Marker 48 Brewing Plans One Year Anniversary Party

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marker48glass_editedOn Saturday, November 19 at noon, Marker 48 Brewing (12147 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, Florida) will hold their One Year Anniversary Party featuring limited release beers, live entertainment, and an abundance of good times.

When they joined Florida’s craft beer community a year ago, Marker 48 Brewing opened their doors as Hernando County’s first full production craft brewery. Since that first day, they have been producing tasty, small-batch brews for their fans to enjoy in the brewery’s taproom and biergarten.  Their 6,000 sq-ft facility not only acts as a beer destination, but it also serves as a popular music venue on the weekends.

Their current recipe for success has been this combination of great beer and music, and both of those will be the featured attractions at Marker 48 Brewing’s One Year Anniversary Party.  The beer will obviously take center stage here, and the following craft brews and guest taps will be pouring at the event:

Featured Barrel-aged & Limited Brews from Marker 48 Brewing

  • Bayport Belgian Strong Dark Ale aged in Wild Buck Whiskey Barrels
  • Mud River Imperial Stout aged in Wild Buck Whiskey Barrels
  • Kissed by a Mermaid Milk Stout aged in Wild Buck Whiskey Barrels
  • Tortoise Portoise Porter aged in Wild Buck Whiskey Barrels
  • GB40 Red Wine Barrel-aged Saison
  •  M48 Anniversary Barrel-aged Barleywine
  • More to be announced soon

Breweries to be Featured as Guest Taps

In addition to the delicious brews mentioned above, this party will also feature live entertainment and music on two stages (stages sponsored by Gary Schraut/Alliance Realty).  The confirmed acts are as follows:

To pair with all this beer and music, the brewery will also host several food trucks to handle any grubbin’ needs you may encounter.  Details on the food trucks will be announced soon.

This One Year Anniversary Party is Marker 48 Brewing’s way of extending a heartfelt “Thank you!” to their “amazing customers who have made this last year so successful.”  This event will be going all day and night long on November 19th.  If you are in the area on that date, be sure to swing by the brewery and raise a glass with the folks of Marker 48 to their successful first year and the many more ahead.  Prost!

The Florida Brewers Guild Barrel-aged, Sour & Cider Fest Returns

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flbrewersOn Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m., the Florida Brewers Guild will hold their 2nd Annual Barrel-aged, Sour & Cider Fest at Intuition Ale Works (929 East Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida).

The good folks of the Florida Brewers Guild (FBG) are bringing the FUNK to Jacksonville on November 12 with the return of the FBG Barrel-aged, Sour & Cider Fest.  This event will feature an impressive lineup of rare barrel-aged brews, enticing sour beers, and delicious ciders from these participating Florida craft breweries:

Not only is this event a fantastic way to try some amazing creations from the brewery’s above, but it also acts as a fundraising effort for the Florida Brewers Guild, a “nonprofit trade association committed to preserving the rights and interests of all craft brewers throughout the state.”

Tickets for this event are still available and can be purchased in advance by clicking here or at the gate day of the event (of course, that is if the event does not sell out in advance).  Tickets are available in the following tiers:

  • General Admission: $35 each + fees if purchased in advance or $40 each if purchased at the gate – Ticket includes admission to the event at 2 p.m., unlimited beer and cider samples from Florida craft breweries, a commemorative tasting glass, and a Florida Brewers Guild sticker and koozie.
  • VIP Ticket: $50 each + fees, only available for advance purchase and limited to just 75 tickets – VIP Ticket includes early admission at 1 p.m., a commemorative event t-shirt courtesy of Shipyard Dog (screen-printed onsite), unlimited beer and cider samples from Florida craft breweries, a commemorative tasting glass, and a Florida Brewers Guild sticker and koozie.

If you happen to be free on November 12 and in the Jacksonville area, go ahead and secure some tickets to the Florida Brewers Guild Barrel-aged, Sour & Cider Fest today.  Not only will you get to experience some ridiculously tasty beers and ciders at this event, but you will also be supporting the Florida craft beer community in the process.  You simply cannot go wrong with that combo.  Prost!

Back Forty Beer Company Partners with World Food Championships

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back-forty-beer-feature-box-v1aWorld Food Championships (Orange Beach, Alabama) recently announced that they have teamed up with Back Forty Beer Company (Gadsden, Alabama) to make their products the official beer of the event.

If you have followed Back Forty Beer Company at all since it entered the craft beer scene in 2009, it should be absolutely no surprise that the brewery has always had a close connection with all things culinary.  Whether it was with beer dinners at local restaurants, pig roasts in the parking lot, hosting food celebrations like the Front Porch Festival or collaborating with chefs on special release brews meant especially for food pairing, Back Forty has consistently and openly expressed its love for food and its relation to craft beer.  As the brewery grew, so did its commitment to this idea.  The brewery is now home to the Test Kitchen restaurant (open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Sunday Brunch) and they are constantly hosting Pop-Up Craft Beer Dinners on-site to educate their guests on the beautiful accompaniment beer can be with the finest of foods.

“Food has come to define our company and our market. We were foodies before we were brewers,” Jason Wilson of Back Forty explains. “Chefs, brewers, architects – we’re all the same. We’re craftsmen at the heart. We care so much about our product.”

The latest development in their culinary journey has Back Forty Beer Company partnering with World Food Championships, “the largest competition in food sport, where champions of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of $300,000.”  The 2016 World Food Championships will be held in Orange Beach, Alabama and feature a packed event schedule spanning the dates of November 9 through November 15 (click here to see the full 2016 schedule).  Back Forty Beer Company offerings – including the brewery flagship Naked Pig Pale Ale – will “be involved in numerous events at World Food Championships, including vending on-site, VIP events, and Bourb’N’Que.”

“We’ve been watching the craft beer market for several years now, in hopes of finding an ideal partner that will enable us to create super food pairings for competitors and an unforgettable craft beer garden for consumers,” commented Mike McCloud, CEO of the World Food Championships. “We strongly believe that Back Forty is going to be that ideal partner, especially considering their long-standing connection to all things food.”

If you happen to be in the Orange Beach area during the event dates of November 9-15 and are looking for something fun to get into, tickets are still available for several events in the World Food Championships (click here to secure them).  While at the event, be sure to order up a fine Back Forty Beer Company brew to explore the wonderful world of craft beer and food pairing.  Prost!

 

Harbinger Fest from Brew Hub Returns for Second Year

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harbingerfestOn Saturday, October 22 at 1 p.m., Brew Hub (3900 Frontage Road, Lakeland, Florida) will host the 2nd Annual Harbinger Fest in celebration of the constantly growing and evolving craft beer landscape in Florida and throughout the country.

Harbinger Fest is a craft beer festival featuring over 100 carefully curated “beers of all styles and tastes” that represent some of the finest craft offerings being brewed locally and throughout the country.  This event will be serving up “familiar craft favorites, rare finds and some of America’s next great craft beers” from the following participating breweries:

In addition to all of the delicious beer from the breweries above, Harbinger Fest 2016 will also feature live music, concessions and various retail vendors.  More details to come.

Tickets are available now for advance purchase (click here) or they can be obtained at the gate on the day of the festival.  The following ticket tiers and their benefits are available below:

  1. General Admission: $35 each – Admission into the festival at 1 p.m.; commemorative tasting glass; unlimited samples of over 100 beers; access to concessions, vendors and live entertainment
  2. VIP: $75 each – Early admission into the festival at 12 p.m.; access to an exclusive bottle share in the Tasting Room; first access to purchase bottles of special barrel-aged releases; complimentary Harbinger Fest t-shirt; commemorative tasting glass; unlimited samples of over 100 beers; access to concessions, vendors and live entertainment.
  3. Brew Bus Ticket: $60 each – Same as General Admission ticket but includes roundtrip bus transportation from Tampa to Brew Hub (Advance purchase only)
  4. Designated Driver: $10 each – Admission into the festival at 1 p.m.; access to concessions, vendors and live entertainment.

**Harbinger Fest 2016 is for guests 21 years of age and older. All guests must have a valid ID to enter the festival.**

Starting at just $35 a head, I cannot think of a better and more affordable way to spend a Saturday afternoon.  If you are free on October 22nd and near the Lakeland area, secure some tickets and get in on the good times sure to be had at Harbinger Fest 2016.  Prost!

 

 

Good People Brewing Releases Plans for ¡Dia del Gordo! Festival

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elgordoGood People Brewing Company (Birmingham, Alabama) recently announced that they will host their first ¡Dia del Gordo! Festival & Bottle Release at the brewery on Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m.

El Gordo is Good People Brewing’s rarely released, super-sized Imperial Stout that weighs in at a crushing 13.9% ABV (the legal ABV limit for beer in the state of Alabama).  Proving that it is much more than just reputation and hype, this bad boy was named the Best Non-Barrel Aged Imperial Stout in a 2015 blind taste test by Paste Magazine.

A beer of such size and infamy is truly worthy of its own day, and that day will be December 10.  ¡Dia del Gordo!, a.k.a. El Gordo Day, will be held at the brewery and act as the exclusive bottle release event for El Gordo in 2016.  A limited number of 750 ml bottles will be released, and the following vintages and variants of El Gordo will be available for purchase on ¡Dia del Gordo!:

Special Release 750 ml Bottles Available For Purchase

  • 2014 El Gordo Una Stout Imperial
  • 2015 El Gordo Una Stout Imperial 
  • 2016 El Gordo Una Stout Imperial
  • 2016 Barrel-Aged El Gordo Una Stout Imperial
  • 2016 El Gordo Mole
  • a “handful” of other, yet-to-be-determined bottles will also be available

**All bottles will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.**

Special Drafts Available During the Event 

  • 2016 El Gordo Una Stout Imperial 
  • 2016 El Gordo Mole
  • Fatso Russian Imperial Stout
  • and more to be named at a later date

**Draft beer will be available in the taproom to enjoy as a full pour or sample.**  

**UPDATE 12/08/16** – FROM THE BREWERY:

“Y’all! Here’s the DRAFT LIST for Saturday:

–2014 Sour Stout (only one 1/2 barrel keg)
-2015 Fatso
-2015 El Gordo
-2016 El Gordo
-2016 Barrel Aged El Gordo (only one 1/2 barrel keg)
-2016 El Gordo Mole
-2016 Fatso
-2016 Fatso Nitro
-2016 El Gordo Nitro
-Schwarzbier*
-Coffee Oatmeal Stout*
-Coffee Oatmeal Stout Nitro
-IPA*
-Brown*
-Pale*
-Bearded Lady*
-Snake Handler*
-Marzen*
-Buffalo Rider*
-Session 9*
-Belgian SMASH*

*Grolwer and Crowler fills will be available for these styles” **UPDATE 12/08/16**

In addition to the plethora of El Gordo goodness and rare draft options available for your enjoyment, this event will also feature live music, food trucks, and other entertainment throughout the day.

¡Dia del Gordo! is still in the planning stages and much more information will be released as we near Saturday, December 10.

**UPDATE 12/08/16** – FROM THE BREWERY:  

“It’s the week of El Gordo Day 2016, y’all!  Here’s a rundown of what to expect:

  • Doors open at 1pm. Street parking only. Please respect/be aware of other businesses in the area that have put up “no parking” signs. You will get towed.
  • We’ll have 2014, 2015, and 2016 El Gordo, 2016 Barrel-Aged El Gordo, and 2016 El Gordo Olé Mole available in bottles. Funk Farm Sour Blonde and Funk Farm Farmhouse will also be available for sale.
  • The 2016 El Gordo will be $20 and everything else will be $25.
  • The state of Alabama limits each person to purchase 288oz per day for off-premise (at home) consumption. This equals to about 11 bottles per person for El Gordo Day. However, that does NOT include beers you drink on premise (at the brewery).
  • The Hot Tag and Taco Morro Loco will be here to feed everyone.
  • Bottle shares are not allowed in the taproom. We do not expect incredibly long lines to get into the brewery on Saturday, so waiting-line-bottle-shares are discouraged.
  • We will have a variety of special brews on draft on Saturday. These are only for samples or full pours. We will not be filling growlers or crowlers with these drafts.
  • The official hashtag of the event is #ElGordoDay

Can’t wait to see y’all on Saturday! Be Good People. Drink Great Beer.” **UPDATE 12/08/16**

Be sure to give Good People Brewing Company a like/follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the know, and you can always check back here for any and all updates as they surface.  ¡Viva El Gordo!  Prost!

Vital Information on El Gordo Una Stout Imperial from Good People Brewing Company

Release – Rare/Limited
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 13.9%
IBUs – 78.8
Malts – 2-Row, Chocolate Malt, Black Patent, & 4 other Specialty Malts
Hops – Centennial, Columbus, Liberty & Crystal
Yeast – British Ale
Availability – 750 ml bottles sold exclusively at the brewery during ¡Dia del Gordo! on Saturday, December 10; limited draft

 

 

 

 

Ghost Train Brewing Company Sets Date for Grand Opening

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ghosttrainglass_editedGhost Train Brewing Company (Birmingham, Alabama) recently announced that they will be holding an Official Grand Opening Party at their newly completed facility starting at noon on Saturday, October 22.

That’s right, the Ghost Train is finally ready to roll on its own and the next leg of this journey begins on October 22 at 2616 3rd Ave South, Birmingham.  If that address rings a bell to craft beer lovers in Central Alabama, that is because it formerly acted as the birthplace for Cahaba Brewing Company.  This facility is more than familiar territory and acts as a bit of a homecoming for Taylor DeBoer since he was a former partner at Cahaba and now the Founder/Owner of Ghost Train Brewing.  The address and building may be the same, but the soul and vibe of this new tasting room and brewery have been meticulously cultivated to represent the full Ghost Train aesthetic.

To properly introduce you to the Ghost Train experience, the folks at brewery welcome one and all to their Grand Opening Party on October 22.  Here are all the happenings, details and pertinent information you need to know concerning the event:

  • The following Ghost Train brews will be featured at the event:
    1.  Go-Devil Golden Ale – “Go-Devil Golden Ale is our West Coast interpretation of a Golden Ale. You’ll enjoy the crisp, refreshing citrus aroma that only the freshest Citra hops can deliver. One thing is for certain, this is the ultimate “lawnmower beer” for the craft beer lover.”  ABV 4.9%  IBUs 25.6
    2.  Switchman’s Stash IPL – “Switchman’s Stash is an India Pale Lager of the highest order. Using cool temperatures and bottom fermenting yeast, The Stash finishes nice and clean. The lagering period leaves this beer crystal clear and enhances our use of the dankest American hops that you would expect in your favorite West Coast IPA.”   ABV 6.9%  IBUs 71.7
    3.  Dark Ride Belgian-style Strong Ale – “This one will take you for a ride! It’s a Belgian Style Strong Ale brewed with Alabama wildflower honey. Despite its medium brown color, Dark Ride is surprisingly refreshing and clean. Brewed to a high gravity with Belgian ale yeast, you’ll detect the classic spicy flavors that are finished with delicate wildflower honey. Don’t be scared off by this one, you’ll be glad you tried it.”  ABV 8.7%  IBUs 23.2
    4.  Terminal Station Brown Ale – “Terminal Station is a Northern English Style Brown Ale. You’ll enjoy this slightly dry, hop-forward version of a classic nut brown ale. The balanced, nutty flavor of this ale makes it easy to drink. This beer pays homage to one of Birmingham’s most beautiful ghosts, The Terminal Station.”  ABV 4.51%  IBUs 22.3
    5.  A yet to be named, new offering will be making its official debut at the Grand Opening!  Stay tuned for further info on this one!

  • Beer tickets will be available for purchase at the door in order to ensure quick and accurate service at the bar. There will also be non-alcoholic beverages available at the event.
  • To pair with all of this delicious brew, Cantina on Wheels will be on-site from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • You cannot have a party without live music and entertainment!  Here are the featured acts:
    1. Culture Dread – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    2. Tragic City – 7 p.m. to ???
  • Seating is limited, so folding/camping chairs are welcome and encouraged.
  • Parking is limited on-site, but additional parking can be found in the hedged parking lot across from Iron Tribe Fitness.

That about covers all the details currently available, but feel free to check back often as this post will be updated with any new information as it surfaces.  If you are free on October 22nd, be sure to swing by the new taproom to raise a glass with the wonderful people of Ghost Train Brewing Company in celebration of this new chapter in the brewery’s history.  Prost!

Green Bench Brewing to Host 3 Year Anniversary Party

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green-bench-logoOn Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to close, Green Bench Brewing Co. (1133 Baum Ave N, Saint Petersburg, Florida) will be in full party mode to celebrate the brewery’s 3 Year Anniversary.

With an unwavering love for Saint Petersburg and a firm focus on creating “the best beer on the planet” by utilizing only the finest ingredients available, Green Bench Brewing Co. has created itself a firm foothold within the Florida craft beer community over the last three years.  To celebrate all of the challenges and successes along the way, the guys and gals at the brewery plan to throw a party to recognize the support and dedication of a very special guest of honor: you.  They know how difficult it would have been to come as far as they have since opening without the amazing level of devotion displayed by their fans, so this party is for you.

The 3 Year Anniversary Party is a multifaceted event jam-packed with a ridiculous amount of fun stuff to get into.  Let’s break it down:

  • To make sure you can properly experience all that this event has to offer, the brewery will be opening an hour early at 11 a.m.
  • This event will also acts as the fall kickoff event for the St. Pete Indie Market.  This market is “a unique destination for artisans, progressives, tourists and locals to come together in an outdoor alternative to retail setting. With 60+ vendors, craft beer and live art, the St. Pete Indie Market is a vital weekend destination for those in search of local flavor and the indie spirit.”
  • Limited Bottle Release #1: Sauvage Pomme, 100% Brett fermented Farmhouse Ale brewed with Amarillo hops & Michigan Apple Cider
  • Limited Bottle Release #2: The Golden Apple Mead. This is the brewery’s first bottle release from their Cider & Mead program.
  • Live music will start with Kristopher James from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by Donna Lu from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Dropin Pickup will close out the evening’s live entertainment.
  • A food truck will be on-site to handle any grubbin’ needs you may encounter.
  • Finally, “there will be a ton of drink specials, and other surprises and treats for you throughout the day JUST because we love you.”

This event is family friendly and will be rockin’ all day and night long on October 1st.  If you are free and in the Saint Petersburg area on Saturday, make sure to swing by the brewery to take part in the festivities because the folks at Green Bench Brewing Co. want nothing more than to raise a glass with you to the past three years and the many bright years ahead.  Prost!

SweetWater Brewing Announces Headliners for Upcoming 420 Fest

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420festlogSweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, Georgia) has officially announced Widespread Panic and Trey Anastasio Band as headliners for the brewery’s 13th 420 Fest to be held on April 21-23, 2017 at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.

To the delight of music loving beer fans throughout the Southeast, SweetWater Brewing’s 13th 420 Fest returns in April of 2017.  Each year, this music festival provides attendees with an experience loaded with high profile musical acts, rare beer experiences, live comedy acts, regional and local musical acts, delicious eats from Atlanta’s finest food trucks, local art, and environmentally focused education in the Planet 420 village.

The first wave of 420 Fest news was announced this week with the release of the following list of headliners:

Additional headliners and over 45 more musical and comedic acts will be announced in January of 2017.  You can expect a musically diverse lineup featuring ” jam, rock, alternative, hip hop and EDM performing on four stages.”

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by simply clicking here.  Fans will be happy to see that ticket prices did not increase from the 2016 installment of 420 Fest with 3-Day General Admission pricing starting at $89 and 3-Day VIP pricing starting at $243.  Arrange your tickets now and stay tuned for more information coming soon concerning all aspects of the 13th SweetWater 420 Fest.  Prost!

 

J. Wakefield Brewing prepares for Miami Madness Day 2016

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jwakefieldBeginning on Saturday, September 10 at noon, J. Wakefield Brewing (120 NW 24th Street, Miami, Florida) will host Miami Madness Day to celebrate the bottle release of their Miami Madness Florida Weisse.

Rated the #1 Berliner Weisse in the World on Beer Advocate and the #2 Berliner Weisse in the World on RateBeer, Miami Madness is a limited release “Florida Weisse” brewed with mango, guava and passion fruit.  Inspired by the “zombie attack” on the MacArthur Causeway back in 2012, Miami Madness is an offering “so sour it’ll give you something to live for.”

This very limited and special release will be available for purchase during this event for $20 per 750 ml bottle (cash only, there will be an ATM on-site).  There is a two bottle limit per customer.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase limited Miami Madness 18.25 oz. stemmed glassware for $15 each.

In addition to bottles of Miami Madness, the following special release cans will also be available for purchase at this event:

  • Who’s on First Northeast Style Double IPA brewed w/Local Honey: 4-packs of 16 oz. cans for $19 (cash only). Limit of four 4-packs per customer.
  • Rainbow Road Imperial Guava Saison Collaboration with Smog City Brewing: 4-packs of 16 oz. cans for $16 (cash only). Limit of four 4-packs per person.

Since Miami Madness Day is an all-day, throw-down kind of affair, those who attend will also be able to enjoy the following food and entertainment options:

  • Food will be available for purchase from Babe Froman Fine Sausages from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. (Breakfast options) and Purple People Eatery from 2 p.m. to close.
  • Special guest appearance by Jeff Dekal, comic book industry cover artist with works featured by Marvel, Creature Entertainment, Valiant, and Dark Horse.  He also created the label artwork for Miami Madness and DFPF (Dragon Fruit Passion Fruit Berliner).
  • Live performance by DJ Volksmusik from 6 p.m. to midnight
  • The brewery will be showing UFC 203 with no cover charge. Main card starts at 10 p.m.

I do believe that about covers all the information you could possibly need to know about this event.  If you are 21 or over, in the Miami area and free on Saturday, be sure to swing by J. Wakefield Brewing to take part in what is sure to be a great event.  Prost!

Coppertail Brewing to celebrate 2nd Anniversary with Florida Weisse Party

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coppertaillogowhiteOn Saturday, August 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Coppertail Brewing Co. (2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, Florida) will be celebrating their 2nd Anniversary with a Florida Weisse Party featuring over 30 Berliner Weisse offerings.

Established with a “desire to bring more quality, Florida-brewed beer to the thirsty masses,” Coppertail Brewing Co. has done just that for the last two years.  Not only have they developed quite the following on the local level, but they have also earned a great reputation with craft beer fans throughout the country.  To celebrate this ongoing success, Coppertail will be throwing a Florida Weisse Party.  The taplist has recently been released, and it features the following 30+ Berliner Weisse offerings from Coppertail and a few guest breweries as well:

Berliner Weisse Lineup from Coppertail Brewing Co.

  • Whoops (Cranberry, Hibiscus)
  • Purple Drink (Blueberry, Blackberry, Tart Cherry)
  • Pie ‘Til You Die (Mango, vanilla, Coconut, Lime)
  • Heavy Petals (Rose Hips, Hibiscus)
  • Pinky Swear (Raspberry, Lemon)
  • Slappy (Grapefruit, Dragonfruit, Strawberry)
  • Wally Rancher (Watermelon)
  • Obey Your Thirst (Lemon, Lime)
  • Cinchona (Lemon, Cinchona wood, Hibiscus)
  • Slam Piece (Cucumber)
  • Mango Grenade (Mango)
  • Guava Pasteles (Guava, Vanilla, Raspberry)
  • Kick Me Bear (Prickly Pear)
  • Pastey (Tamarind)
  • Blueberry in an Elevator (Blueberry)
  • Concentrate (Orange)
  • Chop (Apricot, Lime)
  • Whoski? (Coffee)
  • Relish (Cranberry, Orange)
  • Oh Schnap! (Peach)
  • Rickey (Cherry, Lime)
  • Spritzer (Lime, Vanilla)
  • Julius (Orange, Vanilla)
  • See See Bee (Cranberry, Cherry, Blueberry)
  • Puff (Dragonfruit)
  • Feelings (Passionfruit, Hibiscus)

Berliner Weisse Lineup from Guest Breweries

  • 7venth Sun Brewery – Score with the Cheerleaders (Strawberry, Orange, Lemon Berliner)
  • 7venth Sun Brewery – Everybody in the Pool (Mango, Pineapple, Lime Berliner)
  • Hidden Springs Ale Works – Lunch Box Hero (Fruit Cup Berliner)
  • Green Bench Brewing Co. – Berliner Weisse
  • Green Bench Brewing Co. – Kumquat Berliner Weisse
  • Green Bench Brewing Co. – Plum Berliner Weisse
  • Angry Chair Brewing – When in Doubt Sour Ale
  • M.I.A. Beer Company– Chango (Mango Pepper Berliner)
  • M.I.A. Beer Company – Babalu (Carrot, Ginger Berliner)
  • M.I.A. Beer Company – Regrasa a Mi (Guava, Hibiscus Berliner)
  • Cigar City Brewing – Strawberry Margarita Gose
  • Cigar City Cider and Mead – Strawberry Vanilla Cider
  • Six Ten Brewing – Blackberry Florida Weisse

**Please note that not all beers will be tapped at once**

Admission into the Florida Weisse Party is free, and beers are $5 per pour (bring cash to help lines move quickly).  Beers will be served in plastic cups, but you also have the option to purchase a limited Florida Weisse glass to use during the event (while supplies last).  In addition to the plethora of Berliners on tap, Coppertail also mentions that there will be “food and a special bottle release.”

If you are free on Saturday and in the Tampa area, you should plan to drop in and explore the Berliner Weisse style at this very special event.  I leave you with this one pro-tip: make sure to drink plenty of water and pack some antacids.  With that many tart/sour ales, you are going to need them.  Prost!