Category Archives: Beer festivals

Previews and reviews of Florida beer festivals

FROM THE ARCHIVES: (June 15, 2015) Clothing-optional beer festival can be enlightening

The beer festival started at noon, but I arrived around 10:30 a.m. to get set up for my book signing. I rolled up to the gated community’s guardhouse, got my name checked off the list, and proceeded to the vendor … Continue reading

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Enjoy some great craft beer, win prizes, help some good folks

Craft breweries make good partners for charitable groups. For the most part, the craft beer community is a smart and generous bunch, and any time good brews are in the mix, a fundraiser becomes a party. Nearly every beer festival … Continue reading

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Tampa Bay Beer Week celebrates more each year

In its fourth incarnation, Tampa Bay Beer Week celebrates even more. More than 40 breweries in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, plus another 10 or so in adjoining counties. More beer and more beer styles being produced by those breweries. More … Continue reading

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Uncork the bottles – of beer – on Clearwater Beach

What are your plans for St. Valentine’s Day? I was just being polite. Keep them to yourself. But if you’re one of the uber-romantic types and think wooing your sweetheart is worth an entire week, here’s a suggestion for a … Continue reading

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