April 12, 2013                                                                                     
Beer education...who would think that you would need to learn about beer? I mean it is a fairly simple concept that you try something and if you like it, you continue to drink it. And what could there be to gain from learning about this simple beverage? Actually quite a bit can be learned from studying up or just learning a few things about the beverage that we all love to drink. Beyond the decades of research, the volumes of studies, the detailed papers about fermentation science (yes...there is actually science behind beer), we can all actually use to learn some basics that will help us make simple decisions about the choices we make when picking up that six pack or 22 oz bottle.  

For instance, do you know what styles you prefer? I think this is the most important question I talk to people about when they are either trying craft beer for the first time or if the are full fledged beer geeks. Not everyone likes the same things. We all have our own tastes. Some people are more susceptible to certain flavors or aromas. If you can identify what flavors and you like (and I'm not meaning artificial here) you can identify which styles you prefer and therefore figure out what you like to drink within the broader category allowing you to find new beers that you might enjoy.  

Do you prefer hoppy beers? Malty beers? Do you like the flavors that Belgian yeast impart to a beer? Do you like your beer more bitter, sweeter, darker, lighter, fruitier, etc? Once you spend the time to find out what styles you prefer based on these preferences, choosing beers that you like will become simpler. But if you are like me and you like almost all of it.....then the whole world of beer will open up to you. 
 
Hmmmmm...what am I in the mood for today?
   

Adam Fine

Director of Hoperations

UPCOMING EVENTS
April - Wellington
Nectar Ales will be the beer of the month at World of Beer Wellington with Nectar Ale IPA and Hemp ale on draft all month long. Plus a special appearance from the Black Xantus. They also will be carrying all 3 Nectar Ale bottles. Make sure you stop by and check it out!
 
April - Miami
Blue Point Brewery will be the beer of the month at World of Beer Dadeland with all of your favorite beers on draft and in bottles. They will also be doing a fun raffle for a Blue Point Prize Basket at the end of the month. 

 

04-12-2013 6:00 PM - North Miami
Hang out at The Blue Marlin Fish House for an evening of relaxation with specials on craft beer such as Monk in the Trunk, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, Blue Point Toasted Lager and Shipyard Export.  

04-12-2013 8:00 PM - Davie
Come on down as The Mack House taps their newest creation, the Imperial Wormwood Stout that is brewed with real Wormwood spice. They also will have Native Glades Pale Ale and Due South Honey Vanilla Wheat. 

04-13-2013 to 04-14-2013 12:00 PM - Coconut Grove
Taste your way around 20 local restaurants while sipping on some craft beer from Palm and Shipyard while you are  jamming out to live music all weekend long. Check out their website for more information and we hope to see you there!

04-13-2013 4:00 PM - Hollywood
Hang out with Blue Point and enjoy a pint of Hoptical Illusion. Keep the pint glass with a purchase of a Blue Point Hoptical draft while supplies last. 
 
04-16-2013 8:00 PM - Boca Raton
Kapow and Oskar Blues have been working hard on bringing you an amazing beer dinner featuring some pretty awesome beers. You can check out the menu and order tickets at their website.

04-16-2013 7:00 PM - South Miami
How happy are you that Game of Thrones is back on TV? Are you rooting for the Lannisters, Starks or the Targaryens? Personally, we are big fans of the Imp. So why not get your Game of Thrones fix at Brewskies in South Miami for a very special tap takeover featuring Ommegang Iron Throne Blonde Ale and Art of Darkness. We are sure you will find lots of other GOT fans to toast with.  

04-17-2013 6:00 PM - Miami
From stouts to pilsners and pale ales, guests will embark on a delicious discovery that will showcase the best brews and food around! Check out their website for more information and tickets!

04-18-2013 6:00 PM - Delray Beach
They will be featuring 8 different Shipyard and Sea Dog Beers all night long!

04-18-2013 6:30 PM - West Palm Beach
We are putting the final touches on a unique and tasty beer vs wine event at Bistro 101. We will have more details to come but you will want to RSVP today. Call 561-833-1234 to save your spot today. 

04-19-2013 7:30 PM - Fort Lauderdale
The 18th Annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will allow guests to sample signature cuisine from more than 70 of South Florida's most desirable dining locations while enjoying fine wine and craft beer all night long. Check out their website for more information and tickets!

04-20-2013 to 04-21-2013 9:30 AM - Miami
Come see what's cooking at Fairchild during their annual celebration of local foods and the gorgeous gardens they are grown in. Celebrate the season with crisp and refreshing spring brews and summer ales in their very own beer garden. Check out their website for more information.

04-20-2013 - Miami
Celebrate your Saturday in style with Blue Point Brewery and Barracuda Bar. They will be having an all day event featuring specials on Hoptical Illusion. We even hear that they might be serving up their amazing wings on some Blue Point Frisbees that you will get to keep while supplies last. 
 
04-24-2013 7:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale
Join Shipyard and DBA for a 4-course beer dinner featuring some amazing dishes paired expertly with some great beers from Shipyard. The cost is $45 per person and you will want to call 954-565-3392.    
 
04-25-2013 7:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale
Stone is Taking Over Tap 42, once again. This time around, they're going be tapping a slew of AGGRESSIVE, FRESH, AGED, VINTAGE, & INTENSE drafts. You don't want to miss it..You're not worthy!  
 

04-25-2013 6:00 PM - Palm Beach Gardens

Join us at Els for Autism's Craft Beer & Food Pairing Experience at Old Palm Golf Club on April 25th! The event will feature pairing stations with an excellent selection of craft beers from Tequesta Brewing Company and nine fantastic local Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens restaurants. Purchase your ticket today for $125 at www.elsforautism.com/oldpalm.  

 

04-27-2013 6:00 PM - Deerfield Beach
Join us for a night under the stars at the Third Annual Deerfield Food and Wine Festival. This night will feature local restaurants, amazing wines, and a wonderful selection of craft beers. Check out their website for more information and to purchase your tickets today!
 
04-27-2013 6:00 PM - Palm Beach
Sample over 50 craft beers while you are exploring many different areas of the Palm Beach Zoo. Make sure you pick up your tickets early because this event will sell out. Check out their website for more information. 
 
 
Mark your calenders and shape up those livers! American Craft Beer Week is just around the corner! 
 
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Dogfish Head Sixty-One

Sixty-One captures that tradition in a bottle and marries two Dogfish Head innovations: beer/wine hybrids -- which Dogfish has focused on for well over a decade with beers like Midas Touch and Raison D'etre -- and continually-hopped IPAs. The name Sixty-One is a reminder that this beer is Dogfish Head's best-selling 60 Minute IPA plus one new ingredient: syrah grape must from California. 6.5% ABV (bottle and draft)

 
Florida Cane Vodka

They started with South Florida Sugarcane that is distilled in a handcrafted American made still and mixed with highly filtered water drawn directly from the Florida Aquifer. The charcoal filtration process is slow and meticulous using two different charcoals to achieve the perfect taste.

 
Florida Cane Strawberry Vodka

They start with South Florida Sugarcane that is distilled in a handcrafted American made still and mixed with highly filtered water drawn directly from the Florida Aquifer. The charcoal filtration process is slow and meticulous using two different charcoals to achieve the perfect taste. The strawberries are local, from Plant City. 

 
Florida Cane Grape Vodka

They started with South Florida Sugarcane that is distilled in a handcrafted American made still and mixed with highly filtered water drawn directly from the Florida Aquifer. The charcoal filtration process is slow and meticulous using two different charcoals to achieve the perfect taste. The grapes are local, from Polk County.  

 
Southern Tier 2X Steam Beer
Keeping in the tradition of the 19th century California brewers, they used a lager yeast to ferment 2x Steam. Historically, this style is fermented at higher temperatures than a typical lager and that is just how they are brewing this version. The birth California Common style is rooted in the Victorian age. They used the technology of today to replicate what may have been, much like steampunks. Of course in that way, they have to twist things up a bit. As is with their 2x line of beers, 2x Steam is turned up a few clicks to be over 8% abv. An unusual take on an unusual style. 8% ABV (bottle and draft) 
Southern Tier Live
Beer is made by creating a liquid rich with fermentable material. This "wort" is moved to a fermentation vessel where yeast, a living organism, is added. Yeast swims around the fermenter gobbling up the soluble sugar and converting that energy into alcohol. Imagine the feeding frenzy of millions of tiny yeast cells eating their way around a big fermenter. It's a volatile and active environment. During this time, the beer is literally alive. Just prior to packaging, they added a little yeast to the clear beer for a secondary fermentation. This helps to add carbonation, remove oxygen, and prolong shelf life. 5.5% ABV (bottle and draft)   
Coronado Idiot IPA
It doesn't take a genius to know quality West Coast IPA's require a stupid amount of hops. A generous blend of Nugget hops and the four C's - Cascade, Centennial, Chinook and Columbus - brings forth a myriad of tropical fruit flavors and a brawny, persistent bitterness that makes for a highly intelligent brew. 8.5% ABV (bottle and draft) 
Coronado Mermaid's Red
Mermaid's Red bucks the shallow mid-range red ale stereotype. Loaded with Cascade hops, it delivers a fresh floral aroma and sharp bitter notes, all while delivering a solid kick of roasted malts that fades seamlessly into a rich, chocolaty finish with hints of clove and caramel. 5.7% ABV  (bottle only) 
Coronado Islander IPA
Named after Coronado Island, their original India Pale Ale is a liquid expression of hometown pride. Cascade, Chinook and Columbus hops combine to provide an explosive burst of piney bitterness and luscious notes of apricot, grapefruit and mango that are sure to evoke imagery of swinging palms and sun-kissed shores. 7% ABV (bottle and draft) 
Coronado Orange Avenue Wit
This So-Cal take on a traditional witbier honors Coronado's main street, which is home to our brewpub and was once lined with orange trees. Bolstered by orange zest, coriander and orange blossom honey, its Belgium by way of Coronado. Expect a refreshing, light-bodied brew rife with citrus zing and a hint of earthy spice. 5.2% ABV (bottle only) 
Mercy Hangover Prevention

Mercy helps prevent hangovers. This lightly carbonated, caffeine-free, non-alcoholic beverage is packed with vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants proven to help fortify your body against the damages caused by alcohol. 

 
Other returning favorites:
Look out for returning hits such as: Boulder Obovoid (draft only), Pyramid Outburst (bottle and draft), and Rogue Mom's Hefeweizen (bottle and draft). 

BEER NEWS

 

A humble creature that has long toiled in obscurity for the benefit of humankind is poised to win a small measure of the distinction it deserves: designation as Oregon's official state microbe.

 

It looks to be the first microbe to gain official state recognition.

 

The microbe in question, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, plays a key role in the state's economy. Without it, sugar would not become alcohol, and Oregon would not have a craft beer industry worth $2.4 billion.

 

That's a lot of yeast.

   

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By: Jordyn Cormier
 

I am proud to call myself a craft beer convert -a hophead if you will. After growing up in a fairly dry household, with the exception of my dad's occasional Bud-Light on hockey nights, I never expected to call myself a beer drinker. Why waste the calories? Ugh, and the taste! Oh, how naive I was.

 

A few years ago, my perception of beer completely shifted. My personal beer evolution was slow and progressive, from my first disdainful sip of the omnipresent, big-named American lagers, to the introduction of more flavorful imported big breweries. I was lead through the gates of the world of craft-brewdom with introduction to excellent medium-sized regional brewers, inevitably leading me to discover that some of the most well-crafted brews are closer than I thought.

   

By: Hannah Senteac

 

Serious beer drinkers might have a bit of a bias toward cans. After all, they tend to evoke memories of long drunken days in college.

 

But it's a new day for brews, and cans are emerging as a viable vessel for some of the nation's hottest crafts, from Cigar City to Oskar Blues. April 25 at Total Wine in Pinecrest, you can get schooled in the classic container. Time to leave your bias behind.

     
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VOLUME 282
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In This Issue:
Upcoming Events
Craft-Beer-Crazy Oregon Poised To Name Official State Microbe
Craft Beer: Peace, Love & Hoppiness
Pinecrest Total Wine: Cans For Craft Beer Class Beings April 25
Feature Beer Cocktail
Featured Recipe
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Featured Beer 
Cocktail 

Drop Dead Boiler maker

-1 shot of  Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey
-1/2 half pint of Rogue Dead Guy Ale

Drop the shot of whiskey into the beer and drink!
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Featured Recipe
 
Rosemary and Feta Beer Biscuits
By: Cookie + Kate

 

This simple recipe for beer biscuits is a great addition to your beer recipe arsenal. To add variety in flavor and texture, experiment with different cheeses, beers or even nuts!
    
Ingredients:
 
-3 cups whole wheat flour
-1 Tbsp granulated sugar
-1 tsp salt
-1 Tbsp baking powder
-2 Tbsp fresh Rosemary, chopped
-3/4 cup feta, crumbled
-12 ounces of your favorite beer
-Up to 1/4 cup of water, if the dough is too dry.

Directions:

 

Preheat over to 375 degrees F. 

 

Mix the dry ingredients well, add your spices and cheese, then pour in the beer and mix it all together. 

 

If the dough seems very dry, slowly add up to 1/4 cup of water, until all of the flour is incorporated. Try not to over mix.

 

Pour the dough into a lightly greased loaf pan or divide into a muffin tin.

 

Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes for bread or 25 minutes for biscuits.

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