Tag Archives: microbrewery

Homebrewers and other beer lovers convene for Sunshine Challenge in Central Florida

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Florida homebrewers and beer lovers are gearing up for a big bash this weekend in Maitland. The Central Florida Home Brewers will hold its 21st annual Beer Competition and Festival from Thursday to Saturday (November 17-19) at the Sheraton Orlando … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer festivals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

5 Reasons Why the Cajun Cafe Throws the Best Beer Fest in Florida

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Gerard Walen

I generally avoid superlatives in my writing. Saying that something is “the biggest,” “the strongest,” or “the prettiest” can prove dangerous because almost inevitably I will come across something that is bigger, stronger or prettier. There are exceptions. For instance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer festivals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Cigar City Unveils Beer Can Designs and More Details

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Gerard Walen

The folks at the CraftCans.com website posted an interview this morning with Geiger Powell, media and marketing director at Cigar City Brewing and the artist who created most of the Tampa brewery’s labels. In the interview, Powell revealed more about … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jacksonville Craft Beer Scene Now Has a Brew Bus Tour

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Once a city develops a craft beer scene, a brewery bus tour generally follows. Tampa has one. So does Asheville, North Carolina; Boulder, Colorado; Portland, Oregon; and several others. To those, add the Jax Brew Bus. Three homebrewing friends who … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Trips, Craft beer in Florida | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment