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Beer Bites: Rookie Honors, Collaborations and Slow Food

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Hope everyone had a great Beer Day on Thursday, the anniversary of the official end of Prohibition. Lots of Florida craft beer venues had celebrations and specials to mark the occasion, but the best I could do was a couple … Continue reading →

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Cigar City Hunahpu's Release Day Mid-Day Update

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Gerard Walen

I’m currently in my room in the DoubleTree near Cigar City Brewery in Tampa, taking a break from the Cigar City Beer Hunahpu’s Release Day festivities. When I left about 45 minutes ago, I’d estimate that there were about 100 … Continue reading →

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A tragic morning after: Eddie Kirkland dies the day after performing at Dunedin beer event

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Gerard Walen

  Eddie Kirkland a well-regarded blues musician and guitarist, rocked the house Saturday night at the Stogies & Stout event at Dunedin Brewery. Sunday morning, Kirkland, 88, died in Tampa General Hospital, where he was taken after his car was … Continue reading →

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Beer at SeaWorld Orlando: You Might Be Impressed

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Other than at a few special events, such as the annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival, craft beer and Florida theme parks generally have little to do with each other. But SeaWorld Orlando has successfully forged a partnership between the … Continue reading →

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