November 22, 2013                                                                                     
According to the "experts" Thanksgivukkah will not happen for another 77,798 years. (BTW..How do you become and what exactly is an expert on calendars called?) Not only will you not be alive, nor will your kids, your kid's kids, or potentially the human race! How could this be you ask? It is some kind of crazy combination of the Jewish calendar which operates on a lunar calendar and the fact that FDR designated Thanksgiving to fall only on the 4th Thursday in November. It is just a bit mind boggling...isn't it?

Imagine what life will be like almost 80,000 years from now. Will there still be beer in 77,000 AD or will we be drinking synthehol or Romulan Ale? One thing I know for sure is that we should embrace the moment that only happens once in 80 thousand generations. Instead of stuffing...latkes! How about some sweet potato rugalach? Time to crack open Genesis Ale and mix it with a Pumpkin beer. Pass the gravy please...and by the way...don't forget to light the menorah. 

 

Adam Fine

Director of Hoperations

UPCOMING EVENTS
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Terrapin Football @ World of Beer
Every Football Gameday, All Season Long! - Wellington, West Palm Beach, & Coconut Creek
Enjoy special priced draught pints of Hopsecutioner, Rye, and Tree Hugger. Also featuring RecreationAle, Seasonals, Special Releases, mixed draughts, and more! Giveaways at each store on the third Sunday of each month. Dolphins Tickets Raffle: Wellington - Sunday, 9/29. West Palm - Sunday, 10/27. Coconut Creek - Sunday, 11/24.
 
11/19/2013 to 12/15/2013 - Coconut Creek 

World of Beer loyalty members, drink Funky Buddha beers at World of Beer Coconut Creek through December 15 for your chance to win! The top 20 Funky Buddha customers will receive an exclusive, VIP tour of the brewery held on December 17th!

Order the most Buddha beers in that span at World of Beer Coconut Creek to receive an all-inclusive pass to Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Bottle Release Day, held on January 11 at the brewery!

 
11/22/2013 5:00 PM - Wellington
Join Shipyard at World of Beer for a Movember mustache contest held from 7-9pm and a special Shipyard Old Thumper Firkin tapping. There will also be a special on Shipyard Export.
 
11/23/2013 12:00 PM - Miami 
Come face-to-face with renowned brewers as they share their knowledge and passion for beer and beer making. The outdoor event exclusively features the breweries, brewpubs, and home brewers who are emerging in our local beer market. Several educational seminars will be held throughout the day and are included with entry. Food will be available for purchase. 
 

Florida Brewery Tap Takeover @ Hurricane Grill

11/26/2013 6:00 PM - Ft. Myers
Florida beers are taking over the taps at Hurricane Grill in Estero with kegs being tapped from a variety of great Florida breweries including: 7venth Sun, Fort Myers Brewing Co., Engine 15, Three Palms, Wynwood and Due South.  
 
11/27/2013 6:00 PM - Jupiter
DAS Biergarten hosts He'Brew Intergalactic Turducken Mothership Night featuring:
Jewbelation Reborn, Death of a Contract Brewer, Origin, Hop Manna, Messiah, Genesis and Reunion Ale.

 

Pre-Turkey Day Party @ Funky Buddha Brewery 

11/27/2013 7:00 PM - Oakland Park 
Celebrate Pre-Turkey Day at the Buddha with a huge list of limited release tappings to be announced via Facebook, as well as two food trucks offering custom pairings and special pre-Turkey Day dishes. 
 

Florida Beer Night @ Bx Beer Depot

11/29/2013 7:00 PM

Enjoy Florida's best beers on draft all night long at the Bx Beer Depot featuring a great line up of local beers including: Cigar City Cubano Espresso Brown Ale, Cigar City Nare Sugar Brown Ale, Cigar City Bolita Double Brown Ale, Due South Cafe Ole Coffee Porter, Tequesta White IPA, & Terrapin Wake-n-Bake.

 

Moo Hoo for Movember @ Das Biergarten 

11/30/2013 6:00 PM - Jupiter

Join Das Biergarten's Movember team & fight the good fight. Raise vital funds and awareness for men's health. They will feature beers from Terrapin Brewery including: White Chocolate Moo Hoo Milk Stout, Rye Pale Ale, Big Hoppy Monster & Hopsecutioner. Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout will be featured all month long. 
 
11/30/2013 3:30 PM - West Palm Beach 
Roxy's hosts their annual Beer Fest along the 300 block of Clematis. Attendees will be able to sample over 50 craft beers and judge local beers in the home brew competition starting at 3:30 p.m. Get there early to watch the UF vs. FSU game on their giant outdoor screen.  
 
12/12/2013 7:00 PM - Miami
Join Funky Buddha at the Loew's lobby bar for a South Beach tap invasion featuring unique and limited Funky Buddha beers on draft! 
 
12/17/2013 All Day - Miami
Tis' the season...for AMAZING beers and UGLY sweaters! At World of Beer Dadeland they're bringing in the holiday season with a Terrapin Brew Night and an Ugly Sweater Contest! They will be featuring some of Terrapin Brewing's most sought-after new releases including: White Chocolate Moo-Hoo, Dos Cocoas, 2013 Terrapin/Schmaltz Reunion Ale, Pineapple Express, & Cinnamon Roll'd Wake-N-Bake.

12/18/2013 8:00 PM - Miami 
Ommegang is teaming up with ROK BRGR to bring you a delicious 4 course beer dinner featuring Ommegang BPA, Ommegang Adoration, Scythe and Sickle, Abbey Ale, Rare Vos, Three Philosophers, Take the Black Stout & Chocolate Indulgence.
 

12/20/2013 to  12/29/2013 
Head to Havana Hideout in Lake Worth from December 20-29 for a brewery spotlight on Funky Buddha! There will be multiple drafts on tap throughout those dates, including some limited and special release tappings, plus a kickoff on December 20 with a buy-a-beer, get-a-pint promotion.  
 
 
NEW AND RETURNING PRODUCTSBeerfinder
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Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider

Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider was the first to explore this unique flavour combination. Serve over ice with fresh mint leaves or strawberries and a wedge of lime for a fresh, zesty experience. 4.5% ABV  

Rekorderlig Wild Berries Cider

Bursting with the freshest fruit flavors Rekorderlig Wild Berries Cider is best served over ice for a juicy experience. For the ultimate experience add fresh blueberries and raspberries. 

4.5% ABV  

Rekorderlig Pear Cider

Made from the purest Swedish spring water, Rekorderlig Pear Cider is best served over ice with a wedge of zesty lemon and orange for a distinctively crisp experience. 4.5% ABV  

Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter

Silky, smooth, & sessionable, Breckenridge's remarkably complex, wildly popular ale combines hints of chocolate, caramel, and coffee with an inventively delicious twist, for good measure. A vortex of flavors made even more alluring by a blast of nitrogen. 4.7% ABV   

Boulder Shake Chocolate Porter

Boulder's twist on the traditional robust American Porter, Shake Chocolate Porter is dark black in color with rich, sweet aromatics and flavors of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel. This unique brew blends five different grains, including Chocolate Wheat, that along with cacao nibs create a devilishly delicious chocolate finish with a velvety mouthfeel. 5.9% ABV  

He'Brew Jewbelation 17 

A complex, enormous brown ale with a dynamic labyrinth of multi-layered flavors, JewbelationReborn celebrates Shmaltz's new brewery in Clifton Park, NY. Jewbelation Reborn is brewed with 17 malts, 17 hops. 17% ABV  

Shiner White Wing

Belgian-style wheat ale brewed with orange peel and coriander. Authentic Belgian yeast is used to shape the flavor, as well as barley and wheat malts, and Saaz hops. 4.7% ABV

Funky Buddha Crusher

This poundable session IPA is brewed with 2-row barley and a touch of caramel malt for depth, accented with loads and loads of late-addition Citra hops. The hops provide an IPA-sized dose of intensely fruity hop aroma without an overly bitter finish. 4.3% ABV  

Left Hand Warrior IPA

Alluring, complex and dangerous, she reveals herself and it's already too late. Brewed only once a year using fresh whole flower Colorado grown hops flown in from Rising Sun Farms in Paonia by Schwall and Spears Hop Freight Service. A strong malt foundation complements the bright floral hoppiness, allowing for a well-balanced, drinkable IPA. 6.9% ABV

Left Hand Fade to Black, Volume 5

This Rye Ale boasts a deep dark brown body with an off white head. This dark brew envelopes your nose with aromas of dark coffee, maple wood and hints of dark agave nectar. The flavor is an intense evolution that starts off with nut bread flowing into molasses followed by a taste of licorice. This lands on spicy rye notes all before being washed away by earthy hop, leaving behind a slight black pepper sensation. 7.8% ABV  

Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla

Vanilla Gorilla, Brick Mason Series #8, has developed a cult following over the years. The original recipe was simply our Red Brick Porter with Madagascar Vanilla beans added. Over the years we've brewed different variations including the use of cherry wood smoked malt, aging in Jack Daniels barrels, peated malt and even smoking the vanilla beans at Fox Bros., a local BBQ joint. One thing you can always count on with our Vanilla Gorilla is a delicious vanilla porter with a creative twist. 7.5% ABV    

Founders Backwoods Bastard 

Expect lovely, warm smells of single malt scotch, oaky bourbon barrels, smoke, sweet caramel and roasted malts, a bit of earthy spice, and a scintilla of dark fruit. It's a kick-back sipper made to excite the palate. 10.2% ABV  

Narragansett Bohemian Pilsner

The Narragansett Bohemian Pils was styled after the Narragansett Imperial Bohemian Pilsner, a limited-edition offering released earlier this year. Brewed under the supervision of award-winning brewmaster Sean Larkin, the new Pils is filtered for a flavorful, sessionable beer experience. A flavorful yet easy-drinking and refreshing beer.  5.2% ABV   

Other returning favorites:
Look out for returning hits such as: N'Ice Chouffe, Boulder Never Summer, Dogfish Head Olde School, Blue Point Winter Ale, Samuel Smith Winter Welcome, Avery Old Jubilation, Shiner Holiday Cheer, Oskar Blues Ten Fidy, Dogfish Head Chicory Stout, Rogue Santa's Private Reserve, Rogue Yellow Snow, Cigar City Sugar Plum, Magic Hat Winterland Variety Pack, Magic Hat Humdinger Series Graupel, Magic Hat Heart of Darkness, Terrapin Moo-Hoo, Ommegang Adoration, Highland Thunderstruck Coffee Porter!
*Check with your Brown sales representative for availability or products not available in certain areas 

BEER NEWS
Woody Harrelson co-owns the world's first organic vegan beer garden
By: Michael d'Estries

  

Woody Harrelson, already co-owner of a Canadian tree-free paper company, is expanding his green business empire, with the opening of Sage - the world's first organic vegan beer garden. 

 

The Culver City location, which debuted last month to rave reviews, expands on the original Sage Vegan Bistro located in Echo Park and started by Harrelson's close friend Chef Mollie Engelhart. 

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Dissecting Walmart's Ability to Sell Craft Beer
By: Chris Furnari
     

There's beer on the brain in Bentonville.  

 

Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, has said it wants to double its alcohol sales by 2016.

 

One area of the store Walmart would like to see customers spending more time is the beer aisle. The company is hoping it can grab a significant chunk of the off-premise U.S. beer market, which IRI - a Chicago-based market research firm - pegs at $29.7 billion dollars for the 52-week period ending Nov. 3.

 

To prove its commitment to category, Walmart has added 100,000 sq. ft. of refrigerated space across its 3,500 locations that sell alcohol in the last 18 months.

 

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More women getting into craft beer, not just as drinkers but also as brewers

By:  Nicole Lyn Pesce

 

Beer-loving ladies are rallying for a woman's right to brews.

A feminist movement is bubbling up in the beer industry, as more women lean in to the bar to buy - and brew - craft beer.

 

"Guys expect me to order a white wine with an ice cube," says self-described "hop head" Cristina Schreil, 24, from Forest Hills. "I like big flavors and a lot of my girlfriends also tend to lean toward more adventurous beers."

 

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VOLUME 298
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Upcoming Events
Woody Harrelson co-owns the world's first organic vegan beer garden
Dissecting Walmart's Ability to Sell Craft Beer
More women getting into craft beer, not just as drinkers but also as brewers
Featured Recipe
Featured Article
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Featured Beer  
Cocktail 

The Sparkling Brew 
 
1/4 fl. oz. St. Germain
About 3 fl. oz. Sparkling wine
About 3 fl. oz. Ommegang Hennepin or as needed
Fresh blackberries for garnish

 

Pour the St. Germain into a coupe glass or flute glass and fill halfway with sparkling wine. 
Finish with Ommegang Hennepin and garnish with blackberries. Serves 1. 
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Featured Recipe 
Cranberry Wit Sauce
 
By: The Homebrew Chef
 
Cranberry and orange pair so naturally together.  By using a Wit beer, you bring in the light orange flavors with a hint of coriander, making this Cranberry Sauce welcome on any Thanksgiving table or as a side sauce for chicken or turkey. 
 
Ingredients:
 
1 Orange (Valencia or Navel), zested and sliced 
1 Tangerine, zested and sliced 
2 Cup Avery White Rascal (Wit beer)
1/2 Cup Belgian Rock Candy Sugar, clear 
1 TSP Coriander, whole, toasted and cracked with the bottom of a pan 
1/2 Cup Honey, Wild Flower 
1 Pinch Sea Salt
12 Ounces Cranberries, fresh (1 Bag)


Directions:

 

In a large saucepan, add sliced citrus (giving a good squeeze and reserve the zest for later), Wit, Rock Candy, coriander and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes.  

  

Remove the sliced citrus, add the honey, zest and cranberries; reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. 

  

Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.  

  

The sauce can be made 2 days before if time or kitchen space is not available the day of. 

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