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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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Sweetwater Brewing rolling into Orlando and Tampa Bay areas

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Gerard Walen

I’ve been a fan of Atlanta’s Sweetwater Brewing Company ever since I first tasted their beers a few years ago on a road trip to Georgia. When the brewery announced it was moving into Florida a while back, I was … Continue reading →

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The secret’s out: Crystal River’s new nanobrewery is open

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Gerard Walen

ser·en·dip·i·ty   n. pl. ser·en·dip·i·ties 1. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. 2. The fact or occurrence of such discoveries. 3. An instance of making such a discovery. – www.thefreedictionary.com A stroke of serendipity led me to the … Continue reading →

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Frank & Steins: Downtown Orlando’s craft beer hotspot.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Gerard Walen

Florida has some nifty craft beer spots that I keep on my radar in case I find myself in the area. Frank & Steins in downtown Orlando was one of those, and I was able to make a lunchtime visit … Continue reading →

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