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Florida beer distributor sold to Chicago firm

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Gerard Walen

A news release from Reyes Holdings LLC confirms that Central Florida beer distributor Schenck Company has entered an agreement to be sold to Florida Distributing Co. LLC, a subsidiary of the Chicago-based food-and-beverage distributor. Schenck started as a distributor for … Continue reading →

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Beer’s a Big Part of SeaWorld Orlando Festival

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Gerard Walen

I’ve noticed that as the craft beer scene grows in Florida, it slowly seeps into places that you might not expect. Case in point: Theme parks. Though you’ll still find mostly macro-brew offerings at the drink stands in the parks, … Continue reading →

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Florida beer gets top props

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Gerard Walen

Some Florida beer bars have garnered accolades lately from the national beer press. Three made Draft Magazine’s list of America’s 100 Best Beer Bars: 2011, and a whopping five were named to RateBeer’s 50 Best Beer Bars 2011. Here they … Continue reading →

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