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Uncork the bottles – of beer – on Clearwater Beach

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Gerard Walen

What are your plans for St. Valentine’s Day? I was just being polite. Keep them to yourself. But if you’re one of the uber-romantic types and think wooing your sweetheart is worth an entire week, here’s a suggestion for a … Continue reading →

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South Florida Beer Week kicks off

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Gerard Walen

Special to Beer in Florida For the fourth consecutive year, South Florida Beer Week is back.  This weeklong event begins Saturday, Jan. 17, and features local breweries from all over Florida.  Including special edition and hard-to-find beers as well as guest brewers … Continue reading →

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Brew Hub hires brewmaster for St. Louis operation

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Gerard Walen

Brew Hub, the company that built the “partner brewery” operation in Lakeland, has announced the hiring of the brewmaster for its planned St. Louis-area facility, scheduled to open in early 2016. Jim Ottolini is a veteran brewer, having spent more … Continue reading →

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Craft beer festival will help the heroes to heal

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Gerard Walen

Four years ago, when this blog started, a Florida-based festival offering a decent number of craft beers to sample stood a good chance of getting coverage. There weren’t a whole lot. That’s changed. Now it’s a matter of logistics. There … Continue reading →

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