Marc Wisdom
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The Jax Beer Guy
http://sprbrewcrew.wordpress.com/
Marc Wisdom is a man who knows and is passionate about craft beer. Born in the shadow of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in the German neighborhoods of south St. Louis, MO, Marc was destined to love beer and has embraced his destiny by sharing his knowledge with others. He is the monthly beer columnist for Jacksonville's Buzz Magazine, a contributor to Jacksonville Magazine, and a regular blogger. His insights into the history, flavor aspects, and pairing possibilities of beer are invaluable to the novice craft beer drinker and indispensable to the more advanced beer lover. Be sure to follow his popular beer website as well at: www.JaxBeerGuy.com
LATEST ARTICLES ( 607 )
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Cantillion Zwanze Day 2015 Venues Revealed
Aficionados of sour brews are sure to recognize the name of Brussels, Belgium brewer Cantillion. The brewer is renowned for creating some of the world’s best... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Terrapin Brewing a Beer Based on The Walking Dead Television Program
The news came out last week; fans of Terrapin Beer Company and of the AMC television program The Walking Dead have something to collectively cheer about. The tw... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Craft Beer Showing No Signs of Slowing Down in Popularity
Graph by the Brewers Association. The Brewers Association, a trade organization dedicated to supporting and supplying information about the craft beer... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Team Left Hand Hosting Fundraiser for MS Society
Since 2008, a group of Left Hand Brewing Company employees and friends have banded together to help put an end to Multiple Sclerosis by supporting and raising... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Great American Beer Festival Tickets to Go on Sale Next Week
Photo credit: greatamericanbeerfestival.com It is the time of year when all beer-lovers begin thinking about heading for the mountains. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Intuition Ale Works Teaming up with Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen for Southern...
Photo by Fernandina Observer. The sleepy little town of Fernandina Beach north of Jacksonville, Fla. has seen an uptick in interest lately among culinary... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Magic Hat Introduces Year-round IPA
Magic Hat Brewing Company of South Burlington, Vt. has long been known as a company with a sense of humor. One only has to take a look at the company’s website... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
DUI Part VIII: Adjudication
Last year my life was forever changed. I was arrested for DUI as I was driving home from a beer festival. As a long-time beer blogger and advocate of knowing... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Matthew’s Restaurant to Feature Left Hand Brewing Company Beer Dinner
: Matthew Medure is something of a local legend in Jacksonville. As half of the famed Medure brothers restaurateur and chef dynasty, he and his brother David ow... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Harpoon Releases 54th 100 Barrel Series Beer: Nordic Saison
Holding Brewing Permit #001 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is something of a big deal. It means that Harpoon Brewing Company was the first brewery in... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
BrewDog to Open First U.S. Brewery
Life could not be better for James Watt and Martin Dickie the outrageous co-owners of Scotland’s BrewDog Brewery. The duo has a popular program on the Esquire... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Growler Wars End in Florida, 64-ounce Growlers Legal Beginning July 1
In case you were wondering what that odd cheering noise was a few weeks ago, it was the collective voices of Florida craft beer lovers and producers shouting... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Sierra Nevada Collaborates with German Brewery on Oktobefest
Ken Grossman, the mastermind behind Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is known to be fiercely loyal to his family, his brand and those who enjoy his products. Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Summer Alcohol Consumption Peaks Near Independence Day
It is no secret that hot summer weather can lead a few brews to cool off. There are even terms like “lawn mower beer,” and “back porch sipper” point to the... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Stone Releases Hop Bomb Ruin Ten
Stone Brewing Company is renowned for their penchant for hopped up brews. That is why it comes as no surprise that they have released a monster triple IPA that... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Dahlia’s Pour House to Celebrate Three Years
My how time does fly! It seems like just yesterday Dahlia’s Pour House located in the King Street Beer District (even though it is actually on Post Street) of... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Kitchen on San Marco to Host Cigar City Beer Dinner
Kitchen on San Marco (KOSM), as I reported here earlier , takes both beer and food seriously. And, in what promises to be one of the first of many beer... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Jax Ale Trail a Success Six-months in
Six months after its debut, the Jax Ale Trail is being lauded as an unqualified success. Launched in early December 2014, the Jax Ale Trail is a self-guided tou... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Beer Connoisseur Magazine to Launch Beer Club with Extensive Benefits
The Beer Connoisseur magazine has announced that they have created a new beer enthusiast community called The Beer Connoisseur Club. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Recall Notice: Intuition Ale Works Recalls Entire 2015 Underdark Release
For the past few years, Intuition Ale Works in Jacksonville, Fla. has hosted an annual release party for their highly popular Underdark Imperial Stout. But, thi... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK