May 9, 2014                                                                                  

American craft beer is hitting an all-time high and now is the time to celebrate its success with American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) starting on this Monday! If you are reading this, you are already a craft beer drinker. But I am sure you have some friends who are not....who haven't had that Ah - Ha moment where they discover the glorious beers that we love to drink. We have got a ton of events planned for next week. Just to cover a few.....beer festivals, tap takeovers, state focused beer nights, nights of highly hopped beers on tap, beer dinners, even Yoga and Beer. There is literally something for everyone out there and there is an event in your own backyard...really...I'm not kidding...look outside in your backyard. There is a keg being tapped right now! Just kidding!

 

But as we head into this week of beer drinking, I want you to consider two things. First, make sure you have the ability to get to and from these events in a safe and responsible manner. We all don't want you or anyone you know to get hurt, arrested, or anything of that nature due to attending one of these events. The second thing that I ask is that you attend these events with as many of your friends as possible whether or not they like craft beer or not. These are fun events. There will be great beer and great times to be had by all and maybe just maybe you will introduce someone to something new and exciting in the craft beer world. I hope to see you all out there!   

 

Adam Fine

Director of Hoperations

UPCOMING EVENTS
(for more info click on the event title)
 
For all the latest information on ACBW please visit our website and www.craftbeer.com/ACBW 

Palm Beach County

Friday, 05-09-2014 6:00 PM ...»

 

Saturday, 05-10-2014 4:00 PM ...» 
 
ACBW WEEK-LONG EVENTS:
 

ACBW @ The Islander ALL WEEK RIVIERA BEACH


DURING ACBW:
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2014 4:00 PM ...» 

Wednesday, 05-14-2014 5:00 PM ...»
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2015 7:00 PM ...»

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Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...»

Thursday, 05-15-2014 6:00 PM ...» 
 
Thursday, 05-15-2014 6:30 PM ...» 
 
Thursday, 05-15-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Friday, 05-16-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Friday, 05-16-2014 7:00 PM ...» 

Saturday, 05-17-2014 10:00 AM ...»

Sunday, 05-18-2014 9:00 AM ...» 
 
Sunday, 05-18-2014 12:00 PM ...» 
 
Sunday, 05-18-2014 7:00 PM ...»

Broward County
 
ACBW WEEK-LONG EVENTS
 

 

DURING ACBW:
 
Monday, 05-12-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Blue Point Night @ Tap 42 FORT LAUDERDALE
Monday, 05-12-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Monday, 05-12-2014 7:00 PM ...»

Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Stone Brewery Feature and Cheese Pairing @ The Keg on 6th FORT LAUDERDALE Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2015 7:00 PM ...»
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2015 7:00 PM ...» 

  

Thursday, 05-15-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Thursday, 05-152014 7:00 PM ...»  
 
Thursday, 05-15-2014 7:00 PM ...» 

  

Friday, 05-16-2014 4:00 PM ...» 
 
Friday, 05-16-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Friday, 05-16-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Saturday, 05-17-2014 1:00 PM ...» 

 

Terrapin @ Tap 42 FORT LAUDERDALE

05-17-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Saturday, 05-17-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Sunday, 05-18-2014 11:00 AM ...»

 

Miami-Dade County
  
Sunday, 05-11-2014 All Day ...»

  

Om Brew Yoga @ Wynwood Brewing Company MIAMI
Sunday, 05-11-2014
10:30 AM ...»

  

ACBW WEEK-LONG EVENTS:

  

Monday, 05-12-2014 7:30 PM ...»

  

Monday, 05-12-2014 7:30 PM ...»

  

Tuesday, 05-13-2014 All Day ...»

  

Tuesday, 05-13-2014 All Day ...»

  

Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2015 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:30 PM ...» 
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2014 All Day ...» 
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2014 All Day ...» 
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...»  
 
Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...» 
 
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Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...»

  

An Evening with Cigar City Brewmaster Wayne Wambles @ Total Wine PINECREST

Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...»

  

An Evening with Cigar City Brewmaster Wayne Wambles @ Total Wine WEST KENDALL

Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Wednesday, 05-14-2014 7:30 PM ...»

  

Thursday, 05-15-2014 8:00 AM ...» 

  

Thursday, 05-15-2014 7:00 PM ...» 

  

Friday, 05-16-2014 8:00 AM ...» 

 

Friday, 05-16-2014 7:00 PM ...»  

  

Friday, 05-16-2014 7:30 PM ...»

 

Saturday, 05-17-2014 All Day ...»   

  

Saturday, 05-17-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Saturday, 05-17-2014 7:00 PM ...»

 

Saturday, 05-17-2014 7:30 PM ...»  

  

Monroe County

  

ACBW Kick Off Party @ Bone Island KEY WEST

Monday, 05-12-2014 All Day ...»

 

Monday, 05-12-2014 8:00 AM ...»

   

Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...»

  

ACBW @ Kelly's Carribean KEY WEST

Tuesday, 05-13-2014 7:00 PM ...»

  

Wednesday, 05-14-2014 All Day...»

 

Thursday, 05-15-2014 6:00 PM ...»  

  

Friday, 05-16-2014 5:00 PM ...»  

  

Saturday, 05-17-2014 1:00 PM ...»  

  

Sunday, 05-18-2014 All Day...»

    

NEW AND RETURNING PRODUCTSBeerfinder
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Duvel Tripel Hop Mosaic 

Duvel Tripel Hop is brewed with three hop varieties and each year the third hop is changed to provide its own unique taste and aroma. This keeps the final flavor profile surprisingly exciting for any true beer lover. For 2014 our brewers selected the exotic hop Mosaic from the USA.By using three instead of two hop varieties to brew, we obtain additional hop aromas and an increased bitterness. The typical Duvel palate is enriched with Mosaic hops providing fresh notes of tropical fruit and an intriguing, blueberry flavor. Mosaic hops are added again during 'dry-hopping', extracting additional hop aromas into the beer. The higher aromatic intensity rounds out the beer, backing the final alcohol content of 9.5%.

Crazy Mountain Lawyers Guns and Money   

This beer began as a celebration of our January anniversary, but it is now being incorporated into a year round offering. They use an assortment of crystal malts and throw a little Belgian Candi into the Brew Kettle to give a hearty maltiness. Dry hopping with American Hops gives this English style a refreshing American twist. 10% ABV

Crazy Mountain Neomexicanus  

Neomexicanus Native Pale Ale is an exploration of a largely undocumented hop, native to the South Western United States. This ale offers a citrusy aroma with a distinct lemon lime and guava character while maintaining a moderate acidity that accentuates the delicate flavors and bouquet of this brew.  

6.0% ABV   

Boulder 35th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA

Dark black in color with a big all-around hop presence, Boulder 35 remains a well-balanced big IPA with a smooth roasted malt flavor. And at 9.5% alc./vol., it's a perfect beer to share among friends while raising your glass to Colorado's vibrant craft beer scene, all started 35 years ago.

Southern Tier Farmers Tan 

When the sun hangs high overhead and the stars don't glimmer until well into the evening, there's nothing better than grabbing another beer. We specially crafted Farmer's Tan to be the beer you enjoy on those long summer days. At 4.6% abv, it's one of our lightest, with a smooth body and easy finish. We carefully limited the ingredients to two types of hops and two types of malts for a perfectly balanced, "sessional" India Pale Ale. We've got the beer covered. It's up to you to keep the sunscreen on. 

Breckenridge Summer Can Sampler 

A wonderful variety pack featuring some of this Colorado brewery's favorite offerings. Lucky U IPA, Summer Bright Ale, Avalanche Amber, & Agave Wheat can all be found in this seasonal collection. 

Stone Saison

A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale stoked with lemon zest, plus lemon thyme and lavender straight from Stone Farms. This spring-to-summer saison is citric and herbal on the palate with a dry, peppery finish. Thanks to the infusion of fresh West Coast ingredients, this isn't your everyday saison. It's our saison-100% Stone. 6.0%ABV  

Shipyard American Pale

This All-American Pale Ale is a refreshing session beer bursting with grapefruit citrus flavor and featuring hops from the Pacific Northwest. This APA is non-traditional in the sense that it is not intended to taste hoppy or bitter, but fresh and lively, a perfect summertime sessional beer. 4.5% ABV  

Highland Brewing 

20th Anniversary Scotch Ale

Rich caramel and roasted notes blend with a subtle hop nose to create an ale suited for the finest occasions. Medium-bodied, it has a brown-red hue from a Caramel malt and roasted barley. It is brewed with the finest traditional Scottish malts and English Fuggle hops. A late addition of Sterling hops imparts a slightly spicy nose, ever so subtle. 8% ABV 

Coronado Sock Knocker 

Amarillo, Centennial, Columbus, and Simcoe hops unite to produce an immensely floral, botanical nose and a veritable explosion of citrus and pine on the palate. With an even more obscene hop overload than our infamous Islander IPA, it's and India pale ale truly deserving of its imperial crown. 8.5% ABV 

Fort Collins Maibock

A smooth malty flavor attained from the richness of Munich malts that finishes with gentle warming sweetness. Toffee notes and understated hop bitterness round out the bock experience. Brewed in the Fall, Aged in the Winter, Celebrated in the Spring. Prost! 6.4% ABV 

Fort Collins Out of the Ashes 
Smoked Marzen

A bomber series of limited release beers that showcase the varied and unique flavors and aromas delivered from malt smoked over wood-burning fires. This series is meant to be shared with creative food and friends. The fourth member of the series, Smoked Märzen, boasts rich caramel and molasses sweetness with a touch of nuttiness. A classic German style brewed with American boldness. 

5.6% ABV 
 

 

Funky Buddha More Moro Blood Orange IPA

More Moro is a citrusy, hop-forward IPA loaded with real blood orange juice. The flavor is deeply fruity, with notes of pineapple and tangerine. A sticky, caramel-laden malt body compliments the fleshy fruit, followed by a long, grapefruit hop finish. 7.2% ABV  

Due South Session Pale Ale

Light, easy drinking pale ale with biscuity like malt notes and a subtle citrus hop character. 4.8% ABV  

Wynwood Tuttle Stout

Tuttle Stout is our Dry-Irish Stout on Nitro.  It is named after Julia Tuttle, who is considered to be the mother of our beloved city of Miami.  This brew has a nice roasty aroma with a smooth body due to the Nitro.  It has a very nice malt character with hints of flavor of coffee and chocolate.  This beer is very sessional clocking in at 3.6% ABV.  

Other returning favorites:
Look out for returning hits such as: Humboldt Black Xantus, Breckenridge Summerbright Ale, St. John's Virgin Summer Ale, Ommegang Gnomegang, Boulder Cold Hop, Founders Rubaeus, Peak Organic Summer Session Ale, Tequesta Big Easy, Shiner Ruby Redbird
*Check with your Brown sales representative for availability or products not available in certain areas 

BEER NEWS

SaltWater Brewery and Brown Distributing Announce Partnership

By: Brown Distributing Company 
 
SaltWater Brewery of Delray Beach, Florida has officially signed on with Brown Distributing Company for distribution in South Florida.
 

SaltWater Brewery is a craft brewery started in 2013 by childhood friends Chris Gove, Bo Eaton, Peter Agardy and Dustin Jeffers. Their facility is located right off of I-95 on Atlantic Avenue in an old Delray landmark, a barn built in 1952. They feature an immaculately designed tasting room showcasing reclaimed Dade County Pine salvaged from the original second floor, picnic tables fabricated from the original barn doors and, of course, a saltwater fish tank. Once selling all of the feed and seed for Delray farmers, this historic building has gone "grain-to-grain" having already produced 17 different beers in their first four months of operation.

 

The World's Most Alcoholic Beers
By: Emily Alford

 

Did you know that you're currently sipping lager in the midst of an all-out beer war? It's true. Brewers all over the world have been in a no-holds-barred competition to see who can brew the highest alcohol-by-volume (ABV), best tasting beer, creating concoctions for the past four years that contain more alcohol than whiskey while still retaining that earthy yeast flavor that beer lovers crave.

 

Prior to 2010, the beer world was pretty tame, alcohol-wise. The strongest brews hovered around 20 percent and that was mostly relegated to barley wines, a niche market among beer connoisseurs. All that changed when Struise, a brewing company out of Belgium, began its Black Damnation project in which they used Black Albert, their Russian Imperial Stout, as the base for some increasingly dangerous brews ranging from 13 to 26 percent ABV.   

 

8 Underrated Beer Cities
By: The Huffington Post
 
Any bona fide beer geek already knows they can find a great brew in Denver,Portland, Oregon, and Dublin. But if you've already tapped the keg on these well-known beer cities, perhaps you and your taste buds are ready to explore a new frontier (with someone else behind the wheel, of course). "You can get beer just about everywhere," said Chris O'Brien, creator of the Beer Activist blog. "People are fermenting grains all over the world." But not every metropolis is a veritable beer city, overflowing with homegrown breweries, gastro pubs and beer festivals. For this reason, U.S. News selected a few spots where you may not have considered tipping back a pint. That said, we know this can be a contentious topic among beer aficionados, so keep in mind that this roundup is presented to you in no particular order.

  

VOLUME 310
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In This Issue:
Upcoming Events
SaltWater Brewery and Brown Distributing Announce Partnership
The World's Most Alcoholic Beers
8 Underrated Beer Cities
Featured Recipe
Featured Article
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Featured Beer  
Cocktail 

 

  Ommegang Orange Blossom

 

By: Nikki Caro

 

1 12oz -Bottle Ommegang Witte

1 oz. Gin

Lemon-Lime Soda

Orange Slices for Garnish

 

In a tall glass, fill with 6oz. of Ommegang Witte. Add Gin and stir. Add Ice. Fill with Soda and garnish. Enjoy!

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Featured Recipe 
 

Beer Battered Jalapeno Poppers

 

By: Victor's Food Blog

   
Ingredients

 

For Poppers:

8 oz. Cream Cheese

1/2 Red Onion, diced

Salt and Pepper

8-10 Jalapeno Chillies

1/4 cup Flour

1 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil

 

For Beer Batter:

1/2 cup Dark Beer (Hint: Porter Works Best)

2 Large Eggs

1 cup Flour

1 tbsp Melted Butter 

 

Directions

 

 In a processor, blend the cream cheese till smooth. Add the onion, blend and add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

 

Slice the jalapeno chillies in half lengthwise and remove the seeds, keeping the stem on if possible. 

Fill each chilli half with the cream cheese mix and press the filled sides together as a sandwich.

 

Put the ¼ cup of flour in a flat dish. Roll each chilli in the flour so the surface is finely coated. Set aside.

 

To make the batter, separate the eggs. Whisk the yolks in a bowl and add 1 cup of flour. Add the beer and butter, and whisk till smooth. If too liquid, add a bit more flour. If too thick add a bit more beer.

 

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites till stiff, then fold gently into the batter.

 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok till hot. Add a pinch of batter to the oil first to see if ready for frying. When the oil bubbles quickly around the batter the oil is ready. 

 

Take each chilli, hold by the stem and dip into the batter till coated. Lightly place in the oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side till nicely browned.

 

Place cooked chillies on paper towels to drain and serve immediately.

 

Note: Serve with lime sour cream, or sweet chilli jam as an accompaniment.

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