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Featured Beer Cocktail
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The Urbanite
Ingredients
-1 1/2 oz Vodka (citrus is typical)
-1 oz Kriek
-1/2 oz fresh lime juice
-2 dashes orange bitters
-Lime twist for garnish
Shake the vodka and lime juice, strain into a martini glass. Add the kriek, finish with two dashes orange bitters and garnish with a lime twist.
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Featured Recipe
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Sliders with Abbey Ale Caramelized Onions
By: Institute for Culinary Education
Difficulty: Moderate
The ultimate upscale comfort food, these sliders are juicy with a tangy glaze, sweet onions, and sharp blue cheese all complement each other perfectly and the smoky bacon adds a nice crunch. Try making this with Ommegang Abbey Ale.
Ingredients
Abbey Ale Caramelized Onions
-1 tablespoon canola oil
-1 tablespoon unsalted butter
-3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
-2 tablespoons light brown sugar
-¼ teaspoon kosher salt
-1 cup Abbey Ale
Abbey Ale Glaze
-¼ cup unsalted butter
-½ cup minced onion
-2 teaspoons minced garlic
-2 teaspoons kosher salt
-2 teaspoons paprika
-2 teaspoons chili powder
-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
-¾ cup Abbey Ale
-¾ cup water
-½ cup cider vinegar
-2 tablespoons light brown sugar
-1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
-2 tablespoons molasses
-¼ cup tomato paste
Patties
-1.5 lbs. 85% lean ground beef
-¼ cup Abbey Ale
-1 teaspoon kosher salt
-½ teaspoon black pepper
-12 slices Applewood Smoked bacon
-Canola oil for brushing the grill
-12 mini brioche rolls, approximately -2 ½-3-inches in diameter, split
-4 oz. Danish blue cheese
Directions:
Preheat a gas grill to medium high heat. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees.
To make the caramelized onions, heat the canola oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and stir to coat with the fat.
Cook 10 minutes until onions are slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
Add the brown sugar and salt and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, another 10 minutes or until the onions start to develop some golden color.
Add the Abbey Ale and simmer the onions another 20-25 minutes until onions are softened and golden.
Add more Abbey Ale if the onions are getting too dry.
While the onions are cooking, make the Abbey Ale glaze.
Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced onions and garlic and cook until softened.
Stir in the salt, paprika, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
Cook another 1-2 minutes.
Add the Abbey Ale, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
Whisk in the molasses and tomato paste.
Simmer until sauce is thickened, approximately 15 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
To make the patties, combine the ground beef with the Abbey Ale, salt, and pepper, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Form into 12 small patties, making a slight indentation in the center so that the patties cook evenly.
Cover and set aside.
To make the bacon, lay the bacon strips on a sheet pan in a single layer, slightly overlapping them.
Bake in a 400 degree oven until cooked, 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and drain on paper towels.
Brush the grill with oil.
Add the patties and cook approximately 3 minutes on each side, basting often with the Abbey Ale glaze until the desired doneness is reached.
Remove patties from the grill and continue to baste with the sauce.
While patties are cooking, toast the brioche rolls lightly on a sheet pan in the oven (or on the grill).
To assemble the burgers, place each patty on a roll bottom.
Top with a piece of bacon, a mound of caramelized onions, and some crumbled blue cheese.
Spread some of the Abbey Ale glaze on each roll top.
Add tops and serve with a bottle of Abbey Ale.
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Duvel Launches Search for Next Signature Glass Designer
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Duvel, one of the world's most recognized and revered beers, is launching a nationwide search (not legal in CA) for the next great design to grace its iconic tulip-shaped glass. The Belgian beer is expanding its 'Duvel Collection' series, which to date has featured the designs of international artists such as Arne Quinze, Stefan Glerum, and most recently, Brooklyn designer Mike Perry, to include the winner of its USA on-line contest running June 15 to August 15. For more information, please visit duvelcollection.com.
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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
Brewery Ommegang
The Bruery
Buffalo Bill's
Cisco Brewers
Clipper City Brewing
Crazy Mountain 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 Brewing
LOCAL FLORIDA BEER:
Cigar City Brewing
Due South Brewing
Holy Mackerel Beer
Inlet Brewing (Monk in the Trunk)Native Brewing
Saint SomewhereTequesta Brewing
IMPORT BEER:
Arcobrau
Ayinger
Baird
Belhaven Brewing
Bellegem's
Benediktiner Weissebier
Bischoff Premium
Bitburger
Blanche de Bruxelles
Brasserie d'Achouffe
Cantillon
Carib
Collesi
De Proef
Drie Fonteinen
Duvel
Gaffel Kolsch
Gayant
Greene's Organic
Hopf
Ise
Konig
Krombacher
Lefebvre
Liefmans
Lindemans
Malheur
Maredsous
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:
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 Phil Cervera - Sales : Miami Dade County - South 786-317-3416
Josh Durham - Sales : Monroe County
786-566-1321
Troy Hangen - Sales: Treasure Coast 772-494-3053 Shaun Murphy - Sales : Fine Dining and Resort Manager 813-758-2149 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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The fourth of July has passed and we all had a good time BBQing, blowing things up, and watching beautiful light shows. The next holiday isn't until Labor Day in September...but wait...it is Feestdag! What is Feestdag you ask? Well it is a celebration of the Belgian Independence from Dutch rule and it is celebrated on July 21st. And what better way to celebrate this by toasting and drinking some great Belgian Beers. We have lots of great accounts that are putting on events in celebration and pouring the likes of Palm, Steenbrugge, Duvel, Orval, Westmalle, La Chouffe, Estaminet, Timmermans, Maredsous, Lindemans, Leifmans, and more. See our event area for a full listing of all events on Saturday. Happy Feestdag!
Cheers,
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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Upcoming Events:
July 20
Mark your calendar for a Cigar City Tap Takeover at Cervezas (5835 Sunset Dr., Miami, 33143). Set sails with a Maiden Voyage IPA, enjoy a smooth Maduro Brown Ale on nitro, and cruise around in a mystery cask.
July 20
The Craft Brewjas' are getting fermented at Lester's (2519 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33127) and hosting a cool beer tasting. $20 will cover the tasting of 8 samples of different craft beers, plus one free beer of your choice, either from the tasting menu or a Lester's regular beer. Try beers from Cigar City, Ommegang, Stone, Terrapin, Thomas Creek, and more! The tasting begins promptly at 8 p.m. so don't be late!
July 20
Hang out at Whole Foods Wellington (2635 Florida 7, West Palm Bach, 33414) from 4 to 6 p.m. and taste some great beers from Shipyard Brewing Company.
July 21 is "Feestdag" or Belgian Independence Day
Make sure you raise a glass and toast with one of these great Belgian beers: Palm, Steenbrugge, Duvel, La Chouffe, Maredsous, Liefmans, Lindemans, Timmermans, Orval, and Westmalle.
July 21
Celebrate Belgian Independence Day or Feestdag (Party Day) with Palm at The Local Food and Drink (150 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, 33134). Put on your fancy Belgian lace hat, stock up on some chocolates, and drink beer!
July 21
The DRB (255 NE 14th St., Miami, 33132) is hosting another great "All-You-Can-Drink" draft beer night. For $20 per person you will be able to drink as much draft beer as your liver can stand! This event will start at 5 p.m. and run until 5 a.m. in the morning! You would be crazy to miss this!
July 21
Stop by Whole Foods South Miami (6701 Red Rd., Coral Gables, 33143) from 4 to 7 p.m. to sample some great Belgian beers from Duvel, Brewery Ommegang, and Maredsous. There will be tastings throughout the store and food pairings in the meat, seafood, cheese, and chocolate areas.
July 21
The Coffee District (325 NE 2.d Ave., #104, Delray Beach, 33444) will be hosting a huge Belgian Independence Day celebration with great beers from Lindemans, Ommegang, La Chouffe, The Bruery, Avery, and more. Can't decide which beer to get? Try one of their Belgian Beer Samplers and find the beer that is right for you!
July 21
World of Beer Wellington (2465 S. State Rd. 7, Suite 100, Wellington, 33414) will be hosting their own Belgian Independence Day celebration with Ommegang Gnomegang, Palm, Estaminet, Holy Mackerel Holy Wit, Houblon, and Maredsous.
July 21
World of Beer Clematis (101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401) is also hosting their own Belgian Independence Day celebration with drafts from La Chouffe, Maredsous Bruin, Timmermans Strawberry, Steenbrugge Tripel, and Palm!
July 21
In celebration of Belgian Independence Day many of your favorite bars are going to be doing special deals on Palm all day long. So find a bar near you and get ready to celebrate in style.
Key West
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
Palm Beach County
- The English Tap and Beer Garden (5050 Town Center Circle, #247, Boca Raton, 33486)
- Biergarten (309 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, 33432)
- World of Beer Wellington (2465 S. State Rd. 7, Suite 100, Wellington, 33414)
- Sweetwater Bar and Grill (1507 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 33435)
July 23
5 Napkins Burger (455 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 33139) will be hosting Bobby from Holy Mackerel for a 3-course beer dinner. They will kick it off at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception where guests can mingle and dine on passed appetizers. The evening then proceeds to a seated 3-course dinner and every bit of food will be expertly paired with a different beer. The price is $35 per person and you can purchase your tickets online here.
July 23
Have dinner with Cigar City at Little Moir's Food Shack (#D3, 103 S. US Hwy. 1, Jupiter, 33477) as they pair up a unique menu with great beers such as Pineapple Upside Down Lager, Cucumber Saison, Maiden Voyage IPA, Maduro, and White Oak Peach IPA.
Appetizer - Little Moir's Salsa Trio.
Paired with Riverwalk Pale Ale.
First Course - Fried avocado tossed with house cured salmon tartar, caviar, citrus creme fraiche.
Paired with Cucumber Saison.
Second Course - Rock shrimp crustini with local heirloom tomatoes, Gorgonzola, polenta friend shrimp topped with passion fruit and chili glaze.
Paired with Maiden Voyage IPA.
Third Course - Slow roasted pork sundae with creamy grits, peach bbq pork and crispy jicama, and red cabbage slaw.
Paired with White Oak IPA with Peaches.
Fourth Course - Little Moir's style cherry cobbler with ginger, sesame, and mango peach cream lager, star anise coulis.
Paired with Mango Peach Cream Lager.
The cost is $60 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Space is very limited, so call 561-741-3626 today. Menu is subject to chance without notice.
July 24
Stop by World of Beer Dadeland (9010 SW 72nd Place, Suite F-101, Miami, 33156) for an exciting night with Cigar City as they take over the taps with great beers such as Dos Costas, Bone Valley, Xenu, and much more! Beer starts pouring at 6 p.m.
July 24
Join Funky Buddha (2621 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33431) as they team up with The Cheese Course and offer a unique, tasty beer and cheese pairing. They will be pairing up some of their great beers such as Floridian, Hop Gun IPA, and Red Dawn Ale. This event is limited to 20 guests. Make sure you RSVP at the bar or by calling 561-368-4643.
July 24
Wax your turtle shells, bust out your ninja moves and get ready to drink like a turtle, well a Terrapin anyways, at World of Beer Coconut Creek (4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 33073). A special keg of Road Warrior (first in Florida) will be on tap, as well as Monk's Revenge, Hopsecutioner, Hop Karma, Hopzilla, and more. It is going to be a crazy night, dude.
July 25
Settle in at Wood Tavern (2531 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33127) from 7 to 9 p.m. as Lauren from Blue Point Brewery takes over the taps and launches their crisp and refreshing White IPA. They will have all of your favorite Blue Point beers including Toasted Lager, Hoptical Illusion, and RastafaRye. Buy a Blue Point beer and keep the pint, while supplies last, limit one per person.
July 25
World of Beer Clematis (101 N. Clematis St., Suite 100, West Palm Beach, 33401) will be hosting Terrapin Brewing Company and pouring a great selection of their incredible beers such as: Monk's Revenge, Easy Rider, Hopsecutioner, Rye Pale Ale, Moo Hoo Stout, and Road Warrior. The beer starts flowing at 7 p.m.
July 26
Stop in Crown Wine and Spirits (3500 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33432) for an evening of craft beer and fun. $10 gets you unlimited beer samples from 7 to 9 p.m. plus some munchies. All attendees will then receive discounts on beer purchases afterwards.
July 26
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits (4155 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410) will also be hosting their own beer tasting. $10 gets you unlimited samples from 7 to 9 p.m. and you get to keep your glass as a souvenir.
July 26
Hang out at Laser Wolf (901 Progresso Dr., #101, Fort Lauderdale, 33304) and make sure you check out the newest beer from Dogfish Head as they collaborate with Dan The Automator to bring you "Positive Contact". This beer/cider blend will be hosting its' own release party like the rock star that it is and there will be special Dogfish Head drafts, raffles, and giveways with Radio-Active Records and James Crew spinning tunes from the entire Dan The Automator catalog. The records start spinning at 8 p.m.
July 27
Head over to Lucky Liquors (7807 Sw 40th St., Miami, 33155) for a special beer tasting featuring some of your favorite craft beer brands from breweries such as Blue Point and more. This tasting will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
July 27
Fly on over to Yardbird Southern Table and Bar (1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach, 33139) as they hold a special launching for Dogfish Head 120, Cigar City Cucumber Saison and more from 5 to 7 p.m. These are limited release beers and once they're gone, they're gone. So make sure you don't miss out.
July 28
Spend a day in the sun at the inaugural Pam Beach Craft Beer Festival at Meye Ampitheatre (105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach, 33401). This festival will feature a variety of locally crafted beers as well as regional and international craft beers. There will also be a home brew contest, live music, an inflatable surf simulator and some delicious food choices The price of admission is $30 per person, so make sure you check out their website today.
August 2
Celebrate National IPA Day (yes, that is a real thing) at Cervezas (5835 Sunset Dr., Miami, 33143) as they pour some amazing beers that have enough hops to ruin your palate for anything else. The hops start flowing at 7 p.m.
August 3
Enjoy the lingering daylight of summer at July's Food Truck event at Flamingo Gardens (3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 33330) with 15 gourmet food trucks to tempt your tastebuds while DJ Mike spins the tunes. Plenty of picnic tables and seating in the courtyard parrot aviary. Free with parking too. Now with craft beers from Native Brewing, Monk in the Trunk, Blue Point, and Avery.
August 3
The Beat Cup Cafe (660 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33444) will be hosting a five course tasting menu were a special beer will be paired with a delicious item off of their killer menu. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 per person. Go here to purchase your tickets today.
August 4
Batter up with Baseball and Brews at Roger Dean Stadium (4751 Main St., Jupiter, 33458) and watch the Port Charlotte Stone Crabs vs the Jupiter Hammerheads while sampling over 50 regional and national micro brews. There will be cornhole challenges and a hot dog eating contest. Tickets at $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Check out their website for more information.
August 7
Check out Burgerfi Coral Springs (2716 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33065) as they pair delicious food with great beers from Cigar City, Blue Point, Magic Hat and more.
August 16
Try some great ciders from Woodchuck as they sweeten up the taps at World of Beer Dadeland (9010 SW 72nd Place, Suite F-101, Miami, 33156).
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New Arrivals:
BREWERY OMMEGANG Seduction - A Belgian love affair that is loving brewed with six dark malts. Chocolatier Callebut provides the chocolate, while Liefmans brings the cherries. This international romance is consummated with a full body, alluring aromas and flavors of Belgian chocolate and tart cherries. Beautiful, rich, smooth, roasty and malty throughout. 6.8% ABV (bottle and draft). THE BRUERY Tart of Darkness - This stout, aged in oak barrels, has been treated with The Bruery's very own special blend of souring bacterias and yeast. The result is a perfectly tart yet awesomely dark and roasty sour stout. Not a style that is seen too often, and in their opinion, not a style you see often enough. 5.6% ABV (bottle only). White Oak - This blended beer is 50% wheatwine aged in Bourbon barrels, and 50% Mischief. It is vivid caramel, coconut, and vanilla flavors blanketed in a crisp yet robust wheat ale. White Oak is an exercise of balance. 11.5% ABV (bottle only). Fruet Fourth Anniversary Ale - In celebration of their fourth anniversary, this ale was created using the Solera method. Each year they will continue to blend old barrels of anniversary ale with a new batch of the same beer, adding an additional layer of complexity that will grow over time. This year, for the first time, they are offering the 100% bourbon barrel aged version of their anniversary ale. 15.5% ABV (bottle only).
AVERY BREWING COMPANY Avery Anniversary Nineteen - In excited anticipation of almost 20 years in the making, as well as the new brewery, Avery has concocted this dry and fruity tripel just for you. Experience flavors of clove, and lemon, with a medium body and a hint of peaches in the aroma. This beer is one to savor. 8.2% ABV (bottle and draft). TERRAPIN BEER COMPANY Road Warrior Kolsch - A kolsch is a light-bodied, lightly hopped style that hails from Cologne, Germany. This particular example has a wonderful golden color and clarity, with subtle yet present hop character. 4.8% (draft only). Reunion - This complex, dark ale is brewed with cocoa nibs, vanilla, and chili peppers. The flavor begins with complex malt overtones and quickly gives way to the chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla. Inspired by rich mugs of Mexican hot chocolate this is going to be especially good with BBQ, Mole, and Churro. 7.6% ABV (bottle and draft).
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as: Twisted Pine Billy's Chilles, Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier, and Left Hand Chainsaw.
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Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY HOWLEYS (4700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 33405) - Stop by on Wednesdays for specials on craft beers all day. They have great beers from Ommegang, Fort Collins, Terrapin, Peak, Narragansett, Breckenridge, Flying Dog, Oskar Blues, and Stone. RELISH (401 Northwood Rd., West Palm Beach, 33407) - The ultimate experience in personalized burger creation offers over 9 different burger patty choices from buffalo, boar, tilapia, lobster, wild mushroom, and more. They also have over 1,000 options from the patty to the toppings, to the sides. Now you can have your burger exactly that way you like it and find that perfect beer to pair with it. They have a great bottle selection from Flying Dog, Shiner, Oskar Blues, Penn Brewery, and Blue Point. THE LITTLE HOUSE (480 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, 33435) - This historic Boynton Beach landmark is now open for business that is going to be a real neighborhood joint. A place that will not only fill your bellies, but offer up some really great craft beers from Cigar City, Southern Tier, Victory, and Ommegang.
BROWARD COUNTY
TOTAL WINE AND MORE PLANTATION (801 S. University Drive, Suite G100, Plantation, 33324) - The newest addition to the Total Wine family is opening its' doors on Monday, July 16. Make sure to swing by and pick up all of your favorite craft beers, they carry over 2,500 different kinds!
BIG EASY BAR AND GRILL (1925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 33020) - Downtown Hollywood's swingin' new hot spot featuring top-tappin', finger-snappin' New Orleans style food and fun! Their menu offers a variety of classic comfort American fare with a cajun flare served by some of the friendliest servers in town. Pair that gumbo with a bottle of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Monk in the Trunk, or a Magic Hat #9.
JIMBO'S SAND BAR (6200 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019) - Home of the easily strayed and just one more is now serving up bottles of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Monk in the Trunk, and Magic Hat #9. Hide in the shade of this tiki bar located right on the intracoastal and watch the boats go by.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
BLOOM RESTAURANT (2751 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 33137) - Restaurateurs Jose Miguel Sarti and Sebastian Stahl are combining Asian and Latin American street foods into a cohesive and elegant menu. They are also going to be serving up great craft beers in bottles from Left Hand, Blue Point, Brewery Ommegang, Breckenridge, Victory, and Innis & Gunn.
BLUE MOON HOTEL (944 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33139) - This chic and charming urban retreat located in the heart of Miami Beach is now serving up ice cold drafts of Stone Arrogant Bastard and bottles of Flying Dog Snakedog, Stone IPA, Dogfish Head 60 and 90 Minute IPA, and Lindemans Framboise.
EXIT 1 (1111 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, 33149) - From the folks that brought you Route 9, Exit 1 will offer American-style cuisine with Mediterranean and Italian influence. Relax in style with a draft of Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Magic Hat #9, and Shipyard Summer. They also have the following in bottles: Lindemans Framboise, Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout, Innis and Gunn Original, Duvel, and Southern Tier 2XIPA.
MACCHIALINA (820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 33139) - This Italian restaurant is off the beaten path and is serving up fried olives stuffed with sausage or burrata with pickled eggplant. Wash that down with bottles of Innis & Gunn Rum Cask, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, La Chouffe, Sam Smith Organic Lager, and Ommegang 3 Philosophers.
RIO STATION (625 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 33139) - Zeke's might be gone but there is hope at the end of the tunnel. This cafe/smoothie stand/breakfast joint/beer bar will still be serving up over 200 different types of beer at great prices, but now they offer breakfast all day and other great food offerings. Make sure you check it out.
TUNA'S RAWBAR AND GRILLE ( 17850 W. Dixie Hwy., Aventura, 33160) - Swiss continental cuisine, seafood, and steaks created by Executive Chef Rolf Fellhauer can now be paired with Bitburger on draft.
Special Beers Being Added to Accounts:
EPICURE GOURMET MARKET (17190 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Bch, 33160) - New in bottles: Southern Tier Creme Brulee, Oskar Blues Deviant Dales, Dogfish Head Theobroma, Terrapin Easy Rider, and Julian Cherry Bomb Cider.
PINCHO FACTORY (9860 Sw 40th St., Miami, 33165) - New in bottles: Native The Eleven Brown Ale, Boylans Grape Soda, Captain Eli's Strawberry and Blueberry soda, and Reed's Premium Ginger Ale.
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New Study Suggests Alcohol is The New Milk
By: Alan Kropf
For you ladies out there that have been drinking a daily White Russian to get your recommended supply of whatever it is in milk to fend off osteoporosis, a new study out of Oregon State University suggests that moderate alcohol consumption on its own may help prevent bone loss.
The study was published in the scientific journal "Menopause", which I personally read for its witty sense of humor and random beverage story nuggets such as this.
From the study:
A new study assessed the effects of alcohol withdrawal on bone turnover in postmenopausal women who drank one or two drinks per day several times a week. Researchers at Oregon State University measured a significant increase in blood markers of bone turnover in women after they stopped drinking for just two weeks.
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By: The Drink Nation
What beer goes best with Swedish meatballs? Öl Mörk Lager. Translated directly to "dark lager beer," Ikea is currently selling the brew in the United Kingdom, available for in-store pickup only.
Simple drawings of hop flowers decorate the label of the 12-ounce bottle ("assembled size: 330 ml" reads the product page), along with the familiar blue and yellow logo. This appears to be a very new offering from the assemble-your-own furniture and home goods giant - the French website ikeaddict.com just added the item to its roster June 15, and a review has yet to be posted.
Few tasting reviews are available either - likely due to the beer's limited availability and newness - though several have checked in on beer-drinking social media network Untappd, noting they were drinking the brew. A slightly malty taste was the general consensus of those samplers, with a slightly sweet undertone, as one would expect from a beer of the style (though slightly watery and not robust, as one would expect of an Ikea product).
Ikea does have a large food line already
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By: Elle, Conference Logistics and Blogger Communites
The more time I spend amongst the beer blogging community, the more I begin to realize that destination travel to indulge in fine adult beverages is no longer limited to Napa, Burgandy and Tuscany for wine or the Caribbean for fruity rum drinks in coconuts with tiny umbrellas. With the craft beer industry growing at incredible rates, the desire to travel and discover another perfect pint makes beer tourism a whole new way to adventure.
Why is Beer Tourism so cool?
Support local communities.
While a great deal of the country is struggling with unemployment issues, the craft beer industry is exactly the opposite. Over the past three years, big beer sales have gone down about 5%, while craft beer sales have gone up 21%. In fact, it is estimated that last year craft beer created 100,000 jobs in the United States. So next time you're on vacation and sitting down to peruse the drinks menu, ask your server what local brews they carry.
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