Category Archives: Beer festivals

Previews and reviews of Florida beer festivals

Hoptomic Bitter Beer Festival Review

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Hoptomic will be a new Tampa institution, and I mean that in the “tradition” sense. After attending the inaugural beer festival, I’m confident enough to make that statement. The organizers pretty much did everything right. The festival poured a wide … Continue reading →

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Hoptomic Festival in Tampa Will Be a Hophead’s Dream

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Coming up on June 18 will be a new festival for the Tampa Bay area, the Hoptomic Bitter Beer & Food Festival. The venue will be the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Tampa Bay … 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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Another Great Beer Fest at the Cajun Cafe

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Gerard Walen

It’s been nearly a month since the Cajun Cafe’s Spring Craft Beer Festival, but I’ve been lax in posting about it. Once again, owners Paul and Rebecca Unwin put on a great festival. There were so many great beers that … Continue reading →

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