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Featured Beer Cocktail
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Black Velvet
(ex. Left Hand Milk Stout, Shipyard Blue Fin Stout, Rogue Chocolate Stout)
Pour the stout into a Champagne flute and then slowly add the Champagne trying not to mix. A trick is to use an upside down spoon so that Champagne goes gently down the sides of the flute instead of splashing in the middle.The Champagne should float on top.
You can use Champagne, sparkling wine, Prosecco, or an Asti.
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Featured Recipe
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Bock New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Chowder
By: Steve Denney, Craftbeer.com
Difficulty: Easy
You can't ring in a new year without black-eyed peas, and here is a great black-eyed pea chowder recipe for just the occasion. All you need is Shiner Bock(or another bock), fresh black-eyed peas, and time.
Ingredients
-1 pint of fresh black-eyed peas
-3 slices of smoked bacon cut in strips
-2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
-12 oz. bock beer (Shiner Bock)
-1 red onion chopped
-1 cup red bell pepper chopped
-1 fresh jalapeño (optional)
-3 cloves garlic, chopped
-1 Tbs. fresh thyme chopped
-3 cups chicken stock
-1 Tbs. smoked paprika
-1 Tbs. cumin
-1 tsp. chili powder
-Handful of fresh cilantro chopped
-Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
In a medium stock pot or dutch oven, brown the bacon strips over medium heat until they are crispy. Remove the bacon onto a paper towel and save for later.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, jalapeños (if using), a pinch of salt and some fresh cracked pepper.
Sauté until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add chopped garlic and sauté for another minute or so.
Add smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and stir to incorporate.
Add black-eyed peas, beer, and chicken stock and bring just to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cook until the peas are tender.
Serve with cornbread or as a side dish for pork chops.
Pair with a nice, cold bock.
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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
Cisco Brewers
Clipper City Brewing
Dogfish Head Brewing
Flying Dog Brewing
Fort Collins 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 BrewingLOCAL FLORIDA BEER: Inlet Brewing (Monk in the Trunk)Holy Mackerel BeerCigar City Brewing Saint SomewhereTequesta 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
Lindemans
Malheur
Mikkeller
Orval
Palm
Reutberger
Samuel Smith's Brewery
Schonramer
Steenbrugge
Theakson
Timmerman's
Well's and Young's
Westmalle
Zatec
CIDERS AND MEADS:
Aspall Ciders
B. Nektar Meadery
Chaucer's Cellars
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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 It seems every time I get to the end of the year, I say to myself that I can't believe that another year has passed so quickly! Most people like to reflect on the previous year and think about all the important experiences that affected our lives. Sometimes there are some really big things that went on but more often there are lots of little milestones that occur. That is why I prefer to look at my calendar and go through all the little and big things that I did in the past year. It makes you realize that the time didn't go by as fast as you thought and you probably did way more than you can remember. Try it...you will truly appreciate the previous year and all that you accomplished.
We at Brown Distributing had events every month from January (Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival), May (American Craft Beer Week), September (Key West Beer Festival), and December (City Link Beer Festival) to just name a few. And the untold amounts of tap takeovers, beer dinners, beer tastings, beer samplings, food pairings and the like that we squeezed in between all of those events. And don't forget about all the great new beers that were brewed and brought into the market. That list would take up several pages. WOW!
Not to pat ourselves on the back, but we sure accomplished a lot of great things in 2011 and we will be doing much more in 2012. January kicks off with the first South Florida Beer Week. So be sure to check out the blog at the following link. We look forward to a great 2012 and seeing you out there.
Happy Beer Year! Cheers, Adam Fine Director of Hoperations
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Upcoming Events:
January 4
Indulge in a couple of pints with Cigar City at Stage 84 (9118 State Rd. 84, Davie, 33324) while you learn about the brewery, discuss pairings, and spend a night with your fellow beer geeks. This event will run from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
January 14
Get ready for a night of local music, local beers, and great vibes as New Times County Grind Blog and Radio-Active Records invade Green Room (100 Nugent Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33312). A $5 cover gets you complimentary bites and beer samples from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by a live musical performance by Miami's own Afrobeta, plus Boxwood, The Astrea Corporation, Mothersky, and more!
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.January 21 Beer Vs. wine food pairing event at The Blind Monk (410 Evernia St., #107, West Palm Beach, 33401). This event will feature Cigar City beers along side some choice wines paired with a variety of food from local food trucks. You will get to vote for what you feel paired better, the hop or the vine. For more information call 561-833-3605 or email info@theblindmonk.com
January 23-29
Get ready to show your pride, South Florida! South Florida Beer Week combines an entire week's worth of beer events, dinners, and tap takeovers featuring local Florida craft beers. The week will culminate in the Field of Beers and Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival on January 27 and 28. See below for a complete schedule of events.- January 23 at Lou's Beer Garden (7337 Harding Ave., Miami Beach, 33141) - South Florida Beer Week Kickoff Party with complimentary pig roast. A number of Florida breweries will be represented including: Cigar City, Tequesta, Holy Mackerel, Native and Inlet Brewing.
- January 24 at The Funky Buddha (2621 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33431) - Join us as we commandeer the taps with all of our favorite Florida beers, featuring Cigar City, and special releases by the Buddha themselves.
- January 24 at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (9521 Westview Dr., Coral Springs, 33076) - Excite your taste buds with a special menu created by Anthony Bruno paired with Holy Mackerel Beers. Dinner starts at 8 p.m.
- January 25 at Tap 42 (1411 South Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33316) - We will be hosting another local tap takeover with beers from around the state that will continue through the weekend.
- January 26 at Laser Wolf (901 Progresso Dr., #101, Fort Lauderdale, 33304) - Cigar City will feature some special kegs and plenty of other local goodies.
- The Filling Station (95 SE 2nd St., Miami, 33131) - They will have an assortment of local beers on special including Cigar City, Native Brewing, Inlet, Holy Mackerel, and more!
January 26
Check out the Dogfish Head Brewery Event at The Coffee District (325 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) featuring your favorite DFH beers on tap such as Burton Baton, 120 Minute IPA, and Fort. Also introducing the latest in the Historical Ales Series, Ta Henket Egyptian Ale (as seen on TV). Beers such as Faithfull Ale will be available in bottle. The Randall will also be making an appearance with DFH 90 Minute IPA. The taps start flowing at 7 p.m.!
January 27
Enjoy a night under the stars in an intimate setting with the country's most inspired brewers! The 4th Annual Field of Beers Festival will take over Roger Dean Stadium (4751 Main St., Jupiter, 33458), the beautiful spring training facility of the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. America's best craft breweries and top Palm Beach chefs headed by host Chef John Carlino, team up for a classic beer and food pairing. Runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
January 28
Join us Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Roger Dean Stadium (4751 Main St., Jupiter, 33458) for the Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival! There's no better way to experience the ever-growing world of craft brewing. Guests will sample and savor brews from some of South Florida's as well as the nation's finest breweries. For $35, guests will enjoy unlimited samples of the brews. All this while listening to some of the best local entertainment around! Get your tickets online here.
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New Arrivals:
DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY
Ta Henket - This beer is a liquid time capsule with ingredients plucked from Egyptian hieroglyphics. It is flavored with chamomile, dom-palm fruit, and Middle Eastern herbs. This ale is fermented with a captured Egyptian yeast strain and brewed with an ancient form of wheat. 4.5% ABV (bottle and draft).
RED BRICK BREWING
Red Brick Mason Series Old Stock Ale - A blend of three copper ales: one aged in oak barrels for 60 days, another brewed with LOTS of dark caramel roasted malts, and one brewed with a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels and star anise. Lots of complexity. Will age well. 7.9% ABV (bottle and draft).
SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY
Shipyard Applehead - This ale is a crisp, refreshing wheat ale with a delightful apple aroma and subtle cinnamon flavor. 4.5% ABV (bottle and draft).
FORT COLLINS BREWERY Red Banshee - This recipe is a combination of crystal and wheat malts for an impeccably soft caramel flavor punctuated by the piquant character of Willamette and Tettnang hops. 5.3% ABV (bottle only). Rocky Mountain IPA - Fort Collins made Rocky Mountain IPA by dry hopping for an intense floral aroma and adding a generous malt backbone stable enough to support the bracing bitterness of this ale. 6.3% ABV (bottle only). Fort Collins Kidd Lager - This Schwarzbier was crafted to taste much lighter than it looks. Chocolate malt lends Kidd Lager its color while smoked malt adds depth. And a slight dose of Tettnang hops adds a light, balancing bitterness. 4.5% ABV (bottle only). Chocolate Stout - A velvety smooth mouthfeel and impeccable flavor make this Chocolate Stout positively seductive. The medium body will leave your mouth wanting more, while the subtle hop character rounds out the richness of the barley and chocolate malt. 4.9% ABV (bottle only). Z Smoked Lager - Rauchbier dates back to the 1500s in Bamburg, Germany, when malt was often dried over the flames of a beechwood fire. Z Smoked Lager was created to be palatable. Slight caramel undertones and a bright amber color compliment the lingering smoke flavors. The perfect companion to a good meal. 5.4% ABV (bottle only). Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat - Fort Collins' take on an American classic is the refreshingly crisp Major Tom's. This unique creation is brewed with fresh pomegranates and filtered to achieve a bright color. The result is a striking straw blond beer with a tart finish. 5.2% ABV (bottle only). The Incredible HOP - Fort Collins' inspired IHOP is a "Double-Triple" -- a malty, furiously hoppy double IPA fermented with Belgian triple yeast. No easy baskets here! 9.5% ABV (bottle and draft). Double Chocolate Stout - Big chocolate and roast flavors about as subtle hop bittering rounds out the richness of this ambitious Imperial stout. This blushing black beer is complimented by a thick tawny head and lively chocolate nose. 8.1% ABV (bottle and draft). 
ALHAMBRA CERVEZAS Alhambra Negra - This dark brown, reddish-hued lager presents a creamy, nutty nose, with caramel notes and a mild roasted malt character that is all around inviting. Expect a creamy backbone and some slightly roasty, caramel tones, with a distinct note of dark rum. Look for the subtle flavors of anise and black licorice, and enjoy the clean, caramel finish with lingering rum flavors. 5.4% (bottle only). Alhambra Especial - Named after the palace that overlooks the town of Granada, Spain, Alhambra Especial is a drinkable lager with a mellow, crisp flavor. 5.4% ABV (bottle only).
CIGAR CITY BREWING
Ligero Black Lager - A schwarzbier or "black beer" is traditonal dark German lager that has been brewed since the Middle Ages. Ligero Black Lager is a traditional schwarzbier: black, roasted, and nutty. It's low in alcohol at about 5% and quite easy to quaff. 5% ABV (draft only).
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as Avery Old Jubilation and Czar Imperial Stout, Dogfish Head Fort and Faithfull Ale, and Blue Point Old Howling Bastard. |
Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY BIERGARTEN BOCA RATON (309 Via De Palmas, #90, Boca Raton, 33432) - Quench your weekday thirst with a very German Happy Hour, Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. for $3.00 beers. Try a Blanche du Bruxelles now on draft, and if you are even feeling brave upgrade to Das Boot! Das Boot allows you to choose from a 1 or 2 liter pour in a boot-shaped glass. Doesn't that sound like fun?
PUCCINI'S PIZZA (1100 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33444) - The newest location features an extensive menu with classics such as brick oven pizza, insalata caprese, and arancini. Wash down all that Italian goodness with a Cigar City Jai Alai, Left Hand Milk Stout, or a Magic Hat #9 on draft. Mangi bevi e essere felice!
STICKS AND SPIRITS (120 S. Olive Ave., #102, West Palm Beach, 33401) - This is a family-owned cigar lounge complete with a walk-in humidor offering a selection of the finest aged, hand-rolled cigars in South Florida. Pair one of these fine smokes with a Cigar City Jai Alai or Maduro, or even a Left Hand Milk Stout. All available in bottles to help you unwind your day.
BRICKYARD MICROBREWERY ( 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 33433) - This brand new multi-tap craft beer bar has brought in 18 drafts and 6 bottles of all types. Drafts include: Lindemans Framboise, Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard, just to name a few. Come grab a pint tonight! Happy Hour Monday throught Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close with 1/2 off drafts.
BROWARD COUNTY
GREEN ROOM (100 Nugent Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33312) - Grab a $5 craft beer on Thursdays from their selection of 250+ beers while enjoying some old school video games. Plan to call in "sick" to work on Friday.
ANTONINO'S PIZZA (15964 W. State Rd. 84, Weston, 33326) - This old-school pizza joint is getting new school with 11 new craft beers on draft! Stop in for Magic Hat #9, Sea Dog Blue Paw, Arrogant Bastard Ale by Stone, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Left Hand Milk Stout, Native Lager, Magic Hat Circus Boy, Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, PALM, and Cigar City Florida Cracker.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
DOGTOWN (456 W. 41st St., Miami Beach, 33140) - This is an amazing place that sells only two things: hot dogs and bottled beer. Selections include The Bruery Saison Rue, Hoppin' Frog Boris the Crusher, Orval, Malheur 12, and Westmalle Tripel.
ALASKA ROASTING COMPANY (13130 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33181) - Fresh-roasted coffee and craft beer: a match made in heaven! Try Dogfish Chicory Stout, Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, Monk in the Trunk, and Magic Hat #9.
HOUSE OF DOGS ( 456 NW 41st St., Miami, 33127) - Call it the House of Dogs and Beer! 30 beers in bottle include big hitters from Dogfish Head and Flying Dog.
RUSTY PELICAN ( 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne, 33149) - Check out the awesome bottle selection at Rusty: Left Hand Milk Stout, Magic Hat #9, Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Green's Endeavor, Holy Mackerel Golden Ale, Avery White Rascal, and Monk in the Trunk.
WOOD TAVERN ( 2531 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33127) - Speak softly, and carry a craft beer at Wood: Try Arrogant Bastard Ale by Stone, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, Monk in the Trunk, Magic Hat #9, Holy Mackerel Golden Ale, Shiner Bock, and Rogue Dead Guy Ale.
Special Beers Being Added to Accounts:
ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS (9721 NW 41st St., Doral, 33178) - New in bottle: Victory V12, Dogfish Head Ta Henket, and Avery The Czar Imperial Stout.
ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA (2801 NW 87th Ave., Doral, 33122) - New on draft: Holy Mackerel Golden Ale.
BLUE PIANO (4600 NE 2nd Ave., #11, Miami, 33137) - New on draft: Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Blue Point Toasted Lager, and Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla.
BRU'S ROOM SPORTS GRILL (35 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) - New on draft: Holy Mackerel Panic Attack.
BRU'S ROOM SPORTS GRILL (1333 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426) - New on draft: Holy Mackerel Panic Attack.
MICHAEL'S GENUINE (130 NE 40th St., Miami, 33137) - New in bottle: Southern Tier Choklat, Dogfish Head Burton Baton and Faithfull Ale, and Cigar City Jose Marti.
SUNSET TAVERN (7232 SW 59th Ave., South Miami, 33143) - New on draft: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Happy Hour Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TITANIC RESTAURANT AND BREWERY (5813 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coarl Gables, 33146) - New on draft: Oskar Blues G'Knight Imperial Red.
WINE AND SPIRITS CELLAR (21055 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 33180) - New in bottle: Dogfish Head Faithfull Ale, Terrapin Wake 'N' Bake, Ise Kadoya IPA, and Timmerman's Oude Gueuze.
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And Now, Of Course, There's a Tim Tebow-Themed Beer
By: MJD, Yahoo Sports
It's called "Tebrew" and it's going to be brought to you by Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colo. The company's Facebook page describes the beer thusly:
Tebrew Sunday Sipper - a barleywine from Bonfire - is almost here. In the style of 4th quarter heroics, we're waiting until the last minute to serve it up -- the moment the 10oz glasses arrive, the real games can begin. Stay tuned.
Tebrew will be good for a variety of things -- tolerating watching all that Tebowing; celebrating in victory or drowning the sorrow of a loss; dulling the pain of being the victim of a #tebowtipping. It will not, however, absolve you of any sins. In fact, it may cause you to commit many more.
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Hoppy Holidays: Sweet Makers Try To Tap Market For Beer Candy
By: Katy McLaughlin, The Wall Street Journal
What's a tasty flavoring for a chocolate bonbon?
This is a question Nicole Greene was asked by an instructor when she was a pastry student in New York City three years ago. That very weekend, Ms. Greene planned to go to a Yankees game, where she would order her ritual soft pretzel and a Bud Light. That's when her flavor idea hit: Beer.
"I realize now it was actually a pivotal moment in my career and in my life," said Ms. Greene, today the proprietor of Truffle Truffle, an online and wholesale confectioner whose top seller is the "Beer and Pretzel Collection," which features beer-and-pretzel truffles and caramels, beer marshmallows and beer brittle.
Ms. Greene is one of a growing number of confectioners who have crossed what may be the final frontier in candy flavoring and begun to market candy made with beer. They've worked out technical kinks (beer burns at the high temperatures used to make many kinds of candy) and developed a market for sweets they describe as "hoppy," "malty" and "yeasty."
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By: Brown Distributing Company, South Florida Beer Week
Part of what makes local craft beer special is the stories -- the tales of spirit and passion that drive people to turn this obsession (read: beer!) into a career. So each week on the South Florida Beer Week Blog, we're going to try to give you a little glimpse into those stories by talking with the people behind the beer.
For this first Brew Insight column, we caught a big one: Bob Gordash, founder of Holy Mackerel Beers(née Gordash Brewing). Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL and brewed out of Greenville, South Carolina, Holy Mackerel is known for its compact but ultra-potent line up of Belgian-inspired ales. It's Special Golden Aleis highly drinkable, even at 8.5% alcohol by volume, while it's Mack in Black imperial stout is a beast of a beer with layers of tart pomegranate and chocolate malt. Holy Mackerel's latest brew doesn't relent either -- Panic Attack strong ale, released in 2010, clocks in at a whopping 10%. Talk about big boys.
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