hat, Shipyard, and more as we celebrate from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost TBA. January 21
JA World Uncorked! II ( Huizenga Center at Broward College, 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, 33066) presented by Brown Distributing and Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida combines food, wine, spirits, craft beers and decadent desserts in a swanky "SPEAKEASY" setting all inside the mini-city known as JA World. Publix Apron's Cooking School and the Art Institute's Culinary School will be creating outstanding dishes to compliment the beers and spirits, as will area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the educational programs at Junior Achievement of South Florida. More details at www.jaworlduncorked.com.
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New Arrivals:
VICTORY BREWING CO. Victory Lager - Perfectly balanced, this authentic version of a German helles-style lager satisfies gloriously. Lean, German malts and fine European hops offer subtle harmony. 4.8% ABV (draft only). 
TERRAPIN BEER CO. Peaotch! - Sometime around midnight in a city nobody can agree on, the idea for Terrapin and Left Hand to brew a collaboration beer was born. Peaotch is the third in the series of one-time releases between the two breweries. Terrapin brewmaster Brian "Spike" Buckowski hosted Left Hand brewmaster Ro Gunzel in Athens, GA, and late one night the two brewed up this dreamy ale. Yep, they brewed a beer with Georgia and Colorado peaches. They tried to tell the peaches to get out of the way, but they wouldn't. Ludicrous, we know. 7.2% (draft and bottle).
CIGAR CITY BREWING
Hotter than Helles - This Munich Lager is a nod to the thirst quenching lagers of Germany. Hotter than Helles has a sweet malt expression that is balanced by floral bitterness from the use of German Hallertaur Mittelfruh hops. A very refreshing beer that will also entice you by its subtle complexity and drinkability. 5% ABV (draft only).
INNIS & GUNN
Highland Cask - This Innis & Gunn beer has been matured in rare 21-year-old single malt Scotch Whisky barrels to create a complex beer with a classic Highland character. 7.1% ABV (bottle only).
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).
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as Magic Hat Howl, Boulder Cold Hop, Terrapin Oak Aged Big Hoppy Monster, and Dogfish Head My Antonia and Olde School Barleywine. |
Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY
D'ANGELO'S TRATTORIA (9 SE 7th Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) - Now open and serving Boulder Sweaty Betty, Peak Organic Fall Summit, and Stone IPA on draft, as well as Left Hand Milk Stout, Cigar City Jai Alai, and Cisco Whale's Tale Pale Ale bottles.
PUTT'N AROUND MINI GOLF (350 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach, 33483) - Come in for a game of mini golf and receive beer service with Magic Hat #9 and Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale at every hole!
CHEESE COURSE (305 Plaza Real, # 1305, Boca Raton, 33432) - Try some gourmet cheese with stellar beer pairings like Rogue Shakespeare Stout, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, New Planet 3R Raspberry, Victory Golden Monkey, and Shiner Oktoberfest.
THE GRILLE (12300 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington, 33414) - Stop in for dinner and try some fine craft selections on draft, including Tequesta Der Chancellor, Cigar City Maduro Brown, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, and Widmer Drifter Pale Ale.
HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS (4075 State Road 7, A1, Wellington, 33467) - This newest location of the chain wingery is offering Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Woodchuck Amber Cider, Tequesta Der Chancellor, and Magic Hat #9 drafts.
OCEAN LIQUORS (1305 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 33427) - There are plenty of new bottles to try at Ocean Liquors, including Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, Victory Golden Monkey, Cigar City Maduro Brown, Left Hand Milk Stout, Sea Dog Blue Paw, Native Lager, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale (cans), and Flying Dog Doggie Style.
SOUTH SHORES TAVERN (502 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth, 33460) - This longtime Lucerne watering hole has revamped its beer menu with a ton of craft products! On draft: Cigar City Jai Alai IPA and Maduro Brown, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, and Magic Hat #9. In cans: Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale and Mama's Little Yella' Pils.
SUNDY HOUSE (106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) - Delray's historic house-turned-restaurant is picking up a selection of craft beer, including Cigar City Jai Alai IPA and Maduro Brown, Monk in the Trunk, Magic Hat #9, and PALM, plus the super tasty Old Key West Bloody Mary Mix.
BROWARD COUNTY
CHEESE COURSE ( 1679 Market St., Weston, 33326) and ( 2866 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33065) and ( 601 Silks Run, # 1480, Hallandale, 33009) - Try some gourmet cheese with stellar beer pairings like Rogue Shakespeare Stout, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, New Planet 3R Raspberry, Victory Golden Monkey, and Shiner Oktoberfest.
JAKE'S ON THE BEACH ( 595 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood, 33019) - This beach joint is now carrying Shipyard Pumpkinhead on draft and bottle, plus bottles and cans from Holy Mackerel, Sea Dog, and Avery.
LITO'S TURF AND SURF ( 2460 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, 33064) - Lito's brand new sports bar and grill in Lighthouse Point is carrying bottles from Blue Point, Rogue, Inlet, Holy Mackerel, Oskar Blues, Cigar City, Avery, and Left Hand.
MELTING POT ( 10374 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs, 33065) and ( 1135 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 33304) - The fondue haven is now carrying Rogue Chocolate Stout and Stone IPA as part of their beer pairing menu. MOBY RICK'S ROCK 'N' ROLL BBQ (8110 N. University Dr., Tamarac, 33321) - The rock 'n' roll legend lives on at this new barbecue joint and bar from local guitarist Rick Baum. Try Red Brick Laughing Skull, Arrogant Bastard, Magic Hat #9, and Shiner Oktoberfest on draft, plus Highland Kashmir IPA, Red Brick Porter, and Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous in bottle.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
5 NAPKIN BURGER ( 455 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 33139) - Stop in for 5 Napkin's amazing happy hour - $4 drafts and $2 sliders and sushi rolls from 4 to 7 p.m. and after 10 p.m.
THE CHEESE COURSE ( 3451 NE First Ave., ste. 100, Miami, 33137) - Try some gourmet cheese with stellar beer pairings like Rogue Shakespeare Stout, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, New Planet 3R Raspberry, Victory Golden Monkey, and Shiner Oktoberfest.
LOULOU LE PETIT BISTRO ( 638 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 33130) - Parle vous craft beer? Oui! Try Magic Hat #9, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Monk in the Trunk, and Strongbow bottles.
PHUC YEA! @ CROWN BISTRO ( 19 SE Second Ave., Miami, 33131) - Awesome Asian cuisine has met its match with Oskar Blues Old Chub, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Westmalle Tripel, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Rogue Soba Ale, and Boulder Sweaty Betty, all in bottles and cans.
TUTTO PIZZA BEER HOUSE ( 1753 SW 3rd Ave., Miami, 33129) - This Brickell pizza joint has a great bottle selection: Left Hand Polestar Pils and Milk Stout, Stone IPA, Woodchuck Amber Cider, Avery IPA, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale (cans), Westmalle Dubbel, Magic Hat #9, Victory Golden Monkey, Boulder Hazed 'N' Infused, and Rogue Dead Guy Ale.
YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE ( 1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach, 33139) - Yardbird has added a massive selection of craft beers. On draft: Narragansett Lager, Red Brick Laughing Skull, Highland Gaelic Ale, Victory Prima Pils, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Arrogant Bastard, and Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout. In bottle and cans: Terrapin Hop Karma, Shiner Bock, Monk in the Trunk, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Red Brick Porter, Stoudt's Pils, and Stone IPA.
Special Beers Being Added to Accounts:
ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS (2360 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33305) - ABC has a new and improved craft beer selection with over 100 bottles including year round, seasonal, and limited releases.
ANTHONY'S COAL-FIRED PIZZA (21065 Powerline Rd., # 5A, Boca Raton, 33433) - New in bottle: Monk in the Trunk, Blue Point Hoptical Illusion, Sea Dog Blue Paw, and Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale. New on draft: Magic Hat #9.
BLUE PAINO (4600 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33137) - New on draft: Cigar City Table Saison and Florida Cracker White Ale.
BOOZGEOIS SALOON (720 S. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, 34950) - New on draft: Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin.
THE FIELD IRISH PUB (3281 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, 33312) - Move over, Guinness: the Field is now pouring Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout.
FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE AND BREWERY (2621 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33431) - New on draft: Tequesta Wet Hop India Brown Ale, St. Somewhere Athene Rose, and PALM.
HAVANA HIDEOUT (509 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 33460) - Now on draft: Cigar City Maduro Brown and Jai Alai.
HOWLEY'S DINER (4700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 33405) - New in bottle from Stone: Belgo Anise Imperial Russian Stout, Old Guardian Barleywine, Arrogant Bastard, Smoked Porter, and Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale.
KAHUNA BAR & GRILL (249 NE 21st Ave., # 81 A, Deerfield Beach, 33441) - New in bottle: Shiner Oktoberfest and Magic Hat H.I.P.A.
LION AND EAGLE PUB (2401 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33431) - New in bottle: Victory Golden Monkey, and Boulder Sweaty Betty and Hazed and Infused.
LOU'S BEER GARDEN (7337 Harding Ave., Miami Beach, 33141) - New on draft: Dogfish Head Olde School Barley Wine.
ORIGINAL FAT CAT'S (320 Himmarshee St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312) - Now on draft: Cigar City Maduro Brown and Magic Hat Howl.
TRYST (4 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) - New on draft: Dogfish Olde School and Terrapin Peaotch, Oak Aged Big Hoppy Monster, and So Fresh and So Green, Green.
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The Label Game
By Joe Stange, Draft Magazine
Whether you aim to drink moderately or immoderately, there are few bits of information handier than how much alcohol is in your beer. Planning to drive home later? Maybe that 12%-ABV barleywine isn't the savvy choice. Looking to drown your woes and pass out on the couch? A low-calorie 3.2% lager may not yield the best results.
Odd, then, that this information is not always there. In some states, on some labels, hunting for that magic number can be fruitless. New York, for example, bans that information from labels on beer sold there. On the other hand, North Carolina requires it-but only for beers stronger than 6% ABV. In New Hampshire, the threshold is 12%.
Generally, most states leave it up to the breweries to decide whether or not to put the alcohol strength on the label. Often that decision depends on whether disclosing the alcohol content might help or hinder sales. Hence, drinkers of the country's most popular light lagers-Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light-don't always know that their beverage of choice is typically 4.2% ABV.
So, why hasn't the federal government just gone ahead and required that useful piece of information across the board? The Treasury Department is considering whether to do just that. But for now, many regulations are based on another way of thinking: Under this older, post-Prohibition regime, sharing that information with consumers might be a bad idea.
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Berliner Weiss Stands at the Crossroads of Sours and Session Beers
By: Christopher Staten, Draft Magazine
If there were an endangered beer species list, Berliner weisses would be on it. Once declared the "Champagne of the north" by Napoleon's troops during their rather un-neighborly invasion of Prussia, this puckering, effervescent pale wheat ale, marked by a clean sourness (think plain Greek yogurt) from its top-fermenting yeast and Lactobacillus bacteria, now teeters on the edge of obscurity.
Born around the 16th century along with the rest of Germany's weissbiers in Berlin, the formerly ubiquitous brew not only predates the popular German pilsner, but it's been described as the most refreshing style in the world; its sourness falls somewhere between a weizen and a lambic while its ABV is a tame 2.8% to 3.8%. Today, you can count the number of Berliner weisses from Germany on one hand. Like other forgotten styles (heard of Broyhan alt or Licktenhainer?), it's almost impossible to pinpoint why Berliner weisses' popularity waned; certainly, though, the extensive floor space and fermenting time required to create the beer have kept brewers away. But now that demand for Belgian sours and session beers has exploded, the tart style is poised for a comeback.
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By: Josh Noel, Tribune
The United States and Belgium are clearly at the head of the world's craft beer revolution, but several other nations and regions are quietly contributing.
Italian craft beer, for instance, has thrived on a small scale with remarkably bold and creativerecipes. The Czechs and Germans have forsaken their traditions of familiar lagers to brew large-bodied, small-batch ales. And then there is northern Europe.
Like few other places, Scandinavia (and Finland, which isn't technically Scandinavia) is experimenting broadly with beer while adding its native twist. Who else would age a porter in aquavit barrels (as does Norwegian brewery HaandBryggeriet)? Or brew a tart ale with juniper branches (like Finland's Lammin Kataja)?
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