J. Wakefield Brewing Begins Distributing to Publix Super Markets in Florida

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JWakeLogoJ. Wakefield Brewing (Miami, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin distributing El Hefe and Hops 4 Teacher IPA to 40 Publix Super Markets in South Florida, from Broward County to Key West, in January 2020.

After hearing from countless fans requesting the ability to turn Publix grocery runs into J. Wakefield Brewing (JWB) beer runs,  the brewery is finally ready to make those requests a reality now that they know that they can meet the demand and ensure that all the beer will be “brewed and packaged exclusively at JWB’s brewery on 24th Street in Wynwood by the JWB brew team.”  J. Wakefield Brewing will enter select Publix Super Markets with the following two Core offerings (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release and website):

  • El Hefe – A traditional German Hefeweizen in its core, but with the addition of fresh coconut flakes for a taste of South Florida and its beautiful surrounding beaches.  ABV – 5%  IBUs – 13
  • Hops 4 Teacher IPA – A generously Citra hopped India Pale Ale with notes of grapefruit and passionfruit.  ABV – 6.5%  IBUs – 67

“We couldn’t be happier to make our beer available through Publix. It seems like people have been asking us about Publix distribution, since we opened the brewery. We really wanted to make sure that we could adequately meet the demand, without contracting out the brewing. It was important to us that the beer be brewed here, by our team” said JWB owner/founder/brewmaster, Johnathan Wakefield. “It’s the first of several major announcements that we’ll be making in 2020.”

El Hefe and Hops 4 Teacher IPA will begin hitting Publix store shelves in January 2020.  You can expect to find both offerings available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans in the craft beer sections at 40 Publix Super Markets located in the South Florida area that spans from Broward County to Key West.  Prost!

J. Wakefield Brewing Set to Release The Adjunctron Project

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JWakeLogoJ. Wakefield Brewing (Miami, Florida) has officially announced that it will release The Adjunctron Project, the brewery’s “first-ever adjunct set”, at some point during the week of December 10, 2018. **UPDATE** J.Wakefield  announced today that it will release The Adjunctron Project in its tap room on Thursday, December 13 between the hours of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. **UPDATE**

Consisting of six parts when intact, The Adjunctron Project consists of a Barrel-aged Imperial Stout that is released alongside five different adjunct-laced variants of itself: Coffee, Vanilla, Coconut, Cocoa Nibs and Cinnamon.  Each offering in The Adjunctron Project weighs in at a formidable 14% ABV.

“We’ve never released a set like this. The different versions really give the drinker a sense of how the right adjuncts can enhance the flavor profile of an individual beer. We think it makes a great holiday gift for craft beer lovers. It’s certainly something we’d love to receive,” explained Maria Cabre, head brewer and director of brewery operations.

The Adjunctron Project will be “available via flash release, sometime this week.” **UPDATE** The flash release for The Adjunctron Project will take place in J. Wakefield’s tap room on Thursday, December 13 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.  **UPDATE**  The set of six 500ml bottles will be available for $150 each and there will be a limit of one set per person.  If you wish to get your hands on The Adjunctron Project, the folks at J. Wakefield Brewing recommend that you follow their Instagram account closely for the official release announcement.  Prost!

J. Wakefield Brewing Expands Distribution to Orlando and Tampa

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jwakfield-launch-01-700x1082J. Wakefield Brewing (Miami, Florida) announced this week that they have partnered with Cavalier Distributing (Lakeland, Florida) to officially extend their reach to the areas of Orlando and Tampa.

The New Year has certainly gotten off to a good start for craft beer fans in Orlando and Tampa now that J. Wakefield Brewing has decided to expand distribution of their draught beer portfolio into those areas effective immediately.  The brewery will enter these areas with “flagship beers including El Jefe Hefeweizen, Hops 4 Teacher IPA, Amber Waves, 24th Street Brown Ale, and UJP Porter, as well as seasonal and limited releases as they are available.”

“We are excited to partner with Cavalier to bring our beers to our fans and friends in Orlando and Tampa,” said Johnathan Wakefield, Owner/Brewmaster of J. Wakefield Brewing. “Cavalier has been entirely focused on distributing great beer for nearly 25 years, and has contributed greatly to the growth of craft beer in Florida, since starting their business here in 2012.”

Cavalier Distributing will handle all distribution responsibilities in these areas for J. Wakefield Brewing.  Although the brewery’s offerings are starting to hit taps in these areas now, J. Wakefield Brewing and Cavalier Distributing have planned official Launch Parties to begin on January 5 in Orlando and on January 12 in Tampa.  The confirmed list of launch events and locations are as follows:

Orlando Area

Tampa Area

  • Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. – The Stein & Vine (827 West Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon)
  • Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. – The Ale and the Witch (111 2nd Ave NE, Saint Petersburg)
  • Saturday, January 14 at 6 p.m. – Mermaid Tavern (6719 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa)

If you are a beer lover in the Orlando or Tampa areas, be sure to start the New Year with some new beer and give J. Wakefield Brewing a proper welcome to your favorite craft beer spots this month.  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!