Marc Wisdom
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The Jax Beer Guy
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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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Waste Water to Beer, an Oregon Treatment Plant Says, “No Problem.”
An Oregon water treatment company, Clean Water Services, says that it purifies waste water so thoroughly that it is safe for human consumption. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Florida Retail Federation Backing Down from Brewery Lawsuit, but Breweries Not i...
In an article published January 26, the Tampa Tribune reports that the, “The Florida Retail Federation, a statewide lobbying group, is now backing away from... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
World of Beer to Open Jax Beach Pub Super Bowl Sunday
As does many such ventures, World of Beer began as a dream between two good friends enjoying several craft beers. In 2007, Scott Zepp and Matt LaFon started... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bold City Re-releases Archie’s Rhino Rye Pale Ale at Zoo Event
Bold City Brewery has been creating craft beer in Jacksonville for over six years. During that time they have said goodbye to several beers and added a few... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Florida Craft Breweries Face Challenge to Tap Room Beer Sales
Image by Flickr user heady, used under a Creative Commons License. Just when the craft brewers in Florida thank that they may have a chance at making a real... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Robot Brews Beer in Your Own Home
January in Las Vegas means the Consumer Electronics Show and plenty of interesting new products to keep gadget nuts entertained. From Ultra-HD televisions to... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bell’s Brewery to Release Hopslam Over Next Few Weeks
Hop heads seeking the bitter bite of a highly-hopped beer are all atwitter this time of year. Why, you ask? Because this is the time of year that Bell’s... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A-B Settles Over Kirin Deceptive Package Suit
If you have been to a Japanese steak house in the past few years, you may have decided to go native an order a Japanese beer. But, if you ordered a Kirin, you... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Sierra Nevada Adding New Brews to 2015 Lineup
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has long been an innovator in the craft brewing industry. Since 1980 when Ken Grossman founded the company and helped spark the... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Pliney the Younger Coming in February
Photo: Russian River Brewing Co. Beer aficionados the world over await this time of year anticipating the release of one of the rarest – and lauded – beers... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Funky Buddha to Release Maple Bacon Coffee Porter in January 2015
Beer lovers throughout the state of Florida have no doubt heard of Funky Buddha Brewing Company located in the southern region on the state near Fort Lauderdale. Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Belgium Joins with Winter Park Ski Resort
Snow skiers that are also craft beer lovers have reason to rejoice during their après ski celebrations at Winter Park Resort in Colorado. Read more
Posted on 27 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New World of Beer to Open at Jax Beach in January
Jacksonville Beach will have its own World of Beer just after the new year. Officials with the chain announced a tentative opening date of January 19 for the ne... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bold City and Aardwolf Featured on WJXT News Prior to Jags Game
Jacksonville brewery representatives from Bold City Brewing and Aardwolf Brewing appeared on WJXT, the local CBS affiliate last night prior to the... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Florida Lawmakers File Bills to Change Growler Laws, Optimistic Change Will...
The push to get Florida’s archaic and restrictive craft beer growler laws are heating up again. Two representatives, Sen. Jack Latvala of Clearwater and Rep. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Winter Months Bring Highest Average Level of Inebriation Study Says
Photo: Jeffrey Smith/Creative Commons Beer, as everyone knows, is an alcoholic beverage and as such, if consumed too heartily, can lead to inebriation. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Recipe: Beer-Soaked Grilled Cheese
On a cold winter’s day there is nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of tomato soup and the traditional grilled cheese accompaniment. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Queens Brewery Produces High-wattage Brews
Big Alice head brewer and co-owner Kyle Hurst talks about his brews. Nestled, almost hidden in an industrial area of Long Island City in the New York borough... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Beer Guy on the Road: Birreria in Manhattan
Atop a roof in Manhattan’s Flatiron District sits Birreria, an oasis of great beer and superb food. New York City, as everyone knows, is a non-stop thrill ride... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Sierra Nevada Releases First National Beer with Wild Hop
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has long been an innovator in the craft beer industry. Founded in 1980, the company is unarguably one of the forefathers of the... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK