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• New Belgium Announces 2014 Film Festival, Accepting Submissions

  

  Most of us know New Belgium Brewing Company for their outstanding brews such as Fat Tire and Ranger IPA. But, there is much more to this socially conscious... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• SweetWater Ends 2013 on High Note, Details Plans for 2014

  

  Southeastern United States regional powerhouse brewer SweetWater Brewing Company announced their numbers for 2013 and plans for 2014 in a press release this... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Visit to the Milwaukee Brewing Co. Open House

  

  Our Northern Correspondent Bryan Born is at it again. This time he visited an open house at the Milwaukee Brewing Company. Watch for more of his travels and... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Intuition Ale Works’ Underdark is Coming, Prepare Yourself

  

  Once per year Intuition Ale Works releases a beer that has become a legend in the craft beer community. This year, on Saturday February 1st, the brewery will... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Terrapin Production up 41% in 2013, Brewery Reveals Several New Beers Coming in...

  

  The great folks at Terrapin Beer Company of Athens, Ga. had a banner year in 2013 and 2014 looks even better! Check out this article for more details and... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Jacksonville Bubbling Over with Great Places to Eat While Enjoying Craft Beer

  

  A burger paired with craft beer at Kickbacks Gastropub. Photo courtesy of jaxbrewbitch.comWhen you are looking for the best place to grab a bite along with a... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• New Jacksonville Brewery Veterans United Craft Brewery Expected to Open in May

  

  Some preliminary information is emerging about the next brewery that will open in Jacksonville. Veteran United Craft Brewery is expected to begin brewing in... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Most Expensive and Cheapest Places in World to Get a Beer

  

  The next time you complain about the price of the beer you drink, consider what beer-lovers in Tripoli, Libya cough up for a draft pint (technically .5L): $9.30... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Visit to a Couple of Hawaiian Breweries

  

  Our correspondent from the north recently returned from a visit to the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Kauai. In between sight-seeing and beach-going he managed... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cigar City Brewing Releases 2014 Beer Calendar

  

  It is no secret that Florida is blowing up as a state to be reckoned with in the craft beer industry. With new breweries opening at a breakneck clip and more... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Whole Foods to Host Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner

  

  Whole Foods on San Jose has hosted many beer events over the past few years. And, on Thursday, January 23, they have scheduled another event you will not want t... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• On Santa’s Naughty List Due to a Ceramic Squirrel

  Strange things can happen on Christmas that have nothing to do with the holiday and everything to do with a ceramic squirrel and an unsuccessful trip to the... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Craft Beer Cellar Store to Open in Brandon, Fla.

  

  For years there have been shops dedicated to the sale of fine wines from small producers throughout the world. But, the same does not hold true for craft beer. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cigar City Brewing Company Hunahpu’s Day 2014 Set, but with Changes

  

  Last year Hunahpu’s Day at Cigar City was a lot of fun. It was also flawed. By midnight the night before the release there was already a hefty line of beer... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Growler Culture Expands Locally; Simple Rules to Enjoy Draft Beer at Home

  

  Growlers are a touchy subject here in Florida. We are banned from filling half-gallon growlers but are allowed to purchase two one-quart or even gallon growlers. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The New Yorker Magazine Publishes Interactive Craft Beer Growth Map

  

  Everyone who reads this blog is aware of the extraordinary growth of the craft beer industry over the past 10 years. To illustrate the explosive character of... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Beer Guy’s Special Beers to Ring in 2014 – I Know Jax

  I told you it was coming! Here is the ‘I Know Jax‘ Beer Guy segment featuring special New Year’s Eve brews!Be sure to catch all the Beer Guy segments on ‘I... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Beer Guy’s 2013 Holiday Beer Round-up from ‘I Know Jax’

  With Christmas less than a week away, you may be looking for some special brews to enhance your holiday enjoyment. Watch my Holiday Beer Round-Up from ‘I Know... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Trappist Ales May Be Slipping into History

  

  Speak to any knowledgeable beer lover and you are likely to find out that they hold Trappist Ales in high regard. Most would agree that beer brewed within the... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Seasonal Beers That Are Sure to Bring out the Holiday Spirit

  

  Winter is typically a slow time for the beer industry. Over the years brewers here in the United States have begun falling back on the traditions of their... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK