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Featured Beer Pairing
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Spicy Wings with India Pale Ale
Love spicy wings? The hotter the better, you say? How about next time you try burn your taste buds off with some chicken goodness, you pair it with a good, strong India Pale Ale. The intense flavor profile of the IPA, from the citrus nose to the hop bitterness is going to pair amazingly with those wings. IPAs even go great with mild blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Cambozola. So next time, wash down those wings with an ice cold IPA. Your taste buds will thank-you.
Suggested beers: Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, or Breckenridge Lucky-U-IPA.
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Featured Recipe
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Beer Marinated Baked Chicken Wings
By: Beer100.com
Difficulty: Easy
Did you know that more than 1.25 billion chicken wings will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday? It's the country's biggest eating day of the year, after Thanksgiving. If those wings were laid end to end they would reach one-quarter of the way to the moon; they'd circle the earth more then twice. So we thought we would help you and show you how to make great baked wings at home. Use your favorite style of beer to add that unique flavor. Maybe a brown ale for something a little sweet, or a lager for clean taste. This is a great base recipe, so be creative and show off those wangs!
Ingredients
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/2 cup of your favorite beer
-1/4 cup soy sauce
-1/8 cup lemon juice
-1/2 tsp of salt
-1/4 tsp of pepper
-1/8 tsp of ginger
-1 clove garlic, minced
-3 to 3 1/2 pounds of chicken wings
Combine all the ingredients, except the chicken, and blend well.
Rinse chicken under very cold water and drain on paper towels.
Place in a large bowl or plastic bag and pour the marinade over the wings.
Turn all the pieces to coat thoroughly.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Place chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan.
Do not use the excess marinade!
Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 1 hour.
Pair with your choice of beer that you used in the sauce.
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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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 So you got through the holidays, South Florida Beer Week, and the Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival, and you might have thought the beer drinking holidays were behind you. Perhaps you are aware that there is a pretty big football game on Sunday; the biggest game of the year! It's the Giants vs. the Patriots. Not only is it the Super Bowl, it is one of the biggest drinking days of the year. New York vs. New England. Bluepoint vs. Shipyard. Southern Tier vs. Woodchuck. Whose cider you on? Then again if you are like me, you could just opt out on the competitive nature of the whole thing. Lay back and watch the commercials, drinking your favorite local brew from Florida, wishing that the Dolphins could find a quarterback that could last more than a single season. A nice hoppy IPA, such as Stone Ruination Double IPA, would be a good match for the bitterness I harbor towards my favorite team's continued mediocrity. In fact a Double IPA would be a perfect pairing for the hot wings that I will be devouring (see Featured Beer Pairings below). Hey...there is always next year!
While you are shopping for your Super Bowl party, let me remind you that Valentine's day is just around the corner. May I suggest a delicious chocolate stout, such as Rogue, Well's, or Youngs Double Chocolate Stout, or even Left Hand Milk stout to pair with your favorite dessert. If your honey's taste in beer is as sweet as she/he is, perhaps Timmerman's Strawberry or Lindeman's Framboise Lambic would better suit your needs. Alternatively a combination of stout with lambic might suit well to satisfy the desires of all parties. We in the biz affectionately call this delicious concoction a "chocolate covered strawberry".
Sounds delicious doesn't it?
Cheers,
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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Upcoming Events:
February 3
Stop by the Hollywood Vine (2035 Harrison St., Hollywood, 33020) for a great beer tasting with free admission! Sample beers such as: Breckenridge Regal Pilsner, Red Brick Old Stock Ale, Shiner Dortmunder Spring Ale, Magic Hat Vinyl, and Stone More Brown Than Black IPA. This event will run from 7 to 9 p.m.
February 3-5
Want to have that perfect beer for your super bowl party? Stop select Total Wine and More to try a sampling of craft beers fit for the Big Game! They will be holding tastings all weekend, so you are sure to find that perfect beer to go with your famous bean dip.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Palm Beach Garden (11221 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens) - Meet Bob and try some of his great beers from Holy Mackerel from 2 to 7 p.m.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More North Miami (14750 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33181) - Join Lauren from Blue Point Brewing company in sampling some great craft beers from 2 to 4 p.m.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Palm Beach Garden (22332 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens) - Chris Moyer will be sampling out some great local brands such as: Native Lager, Eleven Brown, Cigar City Jai Alai, and Monk in the Trunk. These great beers will be there for you to try from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Fort Lauderdale (1906 Cordova Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 33316) - Asa from Carib will be showcasing his Caribbean brews from 2 to 4 p.m.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Wellington (S. State Rd. 7, Wellington, 33414) - Stop by from 3 to 6 p.m. to try some great local beers.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Wellington (S. State Rd. 7, Wellington, 33414) - Matt from Shipyard will be featuring some choice brews from Shipyard Brewing company from 4 to 7 p.m.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Pembroke Pines (15980 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 33027) - Asa is back with more Carib beers. Stop by from 5 to 7 p.m. for a taste of paradise.
- February 3 at Total Wine and More Pinecrest (8851 SW 136th St., Miami, 33176) - Carlos is going to be hanging out with some great local brands for you to try. Make sure you stop by from 5 to 7 p.m. and say hello!
- February 4 at Total Wine and More North Miami (14750 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33181) - Join Bob from Holy Mackerel and try out some of his great beers from 12 to 6 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Pinecrest (8851 SW 136th St., Miami, 33176) - Keep Lauren company while she pours some choice samples from Blue Point Brewing Company from 12 to 2 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Palm Beach Garden (11221 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens) - Join Matt and try some great beers from Shipyard Brewing Company from 12 to 3 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine North Miami (14750 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33181) - Stop by and sample some great local beers to find that perfect one for your party. Tasting will from from 2 to 5 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Pembroke Pines (15980 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 33027) - Lauren will be making another appearance today while pouring some more great beers from Blue Point Brewing Company from 3 to 5 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Wellington (S. State Rd. 7, Wellington,33140) - Asa is back, again! He will be chillin' from 12 to 2 p.m. with some great Carib beers.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Boynton Beach (850 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426) - Another great tasting being put on by Asa from Carib. He sure is a busy guy. Stop by and appreciate his beers from 1 to 3 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Pinecrest (8851 Sw. 136th St., Miami, 33176) - Come hang out with Jen as she pours some great beers from New York and New England from 2 to 4 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Boca Raton (5050 Town Center Cir., Boca Raton, 33486) - Stop by to taste some great craft beers from 1 to 3 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Boynton Beach (850 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426) - Try some great local brands from 3 to 6 p.m., just in time for the big game!
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Boca Raton (5050 Town Center Cir., Boca Raton, 33486) - One more tasting with Asa! He sure does get around. He will be pouring from 4 to 6 p.m.
- February 4 at Total Wine and More Stuart (2550 NW Federal Hwy., Stuart, 34994) - Ashley from Shipyard will be pouring some great brews from 12 to 3 p.m.
- February 5 at Total Wine and More Wellington (S. State Rd. 7, Wellington, 33410) - Make sure to visit Bob from Holy Mackerel and try some great beers before heading off to your big party. Tastings will run from 12 to 5 p.m.
- February 5 at Total Wine and More North Miami (14750 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33181) - Meet Asa from Carib Brewing Company and try some of their great beers 12 to 2 p.m.
- February 5 at Total Wine and More Pinecrest (8851 SW 136th St., Miami, 33176) - Asa will be making one more appearance for the day, so make sure you stop by to try some Carib brews from 3 to 5 p.m.
- February 5 at Total Wine and More Boynton Beach (850 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426) - Sarah from Shipyard will be making an appearance with some great Shipyard brews from 12 to 3 p.m.
- February 5 at Total Wine and More Stuart (2550 NW Federal Hwy., Stuart, 34994) - Ashley will be pouring some great Shipyard brews from 12 to 3 p.m.
February 4
Stop by for the Beer Offs event at Whole Foods Market (810 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33071) where you will sample eight craft beers in a tournament style bracket to determine the big game winner! It starts at 2 p.m. and is free to attend.
February 4
Stop by the Wine Shop and Academy (101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401) for a fun beer class. For $25, you will get to sample and learn about different styles of beer. Those who take this class will receive 10% off featured 6-packs. Call Virginia Phillips at (561) 721-6000 for more information.
February 4
Texas Hold'em BBQ (4025 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33304) will be hosting a great event to support all of us who love to ride our bikes (the peddling kind). They will doing a special bike ride and Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale will be on special for $2.50. Check their website for more details as they become available.
February 7
Stop by World of Beer (2465 State Rd. 7 Suite 100, Wellington, 33414) for a Cigar City tap takeover with brewery rep extraordinaire, Phil! They will be pouring great brews such as: Florida Cracker, Jose Marti, Ligero Black Lager, Peach IPA, and Maduro. They will also have even more great Cigar City beers in bottles! This events will run from 7 to 9 p.m.
February 7
Chill with Stone Brewing Company at World of Beer (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) with all of your favorite Stone beers including: Stone IPA, Cali Belgique, Arrogant Bastard, Pale Ale, Oaked Arrogant Bastard, and Belgian IRS. Also special bottles of Vertical Epic 11.11.11 will be making an appearance. Only one year left in Stone's Vertical Epic series. So make sure you come out and try some! Taps start flowing at 7 p.m. and will go till 9 p.m.
February 8
Stop by ABC Fine Wine and Spirits (9894 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 33434) to sample a selection of wine, spirits, and craft beer. The cost is $10 per person and runs from 6 to 8 p.m.
February 9
February 13
What should you and your sweetheart do on Valentine's Day eve? Why shuffle on down to The Local Craft Food & Drink (150 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, 33134) for a great Stone Brewery pint night. They will be pouring a slew of beers including the 11-11-11 Vertical Epic Ale. Only one year left in the Vertical Epic series, so make sure you stop by and try some!
February 14
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Flamingo Gardens (3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 33330) with the Romance in the Gardens event. Enjoy scrumptious food and desserts paired with fine craft beers and honey wines in the romantic setting of Flamingo Pond and Cafe. Take a moonlit birding tour and learn all about the mating and nesting habits of birds in the Aviary. Tickets for this special evening $35 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information visit their website or call 954-473-2955.
February 14
Bring your sweetheart to World of Beer (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) for a chocolate-covered Valentine's Day featuring: Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Rogue Double Chocolate Stout, Fort Collins Double Chocolate Stout, Southern Tier Choklat, Timmerman's Strawberry, and Lindemans Framboise. The romance starts blooming at 7 p.m.
February 15
Head on down to JP Mulligans Restaurant & Pub (12415 Taft St., Pembroke Pines, 33028) for a Dogfish Head pint night. They will be pouring Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA through the Randall as well as the entire music series, Midas Touch, and 120 Minute IPA. The taps start flowing at 7 p.m.
February 15
February 18
Check out Crown Wine and Spirits (1300 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33071) for a great craft beer tasting with over 30+ craft beers including: Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Well's Banana Bread, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, and Holy Mackerel Panic Attack. The cost is $10 per person and runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
February 22
Stop by ABC Fine Wine and Spirits ( 500 21st St., Vero Beach, 32960) to sample a selection of wine, spirits, and craft beer. The cost is $10 per person and runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
February 23
Come try the unique and innovative brews of Cigar City Brewing out of Tampa, Florida, and pair them with delectable dishes from Puccini's Pizzeria ( 1100 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33444). For $10 you can get a great Cigar City beer flight and a complimentary pizza tasting. This great deal is only going to run from 7 to 9 p.m., so make sure you get there early to reserve your slice!
February 25
February 28
Take a break from the grind with World of Beer (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) and Terrapin Brewing Company. Be indulgent with a Wake 'n' Bake stout. Don't worry, we won't tell. They will also have Hopsecutioner, Rye Pale Ale, and some special bottles. The party starts at 7 p.m.
February 29
Stop by ABC Fine Wine and Spirits (2693 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33065) to sample a selection of wine, spirits, and craft beer. The cost is $10 per person and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Remember Leap Year tastings only come around once every 4 years.
March 1
Start your month off right at Total Wine (14750 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33181) with Adam from Native Brewing Company and try some of his great Florida crafted beers. This tasting will run from 6 to 8 p.m.
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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY
Regal Pilsner - A double Pilsner with distinct hoppy attributes and a pronounced malty backbone. It is strong in character and steadfast in its resolve to provide maximum drinking pleasure. All hail our Brewmaster and the fruits of his labor, Regal Pilsner! 7.7% ABV (bottle only).
CIGAR CITY BREWING
Dos Costas Oeste Cedar - This saison is a collaboration between Cigar City and The Bruery is a high gravity ale with coriander, ginger, and sweet orange peel. It is aged on cedar wood spirals. 9% ABV (bottle only).
Dos Costas Oeste Grapefruit - This saison is a collaboration between Cigar City and The Bruery. It is a high gravity ale brewed with coriander, ginger, and sweet orange peel. It is aged on grapefruit wood spirals. 9% ABV (bottle only).
Dos Costas Oeste Lemon - This saison is a collaboration between Cigar City and The Bruery. It is a high gravity ale brewed with coriander, ginger, and sweet orange peel. It is aged on lemon wood spirals. 9% ABV (bottle only).
DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY
Noble Rot - This saison-esque science project is brewed with pils and wheat malts and fermented with a distinct Belgian yeast strain. Two unique wine grapes also provide a source of fermentable sugars. The first addition is from viognier grape that has been infected with a benevolent fungus called botrytis, which reduces the water content of the grape while magnifying the sweetness. The second addition is from pinot gris grapes that go though a process called dropping fruit, where large clusters of grapes are clipped to amplify the quality of those left behind. It has a spicy white wine body and a dry tart finish. 9% ABV (bottle only).
NARRAGANSETT BREWING COMPANY
Spring Bock - A traditional Bavarian helles lager beer, Narragansett Bock is deeply flavorful with a rich golden color and full body. 6.5% ABV (cans only).
SOUTHERN TIER BREWING COMPANY
Eurotrash Pilz - This beer was born as a way for Southern Tier to propagate their yeast for the summer seasonal Farmer's Tan, but it has now taken on a life of its own. Fitting perfectly between Old Man Winter and Hop Sun, this new addition will help bridge the gap between winter and summer. Eurotrash Pilz is a lightly carbonated, malty pilsner, and is perfect for session drinking. 5.2% ABV (bottle only).
TWISTED PINE BREWING COMPANY
Ghost Face Killah - This beer is brewed with 6 zany peppers: Anaheim, Fresno, Jalapeno, Serrano, Habanero, and Bhut Jolokia, or the Ghost Pepper. Aroma of smoked chillis fills the nose on first whiff and immediately on the first sip it does have a nice golden wheat flavor. This will only last for a fleeting moment before the temperature rises. Just hold on, the warmth of this beer will set in for a long spicy burn. There is only one finish on this beer - HEAT! 5% ABV (bottle only)
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as: Magic Hat Vinyl (draft and bottle), Shiner Dortmunder Spring Ale (bottle and draft), Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (bottle and draft), Avery New World Porter (bottle and draft), and Southern Tier Gemini Imperial Blended Ale (bottle and draft).
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Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY KENNEL CLUB (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, 33409) - Not only are they going to be hosting an event for the World Series of Poker on February 16 to 27, but they also now carrying Magic Hat #9. So if your poker face isn't up to par, at least your beer glass will be winner. BISTRO N (5820 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431) -Located on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom in the Town Center Mall, Bistro N is a stylish, yet comfortable restaurant featuring classic bistro cuisine. Now you can enjoy a great craft beer with your bistro club sandwich. They carry the following selection of bottles: Blue Point Toasted Lager, Magic Hat #9, Monk in the Trunk, Stone IPA, Left Hand Milk Stout, Cigar City Maduro, and Jai Alai IPA, New Planet Off The Grid Pale Ale, Palm and Hopf Helle Weisse. Find that perfect beer to go with your shopping spree. DAS DOG (1203 Town Center Dr., Ste 106, Jupiter, 33458) - Grab a quick bite and a quality brew anytime you are in the Abacoa area, especially before and after spring training games. They have Tequesta Der Chancellor and Magic Hat #9 available on draft and Avery IPA and White Rascal, Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yellow Pils in cans. FUNKY BISCUIT (303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 33432) - Stop by for some rockin' food, and jazzy drinks. Now you can pick up a Blue Point Rastafa Rye Ale, which is the drink of choice on Reggae Wednesdays. KWIK STOP (2200 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach, 33444) - They are now carrying all of your favorite craft beers including: Dogfish Head, Blue Point Brewing Company, Magic Hat Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing Company and Stone Brewing Company. Make sure you stop by to check out their great selection! PUCCINI'S PIZZA DELRAY (1100 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33444) - Enjoy some craft brews with your pie, including Cigar City Maduro and Jai Alai IPA on draft, just $4.75 a pop and 2-4-1 during happy hour (4 to 7 p.m. daily)! THE SPANIARD TAPAS BAR & CAFE (114 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 33432) - Enjoy some Spanish beer with some Spanish tapas, choose between Alhambra Pilsner or Alhambra Dark.
BROWARD COUNTY
Tap and Cork ( 300 SW 1st Ave. Las Olas Riverfront, Fort Lauderdale, 33301) - Come check out this new laid back bar that is serving up not only wine, and sake bombs, but some choice craft brews. They are going to feature 20 new draft lines and have up to 50 bottles from your favorite breweries such as: Left Hand, Shipyard, Rogue, Dogfish Head, Blue Point, Breckenridge, Victory, and many more.
The Manor ( 2345 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, 33305) - Wilton Manors biggest party spot is now carrying your favorite craft beers. Choose from the following great selection: Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Magic Hat #9, Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard, and more. This place has great beer, great food, and great atmosphere. Make sure you check it out today!
DAVIE DISCOUNT LIQOURS (8856 W. State Rd. 84, Davie, 33324) - Did you know this independently-owned liquor store has over 125 different bottles of amazing craft beer, including rare brews from Stone, Terrapin, Dogfish Head, and Rogue. Stop in today and pick up a few bottles!
THE BEER STORE OF POMPANO (109 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, 33060) -This place has some awesome super rare beers including Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, Avery Mephistopheles, Avery The Beast, Southern Tier Choklat Stout, and Flying Dog Raging Bitch. Stop by and stock up on these awesome beers today.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
HOUSE OF DOGZ (456 W. 41st St., Miami Beach, 33140) - This restaurant is not only serving up some of the best dogs in town, but a great collection of kosher beers including: Innis & Gunn, Left Hand 400lb Monkey, Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard, Left Hand Blackjack Porter, Narragansett Lager, Monk in the Trunk, Thomas Creek River Falls Red, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, and many many more. Stop by today for a brew and a dog.
LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL (1601 Collins Ave., 33139) - This Miami Beach staple is now serving up a fine collection of craft beers. Stop by on a hot day for a cold draft of one of these quality ales: Holy Mackerel Golden, Monk in the Trunk, Cigar City Maduro, Magic Hat #9, and Left Hand Milk Stout. You can even pick up a frosty bottle of one of these great beers: Sam Smith Nut Brown, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Native Lager, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, and Palm.
THE FEDERAL MIAMI (5132 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33137) - One of the newest restaurants in Miami is going to be serving up some great craft brews from your favorite breweries including: Boulder, Southern Tier, Oskar Blues, Red Brick, Victory, Ruckus, Rogue, Shiner, and Woodchuck. Make sure you stop by and check it out!
SRA. MARTINEZ ( 4000 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 33137) -Celebrity Chef Michelle Bernstien tapas style restaurant now carries a great selection of craft beer, such as: Cigar City Maduro Brown, Magic Hat #9, Shiner Blonde, Native Lager, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, and Holy Mackerel Panic Attack. Make sure you stop by for a big beer to go with your "little" plate.
THE DOME (271 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 33134) - This Latin American fusion restaurant and caviar bar, which will be opening on January 28, will be focusing on fresh ingredients from Florida farms. The owner Rachel Dominguez's passion for the environment and green initiatives helped enable The Dome to become a silver LEED Certified Eco-friendly restaurant, and executive chef, Marsha Orosco, was the first executive chef at both Hollywood's Council Oak Steakhouse and Fort Lauderdale's Morton's Steakhouse. They will be carrying several great craft beers including: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Cigar City Hotter then Helles, Stone IPA, and Magic Hat #9. So make sure you stop by and say hello over a cold one.
LOKAL BURGERS & BEER (3190 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 33133) - This restaurant is bringing sustainability and locally sourced burgers and beers right to your table. Have a My Childhood Dream burger, a 7 oz burger with American cheese, crispy bacon, and served in-between a home-made doughnut. Pair that with a local Florida beer such as Cigar City Jai Alai or Maduro (bottles only) or Cigar City Ligero and Tequesta Gnarley Barley on draft.
STOP N' SHOP PONCE (5885 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 33146) -Check out this hidden gem for rare bottles such as the Avery Demons of Ale series, Stone Verticals from two years running, and a wide selection of Bruery bottles such as Two Turtle Doves and Four Calling Birds!
TREASURE COAST
WALDO'S RESTAURANT (3150 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach, 32963) - Right on the Atlantic Ocean at the Driftwood Resort this restaurant is now carrying the following selection of beers: Left Hand 400 lb Monkey, Left Hand Milk Stout, Red Brick Laughing Skull, and Sea Dog Blue. Make sure you stop by, grab a brew and bite and enjoy paradise.
Special Beers Being Added to Accounts:
AJ'S BEER CITY DRIVE THRU AND HOME BREW SUPPLY (221 Center Street, Jupiter, 33458) - Experience the convenience of drive thru with these exceptional brands such as Shipyard, Holy Mackerel, Cigar City and many man more. They also have Stone More Brown then Black IPA and Terrapin MooHoo Stout.
BLUE STAR WINE BAR (925 Bougainvillea Lane, Vero Beach, 32963) - New on draft: Left Hand Ambidextrous.
BOARDWALK (1301 NE Sunview Ter., Jensen Beach, 34957) - Now has Red Brick Laughing Skull on draft.
GERONIMOS BAR & GRILL (3528 S. University Dr., Davie, 33328) - New on draft: Oskar Blues G'Knight, Shipyard Applehead, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Stone IPA, Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA, Magic Hat #9, Shipyard Export, and Narragansett Lager.
GREASE BURGER BAR (213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401) - New in bottles: Innis & Gunn Rum Cask, Thomas Creek Amber, and Thomas Creek Up the Creek Imperial IPA.
HOUSE OF BREWS (3311 NW Main Ave., Jensen Beach, 34957) - New on draft: Swamphead Sciaenhops and Left Hand Ambidextrous.
JEAN LA FRITA (1520 Washington Blvd., Miami Beach, 33139) - New in bottles: Timmerman Framboise, Kriek, Strawberry, Barbar, and Orval.
LASER WOLF (901 Progresso Dr. #101, Forth Lauderdale, 33304) - They will be tapping kegs of Dogfish Head World Wide Stout and Noble Rot. You don't want to miss that!
OLD HEIDELBERG DELI (328 Crandon Blvd. Ste. 102, Key Biscayne, 33149) - New in bottles: Kostritzer, Bitburger, Konig Pilsner, Krombaucher Pilsner, Krombaucher Dark, and Krombaucher Weizen.
PIPA MOVIDA (7401 US Hwy. 1, Vero Beach, 32967) - New on draft: Swamphead Big Nose and Erie Railbender Ake.
RIVERSIDE MARKET CAFE (608 SW 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33312) - Come relax and try out the new collaboration between Cigar City and The Bruery, Dos Costas Oeste.
SAKAYA KITCHEN DOWNTOWN (125 SE 3rd Ave., Miami, 33131) - New on draft: Monk in the Trunk, Magic Hat #9, Holy Mackerel Golden. New in bottles: Avery White Rascal, Left Hand Polestar Pilsner, Ayinger Brauweisse, Peak Nut Brown, Cigar City Jai Alai, Dogfish Head 60 and 90 Minute IPA, Hazed 'n' Infused, Rogue Red Fox Amber Ale, Rogue White Crane, Rogue Buckwheat, Shipyard Export, Shipyard Light, Summit Horizon Red, and Victory Golden Monkey.
THE FIELD IRISH PUB (3281 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, 33312) - New in draft: Left Hand Sawtooth on Nirto! New in bottles: Magic Hat Vinyl Lager and Ayinger Brau Weisse.
WINE VAULT (3201 N. Miami Ave. #105, 33127) - New in draft: Palm and Cigar City Hotter Than Helles. New in bottles: Holy Mackerel Golden, Avery White Rascal, Flying Dog Doggie Style, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Magic Hat #9, and Left Hand Milk Stout.
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Craft Beer from the Land of the Rising Sun
By: Eatocracy
Shigeharu Asagiri loves beer so much he has even brewed it by the light of the moon.
He's not a bathtub hootcher with vampiric tendencies, but the boss of Japanese microbrewery Coedo and a man committed to putting his craft beer on the map, no matter what it takes.
His nighttime brewing activity came just after the earthquake that rocked Japan's Tohoku region last March led to frequent blackouts at his brewery just outside Tokyo.
From those difficult days and dark nights, Coedo has continued to make some award-winning beers that are helping to put the spotlight on interesting microbrews from Japan.
Earthquakes and blackouts aside, it hasn't been easy for Coedo, founded in 1997 by Asagiri's father-in-law. It wasn't until prohibitive laws against small commercial breweries were repealed in 1994 that a microbrew scene in Japan could emerge.
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Super Bowl Sunday May Drive Americans to Consume 50 Million Cases of Beer
By: Blake Potolicchio
Super Bowl Sunday - one of the most famous days in American tradition - is watched by an average of 80-90 million people every year. Last year, Super Bowl XLV, drew the largest TV audience in history with 111 million US viewers. The Super Bowl may be famous for great footballs, an incredible halftime show, and yes, the innovative commercials - but it also has one more interesting attribute: beer.
Reports for 2011 Nielsen data showed that Americans consumed close to50 million cases of beer on Super Bowl Sunday. That's 1.2 billion cans / bottles of beer that Americans will potentially consume this weekend. One caveat is that this data does not include the beer served at restaurants, bars, or the stadium itself.
So let's do a bit of quick math here. The total population of the US is ~310 million. Let's assume for simplicity that 65% are over the age of 21 (in reality, ~76% are over 18 according to the US census). That brings us to ~202 million people. Recently, most surveys show that 60% of Americans over the age of 21 drink alcohol - so we have a total market potential of: 121 million. With 1.2 billion cans, that means that consumers over the age of 21 will have to take down 10 beers each on Sunday (as well as stay home, since the data doesn't include restaurants or bars).
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Tweason'ale: A Gluten-Free Beer with a Taste of Honey
By: Greg Kitsock
Gluten-free beers - those brewed without barley, wheat or rye - make up a narrow sliver of the market, but their number is growing. In a recent blog item, I mentioned Nikki's Gluten Free Ale from the Rock Bottom Brewery in Arlington. Now Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Del., has come out with Tweason'ale, another beer that can be safely downed by drinkers with celiac disease.
"It's being trucked to market as we speak," said Dogfish president Sam Calagione of the new beer, which will be available in kegs and four-packs of 12-ounce bottles.
Tweason'ale is fermented from sorghum syrup and a dark buckwheat honey, and flavored with strawberries that the brewery mashes in a wood press. It's got a brisk, champagnelike carbonation and a subtle, sweet-tart fruitiness. The honey, added to the brew kettle near the end of the boil, adds a floral aroma but not much in the way of sweetness or body. Tweason'ale is light on the palate, and at 6 percent alcohol by volume, moderate by Dogfish standards.
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