Monthly Archives: May 2011

Beer Bites: Pugs, Dogfish and Cheetahs

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. For much of the country, that means wheeling the grill out of the shed for the first cookout of the summer. I don’t have a shed, but that’s OK because here in Florida, my … Continue reading →

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Beer Festivals Will Thrill Florida Hopheads

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gerard Walen

June looks like it will be a hoppy month in Florida for lovers of Humulus lupulus, also know as “hops.” A pair of festivals in the Tampa Bay area will showcase IPAs and other beers crafted to maximize the characteristics … Continue reading →

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Beer Bites: PSAs, Honey and Stogies

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Hope everyone is enjoying American Craft Beer Week by visiting and supporting your local craft brewers. And in Florida, we’ve got some dandy ones. In fact, Matador.com, the online arm of a travel writing media company, has named “Tampa Bay” … Continue reading →

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Flippers Pizzeria Expanding Its Craft Beer Menu

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Gerard Walen

I’m a big fan of the Flippers Pizzeria chain. There’s one right around the corner from my house that I enjoy visiting not only because it serves delicious fresh food, but also because it offers a couple of beers from … Continue reading →

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