TBBW 2018 Event: Cycle Brewing Releases Details & Ticket Information for Barrel Aged Day 2018

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cyclelogoOn Friday, March 9 from noon to 4 p.m., Cycle Brewing (St. Petersburg, Florida) will host its annual Barrel Aged Day beer festival at St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club (559 Mirror Lake Dr. North, St. Petersburg, Florida).

Cycle Brewing will be once again treating Tampa Bay Beer Week to an insane spread of barrel-aged goodness with its extremely popular Barrel Aged Day event.  There is quite a bit of information to cover when it comes to this beer festival and its procedures for securing tickets.  To ensure that we do not screw anything up or leave anything out, we are going break everything down so that the information is easy to read, navigate and locate.  Also, be sure to check back often because this post will be updated regularly with new information.

The Basics

What – Barrel Aged Day 2018 from Cycle Brewing
When – Friday, March 9; General Admission begins at noon, VIP entry at 11 a.m.
Where – St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club (559 Mirror Lake Dr. North, St. Petersburg, Florida)

The Beers

Just as the name would lead you to believe, Barrel Aged Day is a beer festival that showcases an incredible lineup of rare barrel-aged beers from Cycle Brewing.  The brewery is currently in the process of creating the tap list for Barrel Aged Day 2018.  You can rest assured knowing that we plan to post that list here just as soon as it is made public.  **UPDATE 03.09.18** As promised, here is the taplist:

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Ticket Information

This is where things can get a bit tricky, so please read all the information provided below.

**UPDATE 1.13.18** TICKETS FOR BARREL AGED DAY 2018 ARE SOLD OUT **UPDATE 1.13.18**

  • Barrel Aged Day 2018 tickets will be available for purchase at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 13 at Cycle Brewing (534 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida)
  • Tickets are available in two tiers:
    – General Admission: $100 each
    – VIP: $125 each
  • General Admission tickets include “a Festival Only bottle, glass and pretty exclusive access to all of the Barrel Aged beers on tap in one of the nicest settings in the world of beer fests.”  VIP tickets include all of the above but also grant you early entry into the festival at 11 a.m.
  • Ticket Sales are Cash Only
  • Ticket Sales are limited to two (2) tickets per person
  • To be able to purchase tickets, you must be one of the two people attending the festival.
  • You will be required to present an ID at the time of purchase.  You and that ID will have to be present again at the festival so that you and your guest can gain entry into the festival.  “The tickets are basically receipts, your ID will be your ticket into the fest assuming you are on the list.”  This process is in place to cut down on ticket “mules” and ensure that locals who wish to attend Barrel Aged Day 2018 have a better chance to purchase tickets.
  • Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
  • Expect the ticket line to move slowly “as Doug will be personally writing every name down, it is slow but it is extremely effective.”
  • There will be “zero tolerance for shenanigans” while in the ticket line. If you get into an altercation of any kind, you will be removed from the line and asked to leave.  If you are disrespectful to any neighboring business or their patrons, you will be removed from the line and asked to leave.  If you just remain patient and act like an adult, all will be fine.
  • If by some chance tickets do not sell out on Saturday, Cycle Brewing will announce plans for ticket sales on Sunday, January 14.  With that said, tickets are extremely limited and expected to sell out quickly.  **UPDATE 1.13.18** THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SALES. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT **UPDATE 1.13.18**

Ok . . . that covers all the details that are currently available.  More information will surface as we draw closer to Barrel Aged Day 2018, and we will update you with that info just as soon as we get our hands on it.  Stay tuned, and we hope you all land some tickets to this ridiculously awesome event.  Prost!

7venth Sun Brewery Announces Plans for 6th Anniversary Party

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7venthSunlogo7venth Sun Brewery (Dunedin & Tampa, Florida) will celebrate its 6th Anniversary on Sunday, January 7 with parties to be held at both brewery locations.

Devon Kreps and Justin Stange established 7venth Sun Brewery in Dunedin back in 2012.  Although they originally intended to open a large production facility at that time, the country’s housing and economic problems made it nearly impossible for them to secure funding.  The two ultimately decided to start small, and this “proved serendipitous as it allowed the creation of a wide variety of styles” and an opportunity to be at the forefront of the “Florida Weisse” movement.  This approach quickly endeared them to the area’s craft beer community and gave the brewery the chance to grow at its own pace.  And grow it did.  In August of 2017, Kreps and Stange opened a beautiful facility in the Seminole Heights area of Tampa to give 7venth Sun two locations that each have their own independent charm and personality.  They have since installed and refurbished some foeders, shifted focus to barrel-aged beers (both sour and spirit-aged), started canning, and remain dedicated to “[pushing] the limits of style descriptions and categories” through innovation and creativity.

With all of that said, it is obvious that everything leading up to the brewery’s 6th anniversary has given the folks at 7venth Sun Brewery plenty to celebrate with their fans.  Since this 6th Anniversary Party will take place simultaneously at two locations, we have a good amount of details to go over.  So . . . let’s break it all down:

The Basics

What – 7venth Sun Brewery 6th Anniversary Party
Where – 7venth Sun Brewery – Dunedin: 1012 Broadway, Dunedin, Florida; and 7venth Sun Brewery – Tampa: 6809 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Florida
When – Sunday, January 7 from noon to 10 p.m. at 7venth Sun Brewery – Dunedin; noon to 11 p.m. at 7venth Sun Brewery – Tampa

The Beer

You simply cannot have a brewery anniversary party without a killer tap list, and it is quite clear that the good people at 7venth Sun are more than aware of this requirement.  Here’s what they have in store for those attending the festivities:

  • Real Men Wear Skirts Scotch Ale, collaboration with Terrapin Beer Co.
  • Partners In Crime: Pineapple Mango Foedre Aged Beer
  • Bank’s Closed: Saison fermented with Chardonnay grape must
  • Just A Phase: Foedre Aged Farmhouse Saison blend
  • I’ll Show you Mine Belgian Quadruple, collaboration with Hidden Springs Ale Works
  • Sakura Obscura: Pomegranate Cherry Berliner
  • Electric Wizard: Strawberry Citra IPA
  • First Date: Salted Caramel and Espresso Imperial Sweet Stout
  • Welcome to the Galaxy: Citrus Session IPA
  • Tropical Chronical: Mango, Passionfruit, Guava, Coconut Berliner
  • Barrel Aged Farmhouse Blend #2: Blended Barrel Aged Farmhouse
  • Chain Mail Dessert: Peanut Butter Fudge Imperial Sweet Stout
  • Saison in Paradise: Saison brewed with Grains of Paradise
  • I’m Positively Loopy IPL
  • Ocean Front Property: Hoppy Amarillo Wheat
  • Vanilla Wizard: Vanilla Strawberry Citra IPA
  • Made in the 7un: Barleywine aged on whole bean coffee by Made
  • Pseudo Basic: Coffee Vanilla Imperial Sweet Stout
  • Saison Caribe: Brett Saison brewed with Hibiscus and Lime zest
  • Intergalactic: Galaxy Session IPA
  • Stange Beer: Kolsch
  • Brewers Lager
  • Pandora’s Punch: Lemon, lime, pineapple Berliner
  • Under the Lights: Guava Saison
  • Vultures from the Past Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine
  • The Klaw Imperial Stout
  • Barrel Aged Farmhouse Blend #1: Blended Barrel Aged Farmhouse
  • Sugar Britches Imperial Sweet Stout
  • Graffiti Orange Creamsicle Wheat
  • Headbanger IPA
  • Time Bomb Session IPA with Citra and Nelson
  • Mangrove Double IPA

Other Fun Stuff

  • The party at the Tampa location will also have food trucks on site throughout the day and feature live musical entertainment from Ramblegrass Band (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
  • The party at the Dunedin location will be focused more on the tap list and serving as a chance to have a “Sunday Funday” with all those in attendance.

Admission

The 7venth Sun 6th Anniversary Party is free to attend at both locations.  This is a come as you are and pay as you go event.

That should just about cover all the information that is currently available.  More details are sure to surface as we get closer to Sunday’s 7venth Sun 6th Anniversary Party, and we will be sure to update this post with that information just as soon as we have it.  Stay tuned.

We hope to see you all on Sunday as we raise a glass with crew at 7venth Sun to six great years and the many more ahead.  Prost!

LOKO Cuisine Teams up with Homes for our Troops for Caribeque Eggs & Kegs

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lokocuisinelogoOn Sunday, January 21 at 11 a.m., LOKO Cuisine will return to Cigar City Brewing (3924 W. Spruce St, Tampa, Florida) to host a special Caribeque Eggs & Kegs that will benefit Homes for our Troops.

For this edition of Eggs & Kegs, the folks at LOKO Cuisine are using their platform to help raise awareness for Homes for our Troops – a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.  While at this event, attendees will have the chance to participate in “a raffle with some sweet prizes from local businesses that will directly 100% benefit Homes for our Troops Florida recipients.”

As far as the grub goes, this Eggs & Kegs menu will be comprised of the following five-course, BBQ-themed brunch featuring seasonings and sauces from Caribeque Seasoning and Rub Co.:

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Cigar City Brewing will be showcasing White Oak Jai Alai IPA as the featured pairing for the meal above.  Attendees will receive one drink ticket that is good for one pour of that offering or any other “one pint or snifter of equal value.”

Tickets for Eggs & Kegs: Caribeque are available now for $32.10 each, and you can purchase yours by clicking here. Ticket cost includes the five-course brunch and one pour of beer (pint or snifter of equal value). Physical tickets will not be issued, but your name will be added to a paid list once the purchase process is completed. FYI: Everyone in your party will have to check in under the purchaser’s name at the door.

If you are free on January 21, just go ahead and secure your Eggs & Kegs: Caribeque tickets now so that you can enjoy a fantastic meal and help provide support for the amazing cause of Homes for our Troops.  Prost!

LOKO Cuisine Takes Upcoming Eggs & Kegs Brunch to the Campfire

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lokocuisinelogoOn Sunday, December 17 at 11 a.m., LOKO Cuisine will partner with iTREKKERS to host a “Campfire” edition of Eggs & Kegs at Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida).

For this installment of Eggs & Kegs, LOKO Cuisine has teamed up with iTREKKERS to provide attendees with an elevated, camping-inspired dining experience that they will enjoy while  “learning about guided hassle-free outdoor activities in Tampa Bay.”  This brunch will feature the following four-course spread of “campfire classics from the land and sea”:

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All attendees will receive one beer ticket “good for any pint or snifter of equal value” during the meal. Cigar City Brewing will be showcasing their Cafe con Leche Sweet Stout during the brunch, and that does sound like a mighty fine pairing for the menu above.

Tickets for Eggs & Kegs: Campfire are available now for $32.10 each, and you can purchase yours by clicking here. Ticket cost includes the four-course brunch and one pour of beer (pint or snifter of equal value). Physical tickets will not be issued, but your name will be added to a paid list once the purchase process is completed. FYI: Everyone in your party will have to check in under the purchaser’s name at the door.

Please be aware that seating is limited and nearly all Eggs & Kegs events sell out rather quickly.  With that in mind, go ahead and secure your tickets now so that you and yours are able to experience Eggs & Kegs: Campfire on December 17.  Prost!

 

 

Wynwood Brewing Plans Black Friday Release of Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout

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CoquitoWBCOfeatureWynwood Brewing Company (Miami, Florida) will officially kick off the holiday season by hosting a special, limited release event for Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout beginning at noon on November 24 – Black Friday.

The folks at Wynwood Brewing created Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout to mimic the flavors of “Coquito”, a traditional Puerto Rican holiday beverage “known as Puerto Rico’s eggnog, made with rum, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves.”  Their brewers pulled this off by crafting a Rum Barrel-aged Imperial Milk Stout that was then finished off with toasted coconut, cinnamon, clove and vanilla beans. The resulting Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout comes together as a unique treat that is meant to serve as the perfect beer to share with friends and family this holiday season.

“We’ve been wanting to make this beer for a long time,” said Wynwood Brewing Founder Luis Brignoni. “Coquito is something my family always enjoyed during the holidays. Now that we have more production space to brew and barrel-age, we can offer a taste of this Puerto Rican tradition to our fans.”

Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout will officially release in Wynwood Brewing’s Tap Room at noon on Friday, November 24.  Those who attend this Limited Release Event will have the option to enjoy Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout on draft or purchase 750ml crowler “shorty” cans for $20 each.  In addition to the beer release, this event “will also feature a special brewery tour of Miami’s first craft production brewery showcasing the barrel-aging process for Coqui-To.”  If you happen to be in the area on Black Friday, make sure you swing by the brewery and get into the holiday spirit by raising a glass of Coqui-To Barrel-Aged Milk Stout with the crew at Wynwood Brewing.  Prost!

Good People Brewing Releases Details for El Gordo Day 2017

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elgordoOn Saturday, December 9 at 9 a.m. (CST), Good People Brewing Company (Birmingham, Alabama) will hold its second, in-house bottle release for the wildly-popular El Gordo Imperial Stout at a festival-style event playfully dubbed ¡Dia del Gordo! – The Rematch!

Yeah, you read that correctly.  The infamous and super-sized El Gordo Imperial Stout has committed to make another rare appearance on December 9 for its highly-anticipated rematch to last year’s ¡Dia del Gordo!  Back to defend the title it earned in 2015, El Gordo plans to deliver its signature “flavorful smackdown” as a 13.9% ABV Imperial Stout that “[dominates] the senses without overwhelming the palette.” Oh, and we almost forgot to mention that he’s bringing friends to this party – a.k.a. variants and vintages that date back to 2014.

¡Dia del Gordo! – The Rematch! will be held at Good People Brewing Company and act as the exclusive bottle release event for El Gordo in 2017. You best believe that many will show up on December 9 to witness the power, grace and mystery of El Gordo, so let’s break this thing down to ensure that you have all the details needed to prepare for this glorious spectacle:

The Basics

  • What – ¡Dia del Gordo! – The Rematch! / El Gordo Imperial Stout Bottle Release Event
  • When – Saturday, December 9 at 9 a.m.
  • Where – Good People Brewing Company (114 14th St S, Birmingham, Alabama)

The Bottle List

  • 2014 El Gordo Imperial Stout – $25 per 22 oz. bottle
  • 2015 El Gordo Imperial Stout – $25 per 750ml bottle
  • 2016 El Gordo Imperial Stout – $25 per 750ml bottle
  • 2016 Barrel Aged El Gordo – $30 per 750ml bottle
  • 2016 Olé Mole El Gordo – $25 per 750ml bottle
  • 2017 El Gordo Imperial Stout – $20 per 750ml bottle
  • 2017 Barrel Aged El Gordo – $25 per 750ml bottle
  • 2017 Olé Mole El Gordo – $20 per 750ml bottle
  • 2017 Fatso Russian Imperial Stout – $20 per 750ml bottle

The Draft List

¡Dia del Gordo! – The Rematch! will also feature a variety of exciting beers pouring on draft throughout the event.  These offerings will be available by full pour or sample.  The official draft list is still being compiled.  We will update this area with that information just as soon as we have it, so stay tuned.

The Ins & Outs

  • Bottle sales will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 9
  • In an effort to improve upon last year’s experience, the brewery has decided to have a dedicated line for bottle sales only this year.  This line will begin at Good People’s side patio, take you through the back of the brewery, and have you exiting through “the garage doors on 2nd Ave with bottles in tow.”  This line will NOT go through the taproom.
  • There will be NO forms to fill out this year.  Once you make it to the bottle selection area, you will grab a box and “move down the line to grab whatever bottles you want.”  You will then pay for your bottles at the end of that line.
  • The legal limit for take-home sales in the state of Alabama is 288 oz. per person per day, and the brewery will be enforcing this limit.  That amounts to roughly a maximum of 11 bottles per person.
  • All bottle sales will be sold on a first come, first served basis
  • The taproom will also open at 9 a.m. so that you can enjoy some tasty offerings on draft.  If you would like a brew while in line for bottles, you will have the ability to grab a beer from the brewery’s “draft trailer, a beer station close to [the] QC lab, and the taproom.”
  • Attendees are encouraged to hang out “to enjoy plenty of El Gordo and other specialties in the taproom after [they are] done buying bottles”
  • Bottles and draft beers can be purchased with either cash or credit cards, and you will be required to present a valid ID to make any purchases at the brewery
  • To make sure you are all covered in the grub department,  Cantina on Wheels will be at the brewery at 9 a.m. to serve up some breakfast burritos and The Hot Tag will be on-site later in the day to take care of the lunch crowd

Alright, that should cover all the information that is available at this time.  We will update this post just as soon as more details surface, so stay tuned.  Until then . . . ¡Viva El Gordo!  Prost!

Angry Chair Brewing Releases Details for 3 Year Anniversary Party

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angrychairlogoAngry Chair Brewing (Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that they will celebrate their 3 Year Anniversary with a ticketed, two-session party on Saturday, December 2.

The last three years at Angry Chair Brewing have been filled with amazing beers, crazy long lines for bottle releases, parking frustrations/jokes, and just a ridiculous amount of good times had in their taproom.  There is no denying how awesome all of that is, but the folks at the brewery realize none of it would have been possible without the support of their friends, family, fans, regulars and community.  That is what truly needs to be celebrated, and celebrate they will on Saturday, December 2 with their 3 Year Anniversary Party.

Like all events at Angry Chair, there is a copious amount of exciting brews and in & outs to cover.  So, without further ado, let’s break it all down:

The Basics

Ticket Information

  • Tickets are $40 each and include entry into one (1) session of the party, one (1) Barrel-Aged Anniversary bottle, one (1) commemorative anniversary glass, and one (1) free draft ticket
  • Ticket Sales – Tickets can be purchased in-person at the brewery at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 11 or at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 12.  Each day the brewery will sell half of the in-person ticket sale allotments for each session.  This basically means that the same amount of Session 1 tickets will be sold on both days, and the same amount of Session 2 tickets will be sold on both days.  To allow more people a chance to purchase tickets, you will only be able to buy tickets to ONE session per day.  There will be a TWO ticket limit per person, and you must have the name for your plus one upon purchase of the tickets.
  • Ticket Sales cont’d – Any remaining tickets will be sold online on Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m.  Same rules apply: Two ticket limit per order, and you must have the name of your plus one upon purchase of the tickets.  Website link will be available here just as soon as it goes live  **UPDATE 11/16/17**  As promised, here’s the link for online tickets – https://angrychair3yr.brownpapertickets.com/  **UPDATE 11/16/17**
  • Tickets are NON-TRANSFERABLE.  ID’s will be required at the Anniversary Party, and the names on the ID’s must match the names on the tickets.

The 3 Year Anniversary Draft List

  • Barrel-aged Imperial German Chocolate Cupcake Stout
  • Barrel-aged Lunar Lycan Imperial Marzipan Coffee Cream Stout (collaboration with Omnipollo)
  • Barrel-aged Rocky Road Imperial Stout
  • Barrel-aged Peanut Butter & Marshmallow Popinski Russian Imperial Stout
  • Rum Barrel-aged Imperial Awakening
  • Barrel-aged Arawn Imperial Sweet Stout
  • Russian Interference (collaboration with Westbrook Brewing)- Blend of Angry Chair & Westbrook Russian Imperial stouts with toasted pecans, vanilla, and cinnamon
  • Woke Imperial Milk Stout with coffee and maple
  • Sloth Love Coffee – Rocky Road Imperial Stout with coffee
  • Triple C’s Imperial Milk Stout with cacao, cinnamon, and coffee
  • Fionn Imperial English-style Porter with toasted hazelnut and coffee
  • Saucin’ Blonde Barleywine with macadamia nuts, cinnamon, and vanilla
  • Purple Puffs Blackberry and Black Currant Berliner with marshmallows
  • Strawberry Vanilla Berliner
  • Apricot Berliner
  • Sloppy Thirds Tiki inspired Berliner (collaboration with Voodoo Brewery)
  • Space Grass IPA
  • Thought Process IPA
  • Calmer Than You Rye Double IPA
  • A “few more” beers could be added to list in the near future. Stay tuned

All beers above will cost $5 per pour (pour sizes will vary)

Parking Info

Parking always plays an important role when it comes to events at Angry Chair, so please pay attention to the following rules so that you can avoid pissing anyone off during the party:

  • Please Uber, Lyft, taxi, or carpool. Not only will this guarantee you a safe way home after a day of drinking high ABV brews, but it will also help everyone else out considering the brewery’s “typical lack of parking”.
  • Angry Chair’s small lot WILL NOT be available for parking that day as it will be used as added event space for the party
  • DO NOT park on Fern
  • DO NOT park at Trip’s Diner
  • DO NOT park in the lot north of the brewery
  • DO NOT park in the plaza that houses Rooster & the Till and Urban Bungalow
  • There is some street parking available throughout the neighborhoods (other than on Fern), but please be respectful of the people that live there by not blocking their driveways, mailboxes, sidewalks, etc.
  • Seriously . . . just Uber, Lyft, taxi or carpool to save yourself the frustration

Other Useful Info

  • Please show up NO SOONER THAN 30 minutes early to help expedite the check-in process
  • Please have ID’s ready at check-in
  • If possible, please bring cash.  This will make it easier when purchasing the beers that will be pouring outside
  • This event is 21 and up only
  • Due to the limited capacity, this event is NOT kid or pet-friendly
  • Outside bottles & bottle shares WILL NOT be allowed at this event
  • To avoid any breakage, you will receive your anniversary bottle & commemorative glass as you leave the party
  • Mouthole BBQ and Create Bakery & Gifts will be dishin’ out grub during the party. Menu to be posted soon

Alright, that should just about cover all the information that is currently available.  We will update this post with any and all additional info as it surfaces, so make sure you check back often.  Other than that, just make those arrangements for tickets, follow the rules, and have an amazing time celebrating three great years with Angry Chair on December 2.  Prost!

Mastry’s Brewing Co. Marks First Anniversary with Three Specialty Releases

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MastrysPartyInfoOn Saturday, October 14, Mastry’s Brewing Co. (St. Pete Beach, Florida) will celebrate its First Anniversary Party with the release of three new beers: Year One Wheat Wine, Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night Russian Imperial Stout and Floribraska Hazy Tropical IPA.

With one year officially in the books as the first craft brewery and tasting room on St. Pete Beach, the Mastry’s Brewing Co. crew is more than ready to celebrate their first anniversary with a Beer Fest-style party on October 14.  The brewery’s theme of “taking traditional styles and combining influences from exotic locales” will be showcased at the party in the form of three special brews: Year One Wheat Wine, Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night Russian Imperial Stout and Floribraska Hazy Tropical IPA.  The full descriptions and release details for these three Limited Releases are as follows:

  • Year One Wheat Wine – “The first of the specialty beer releases will be ‘Year One’, a Wheat Wine ale brewed at 8% Abv. This golden ale boasts a nose like a bouquet of Chrysanthemums. Year One has a taste that is dry and light despite the gravity. Year One is an elegant ale brewed for celebration, available on draught only.”
  • Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night – “The second small-batch release, will be the ‘Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night’. This limited-release batch of the infamous Starless Night is rested in Bourbon Barrels and is the quintessential sticky barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout. Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night is rich, thick and decadent with notes of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Bourbon, Caramel, and Macaroon. Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night will be available in bottles and on draught, brewed at 11% Abv.”
  • Floribraska Hazy Tropical IPA – “The third new release for the celebration will be the first out-of-state collaboration for Mastry’s Brewing Co. In partnership with Infusion Brewing Co. in Omaha, NE, the two brewing teams developed ‘Floribraska’, a hazy tropical IPA made with maize, lactose, and guava at 6.2% Abv. This limited-release IPA is hopped with copious amounts of El Dorado, Citra, and Motueka. Available on draught only, get this small-batch collaboration while you can.”

In addition to the beers listed above and a spread of their other offerings, Mastry’s Anniversary Party will have a Beer Fest vibe featuring live music, food, and a selection of tasty brews from Green Bench Brewing Co. (St. Petersburg, Florida), Hidden Springs Ale Works (Tampa, Florida), Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company (Madeira Beach, Florida) and St. Pete Brewing Company (St. Petersburg, Florida). If you are in the area and free on Saturday, be sure to swing by Mastry’s Brewing Company to raise a glass of Year One, Bourbon Barrel Aged Starless Night or Floribraska with the brewery’s staff in recognition of the past year and the many more ahead.  Prost!

 

 

Brouwerij Bosteels to Bring Kwaktoberfest to the U.S. in October

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bosteels-pauwel-kwakBrouwerij Bosteels (Buggenhout, Belgium) and Artisanal Imports have officially announced that they will be celebrating Kwaktoberfest at bars and restaurants across America during the month of October.

If you have not figured it out by now, Kwaktoberfest is Brouwerij Bosteels’ annual celebration of their iconic Pauwel Kwak, a Belgian Strong Pale Ale that is equally known for its quality and its “instantly recognizable carriage glass.”  With the help of Artisanal Imports, Brouwerij Bosteels will take this Kwaktoberfest party to participating locations coast-to-coast.  In addition to pouring Pauwel Kwak, these venues will also showcase “the brewery’s other world-class brews including Tripel Karmeliet and DeuS.”  These events will also feature special point of sale items such as “flags, coasters, posters, single and double Kwak glasses and the almighty Quattro, capable of holding four Kwak glasses at once.”

“Kwaktoberfest is a fun addition to the German Oktoberfest season,” says Lanny Hoff, SVP-Brands Manager of Artisanal Imports. “There are stylistic similarities between Kwak and German Märzen and glassware is a big part of the celebration. Whether it’s a liter of Oktoberfest or a carriage glass of Kwak, it’s fun!”

Kwaktoberfest events will be taking place throughout the U.S. during the month of October.  If you are interested in attending a Kwaktoberfest event, keep an eye on Artisanal Imports’ website and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for information, and be sure to check back here as we will update this post with any details we receive concerning official event dates and locations.  Stay tuned!  Prost!

Vital Information for Pauwel Kwak from Brouwerij Bosteels

Release – Year-round
Style – Belgian Strong Pale Ale 
ABV – 8.4%
Ingredients – Barley malts, mineral water, wheat, hops & white candy sugar
Availability – 11.2 oz. bottles & draft
Suggested Food Pairings – “Kwak is tremendous with any kind of grilled or roasted meats or poultry. It is also a good beer with dessert, particularly those with nuts or caramel. It goes with almost any cheese and makes a very tasty (if spendy!) beer soup.”
Fun Fact – Background on the glassware: “The legendary Kwak glass, or ‘Koetsiersglas’, hearkens back to the Napoleonic era. Back then, Pauwel Kwak was a brewer and owner of the De Hoorn inn, which saw daily visits from mail coaches and their passengers. While passengers could stop in for a drink, coachmen were prohibited from leaving their posts to join. To bypass this inconvenience, Kwak had special glasses blown with a convex bottom that could sit in the coach in a wooden stand, allowing the drivers to enjoy a glass!”

Coppertail Brewing to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary with Florida Weisse Festival

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coppertaillogowhiteOn Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m., Coppertail Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida) will recognize its 3rd Anniversary by once again hosting a Florida Weisse Party at the brewery.

Three years of bringing “quality, Florida-brewed beer to the thirsty masses” are in the books, and Coppertail Brewing Co. is more than ready to celebrate the occasion.  Just like last year, Coppertail’s birthday theme will be “Celebrate Florida Weisse”, a party boasting a ridiculous lineup of Berliner Weisse-style brews created by their brewers and several guest breweries.  We have quite a bit to go over when it comes to this anniversary throw down, so let’s get to the details.

The Basics

  • What – Coppertail Brewing Co.’s 3rd Anniversary & Florida Weisse Festival
  • When – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26
  • Where – Coppertail Brewing Co. – 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, Florida

The Beers

Just as the name indicates, this event is all about that Florida Weisse and Coppertail Brewing is breaking out an absolute plethora of these tart, tasty brews.  Here is what they expect to be pouring during the party (**this tap list is tentative**):

  • Passion of the Frank (Passionfruit)
  • Frank the Tang (Orange)
  • Florida Jam (Orange/Vanilla)
  • Mango Grenade (Mango/Pomegranate)
  • Full Rosenberry (Strawberry/Peach)
  • Strawberry Limeade (Strawberry/Lime)
  • Dark & Stormy (Ginger/Lime/Vanilla)
  • Relish (Orange/Cranberries)
  • Whoops (Hibiscus/Cranberries)
  • Baby Genius (Gose)
  • Summertime Rools (Watermelon Gose)
  • Bay Breeze (Pineapple/Cranberries)
  • Tamarind
  • Quat’s up (Kumquats)
  • Mojito (Lime/Mint/Vanilla)
  • Cherry Lime
  • Sea Breeze (Grapefruit/Cranberries)
  • Papaya Patrick (Papaya/Starfruit)
  • Down with OPP (Orange/Prickly Pear)
  • Mother of Dragons (Lime/Dragonfruit)
  • Guava Pastelitos (Guava/Raspberries/Vanilla)
  • Obey Your Thirst (Lemon/Lime)
  • Pinky Swear (Raspberries/Lemon)
  • BOMP (Blood Orange/Mango/Passionfruit)
  • Gooseberry
  • Blackberry Slam Piece
  • Cherry Pastelitos (Cherry/Raspberries/Vanilla)

There is no denying that the list above is pretty damn awesome, but those are not the only brews that will be pouring at this event.  That’s right . . . Coppertail Brewing Co. has invited some friends over for this party, and they are bringing a few of their own goodies to contribute to the celebration.  Guest breweries include and their beers (**UPDATE** 8.25.17):

Entertainment & Food

The good folks at Coppertail Brewing Co. know that you cannot possibly have a party without music, so they have booked Sun Signs, Mike Mass, and Mountain Holler to play this event.  The festival will also feature live limited-edition t-shirt printing and some tasty eats from Coppertail’s S & V Kitchen.

Admission Information

Coppertail’s Florida Weisse Festival is free to attend and tickets are not needed to gain entry.  All you have to do is show up and pay per pour.

If you are free on Saturday, in the area and have a love for tart, refreshing brews, you need to be at this Florida Weisse Festival to raise a glass with the Coppertail Brewing crew to the past three years and the many more ahead.  Make it happen, have some good times, and just be sure to arrange for a responsible way home after the party.  Prost!