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Beer Festival Fever, Florida style

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Gerard Walen

Along with heavy traffic, too many obnoxious visitors and packed restaurants, tourist season in the Sunshine State brings some measures of happiness to those of us who live here – besides the weather. Beer festival season is upon us, and … Continue reading →

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‘Best of’ lists by RateBeer include Florida craft beers, breweries and brewpubs

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Gerard Walen

RateBeer.com has released its annual “Best” lists, and Florida craft beer makes a respectable showing. I picked through the lists and pulled out the honors for the Sunshine State. Keep in mind that most of the lists include international beers … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Beer Week announced for March

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Gerard Walen

On the heels of the inaugural South Florida Beer Week, which kicks off today and runs through Sunday, comes more news that the Florida craft beer scene has entered the national conversation: Tampa Bay Beer Week. Despite the best efforts … Continue reading →

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Brandon homebrew supply store will celebrate second anniversary on Sunday

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Gerard Walen

Homebrewers and those curious about the craft will gather Sunday in the parking lot of Bootleggers Beer and Wine Homebrew Supply, 650 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, to celebrate the store’s second anniversary. The event officially runs from noon to 4 … Continue reading →

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