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Kissimmee resort goes Rogue

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Gerard Walen

One of my favorite resorts in Central Florida is the Gaylord Palms. I’ve had the pleasure of staying there, but with its massive indoor atriums, restaurants, shops and bars, it’s a lot of fun just to spend a few hours … Continue reading →

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Beer Bites: Medal winners, festivals, bicycles and food

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Lots of news and events this week for the Florida craft beer scene, so let’s get right to it. Award winners The Florida Brewers Guild released its lists of the winners in the recent Best Florida Beer Championships. Swamp Head … Continue reading →

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Orlando craft beer venue announces opening date

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Gerard Walen

A new upscale, craft beer-focused restaurant and lounge announced earlier this month that it would be opening in downtown Orlando. Today, the Draft Global Beer Lounge & Grill confirmed its opening date. Here’s the release: An all-new restaurant-bar-lounge concept that … Continue reading →

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Florida craft beer leads the pack

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Beer Advocate just released its regional lists of top 100 beers, and in the South-Atlantic (US), Florida dominates! The region encompasses Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virgina and West Virginia. I haven’t done the counting yet, but Beer Geek … Continue reading →

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