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Featured Beer Cocktail
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The Honey Beer
Ingredients
-Honey
-Kosher salt
-1.5 oz gin (citrusy gin works great)
-1 oz lemon juice
-2 oz Dale's Pale Ale
Dip the rim of the glass in honey and salt. Shake gin and lemon juice with ice, strain into glass with ice, top with beer.
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Featured Recipe
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Beer-Poached Grilled Sausages
By: Whole Foods
Difficulty: Easy
This fun recipe is so simple and super tasty, perfect for a relaxing summer day by the pool or the beach. Try marinating the sausages in different beers to mix it up a little.
Ingredients
-3 lbs chicken sausages, such as Italian or Cilantro
-3 cups of beer
-6 garlic cloves, finely minced
-1 onion, thinly sliced
-1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions:
Prick each sausage a half-dozen times with a fork or thin kabob skewer.
Marinate sausages in beer and garlic for about an hour in the refrigerator.
Arrange onion slices on the bottom of a sauté pan just large enough to hold all sausages.
Place sausages on top and add leftover marinade to cover.
Place the pan over medium heat and gradually bring liquid to a simmer.
Poach sausages until half-cooked, 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer sausages to a rack on a baking sheet to drain or drain in a colander.
Meanwhile, set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to medium-high.
Oil the grill grate.
Lightly brush sausages on all sides with oil and place on the hot grate.
Grill until casings are crisp and nicely browned and sausages are cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Insert a thin metal skewer into the center of a sausage to check for doneness: It should come out hot to the touch.
Transfer sausages to a platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve on toasted buns with condiments of your choice.
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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:
Flagler 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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Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin...I can hear the echoes of that chant from years past. Yes, it is finally here! The fall seasonal beers are hitting the shelves as I write this intro. I know, I know...it is August 3rd. It feels like the height of the summer here in South Florida....so why are we talking about Fall Seasonal beers, Pumpkin beers and Oktoberfest beers. Well, it is because it takes time for us to get these beers to you. We have been planning these roll outs since January when we put the initial preorders in for most of them. We've had to check with our retailers, get their orders, make sure we ordered enough, make sure the breweries can make enough and endless other things to get to this very moment when we can say...the beer is here and you can go out and buy some at your local bar or retailer.
But before we get too far ahead of ourselves though, there are lots of them that are still going to be hitting retailers throughout the month. Yes...Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Smashed Pumpkin, Left Hand Oktoberfest, Victory Fest and a few others are already out there but there are many more to come. Ayinger Oktoberfest, Southern Tier Pumpking, Dogfish Pumpkin, Cisco Pumple Drumkin and many many others are still getting brewed or on trucks headed our way.
And don't forget about those Summer beers....I mean...it is still Summer here. Penn Summer Berry Weisse is probably the best fruit beer I have had in sometime. Victory Summer Love is a perfect crisp clean wheat beer. Narragansett Summer is no doubt one of the better tasting light beers out there bar none. So be sure to pickup a few more of these before their time runs out. We still have about another 3 months of weather left before it actually feels like fall here!
Cheers,
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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Upcoming Events:
August 3
The Beat Cup Cafe (660 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33444) will be hosting a five course tasting menu where 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 7
The Filling Station (95 SE 2nd St., Miami, 33131) will be tapping a very special keg of Dogfish Head Positive Contact as well some other great Dogfish Head beers! Make sure you stop by and check it out!
August 8
The Blind Monk (410 Evernia St., #107, West Palm Beach, 33401) wants you to cool down and chill out with Cigar City as they release Patio Pils. This is an extremely limited release, so get down there early! They will also be releasing the last 4 bottles of Cigar City's Cucumber Saison. So you do not want to miss out on these two awesome Cigar City summer beers!
August 9
Bash Wine Cafe and Catering (8067 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, 33351) is hosting a beer tasting featuring some of the best beers from Europe including: Bitburger Pils, Belhaven Scottish Ale, Sam Smith IPA, Palm, and Wells Banana Bread. Each beer will have a chef-matched food pairing to compliment your experience. The cost is $25 per person, seating is at 7 p.m. Call 954-578-6700 to RSVP today!
August 11
Costellos (1209 Main St., #102, Jupiter, 33458) is hosting a night that will indulge your taste buds and your wild side! Join them and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for an evening of gourmet culinary delights with creatures of the night! Satisfy your inner beast by enjoying a 5-course tasting menu featuring exotic entrees and beverages. The cost is $55 per person, space is extremely limited, so make sure you reserve your spot today! Call 561-77-5448!
August 11
We are proud to introduce the newest addition to the Duvel family: Duvel Single! It will be poured for the first time EVER in Florida at three different locations during the Wynwood Art Walk. Each guest will receive a limited edition Duvel Art Glass with a minimum $1 donation per glass. All proceeds will go to charity. Make sure to stop by one of these great locations and be the first to try this amazing new beer!
August 14
Salt 7 (32 SW 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 33444) is teaming up with Cigar City Brewing to bring you a "A La Carte Beer Pairing" that you will not want to miss. Check out this menu and we dare you to not drool.
Chef Ceviche.
Paired with Hotter than Helles.
Surf n' Turf Roll - USDA prime filet sliced atop a lobster roll.
Paired with Cucumber Saison.
USDA prime sliders on pretzel buns with truffles and aged white cheddar.
Paired with Habenero Mango IPA.
Tri-color sashimi roll.
Paired with Jean Ribault French Pale Ale.
Loukamades - Greek mini doughnuts hand hipped in honey, walnuts and cinnamon.
Paired with Maduro Brown Ale.
August 14-21
Stop by your favorite South Florida Cheese Course as they pair some of their favorite cheeses with some amazing Belgian and German beers such as, Lindemans Framboise, Duvel, Westmalle Dubbel, and Krombacher Pils. All the tastings are from 7 to 9 p.m.
- August 14 - The Cheese Course Midtown (3451 NE 1st Ave., Miami, 33137)
- August 15 - The Cheese Course Weston (1679 Market St., Weston, 33326)
- August 16 - The Cheese Course Coral Springs (2866 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33065)
- August 16 - The Cheese Course Pinecrest (11355 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest, 33156)
- August 17 - The Cheese Course Boca Raton (305 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432)
- August 21 - The Cheese Course Plantation (801 S. University Dr., Plantation, 33324)
August 15
Biergarten Boca (309 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, 33432) is hosting a delicious beer dinner featuring the amazing beers from Southern Tier. The menu is still TBD but spots are limited. Make sure you call 561-395-7462 to RSVP today.
August 15
The Blind Monk (410 Evernia St., #107, West Palm Beach, 33401) will be going all out with a summer hopstravaganza featuring Cigar City 110K+OT, Terrapin Samurai Krunkles, Avery Maharaja, Dogfish Head My Antonia and more! This is a night your taste buds will not soon forget!
August 15
Costello's (1209 Main St., #102, Jupiter, 33458) is hosting a "Suds and Sliders" event that will pair delicious sliders with refreshing craft beer. Check out their sudsy menu below.
Pizza Burger - Tomato confit, fresh Mozzarella, basil, balsamic drizzle.
Paired with Crazy Mountain Lave Lake Witt.
Crabby Burger - Blue crab, sweet corn relish, siracha mustard.
Paired with Blue Point White IPA.
Buffalo Burger - Buffalo, pickled cabbage, apple-soy relish.
Paired with Left Hand Oktoberfest.
The Perfect Kobe - Onion-bacon compote, goat cheese.
Paired with Victory Golden Monkey.
Duck, Duck, Duck - Duck breast, duck prosciutto, foie gras butter, cherry gastrique.
Paired with B. Nektar Zombie Killer.
The cost is $25 per person. Space is very limited so call 561-776-5448 to RSVP today!
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).
August 16
Wynwood Kitchen and Bar (2550 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33127) is teaming up with Duvel and Brewery Ommegang to bring you an amazing up-scale 4-course dinner.
First Course - Shrimp crudo with torta de arroz, salsa verde and pickled jalapenos.
Paired with Duvel Single.
Second Course - Mache with rainier cherries, toasted almonds, manchego cheese, and citrus vinaigrette.
Paired with Ommegang Witte.
Third Course - Marinated duck breast with duck confit, cabbage hash, mustard cream and duck prosciutto.
Paired with Ommegang Three Philosophers.
Fourth Course - Molten chocolate cake with cinnamon, ancho and dulce de leche ice cream.
Paired with Ommegang Abbey Ale.
Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $65 per person. Call 305-722-8959 to RSVP today!
August 17-18
Abraxas Lounge (407 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 33139) is doing an "All Florida Tap Takeover" including special tappings from Cigar City, Tequesta and more!
August 18
Get hot and sweaty at Wicked Awesome Snack Bar (20642 State Road 7, Boca Raton, 33498) as they host a winner takes all (one of every beer) meatball eating contest. The person to eat the most hot and spicy chicken meatballs in 10 minutes wins the prize. It is $10 to enter, there are multiple prizes, free stomach pain for all! Reserve your space today by calling 561-883-3200.
August 20
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.
August 22
Clandestino Pub (758 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139) will be hosting a Cigar City Brewing Night. Come out and enjoy some of Florida's finest beers! As always there will be some surprises up the sleeves of Cigar City, with a limited tapping or two.
August 22
The Blind Monk (410 Evernia St., #107, West Palm Beach, 33401) is going to be hosting a Cigar City Cask Night. They are going to have a special firkin that is being prepared just for them! Be sure to get there early, as this will be a single, one-time-only release!
August 23
Crown Wine and Spirits Coral Springs (1300 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 33071) is hosting another great craft beer tasting. For $10 per person, you can sample over 30 different types of craft beer, plus you can keep your tasting glass as a souvenir. The tasting is from 7 to 9 p.m.
August 21
Tap 42 (1411 South Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33316) is hosting a "Drink Like a Local" tap takeover featuring rare brews from Tequesta Brewing Company including a special firkin!
August 24
Bethany from Stone will be partying it up at Cervezas (5835 Sunset Dr., Miami, 33143) for a special Firkin Friday. This Stone firkin will be double dry hopped and is going to be crazy! Party up in here!
August 29
The Blind Monk (410 Evernia St., #107, West Palm Beach, 33401) is going to be hosting a Tequesta Cask Night. They will be featuring a unique limited release firkin from TBC. You definitely want to be here for this!
August 30
The Original Fat Cats (320 Himmarshee St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312) will be holding a "Firkin Thursday" with Cigar City Brewing. This time around don't expect this mystery cask from Cigar City Brewing to stay around too firkin' long either! The tapping the thing at 5 p.m. and will go until the last drop of that firkin is gone!
August 30
Come and hang out with Cigar City at 2 Cents (416 Applerouth Lane, Key West, 33040) as they host a tasty and thirst quenching beer dinner. This four-course meal is $55 per person. Call 305-414-8626 to RSVP today.
August 31
Krawl off Duval (506 Southard St., Key West, 33040) will be hosting a Drink Like A Local Tap Takeover. Show your Florida pride as breweries from across the state take over the taps. Featuring special releases from Tequesta, City City, Native, Holy Mackerel, Monk in the Trunk, Mile Marker and more! The locals take over at 9 p.m.
August 31
Meet The Brewer Tap Takeover at Sloppy Joe's (201 Duval St., Key West, 33040) as they take over all four bars with special beers from Blue Point, Shipyard, and introducing Mile Marker Brewing Company! Representatives from each brewery will be on hand to meet with and talk beer with you. Make sure you stop by from 5 to 9 p.m.
September 1
Wake up and head on down to Finnegan's Wake (320 Grinnell St., Key West, 33040) for a yummy Blue Point, Rogue, and Terrapin beer brunch. This buffet style meal is going to offer up some delicious foods cooked with some of your favorite beers.
Buenos Dias: Huevos rancheros with black beans cooked in Blue Point Toasted Lager, over scrambled eggs and pepper jack on a flour tortilla.
My Good Morning Coffee: Coffee Cake make with Terrapin Moo-Hoo Stout.
Pump the Toast! French toast made with Blue Point Pumpkin Ale topped with maple syrup and pumpkin reduction.
The Hash is Here! Sweet potato hash with corned beef, braised with Terrapin Reunion '12.
Hops-kicked Bangers: Banger boiled in Blue Point Hoptical Illusion IPA.
Beer-glazed bacon: Pecan wood smoked bacon cooked in Terrapin Hopsecutioner.
Let's Break Bread: Fresh bread made with brewers yeast, hop salt, and Blue Point RastafaRye, and apple butter made with Blue Point Blueberry Ale.
True Grits: Smoked Gouda cheese and sweet corn grits finished with Terrapin Rye Ale.
The price is $30 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Seats are limited. Reserve your space by email at finneganswake320@aol.com.
September 1
The 3rd Annual Key West Brew Fest is going to rock the Conch Republic this year with over 150 beers for tasting! Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 the day of the event and will get you in for the signature tasting from 4 to 8 p.m. VIP tickets are $75 (advanced only) and includes early admission (3 p.m.), a t-shirt, koozie, and food! You can purchase tickets online here or check out their website for more information.
September 1
The Porch (429 Caroline St., Key West, 33404) will be hosting an after party following the Key West Brew Fest. They will have an amazing selection of one-off and rare brews from American and local craft brewers participating in the brew fest.
September 2
Meet the Brewer Tap Takeover at Sloppy Joe's (201 Duval St., Key West, 33040) will be taking over all four bars with great beers from Blue Point, Shipyard, Mile Marker Brewing Company and more! Representatives from each brewery will be on hand to talk about their beers! The fun starts at 3 p.m.
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New Arrivals:
BUFFALO BILL'S BREWERY Strawberry Blonde Ale - This blonde ale is made with light hops, has a very smooth finish, and has notes of sweet strawberry and ginger flavor. 5.6% ABV (bottle only). DUVEL Duvel Single - Enjoy the classic Belgian Strong Ale, now brewed for draft! This "single-fermented" ale contains all the typical Duvel flavors and aromas. It has a slightly lighter and crisper taste and is lower in carbonation. Duvel Single reveals true craftsmanship, uses only the finest ingredients-including noble hops-and has superb drinkability. 6.8% ABV (draft only). MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY Burn Pile Smoked Porter - Six malts, ranging in roast from dark to darker, are used in its brewing, offering an aroma of caramel and chocolate with a subtle, complimentary smokiness. Burn Pile is brewed with the goal of gathering kindred spirits seeking warmth, flavor and a small-batch craft beer. 7.5% ABV (bottle and draft). MacTarnahan's Brewing Company Full Bloom Craft Lager - With beginnings reminiscent of a Bohemian pilsner, this bountiful craft lager is a refreshing hoppy Northwest experience. (bottle only). Goose Bump Imperial Stout - This deliciously dark imperial stout is brewed with roasted and chocolate malt, coffee beans, and bold hop flavor with percolate into a complex blend of fearsome intensity. 9% ABV (bottle only). STONE BREWING COMPANY
Stone Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Bean - This ale was the brainchild of Small Batch Brewer Laura Ulrich, who had a stroke of genius after trying Stone Smoked Porter poured over a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream. The complex flavor of Madagascar vanilla beans melds perfectly with the chocolatey, malty, coffee-like character of the beer, making it almost like a liquid dessert, but without an overbearing sweetness. 5.9% ABV (bottle only).
Stone Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle Peppers - This porter is a thing of spicy glory, with the just-right heat of smoked jalapeños (aka chipotles) that combines beautifully with the beer's peat-smoked malt and roasty character. The idea came about in 2006 when Merchandise Manager Chris Carroll suggested Stone make a special "South of the Border Stone Smoked Porter" for Cinco de Mayo that year. One sip, and you will be hooked! 5.9% ABV (bottle only).
Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA - This IPA was created as a homage to the almighty hop. They cranked up the ABV and used twice as much hops-a whopping 5 pounds per barrel, including a pound each of Citra and Centennial in the dry hop. The results are glorious. The only more bitter than those who don't get any...will be those who do. 10.8% ABV (bottle only).
 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). TERRAPIN BEER COMPANY 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). Samurai Krunkles - Taking the Orient and the rest of the world by storm, Krunkles returns! In this edition of the bearded IPA brewer's saga, "Samurai Krunkles", as he was once known in the Far East, pulls out all the hops from his katana's sheath to make this Asian flared brew. While traveling around the Pacific in a souped up rickshaw pulled by his trusty side kick Cato, Krunkles uncovered unique brewing ingredients such as jasmine rice, jasmine green tea and the finest ginger the Orient had to offer for this Samurai master's ale. 7.1% ABV (bottle and draft).
Other returning favorites hitting the shelves:
Look out for returning hits such as: Shipyard Pumpkinhead (bottle and draft), Left Hand Oktorberfest (bottle and draft), Magic Hat Hex (bottle only), Magic Hat Hi.P.A. (bottle only), and Dogfish Head Tweason'al (bottle and draft).
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Craft Account Updates:
PALM BEACH COUNTY THE BEER STORE (109 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, 33060) - Now has a faster way for you to access their 300+ craft beers via a drive through window! You no longer have to worry about getting out of your car to get great craft beer. Just remember, never drink and drive! 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
SPEAKEASY ( 201 Sw 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33301) - The newest bar in Fort Lauderdale is serving up great craft beers such as Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Magic Hat #9, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Holy Mackerel Golden, and Shipyard Export. Make sure you swing by to check it out!
THE ROYAL PIG ( 350 E. Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, 33301) - This laid back watering hole has real music, comfortable bar stools, a wallet-friendly menu, and great craft beers from Left Hand, Holy Mackerel, Stone, Oskar Blues, Breckenridge, Magic Hat, and more!
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:
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American History, Seen Through A Shot Glass
By: NPR Staff
When you order a couple of beers at your neighborhood bar, you're not just having a drink, you're taking part in a grand old tradition stretching back to the birth of our nation and beyond.
When the first British colonists began to wash up on our shores, the very first thing they built was usually a tavern.
"It sounds absurd, doesn't it?" author Christine Sismondo tells weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz. "But it kind of served as the initial infrastructure while everyone was waiting for everything to be built properly, and it just wound up being all things to all people."
Sismondo is the author of the new book, America Walks Into a Bar: A Spirited History of Taverns and Saloons, Speakeasies and Grog Shops. She says she was inspired to write it after traveling through America and realizing how many important events in the country's history had their roots in bars and taverns.
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By: William Bostwick
AMONG THE CRAFT-BEER COGNOSCENTI, pilsner has long been considered a dirty word, sullied by its very popularity, synonymous with lowest-common-denominator, industrialized swill. Big, bold flavors were more distinguishing for the fledgling craft-brew industry than subtlety and snap. But in the last few years, the tide has begun to turn, and some craft breweries are visiting the style for the first time.
Pilsners were born to be crowd-pleasers, and that's the problem. What is now the most popular style of beer in the world was invented in 1842 by a cantankerous German brewer named Josef Groll, hired by the concerned citizens of Plzen to do something about that Bohemian town's shoddy beer (four years earlier, a mob dumped barrels of it at the steps of city hall). Groll applied lagering, a technique of aging beer cold that was popular in his homeland, to local ingredients: peppery Saaz hops; delicate Moravian barley; soft, limestone-filtered water. What he made was brilliant gold, kissed with honey and the herbal spice of summer grass. It could only come from Plzen, and it was so named.
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By: Reuters
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Want a 170-year-old beer?
Finnish researchers say they may be able to recreate beer from the 1840s after finding living bacteria in beer from a shipwreck near Aland islands.
The 2010 discovery of the ship, believed to have sunk in the 1840s, also included the world's oldest champagne considered drinkable which has since been auctioned off.
Researchers analyzed two bottles of beer, which they admitted "had not stood the test of time well" but retained a pale golden color and could originally have had hints of rose, almond and cloves.
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