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National IPA Day: August 7
The Hop is perhaps the single most important ingredient that has driven the craft beer revolution in America. Yes there are lots of amazing beers that have come from some of the finest craft breweries in the land that span the style categories from sour to stout but it is the hop that has driven the renaissance. In the beginning some of the first American craft breweries explored more vibrant hops and started to use the quintessential American Cascade hop to flavor their pales ales. This brought about the first true American Pale Ale which lead to the America IPA. And indeed, the largest and most successful category in craft beer to this day remains to be the IPA category.
The IPA category has been bursting at the seams though. First driven by the ever expanding desire to use the hop in a multitude of different beers and styles, we now have Belgian IPAs, Imperial IPAs, Rye IPAs, Black IPAs, and even now IPLs or Imperial Pale Lagers all seeking to experiment with the bitterness and aromas of hops. And that doesn't even scratch the surface of this style as the cross breeding of hops has lead to generations of hops that have all types of different flavors and aromas. From the grapefruit and grassiness of Amarillo hops to the mango and papaya of Calypso hops, brewmasters have a whole new flavor and aroma palate to play with.
So with National IPA day approaching on August 7th, be sure to pick out a few of your favorite IPAs or Pale Ales and maybe a few you have never had before. Crack 'em open and pour them into a glass. Enjoy the heady aromas of the hops mingling with the malts and Co2 and then take a good sip and allow the flavors to explode across your palate. There really is no substitute for a delicious fresh hoppy beer.
Adam Fine
Brown Distributing Company's Specialty Division
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NEW AND RETURNING PRODUCTS
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Highland Brewing 20th Anniversary American Saison
American Saison - Highland's American Saison is a brilliant hybrid of the classic Saison and theAmerican Pale. Taste pepper and spice. Add a bold, citrusy hop profile, created from Summit and Ahtanum in the boil and four varieties in the dry hop. A toast to new traditions in 2014! 5.8% ABV.
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Uinta Punk'n Harvest Pumpkin Ale
This sessionable pumpkin ale is brewed with fresh pumpkin and seasonal spices. Malt and hops accented with roasted pumpkin and spices of the season. A subtle hint of vanilla and honey. Punk'n is a wonderful compliment to foods with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove flavors. Try it with roasted turkey, squash or pumpkin ravioli, peach cobbler, or pumpkin cheesecake. 5.0% ABV.
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Iconic and treasured to many in Florida, the Suwanee river is an ancient and revered part of our state. Edged by rising white sand beaches, the river's winding and dark, tannin stained waters inspired our Floridian Dark Ale, Darkwater. This "Floridian Dark Ale," is a Black IPA, boasts a bright, fresh hop profile that rests alongside a rich, dark chocolate malt profile. The flavors swirl and flow together to bring you a satisfying glass of hoppy dark water to take in with good friends. 6.8% ABV.
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Funky Buddha Passionfruit Crusher
Meet the Crusher: this poundable, single hop session IPA is brewed with 2-row barley and a touch of caramel malt for depth, accented with loads and loads of late-addition hops. Funky Buddha uses different hop every two months to showcase that variety of hop and its unique attributes! This is the IPA bar stools were invented for. Our passionfruit version features copious quantities of real passionfruit for a taste that's distinctly fruity and tropical. 4.3% ABV.
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Funky Buddha Blueberry Cobbler Ale
Summer time, you've met your match. Blueberry Cobbler ale is a copiously blueberried glass of goodness, generously dosed with real vanilla beans, quality imported cinnamon, and blueberries. It's purple, not because we add coloring, but because we use blueberries. Imagine that. A sip is akin to a bite of fresh baked blueberry pie, calling your name ever-so-gently as it cools on the window. Well, this time you can sneak a glass. Go ahead. We won't tell. 5.4% ABV.
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Due South Caramel Cream Cans
Caramel Cream Ale was developed to showcase the wonderful caramel notes in dark crystal malts. In addition to the malt complexity and creamy mouthfeel, this beer finishes with a hint of vanilla. There are no substitutes for this very special American Ale. 5.0% ABV.
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Narragansett 1975 Throwback Cans
Crush a 1975 'Gansett throwback can while you watch Shark Week in honor of Robert Shaw, aka Captain Quint. So we're reintroducing a 1970s can design featured in the movie ''Jaws.'' This design depicting a ship and a red diagonal stripe is being re-released temporarily in honor of the Discovery Channel's ''Shark Week,'' which begins August 10th. In the 1975 film, Capt. Sam Quint, the shark hunter played by the late Robert Shaw, crushes a can of 'Gansett with one hand to intimidate the oceanographer, Matt Hooper played by Richard Dreyfuss.
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Your new-found devotion to drink this heavenly combination of Belgian and American grains with its mild spiciness, moderate fruity esters, and boldly hoppy notes of citrus, pine, and lemon, encourages sacrifice from the worldly distractions of lesser beers to worship in unity with this inspired brew. 8.0% ABV.
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Resolve your yin and yang and awaken your true brew destiny with this IPA infused with Super Matcha Green Yuzu tea. Earthy, grassy and bright citrus notes balance on a katana blade with the nimble touch of sweet honey malt. Take a sip and honor the Super Matcha warrior spirit within, unleashing the strength, vitality and fortune of a great brew ninja. ABV: 7.8%
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Uinta Tilted Smile Imperial Pilsner
Tilted Smile breaks away from the crowd. Big in alcohol , yet approachable and versatile. Confidently balanced with Saaz hops and 100% Pilsen malt. Crisp and delightfully carbonated. Explore pairing with grilled meats and seafood. ABV: 9.0%
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Uinta Trader Session IPA Cans
Strong hop character with some pine and floral influences. Finishes clean with a delicate malt flavor and a hint of citrus zest. Do not be afraid to pair Trader India Pale Ale with food. While traditionally paired with bold flavors found in Indian curries, Trader pairs well with seafood dishes such as fried calamari.
ABV: 4.0%
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Summit Union Series #3
"Southern Cape"
Presenting Southern Cape Sparkling Ale, the latest in the limited-release Summit Union Series. Inspired by sparkling ales popular in the Southern hemisphere. Named after the Southern Cape hop farms in South Africa. With ingredients from Australia, New Zealand, Chile and South Africa for a refreshingly balanced ale that's perfect for summer. ABV: 4.4%
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Peak Organic Citrus Saison
We're fans of a refreshing squeeze of citrus in
our drinks. So we made a unique beer to
showcase that, with Belgian Saison yeast to
give surprising complexity. It's kind of like a
Shandy, but, you know, in a classy way. ABV: 4.6%
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Pours golden with a creamy white head. Intensely aromatic with stone fruit, white wine and berries driving most of the hop character. Lots of yeast esters, a touch of alcohol, and a nice malt backbone follow after the hop aromatics. Fruity, strong melon, tropical, and hints of citrus with a balanced malt character. Dry and very bitter. Just the way we like it!
ABV: 8.8%
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Native Brewing Glades Pale Ale Bottles
A clean, crisp American Pale Ale clocking in around 6% ABV. With a full hop aroma this Florida Pale Ale Teeters on the Pale ale/IPA line and is meant to be savored on the beach or at your local watering hole. So pop off the flip flops, sit back, relax on the deck and enjoy this a hoppy, sessionable brew. ABV: 6.5%
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Look out for new and returning favorites like Sam Smith Stingo, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Ayinger Oktoberfest and Cigar City's Marshall Zhuchov's Imperial Stout.
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*Check with your Brown sales representative for availability or products not available in certain areas
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IPA Day Returns August 7th 
By: Ashley Routson via craftbeer.com
On Thursday, Aug. 7, join beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe in a collective toast to one of craft beer's most iconic styles: the India pale ale.
Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a universal movement created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers and brewers worldwide, using social media as the common arena for connecting the conversation.
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Happy Anniversary Barley Mow Brewing! 
By: Nikki Caro via Drink Like A Local
Many people don't quite understand what a "nanobrewery" really means. Basically, it means a homebrewer has a few shiny barrels and occasionally a place to put them. Barley Mow Brewing Co. may have started small, tiny even! Now, they are anything but. Just 2 short years later, Jay and Colleen Dingman have grown a small storefront in Largo into a booming business with a stellar reputation for solid and innovative brews.
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Master Beer Brewers Pick Jacksonville for Annual Conference in 2015
By: Roger Bull via Jacksonville.com
Jacksonville's stature as a beer city will get a boost next year when it will host hundreds of brewmasters from around the country.
The Master Brewers Association of the Americas will hold its annual conference here Oct. 7-19, 2015, bringing 500 brewers to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
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Ask a Beertender: Beer Bar Etiquette from World of Beer Brandon, FL
By: Noah Davis via DRAFT Magazine
We asked Kristina Chornoby-bartender at World of Beer's newest location in Brandon, Fla., and a self-described hop-head-all the stuff you ever wanted to know about beer-bar etiquette.
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Ginger Shandies
By: Food & Wine
INGREDIENTS:
36 oz. of your favorite Hefeweizen
12 oz. of your favorite ginger beer
1 thinly sliced lemon
Mint springs, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pitcher, combine the Hefeweizen with the ginger beer. Stir in most of the lemon slices and mint springs. Fill 6 rocks glasses with ice. Add the remaining lemon slices to the glasses and pour in the shandy. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig and serve.
Enjoy!
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Featured Recipe
Brown Ale BBQ Sauce
By: Laura Sasaninejad
INGREDIENTS:
2 cloves minced garlic
2" of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
6 oz. of your favorite brown ale
3 tbs brown sugar
1-2 cups of blueberries, depending on perusal preference
2 cups of water, mixed with cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
*If you are having tousles reaching desired consistency, add 3/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
DIRECTIONS:
On medium-high heat sauté garlic and ginger. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly so that it doesn't burn.
Add beer and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Add blueberries, lower heat and simmer until blueberries burst.
Add the water mixed with cornstarch to blueberry mixture, increase heat and stir until you reach desired consistency. * This is where you would add extra BBQ, if needed.
Cook until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Cool and cover or serve over you favorite BBQ meat. The sauce will be good in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy!
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