Beer

Sam Adams’ Seeks Help From Congress to Maintain Craft Status

Jim Koch, president of Boston Beer and founder of Sam Adams knows that whatever happens… his brews will always be considered ‘craft beers’. “If we’re not a craft brewer,” said Koch, “what else are we? “A craft beer you would not drink,” he said, “after you just mowed the lawn on a hot day.”We’re certainly not Budweiser.” Sam Adams, is on the verge of outgrowing its coveted craft status

Just in Time for ‘Reggae Season’! Blue Point Brewing Has Another Winner with RastafaRYE

RastafaRye Ale is a ‘Dreadlock Holiday’ and is available for your Summer Party!

SILVER MEDAL: 2009 Great American Beer Festival

It is just hitting Florida but the Award Winning Blue Point Brewing Company has come up with a hearty rye malt that is perfectly blended with the freshest West Coast hops, resulting in a delicious, deep copper ale with a rich rye flavor to offset the spicy floral characteristics of the hops.

7-Eleven’s ‘Game Day’ Beer Aimed at ‘who cares it’s cheap’ Beer Drinkers

Did you know that ALL US 7-11 Stores are owned or governed by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd? And if you knew that did you know that Game Day Beer is owned by 7-11 but is contract brewed in Wisconsin? When 7-Eleven launched their Game Day Beer they immediately became the major player in the battle for beer sales at their 5900 US convenience stores.

FIND THIS BEER: Full Sail Brewing LTD3

Full Sail Brewing Company
LTD 3 Summer Seasonal
ABV 5.6% IBU 35
Full Sail Brewing of Hood River, Oregon, produces 4 seasonal selections, three of which are branded as LTD, which stands for both limited edition and also “Live The Dream.”

MILLER & MOULTON’S BARSTOOL BANTER:Super Beer Deal Worth More Than We Know

How Huge is the NFL-Bud Light Deal? David Moulton thinks it may be even bigger than we’ll know…

Hey Beer Man! What are IBU’s?

Got a question or comment about beer?…just call out for him anytime. Hey Beer Man!

Q: WTF? ..I saw the letters IBU on my IPA?
Bud in Bonita

A: Hey Bud…Lighten up. IBU stands for

NFL Selects Bud Light as Official Beer Beginning 2011

The National Football League will make Bud Light the official beer of the nation’s richest sports league starting in 2011. In one of the largest-ever league sponsorship deals, the U.S. division of brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev NV outbid Coors Light in a deal reportedly worth $1.2 Billion.

Timbers Hosts Mollusk Festival Saturday April 17. Oyster Eating Contest and Boston Fish Toss Highlights Event

1st ANNUAL EVENT BENEFITS AREA SHELL MUSEUM
There will be plenty of ‘Oyster Love’ and even more fun in store this Saturday as the Timbers Restaurant on Sanibel Island raises money and awareness of the Mmm Mollusks! display and exhibit at The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. The event is scheduled for 11am to 1 pm and will feature an Oyster eating Contest, A ‘Boston Fish Toss’, culinary exhibitions and education as well as tastings of oysters, clam, mussels and other edible mollusks.

MAGIC HAT #9 NOW IN BOTTLES IN FLORIDA

INBEV DEAL BRINGS AWARD-WINNING CRAFT BEER MAGIC HAT #9 TO FLORIDA ON DRAFT AND NOW IN BOTTLES.

In 1994, Magic Hat Brewing Company launched in Burlington Vermont and soon after they received critical acclaim and cult status for several varietals of seasonal brews…but it was their Magic Hat #9 that has had the legs to bring this independent craft brew to the bigtime of being on the same truck as ‘Bud & Stella’.

LOCAL BAND ‘WEST OF GALWAY’ NEEDS YOUR VOTE FOR BEST IRISH BAND IN AMERICA

VOTE NOW! The Best Irish Band in Florida is ready to be the Best Irish band in America. You MUST register your vote at www.slbc.ie Vote for ‘WEST OF GALWAY’

SEE WEST OF GALWAY IN BONITA SPRINGS LIVE AT FITZGERALD’S TONIGHT MARCH 17

The Strangford Lough Brewing Company in Ireland is looking to bring their Irish Beer to America and at the same time bring America’s Best Irish Band to Ireland to perform this summer.