I know it has been a while since you have herad from me, for that I am sorry. Currently I am dealing with some very serious personal issues.
With that said, I am cancelling the Brew Crew event for October.
I do have something planned for November, but there will be more on that as the details get worked out.
I thank you for your support and hope to have good news for you soon.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Heading for the Mountains - The Great American Beer Festival in Denver That Is
Once a year beer enthusiasts make the trek to the holiest of grounds, the Great American Beer Festival. This week in Denver, CO, thousands upon thousands of beer aficionados descend upon the Festival in search of the perfect brew, enlightenment into the art of brewing, and the opportunity to mingle with brewers and brew lovers alike.
This is no fly-by-night affair. This year's sold out event will host 49,000 beer nuts counting the exhibitors, judges, journalists, brewers and attendees. To put that into perspective if you filled Everbank Field 75% full you'd have a pretty close approximation of the number of people who will be at this event.
A few more stats about the event:
For 29 years beer lovers have made the trek to the festival, which has come a long way from its humble beginnings in Boulder, CO. Back in 1982 the Festival starte4d with just 22 breweries and 40 beers. The stats above are sure to tell you that they have come a very long way. It should also make it clear to you the popularity of beer -- particularly craft beers.
The tide is rising for good beers and events such as this slam home the exclamation point on that statement. Jacksonville is quickly moving into the wave of quality beers with a handful of impressive local brews and several watering holes featuring excellent arrays of micro and craft brews.
Here's to an increased awareness of the lesser known, high-quality beers out there! Beer is good!
Visit the Festivals website at: http://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/
This is no fly-by-night affair. This year's sold out event will host 49,000 beer nuts counting the exhibitors, judges, journalists, brewers and attendees. To put that into perspective if you filled Everbank Field 75% full you'd have a pretty close approximation of the number of people who will be at this event.
A few more stats about the event:- 29th annual festival.
- More than 2,200 beers will be in the festival hall—the biggest selection of American beers ever served.
- 36,000 gallons of beer.
- 455 U.S. breweries serving in the festival hall.
For 29 years beer lovers have made the trek to the festival, which has come a long way from its humble beginnings in Boulder, CO. Back in 1982 the Festival starte4d with just 22 breweries and 40 beers. The stats above are sure to tell you that they have come a very long way. It should also make it clear to you the popularity of beer -- particularly craft beers.
The tide is rising for good beers and events such as this slam home the exclamation point on that statement. Jacksonville is quickly moving into the wave of quality beers with a handful of impressive local brews and several watering holes featuring excellent arrays of micro and craft brews.
Here's to an increased awareness of the lesser known, high-quality beers out there! Beer is good!
Visit the Festivals website at: http://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Bold City Gets Bolder
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| These barrels are just waiting to be tapped at the brewery anniversary in October. |
Brian is understandably proud of his shiny new brewing system and let slip that he isn't finished yet. Soon he will be adding two new fermentation tanks; one 60 barrel and one 80 barrel. Now that's how you increase capacity!
I noticed that one of his new tanks had a chinook fermenting and Brian says it should be ready soon!
Scott had stopped by to pick up a few kegs of Bold City brew for delivery to the Ritz-Carlton of Fernandina Beach who has begun serving the local brews as a featured beer.
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| Brian Miller proud papa of a new brew system. |
While he was there he donated several cases of beer for the next Brew Crew event -- one of which, Sweetwater 430 Extra Pale Ale, is not yet available in the Jacksonville market in bottles (it will be available tomorrow on tap). That's right boys and girls, the Brew Crew will be hosting the Jacksonville debut of this exceptional beer Saturday night!
Both these guys are stand-up fellows. And both are passionate about craft beer and growing the local following for tasty beer. The Crew looks forward to working with both of these fine gentleman soon!
Visit Bold City's website at: www.boldcitybrewery.com
Visit North Florida Sales website at: www.northfloridasales.net
Monday, September 13, 2010
Break out the lederhosen, it's time to sample some Oktoberfests | jacksonville.com
Ed Stansel and Roger Bull of the Florida Times-Union have a great beer blog. These guys know beer!
Break out the lederhosen, it's time to sample some Oktoberfests | jacksonville.com
Break out the lederhosen, it's time to sample some Oktoberfests | jacksonville.com
On tap: Beer events calendar | jacksonville.com
Want to know what is going on in town that is beer-related? The Jacksonville Times-Union's Ed Stansel and Roger Bull have created a calendar listing all things brew!
On tap: Beer events calendar | jacksonville.com
On tap: Beer events calendar | jacksonville.com
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Up Close and Personal
Want to see what your favorite beer looks like under a microscope? Check out this site which has done just that!
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/beershots/index.html
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/beershots/index.html
Football and Cold Beer
Today marks the beginning of the 2010 - 2011 NFL football season. The teams are lining up and ready to battle. Fans everywhere have made their runs to the store to stock up on all the necessary football eats and drinks. And that includes the most improtant ingredient: beer!
Since this is a blog about beer, I would be remiss if I did not write something about beer today of all days!
I made my pilgrimage to Costco for two HUGE slabs of ribs, chips, pizza, and pita chips (OK, those were for my daughter -- really!)And after that I swung by the nearby Total Wine for some liquid refreshment.
I picked up a six-pack of Shipyard Wheat Ale -- it was $2.00 off and looked good. After chilling it appropriately, I opened a bottle and poured it into my trustee pint glass. The color is an golden orange with a thick head. Aroma is sweet and fruity. First sip revealed orange, a slight spiciness and milder ale flavors.
My second six-pack is Magic Hat #9 -- I love this light, fruity, easy drinking brew!
And finally, I grabbed a bottle of Pike Pale Heirloom Ale. I'll report on this one later (but, I've had it in the past and found it quite enjoyable).
That's all for now -- back to the game.
Since this is a blog about beer, I would be remiss if I did not write something about beer today of all days!
I made my pilgrimage to Costco for two HUGE slabs of ribs, chips, pizza, and pita chips (OK, those were for my daughter -- really!)And after that I swung by the nearby Total Wine for some liquid refreshment.
I picked up a six-pack of Shipyard Wheat Ale -- it was $2.00 off and looked good. After chilling it appropriately, I opened a bottle and poured it into my trustee pint glass. The color is an golden orange with a thick head. Aroma is sweet and fruity. First sip revealed orange, a slight spiciness and milder ale flavors.
My second six-pack is Magic Hat #9 -- I love this light, fruity, easy drinking brew!
And finally, I grabbed a bottle of Pike Pale Heirloom Ale. I'll report on this one later (but, I've had it in the past and found it quite enjoyable).
That's all for now -- back to the game.
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