Category Archives: Craft beer in Florida

South Florida Beer Week is Announced

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Earlier this year, there was some discussion about creating a Florida Beer Week for 2012, with events throughout the state to promote its craft beer scene to the rest of the country – and the world. I supported this movement, … Continue reading →

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Cigar City Coming to Tampa International Airport

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Gerard Walen

One of the banes of a beer geek’s existence is being stuck on a long layover in an airport that doesn’t serve local craft brews anywhere on site. The pain becomes even worse if you’ve spent time in terminals that … Continue reading →

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Tampa’s Mermaid Tavern Serves Craft Beer with a Nod to Old Florida

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Gerard Walen

The recently opened Mermaid Tavern in Tampa’s Seminole Height’s neighborhood was profiled by Kathy Steele of the Tampa Tribune. The description of its 20 taps of craft beer and another 10 so in bottles whets my thirst for a visit … Continue reading →

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ABC beer tastings are well worth the trip

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Gerard Walen

A new focus on craft beer at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores includes a series of beer tastings held at various stores throughout Florida. I attended one at the store on Apopka-Vineland Road a few weeks ago, and it … Continue reading →

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