Crooked Thumb Brewery Prepares for First Bottle Release

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ctlogos_editedOn Friday, January 20 at 4 p.m., Crooked Thumb Brewery (555 10th Ave. S., Safety Harbor, Florida) will host their first ever bottle release event featuring Abbey of the South Trippel and Brett Singel Ale Aged on Plums.

As a way of recognizing Inauguration Day with the brewery’s own inaugural event, Crooked Thumb Brewery has officially announced that they will introduce the following two packaged offerings from their Abbey of the South lineup of Belgian Ales on January 20:

  • Abbey of the South Trippel: $8 per bottle- A tasting room favorite with a limited release in bottles. This strong Belgian Ale is comprised of Pilsner and wheat malts and flaked oats for a full rich mouthfeel. Noble hop aromatics prevail with esters of orange rind, clove, banana and apricot. Becomes more complex as it warms.  ABV – 10%
  • Brett Singel Ale Aged on Plums: $9 per bottle – With faint aromas of pear, plum and clove that give way to an array of flavors from the yeast’s early presence. This release finds the addition of plums resulting in a second fermentation with hints of ripe fruit.  ABV – 6%

Bottles of Abbey of the South Trippel and Brett Singel Ale Aged on Plums will be available for purchase exclusively at the brewery on Friday, January 20.  Details on cost per bottle, bottle limits and exact bottle size have yet to be released, but we will update you with that information just as soon as Crooked Thumb provides it.  Stay tuned.  Prost!

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Founders Brewing Co. Set to Release Frootwood

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frootwood_label_750ml_artworkBeginning on Friday, January 13, Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, Michigan) will launch their new Barrel-Aged Series with the debut release of Frootwood.

We glossed over this news a couple of weeks back while covering the brewery’s 2017 Availability Calendar (click here to check that out), but it is now official that Founders Brewing Co. will kick off their 20th anniversary year with the introduction of Frootwood.  As a bit of an unexpected take on a barrel-aged beer, this offering is a “Cherry Ale” that has been aged in oak barrels that have previously held both Bourbon and maple syrup.  Laced with “warm vanilla and earthy sweetness,” Frootwood’s wood treatment “proves itself the star of this beer, adding depth and taming the tart cherry while the maple imposes a velvety texture.”

“A light-bodied cherry ale is probably not the first thing that comes to someone’s mind when they consider a barrel-aged beer,” said Co-Founder and President Dave Engbers. “We love playing with expectations and Frootwood is proof of that.”

Frootwood will be the first release in the brewery’s new Barrel-Aged Series.  This offering will join KBS (April 2017), Backwoods Bastard (November 2017), and three other new barrel-aged brews as the 2017 lineup for this series.  Founders will announce the remaining three releases in the Barrel-Aged Series later in the year.

Founders Brewing will begin the limited release of Frootwood in their taproom on January 13, 2017.  The beer will then become available “in some states as early as January, with remaining states seeing it by February.”  You will eventually be able to find Frootwood in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles (suggested retail price of $14.99), single 750ml bottles (suggested retail price of $11.99) and on draft at select craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of the Founders distribution footprint.  If you are a fan of any and all things barrel-aged, be sure to keep an eye out for this one over the next month or so.  Prost!

Vital Information for Frootwood from Founders Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Barrel-Aged Series, staggered release beginning January 13, 2017
Style – Undisclosed American Ale with cherries
ABV – 8%
Treatment – Aged in oak barrels that have previously held both Bourbon and maple syrup
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 750ml bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://foundersbrewing.com/find-our-beer/

Tasting Notes – Spirits Edition: Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur from Sugarlands Distilling Co.

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dccclsugarlandspour1000Tasting Notes wanders back into the realm of spirits this week by partaking in a little Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur from Sugarlands Distilling Co. (Gatlinburg, Tennessee).

Since the flavors of chocolate and coffee are commonly found in various beer styles these days, it only seemed natural to do a Tasting Notes crossover featuring this Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur.  Sugarlands Distilling Co. created the Appalachian Sippin’ Cream Series to add depth and diversity to their popular and ever-expanding Moonshine lineup.  Just as the name implies, Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur has been crafted to be a dessert-style drink that is “rich in cacao and notes of roasted coffee beans.”  Whether consumed straight or in a mixed drink, this offering is meant to be savored as the sweet treat that we all deserve after a long day.  750ml Mason jars of Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur and the full Appalachian Sippin’ Cream lineup** are available for purchase online (click here) or at select retailers found in Florida and throughout the rest of Sugarlands Distilling Co.’s distribution area.  That should pretty much cover all the necessary background information, so let’s break out the fancy ice and get to some Tasting Notes!

**If you somehow have an aversion to chocolate and coffee, Sugarlands Distilling Co. also currently produces Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Butter Pecan Cream Liqueur.**

Tasting Notes for Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur from Sugarlands Distilling Co.

Appearance: This liqueur fills the glass with a presentation that is strikingly similar to chocolate milk.  It falls somewhere between dark tan to milk chocolate brown in color.  The liquid is completely opaque and somewhat viscous.  When swirled about, an off white to light tan sheet coats the glass and drops down evenly spaced, slightly darker, streaky legs.

Aroma: As is the case with most liqueurs, the first inhale brings a gentle waft of alcohol.  Fully committed, I leave my nose in the glass and discover rich, indulgent layers of depth with each breath.  Vanilla and whipped cream rise up first, and this easily shifts to a sweet milk chocolate note.  The aromas then deepen to produce tones of dark roasted coffee beans and a touch of bittersweet dark chocolate.  These enchanting aromatics easily convince you to take sip after sip.

Taste: The start of each sip is a comforting reminder of youthful moments spent enjoying an awesome milkshake or a tall glass of chocolate milk after school.  Out of the gate, there is just so much chocolaty goodness.  This naturally opens up to expose qualities of toffee, vanilla, cream and caramel.  The flavor profile extends even further and finishes with fresh brewed coffee and fine dark chocolate.  This is dangerously good.

Mouthfeel: Creamy and silken in texture on the palate.  Each sip coats softly to allow all the flavors the chance to develop and be thoroughly enjoyed.  At just 20% ABV, this liqueur only leaves a suggestion of heat to linger in the throat.  Although sweet, it still avoids being cloying or over the top.  Milk chocolate and vanilla remain as a lasting aftertaste.

Final Thoughts:  If you are a fan of sweet Liqueurs/Cordials and have been looking to try an alternative to offerings like Baileys Original Irish Cream, you may have just found it. Rich, decadent and absolutely loaded with indulgent flavors, Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur immediately proved to us that it is an incredibly tasty and versatile addition to any bar (home or otherwise).  This offering was very much enjoyed straight and in coffee – great with brunch or as an after-dinner drink – while taking these notes, but this liqueur’s list of possible uses does not stop there.  You could easily slip some into the mixing bowl to make an adults-only batch of whipped cream to top your coffee, mixed drink, brownies, pie, etc.  Sub it into your favorite chocolate martini recipe to give it a mocha-like twist. Finally, if you are a fan of “Depth Charge” shots, we came up with this Tennessee-themed take on the “Irish Car Bomb” that proved to be quite delicious.  The name is still a work in process, but here’s the recipe:

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pint of lower ABV, locally produced American Stout or Irish-style Dry Stout (avoid hoppy Stouts) 
  • 1/2 shot of Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Dark Chocolate Cream Liqueur from Sugarlands Distilling Co.
  • 1/2 shot of Tennessee Whiskey of your choice

Instructions: Fill 1/2 of a sturdy shaker pint glass with your Stout of choice.  Take a standard shot glass and add the Sippin’ Cream and chosen Whiskey (layer the Sippin’ Cream to the bottom of the shot).  Carefully drop the shot into the pint glass and enjoy!

However you choose to enjoy it, it is pretty much a certainty that you will be using several of the following words to describe each sip you take of Appalachian Sippin’ Cream – Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Liqueur: Luscious. Delightful.  Tempting.  Enticing.  Heavenly.  Ambrosial.  Faced with terms such as those, how could you possibly resist?  Seriously, we highly recommend that you give this offering a try and let us know what you think.  Prost!

Cans of Good People Snake Handler DIPA Make Annual Return

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gpbcshcanGood People Brewing Company (Birmingham, Alabama) recently hit social media with the fantastic news that cans of Snake Handler Double India Pale Ale will make their yearly return beginning the week of January 16.

Although it is listed as a part of Good People’s Ales from the Heart of Dixie – the brewery’s year-round lineup of six staple beers -, Snake Handler Double IPA kind of does its own thing when it comes to availability.  Sure, there’s a good chance that you can track it down on draft throughout the year, but cans are infrequently released and tough to come by.  This could be a good thing when you consider that the brewery describes this beer as a “dangerously drinkable . . . spirited celebration of all things hoppy.”  After all, a beer that boasts of having “aromas of pine, citrus, flowers, spice, pineapple, and grassiness [that] complement a biscuit and caramel backbone” should probably be consumed in moderation.  Sometimes in life we need a limited supply of something so that we appreciate it more, and that truth makes it no mystery why Snake Handler is Good People’s most requested beer and one of the most highly-regarded Double IPAs brewed in the Southeast.

The good news to take from all of this is that the time for Snake Handler’s release in cans draws near.  Beginning the week of January 16, you will be able to find 4-packs of 12 oz. cans at select craft beer retailers in Alabama and within the rest of Good People’s distribution area.  Truly appreciate it while you have it, drink it fresh and spread the Snake Handler love if you can.  Prost!

Vital Information for Snake Handler DIPA from Good People Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round on draft, limited in cans.  Cans release during week of January 16
Style – American Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 10%
IBUs – 100+
Hops – Columbus, Warrior, Cascade, Simcoe & Chinook
Malts – 2-Row and 4 Specialty Malts
Yeast – California Ale
Availability – 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – http://www.goodpeoplebrewing.com/beerfinder.php

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Green Flash Brewing Co. Reveals 2017 Product Lineup

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gfblondecanGreen Flash Brewing Co. (San Diego, California) has given their fans a sneak peek at what is in store this year with the announcement of their 2017 product lineup.

We may not have a calendar for this one, but we definitely have a ton of information to pass along concerning Green Flash Brewing’s plans for 2017.  With that said, let’s not waste any time and jump right in:

  • Green Flash Brewing Co. is now producing and shipping beers from both the San Diego and Virginia Beach breweries.
  • The brewery will round out its portfolio with the introduction of GFB Blonde Ale in 2017. With a “fruity hop-character and a nice malty flavor,” GFB has been meticulously crafted to be an “interesting and drinkable Blonde Ale” that still has the soul of a Green Flash brew. GFB Blonde Ale will initially launch on draft in January and packaging in 12 oz. cans will follow in spring.  The brewery plans to eventually bottle this offering in 2018.  ABV – 4.8%
  • Palate Wrecker will make its triumphant return as a Limited Release in February.  Due to its complex brewing process, this incredibly hoppy Imperial India Pale Ale was temporarily discontinued in 2016 to free up some of the brewing schedule to introduce several new offerings.  With both breweries now fully operational, Palate Wrecker will be available for a limited time in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft.  ABV – 9.5%
  • All of the following beers will be returning in 2017 (click any beer’s name for a direct link to more info): West Coast IPA, Soul Style IPA (available in cans and bottles), Tangerine Soul Style IPA, Passion Fruit Kicker Wheat Ale, Cosmic Ristretto Baltic Porter with Espresso, Dia de los Serranos Double Stout with Serrano Chiles, Imperial IPA, & Le Freak Belgian Style Imperial IPA, as well as year round can releases – Jibe Session IPA & Sea to Sea Zwickel Lager.
  • The 2017 Cellar 3 lineup of rare and barrel-aged beers will include a dozen new and returning products.  These offerings are available nationally on a limited-release basis.

As they do every year, it appears that Green Flash Brewing is hooking us all up with a great assortment of brews to enjoy over the next 12 months.  Drink up, enjoy and stay tuned for future posts concerning any of the Green Flash Brewing/Cellar 3 Special Releases that are bound to surface during 2017.  Prost!

Stone Brewing Releases Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA

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021417_EnjByChoco_12ozPSL_FTo add a little craft beer interest to Valentine’s Day this year, Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, California) has announced the release of Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA.

Arriving as a variant from the brewery’s wildly popular Enjoy By IPA Series, Stone Brewing Co. developed Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA to be a ” rich, decadent and . . . devastatingly fresh Valentine’s Day pleasure.”  This was achieved by brewing the beer with San Diego Sunrise, a blond roast from Ryan Bros. Coffee.  This “less roasty and more chocolaty” coffee was specifically chosen because “it complements the tropical flavors of the hops, and allows the lemon and orange citrus notes to come through loud and strong.”  Using cocoa beans that were sourced from Belize, the “brewers went ‘Bean to Beer’ incorporating chocolate processed straight from the cocoa bean on-site at Stone Brewing.”  Finally, this beer’s recipe stays true to what the Enjoy By Series is known for by utilizing an intense and lengthy hop bill comprised of twelve varietals – Nugget, Super Galena, Simcoe, Amarillo, Delta, Target, Cascade, Citra, Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Helga.  This all results in an indulgent Double India Pale that clocks in at 9.4% ABV and 90 IBUs.

“The Brewing Team tested several fruit and chocolate variations before finding just the right flavors to complement the hops of our Stone Enjoy By IPA,” said Jeremy Moynier, senior innovation program manager. “The chocolate and coffee combination we finally hit on was inspired by what we had done recently with Stone Mocha IPA, but here it took on new life with the Stone Enjoy By series. This recipe was brewed specifically to add another layer to go with the complexity of the hops and the result is a very special hop-lovers dream alongside a cup of coffee and a bite of chocolate.”

Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA is available now in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 22 oz. bottles and on draft.  This limited release can found at craft beer bars, restaurants and retailers in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of Stone Brewing’s U.S. distribution area.  Get it while you can and be sure to drink this one as fresh as possible.  Prost!

Vital Information for Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA from Stone Brewing Co.

Release – Limited, beginning January 8
Style – American Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 9.4%
IBUs – 90
Hops – Nugget, Super Galena, Simcoe, Amarillo, Delta, Target, Cascade, Citra, Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka & Helga
Additional Ingredients – San Diego Sunrise coffee from Ryan Bros. Coffee & chocolate processed from cocoa beans sourced from Belize
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 22 oz. bottles & draft
Distribution – AL, FL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI

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M.I.A. Beer Company Reveals 2017 Beer Calendar

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mialogoTo the delight of craft beer lovers in South Florida, M.I.A. Beer Company (Doral, Florida) has officially released their 2017 Beer Calendar.

In keeping with our approach to brewery release calendars, we will post the full M.I.A. Beer Company 2017 Beer Calendar below so that you can look it over at your own pace.  Before we turn you loose, we do have a few highlights to quickly go over:

  • M.I.A.’s Year-Round lineup is set to feature Mega Mix Pale Ale, Neon White India Pale Ale, Miami Weiss Hefeweizen, 305 Golden Ale, Tourist Trappe Belgian Tripel & Domino Pilsner
  • There will also be a Small Batch series of Year-Rounds that will include Getaway Amber Ale, Sharona Mexican Lager, Ultra Mix Double India Pale Ale, Retro Porter, Deco India Pale Ale & Big in Japan Sake Beer
  • 2017’s Special Releases will include beers such as Little Friend Stout, My Lil Brony Vanilla Brown Ale, Czarface Russian Imperial Stout and several more
  • The Veladora Series, a Small Batch series of Berliners, will be released throughout the year and include Regresa a Mi, Encanto de Amor, Diosa Verde, Milagrosa, Changó & Babalu

In addition to half a dozen Seasonal releases, M.I.A. also has plans to treat their fans to a plethora of “Beers to Look Out For.”  That list is quite lengthy, so we will post that image below with the full 2017 Beer Calendar.  Check them out and settle in for what looks to be an incredibly interesting year ahead with M.I.A. Beer Company.  Prost!

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Florida Brewers Guild Craft Beer Festival Returns in March

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flbrewersThe Florida Brewers Guild has officially announced that they will host their annual FBG Craft Beer Festival in Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park on Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m.

To get Tampa Bay Beer Week 2017 off to a good start, this jam-packed week of craft beer events will launch with the annual Florida Brewers Guild Craft Beer Festival, a can’t-miss event that celebrates the amazing breweries of Florida.  There is quite a bit of information to cover when it comes to this festival, so we will break it all down for you below:

The Basics

  • When – Saturday, March 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where – Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park (601 Old Water Street Tampa, Florida)
  • What You Need – Don’t forget your ID because this event is for ages 21+ only.

Attending Breweries

This event will feature more than 200 beers from over 50 Florida craft breweries.  The list of confirmed breweries is as follows:

This is just a list of currently confirmed breweries.  This list will grow quite a bit as we near the festival date.  Last Update: 2.16.17

Ticket Info

Tickets are available now and you can purchase yours by clicking here.  Tickets are available in the following tiers:

  • Pre-Sale General Admission – $35 each plus fees: Must be purchased before January 23.  Ticket cost gets you entrance into the festival at 2 p.m., a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited beer samples.
  • General Admission – $45 each plus fees: Ticket cost gets you entrance into the festival at 2 p.m., a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited beer samples.
  • Pre-Sale VIP – $55 each plus fees: Must be purchased before January 23.  Ticket cost gets you entrance into the festival an hour early at 1 p.m., a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited beer samples.  VIP Tickets are incredibly limited.
  • VIP – $65 each plus fees: Ticket cost gets you entrance into the festival an hour early at 1 p.m., a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited beer samples. VIP Tickets are incredibly limited.
  • Designated Drivers get in for free.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the Florida Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association committed to preserving the rights of craft brewers throughout the state.

Food Truck Lineup

More information is still rolling in, and we will update this post with more confirmed breweries, food truck info (updated above), and any other details that surface before the 2017 FBG Craft Beer Festival.  Stay tuned.  Prost!

Tasting Notes: Highland Pilsner from Highland Brewing Company

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highlandpils1000_edited_editedOur love affair with craft-brewed lagers continues into 2017 by featuring Highland Pilsner from Highland Brewing Company (Asheville, North Carolina) in our latest installment of Tasting Notes.

First released back in April of 2016, Highland Brewing Company developed Highland Pilsner to be a “highly nuanced” traditional German-style Pilsner.  This ambitious goal was achieved with a recipe consisting of four different Hallertau region hops – Perle, Saphir, Hallertau Blanc and Hersbrucker – and a German Pilsner malt that accounted for “100% of the grain bill.”  This beer was then “cold fermented with lager yeast for a crisp, dry finish” that can be enjoyed year-round “on the water, in the mountains, or at the golf course.”  Highland Pilsner is available now in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer establishments in Alabama, Florida, and throughout the rest of Highland’s distribution area.

Since I am a devout fan of German brewing styles and traditions, I simply cannot wait any longer.  Let’s pop the top on this can and get to some Tasting Notes!

Tasting Notes for Highland Pilsner from Highland Brewing Company

Appearance: Highland Pilsner pours a pale straw yellow in color that beams with lemony highlights when exposed to direct light.  This allows for a presentation that is quite bright and softly glowing.  The body defines “crystal clear” and shows off a racy carbonation presence.  The pour supplied a finger of snow white foam that is bubbly and loose.  The head swiftly falls to a thin – but complete – ring that lingers throughout to leave sporadic chunks of lace on the glass from time to time.

Aroma: Wonderfully clean and fresh Pilsner malt greets the nose with earthy and lightly sweet grain notes.  The hops are present but well-mannered, lending gentle tones of grass, pepper, white grape and pear.  The aroma closes with just a tinge of lemon.

Taste: To ensure that there is no mistaking that this is a traditional, German-style lager, Pilsner malt and lager yeast arrive first on the tongue.  The hops then work their way to the front – politely of course – with beautiful floral, grassy, and white grape notes.  Pepper then develops to add just a slight, snappy bite.  The beer finishes with nuances of lemongrass, hay, and a touch of citrus.

Mouthfeel:  Just as it should be, this Pilsner is light in body with a sizable carbonation level. This allows the beer to be incredibly easy-drinking and quenching.  Beautifully balanced and crisp is definitely a descriptor that needs to be used here.  The beer dries out effortlessly, leaving just a trace of floral and earthy notes to linger in the aftertaste.

Final Thoughts: So, the question that we must ask here is do we have a brewery that was named to honor the Scots Irish that settled the Appalachian Mountains actually pulling off a traditional, German-style Pils?  Yep, and Highland Brewing Company did much more than simply pull it off.  They nailed it.  We are talking about a lager possessing grain and yeast notes that are just ridiculously clean.  The hops are beautifully balanced, but are still allowed enough of the stage to properly show just how dynamic and complex German hop varietals can be.  The only gripe I can possibly come up with here is in wishing that the head retained a bit more of its initial size.  Otherwise, every aspect of this beer fits the category and results in a highly enjoyable and flavorful Pilsner.  With beers like Highland Pilsner now widely available on taps and shelves, it absolutely blows my mind that many still decide to settle for – in ordering or serving – a monotonous lager from the Big 3 without even the curiosity to try something new.  That’s a topic for another day though.  As far as Highland Pilsner goes, I simply cannot say enough good things.  The next time you set off on a beer run fueled by a hankering for some lager refreshment, be sure to keep this one in mind.  Prost!

TBBW Event: Cycle Brewing Announces Plans for Barrel Aged Day 2017

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cyclelogoOn Friday, March 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cycle Brewing (St. Petersburg, Florida) will host Barrel Aged Day 2017 at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club (559 Mirror Lake Dr. North, St. Petersburg, Florida).

Cycle Brewing will once again be adding to the Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW) festivities by hosting their annual Barrel Aged Day, a celebration that boasts an insane tap list of carefully crafted barrel-aged brews. This year’s festival is still very much in the early stages of planning, but here are the details that we have so far:

  • Barrel Aged Day 2017 will be on Friday, March 10 from noon to 4 p.m.
  • The venue will be the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
  • Tickets officially go on sale on Saturday, January 14 at 8 a.m. and can be purchased at the Cycle Brewing tasting room (534 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida).  Ticket sales are cash only.  Tickets are available in following tiers:
    ~ General Admission – $75 per person
    ~ VIP – $100 per person: This ticket gets you entrance into the festival an hour before General Admission (11 a.m. instead of noon) to give you a “first, and less crowded, crack at the tap list.”  There will be a limited number of VIP tickets.
  • You will be able to purchase multiple tickets (limit of four tickets per person), but you must have the full name of everyone you are purchasing tickets for.
  • There is a special bottle included in the price of each ticket.  The exact beer has not yet been determined, but it will “almost certainly be something out of [Cycle Brewing’s] latest batch of Prichard’s rum barrels.”  This bottle will be available to festival attendees only.
  • To make entry into the event easier, wristband pick-up will begin at 9 a.m. on the day of the festival.
  • Transportation: Parking at the festival is limited, but there is “plenty within a few blocks that is free overnight for anybody who feels they need to drive to the fest but wisely chooses not to drive home afterwards.”  Getting to the fest by walking, Uber/Lyft or taxi is strongly encouraged.  There are no Designated Driver tickets available this year, so be responsible and make plans for safe travel home from the festival.

**UPDATE – 03.10.17**

Official Tap List for Barrel Aged Day 2017

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**UPDATE – 03.10.17**

Alright, that about covers all the information that is available at this time.  Once tap lists, bottle releases and any other details are confirmed, we will update this post with that information.  Be sure to arrange your tickets when they go on sale on January 14 because this festival is pretty much a lock to sell out with a quickness.  Stay tuned.  Prost!