Category Archives: Beer news

Catching up on Florida Craft Beer

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Gerard Walen

I have been behind on posting, so here are a few quick updates on the Florida craft beer scene. The long-awaited opening of Rapp Brewing Company in Pinellas Park will happen this Saturday, Sept. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. … Continue reading →

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World Beer Festivals will hit the road to St. Petersburg

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Gerard Walen

For more than 20 years, World Beer Festivals, produced by All About Beer Magazine, have brought the products of international, national and local breweries to the masses, and have benefited local organizations at the same time.  In fact, the stated … Continue reading →

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Cigar City Brewing opens brewpub at Tampa International Airport

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Gerard Walen

Just last December, Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing announced it would open a brewpub at Tampa International Airport. It’s open. Cigar City announced the official opening today on its Facebook page, along with a link to a local news report about … Continue reading →

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No BeerCity USA for Florida, but still plenty to celebrate

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Gerard Walen

Wouldn’t it have been sweet if we could begin American Craft Beer Week with Tampa holding the title of BeerCity USA? Alas, the campaign fell 17,268 votes short of the (tied) winners:  Asheville, N.C., and Grand Rapids, Mich. But there … Continue reading →

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