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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Funky Buddha to Bottle Beers
Beer lovers in South Florida have known that the beers at Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha were remarkable from the brewery’s inception in 2010. Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Gulf-coast Brewery Opens New Taproom
More proof that Florida is becoming a craft beer powerhouse popped up last week when Grayton Beer Company opened its new taproom. Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Black Friday Brings 2014 Release of Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout
For many, the day after Thanksgiving — referred to as Black Friday — is a day of getting up before the rising sun, standing in lines for hours to grab great... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Florida’s Growler Battles Make It to CBS This Morning
There is a fight going on in the hallowed halls of the Florida legislature. And, like many fights, this one is fueled by beer. Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Know Your Beer Glasses, a New Infographic
Glassware is just as important to the craft beer experience as the beer itself. I haven long been an advocate of using the proper glassware to accentuate and... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Intuition Fourth Anniversary Week Packs in the Events, Beer
This week marks the beginning of Intuition Ale Works’ fourth anniversary celebration. During the week there will be a number of special events and one-off... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
PBR and Bill Murray Team up for Charity Golf Auction
Bill Murray is best known for his iconic and hilarious roles in such movies as Ghostbusters and Caddy Shack. But, within the golfing community he is also known... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Harpoon Creates Gingerbread Spiced Beer for Holiday Season
Holiday beers are a tradition that reaches back centuries. In the Old World, they heralded the colder winter months with hearty, thick brews that were usually... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Belgium Winter Seasonals Hitting Shelves Now
For those who are already getting in to the holiday spirit, New Belgium wants you to know that they have you covered. The annual releases of Accumulation White... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Terrapin Puts a Coffee House Spin on Moo-hoo Chocolate Milk Stout
When Athens, Ga. brewery Terrapin Beer Company first conceived of Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout they knew they had a winner on their hands. Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A-B InBev Acquire 10 Barrel Brewing Company
The folks at Anheuser-Busch InBev are at it again and have snapped up another craft brewery. This time they have grabbed Bend, Ore. Producer 10 Barrel Brewing... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Craft Beer to Sail with Royal Caribbean’s New Quantum-class Ships
Over the past few years the cruise ship industry seem to be paying more attention to the burgeoning craft beer movement. Earlier this year, Carnival began... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Scientists Develop Beer That Doesn’t Give You A Hangover | IFLScience
Science, I love it! Especially when it creates something this amazing, this spectacular, this awe inspiring! For thousands of years, man has tried to stem the... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Beer Company Tees off in Florida, Headed by Professional Golfers
The Brew Hub in Lakeland is off to a great start with contracts to brew several beers for Cigar City Brewing Company and now a new set of brews from professiona... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Jacksonville to Host Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Event on Black...
For millions of shoppers in the United States the day after Thanksgiving is heaven on earth. Known as Black Friday, it is the single biggest shopping day of... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Cookbook Features Recipes Made to Be Enjoyed with Beer
John Schlimm, a member of one of the United States’ oldest brewing families, the Straubs, has written several beer-centric cookbooks. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Victory Announces Release of First Wet-hop Brew: Harvest Ale
Wet hop or fresh hop beers have spread like wildfire over the past few years. There is something about getting a beer fresh from the brewery where it was create... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Beer a Major Ingredient in Tailgating Recipe
Image credit: http://www.Johnsonville.com Home football games means tailgating. Nothing is better than spending time with your friends sitting around the parkin... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Gulf Coast Brewer Grayton Beer Company Releases New Seasonal Brew
Photo credit: http://www.graytonbeer.com Fort Walton, Florida is a beach-lover’s paradise. With great weather most of the year, gorgeous white sand beaches and... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
8 Best U.S. Oktoberfests
While the real Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany may be over, there are still plenty of fall celebrations that spotlight German heritage with oompah music,... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK