Homebrewers and other beer lovers convene for Sunshine Challenge in Central Florida

Florida homebrewers and beer lovers are gearing up for a big bash this weekend in Maitland.

The Central Florida Home Brewers will hold its 21st annual Beer Competition and Festival from Thursday to Saturday (November 17-19) at the Sheraton Orlando North. Events will not only celebrate the 21st anniversary of the festival, but also the ratification of the 21st  Amendment, which repealed Prohibition, so expect to spy a few mobsters, henchmen, G-men and flappers as the Roaring ‘20s come back to life for a few days.

Festivities include:

  • A bring-your-own Belgian Beer and Stinky Cheese party on Thursday night.
  • A beer festival featuring more than two dozen breweries from Florida and beyond on Friday night
  • A Saturday morning seminar featuring head brewer Wayne Wambles from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa.
  • A Saturday afternoon Pub Crawl aboard a motor coach that will visit three area craft beer venues – and yes, there will be beer on board.
  • Dinner and the awards ceremony for the home brewing competition on Saturday night (final judging takes place throughout the weekend). Organizers encourage attendees to wear their finest “speakeasy” attire.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the CFHB Sunshine Challenge page.

 

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