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• Wynkoop Brewing Makes a Ballsy Move with New Beer Release

  Beer come in many forms and flavors. For those who like things a bit on the spicy side, there are chili beers. For those who like fruit flavors there are lambic... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Holiday Brews Discussed on ‘I Know Jax’

  Holiday beers are essentially winter brews and the ‘I Know Jax’ holiday beer segment talks about several great beers to taste. Ther is stil plenty of time to... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• New Albion Ale to Hit Store Shelves Next Month After 30 Year Hibernation

  

  Thirty-five years ago there was little choice in the beer aisle of your local liquor store other than brews from the major national brands. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ommegang and HBO Collaborate on ‘Game of Thrones’ Brew

  

  For fans of the HBO series “Game of Thrones” the third season cannot begin soon enough. Legions of rabid watchers want to know what becomes of the characters... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Samuel Adams Utopias, a Potent and Rare Acquisition

  

  In the world of beer enthusiasts, there are a few beers that are so desirable, yet so difficult to obtain, that it is considered a major coup to actually acquir... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Craft Vs. Crafty? A Word from a Craft Brewer

  Last week I posted an article here to my blog about the Brewers Association and how they are calling out the mega beer producers. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Big Beer Vs. Craft Beer, a David and Goliath Story

  

  The Brewers Association, a non-profit organization that acts as an advocate for small brewers and brewing enthusiasts, fired shots across the bow of the mega... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• More Dank Tank Goodness Coming Soon from Sweetwater

  

  One of our favorite regional brewers, Sweetwater Brewing Company in Atlanta, has been very busy lately brewing up a new Dank Tank beer, appearing on national... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• An Interview with the Owner of Slammin’ Sam Brewery and Sam Snead, Jr.

  

  Over the past 20 years Northern Florida has emerged as a golf destination. Jacksonville is host to one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf, The... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dozens Stand in Rain for Chance to Buy Westies for First Time

  

  Today is the last day in our lifetimes that there will ever be a triple date day. That means that the next time there is a date where all three numbers are the... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Got a Cold? A New Study Shows Beer May Help

  

  beers (Photo credit: bunchofpants)Nothing is worse than suffering with a cold but, the general aches and pains, runny nose, and fever are all part of the... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Left Hand Brewing Nitro Milk Stout Debuts in Jacksonville

  

  By now Americans are used to English beers served from cans or bottles on nitro, Guinness and Bodington’s have been doing it for years. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Slammin’ Sam Lager to Hold Launch Party at World Golf Village

  The World Golf Hall of Fame, located in the World Golf Village just south of Jacksonville, Fla., will host the Florida launch party for Slammin’ Sam beer Friday... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Trappist Ales Spotlighted on ‘I Know Jax’

  Not long ago the news that one of the world’s rarest beers, Westvleteren 12, will be released for sale next week. In the video below I talk about this... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dogfish Head Founder Speaks About American Beauty Ale

  Not too long ago, I published a post about Dogfish Head’s collaboration with the Grateful Dead to produce a beer. Well, here as a short video with Dogfish Head... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Thasnksgiving Beer Pairings Just in Time for Your Feast

  

  Not long ago I was asked what beers would be on my Thanksgiving table this year. While I had a quick answer at the time, I started thinking about what would... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Highland Brewery Well Worth a Visit and a Taste

  

  Traveling up a winding road in the mountains of North Carolina is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Particularly when the trees begin their colorful fall... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Westvleteren 12 to Be Sold at Jacksonville Total Wine Beginning Dec. 12

  

  Français : Westvleteren Blonde (5,8 %) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In January of this year I wrote an article with news that was huge for United States beer... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Project 12 Provides an Opportunity to Return to the Roots of Your Love for Beer

  

  Every once in a while it is important to go back to your roots and remember the path you took along the road of life that led you to the place where you... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Devils Backbone Brewery Experiences Amazing Growth

  

  Rags to riches stories are rare in this day and age. With an economy that is anything but conducive to business expansion, many businesses are tightening their... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK