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Featured Beer Cocktail
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Orange Hop-sicle
2 ounces Cointreau
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
½ ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Stone IPA
In a cocktail mixing glass, add Cointreau, Peychaud's Bitters and simple syrup.
Fill mixing glass with ice and shake and strain into wine glass.
Top with Stone IPA.
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Featured Recipe
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Cheese-y Beer Scones
By: Circle B Kitchen
Difficulty: Easy
These hearty buscuits take scones beyond brunch. Not only do they include beer, but call for cheddar cheese, chives galore, Dijon and sesame seeds to boot!
Ingredients
-2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
-1 Tbsp sugar
-2 tsp baking powder
-3/4 cup minced fresh chives
-1 1/2 cusp coarsely shredded cheddar cheese
-3/4 cup (or more) chilled wheat beer
-2 eggs
-1 tsp salt
-1 Tbsp vegetable oil
-2 tsp Dijon mustard
-Sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with flour.
Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
Stir in chives and cheese. Whisk 3/4 cup beer, 1 egg, oil, and mustard in small bowl.
Gradually add beer mixture to dry ingredients, tossing until moist clumps form and adding more beer by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead just until dough comes together.
Pat out dough to 1-inch-thick round. Using 2 ½-inch-diameter cutter, cut out scones.
Gather dough scraps and repeat.
Transfer to prepared sheet.
Whisk remaining egg in small cup; brush over scones.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake scones until golden on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 14 minutes.
Cool scones on sheet 5 minutes.
Transfer to basket. Serve warm and enjoy!
For original recipe
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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
MacTarnahan's 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
Collesi
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
Julian Hard Cider
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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Want to Get Some Fresh Beer in Your Establishment?
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Adam Fine - General Manager
954-629-7971
Ray Nickolaus - Sales and New Business Manager
561-339-0004
Chris Montelius - District Sales Manager : Miami-Dade County
407-375-4203
Ryan Fischer - Sales : Broward County - East
954-654-4512
ryan.fischer@brown.com
Eric Pugh - Sales : Broward County - West
954-661-2893
Chris Moyer - Sales : Palm Beach County - North
561-632-7316 561-370-5567 954-654-3012 josh.brent@brown.com
Dave Crisafi - Sales : Miami Dade County - Midtown thru Coconut Grove and Miami Beach 305-219-4315
Josh Durham - Sales : Monroe County
786-566-1321
Troy Hangen - Sales: Treasure Coast 772-494-3053 Ian Salzberg - Minister of Beer Communications 561-291-9551
ian.salzberg@brown.com
John Linn - Baron of Beer Happenings
561-755-7456
Jennifer Miller - Beer Bard
561-876-3519
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 As March Madness continues on it's journey of perfection to determine the best College Basketball team in the country, our thoughts begin turning to the rites of spring. The crack of the bat, the smell of roasted peanuts and of course the perfect companion to the two hot dogs you just consumed...nice frosty beers. It's baseball season! Time to pull out those stat sheets, split up the season tickets amongst your friends, pull out the trusty lucky baseball hat and buy some cracker jacks. And as spring turns to summer and the pace in South Florida turns to more bustle than hustle...we've got just the beers to wet your whistle as you kick back and sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." So let's PLAY BALL!
Cheers,
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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Upcoming Events:
March 31
New Times Beerfest at Huizenga Park (32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33301) is your chance to sample over 100 craft brews, listen to great music, watch NCAA basketball in the deluxe viewing area, and eat food from local restaurants. Check out their website for more information.
March 31
Party like it is 1555 with the Florida Renaissance Festival. Make sure to fill your drinking horns with Chaucer's Mead, bust out that suit of armor that you have been saving for that special occasion, take a step back in time. Check out the wee-old calender below and visit their website for more information.
March 31
April 1
Bali Ha'i at the Kampong (4013 S. Douglas Rd., Coral Gables, 33133) is the wine and food event of the year in South Florida. Spend an afternoon wining and dinning among the exotic tropical botanical gardens. Check out their website for more information.
April 3
Check out the Cigar City and Tequesta Brewing Company tap takeover at Sweetwater Grill and Bar (1507 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, 33435) starting at 6 p.m. Phil from Cigar City and Kenny from Tequesta will be on hand to talk about their favorite beers. There is even going to be a cask of Gnarly Barley that has been dry-hopped with a mystery hop. We all love a good mystery!
April 3
World of Beer Coconut Creek (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) will be hosting another great tap takeover. This time featuring Dogfish Head. Stop by and enjoy all of your favorite Dogfish Head beers. The beer starts to flow at 7 p.m.
April 4
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Kendall (12620 SW 120 St., Miami, 33186) will be hosting wine and beer tasting, featuring beers from Cigar City, Holy Mackerel, Native, and Inlet Brewing Company. The cost is $10 per person and runs from 6 to 8 p.m.
April 7
Ashley will be hanging out at Total Wine and More Boynton (850 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426) and sampling some great Shipyard beers from 1 to 4 p.m.
April 8
"Hoppy" Easter from World of Beer Coconut Creek (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073) with great beers like Redbrick Hoplanta and Dogfish Head Aprihop. They will also be holding an adult Easter egg hunt for the child in all of us.
April 10
Cigar City takes over Laser Wolf (901 Progresso Dr., Ste 101, Fort Lauderdale, 33304). Come out and catch a pint of some of the very best beers that are offered from Cigar City Brewing. Special tappings will include Humidor IPA, White Oak Wit, and a very special keg of Kalevipoeg (Baltic Porter)! Don't miss this event!
April 12
Are you single, and love craft beer? Well stop by the Coffee District (325 NE 2nd Ave, #104, Delray Beach, 33444) for "Craft Beer Speed Dating". Be prepared to meet the man or woman of your dreams, all while enjoying several different Cigar City Beers throughout the process. Call 561-455-0541 for reservations, and more details.
April 12
The Grille (12300 South Shore Blvd., Wellington, 33414) and Cigar City Brewing, plan on challenging your palate with 4 courses of amazing beer and food. Dinner starts at 7pm, so don't be late. There will be a number of surprises throughout the evening that will make this dinner different from any other beer dinner you have ever attended. Seating is very limited so call 561-793-2110 for reservations. More details and the menu to come!
April 12
Get local with Howley's Restaurant (4700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 33405) and enjoy a local craft beer and food pairing event. They will feature your favorite local beers from Cigar City, Holy Mackerel, Native, Inlet Brewing Company.
First Course - Radicchio wedge with caramelized onions, grape tomatoes, and garlic crustini finished with a gorgonzola balsamic dressing.
Paired with Holy Mackerel Golden Ale.
Second Course - Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese.
Paired with Monk in the Trunk Organic Amber.
Third Course - Proscuitto, carmelized onion, hop pesto and mozzarella pizza on naan.
Paired with Cigar City Jai Alai IPA.
Fourth Course - Pork shoulder ragu over cream cheesy polenta served with roasted fennel.
Paired with Native's The Eleven Brown Ale.
Fifth Course - chocolate mousse with dark berries.
Paired with Holy Mackerel Mack in Black Imperial Black Ale.
The cost is $40 per person. Called 561-833-5691 to reserve your spot today.
April 14 & 15
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens (10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, 33156) will be hosting their Food and Garden Festival once again. Stroll around one of Miami's best kept secrets, sampling some delicious foods and craft beer, and escape to a little slice of paradise. This event will run from from 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
April 18
Returning after its wildly successful debut last year, Brickell Brews and Bites hosted by the United Way at Mary Brickell Village (901 S. Miami Ave., Suite 206, Miami, 33130) will let guests "tap in" to nearly 100 craft beers. Also they can sample delicious creations from over 30 different South Florida restaurants, and find that perfect pairing. Check out their website for more information and tickets.
April 18
Costello's Trattoria (1209 Main St., 102, Jupiter Fl, 33458) will be hosting a craft beer tasting and Yappy Hour. Bring your pooch for Yappy Hour which will run from 6 to 9 p.m. with deals on all dog related beers. The craft beer tasting will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and is $20 per person. RSVP today by calling 561-776-5448.
April 19
Whole Foods Coral Gables (6701 Red Road, Coral Gables, 33143) and Cigar City Brewing bring local fresh food and beer to your dinner plate. Come learn how Cigar City Brewing is doing their part to keep the earth green. Very limited seating, so starting April 1st make your reservations, as this is going to be a quick sell out. Call 305-421-9421 for additional information. Dinner will start at 7pm.
April 20
Stone is taking over the taps at Cervezas (5835 Sunset Dr., Miami, 33143) with some very special brews. Draft is going to include: Stone IPA, Stone Ruination IPA, Stone Cali-Begique IPA, Stone/Dogish Head/Victory Saison du Buff, and Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans. Go Vertical with Stone Old Guardian Barleywine in bottles from 2008-2012. Also Lush Confections will be there serving up Stone beer truffles. It is going to be a truly decadent evening. Starts at 7 p.m.
April 21
Old School BeerFest at Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) will have over 50 craft beers plus food trucks and live entertainment from the Resolvers and more! Check out their Facebook page for more info. This event will run from 4 to 8 p.m.
April 25
Come hang out with Cigar City Brewing at The Living Room in Boynton Beach (1709 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, 33426), all while the red carpet is rolled out for you for dinner. For $35.00 you receive four courses and 4 beers. Some of the special tappings for this event include Raspberry Saison, Peach IPA, and Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Seating is limited, so book your spot today! Call 561-742-4399 for reservations!
April 28
The Rotary Club of Key Largo will be hosting the Key Largo Craft Beer Fest at Rowells Marina Property (103900 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, 33037). Enjoy a day by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Florida bay while sampling over 50 unique and international craft beers. Enjoy live music, food, and good times. Check our their website for more information and to purchase tickets.
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New Arrivals:
B. NEKTAR MEADERY Zombie Killer Cherry Cyser - This mead is made with Michigan tart cherry juice, apple cider and star thistle honey. It is sweet, but balances nicely with the tart cherries. Be careful...it is extremely addicting and refreshing. Serve cold...Zombies hate the cold! 7% ABV (bottle only). 
BLUE POINT BREWING COMPANY White IPA - This White IPA is an unfiltered European-style white ale with a fresh American IPA finish. Brewed with malted and unmalted wheat and just the right amount of west coast hops, it's fermented with Belgian yeast to give it a perfectly balanced character with less bitterness than traditional IPAs. 6% ABV (draft only). 
DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY 75 Minute IPA - This blend of 60 and 90 minute IPAs has a soft velvety mouth-feel from the natural carbonation, a lingering sweetness from the added maple syrup, and is dry-hopped with whole-leaf Cascades. This complex IPA has been known to inspire pilgrimages to the Dogfish Head brewpub from time to time. 7.5% ABV (bottle only). Saison du Buff - This is a collaboration between Dogfish Head, Stone Brewing Company, and Victory Brewing Company, when the three guys from the breweries decided to form the BUFF alliance. No, they didn't become gym buddies. Instead they created a beer for the "Brewers United for Freedom of Flavor". This Saison is brewed with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. 6.8% ABV (bottle and draft).
MACTARNAHAN'S BREWING COMPANY
Spine Tingler - This surprisingly sublime Belgian-style triple offers an electrifying blend of spicy aromatics, balanced with a lively malt palate. It is so good, it's scary. 8.5% ABV (bottle only).
TERRAPIN BEER COMPANY
Hopzilla - The newest member of the monster beer tour, this double IPA clocks in at 110 IBUs and has all the hop explosion of a B-rated monster movie. Made with 100% Maris Otter malt to back up the barrage of hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma, this beast knows no boundaries. 10.7% ABV (bottle and draft).
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as: Shipyard Summer (bottle and draft), Shipyard Smashed Blue (bottle and draft), Dogfish Head Aprihop (bottle and draft), and Avery Maharaja IPA (bottle and draft).
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Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY COOLINARY CAFE (4650 Donald Ross Rd., Suite 110, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418) - Offering a unique combination of home style cooking with big city flair, they also are now pairing some of their delicious menu items with your favorite craft beers. PROSECCO CAFE (4580 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach, 33418) - The newest craft beer destination in the North Palm area that serves great food all day long! They have a nice balance of craft bottles which they are pairing with some of their dinner menu items. Make sure you save some room for dessert! ROGER DEAN STADIUM (4751 Main St., Jupiter, 33458) - Come by to watch the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals during their spring training games and stay for a Monk in the Trunk, now on draft at the stadium! It goes great with peanuts and cracker jacks. So good you might never want to go back.
BROWARD COUNTY
CADILLAC RANCH (921 Silks Run, 1615, Hallandale, 33009) - Located in the heart of Gulfstream Village, they will be featuring Carib Lager on their patio on Sunday afternoons. Starting a 12 p.m. sit back and enjoy a nice cold one while relaxing to reggae, island, and calypso music.
FOXY BROWN'S (723 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33301) - The newest addition to the Fort Lauderdale food scene is a small, intimate gastropub will not only be serving up some great eats, but will also quench your thirst with some choice craft brews and gourmet sodas.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
MIAMI SHORES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, 33138) - They are bringing in various canned items for a golfin' good time. Tee off with a Strongbow Cider with more additions to come soon!
ABC FINE WINE AND SPIRITS (9721 NW 41st St., Doral, 33178) - Check out their new and improved beer selection with even more of your favorites beers now available. SWEETNESS BAKE SHOP (9549 SW 72nd St., Miami, 33173) - Satisfy your sweet tooth with their fine selection of gourmet cupcakes and ice cream. Wash down that sugary goodness with a gourmet soda from Virgils and Captain Eli's! Be decadent, even if just for a moment. Special Beers Being Added to Accounts: BULLDOG BBQ (15400 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 33160) - New on draft: Shipyard Summer Ale. EPICURE GOURMET MARKET (17190 Collins Ave., N. Miami Beach, 33160) - New in bottles: Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Aprihop, Blue Point Spring Fling, and Victory Whirlwind Wit. LOU'S BEER GARDEN (7337 Harding Ave., Miami Beach, 33141) - New on draft: Dogfish Head Saison du Buff. New in bottles: Dogfish Head 75 minute IPA. |
| Waiter, There's a Doughnut in My Beer!
By: Eric Pera
I think I can safely say that Americans are exceedingly adventuresome when it comes to beer. Craft brewers, it seems, are especially fearless in their pursuit of lagers and ales that push the limits of extreme brewing.
Last summer while visiting San Antonio, Texas, I discovered a brew pub making a Belgian wit-style beer made with Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae. The beer was the color of Windex. And it was delicious, with notes of citrus and wheatgrass.
For Christmas, I received a gift that, on the surface, sounds silly. And the packaging only affirms that assumption.
But fear not. Rogue Ale's Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Brown Ale is a serious beer for the connoisseur. It is an homage to one of the top-selling products made by Voodoo Doughnut, a grungy, hole-in-the-wall tucked on a corner in downtown Portland, Ore.
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Craft Beer Industry Continues To Surge
By: Tom Rotunno
Any way you look at it, the growth of the craft beer industry continues unabated.
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing small and independent brewers, has released its full 2011 data and the numbers, as usual, are striking.
Craft brewers saw a 15 percent increase in retail sales and a volume increase of 13 percent in 2011, for a total barrel increase of 1.3 million. The Brewers Association estimates the actual dollar sales figure from craft brewers in 2011 was $8.7 billion, up from $7.6 billion in 2010.
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Where the Streets Smelled Like Beer
By: Cristopher Gray
THE New-York Historical Society's exhibit "Beer Here: Brewing New York's History," to open on May 25th, is another example of the society's novel approach to presenting local history, in this case with beer tastings. In portraying this foamy story, the exhibit also covers the tale of two of New York's most important brewers, George Ehret and Jacob Ruppert. They competed for the same markets with back-to-back breweries in Yorkville, but were anything but rivals.
After the Civil War, breweries began to dot the Upper East Side near the river, among them the Doelger and Schaefer operations in the East 50s. George Ehret and Jacob Ruppert, both the children of brewers, set up their establishments on East 92nd Street in the 1860s. By 1877, Ehret's Hell Gate Brewery was the largest in the country, with Ruppert not far behind.
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