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Beer list gets better at Busch Gardens Bands, Brew & BBQ

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Gerard Walen

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced the 2013 beer lineup for its annual Bands, Brew & BBQ, and there are some impressive brands on the list, including some brewed right here in Florida. The event, scheduled for Sundays from February … Continue reading →

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Florida beer weeks return in 2013

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Gerard Walen

The year 2013 promises even more craft beer for thirsty Florida beer geeks. New breweries are scheduled to come online, more festivals will be announced, but one of the best parts is the continuance of a trend that started last … Continue reading →

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Florida beer festivals crowd the calendar in November

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Gerard Walen

The Florida craft beer festival scene shifts into overdrive in November, taking advantage of the beautiful weather and the last few weeks of sanity before the madness of the 2012 holiday season. Saturday, November 10, especially makes me wish I … Continue reading →

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Lazin’ on a SweetWater afternoon

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Gerard Walen

Following around Freddy Bensch for an afternoon feels like sitting in the back car of a rollercoaster trying to catch up with the guy in the front. The co-founder of Atlanta’s SweetWater Brewing Company, a.k.a. “The Big Kahuna,”  is obviously … Continue reading →

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