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SeaDog Brewing Company

Sea Dog Brewery Clearwater has a few surprises on tap this fall

Press Release:

Sea Dog Brewing Co Clearwater’s Master Brewer, Robert Baker, is known for his creative use of food-inspired brew and he’s just announced his Fall line-up. Most recently, his Shipyard Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout was chosen as one of 2015’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival featured drafts, proceeding his Maple Bacon Stout, featured in 2014. With 15 taps open daily, 7 are national brands and 8 are Bobby Brewer exclusives.

A few sweet-inspirations on Bobby Brewer’s tap this Fall include:

Chocolate Cherry Custard Milk Stout: 6.6% ABV | 32 IBUs
Dessert never tasted so good! Full bodied milk stout with strong chocolate and cherries up front with the creaminess of custard on the back. It will satisfy that sweet tooth!

Trick ‘R Treater: 6.7% ABV | 25 IBUs
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Brown Ale has a sweet nose of chocolate and peanut butter upfront, with a creamy body and hint of sweetness on the finish. As a medium body nut brown, it has the right balance of peanut butter and chocolate.

Danube Imperial Brown Ale: 8.1% ABV | 19 IBUs
Named after a Hungarian river, this full-bodied Imperial Brown Ale has been aged on dark Hungarian oak which adds a smooth earthiness. Bold flavors attack the taste buds with chocolate and caramel melding with wood tones. Pinkies up!

“Straight from Compton” Hard Root Beer: 8.0% ABV | 15 IBUs
This mean-mugging ale is perfect in any frosty glass. Flavors of traditional old-fashioned root beer are what you will find. Licorice root, vanilla, brown sugar, and sarsaparilla are flavors that stand out the most. This brew has a nice creamy body as we added lactose back to mix. Don’t let this brew trick you with its easy drinking profile, it will take you out!

Sweet Potato Pie Brown Ale: 4.9% ABV | 22.8 IBUs
This beer has all the flavors of a fresh warm sweet potato pie. Upfront, you catch notes sweet potato, followed by spice. Lastly, it finishes like a warm crust. It is full of flavors yet easy to drink. The dryness of the brown ale balances all the sweet undertones of the sweet potato.

Sea Dog Brewing Company Clearwater is located at 26200 US 19 North in Clearwater.

SeaDog Brewing Company

Sea Dog Clearwater is now pouring Tri Pepper India Pale Ale

TriPepper
From Sea Dog Clearwater:

8.3% ABV | 70 IBUs
Can you handle the heat? This three-pepper special is like none other. Jalapenos, habaneros, and poblano peppers make the perfect mix. Upfront, the spice gets right to you, yet returns to balance with sweetness. The addition of pineapple, cherries, and orange create this touch of sweetness. A must try, if you dare.

About Bobby the Brewer

A local Florida native to Safety Harbor, Bobby Baker’s education begins in science with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. His brewer training with Sea Dog began in Bangor, Maine in 2012. There he learned the old-world English style brewing of beer. Sea Dog’s brewing system is a Peter-Austin system, which was the first generation of microbreweries, and was developed by Mr. Austin himself in England in 1978. Upon learning the trade of brewing, his inspiration to develop new recipes for Sea Dog was insatiable. Now, Baker has the freedom to develop recipes on a weekly basis- some that stay in the tasting room & and some that venture into Sea Dog’s on-premise accounts. He oversees a 20-barrel brewing system at the Clearwater location, responsible for the distribution of beer all the way from Key West to Pensacola. Most of his inspiration comes from local chefs, and food inspired beer. Offering beers with such diverse flavor profiles, Baker enjoys knowing that his customers can always expect a complex -food driven beverage.

SeaDog Brewing Company

Sea Dog Clearwater releases Snicker Doodle Porter

Press Release:

Clearwater’s local Sea Dog / Shipyard brewer Bobby Baker releases his Snicker Doodle Porter, a medium to full body porter with a strong malty background while the brown sugar, cinnamon, and sweet coffee malt create a warm, bready finish. 7.7% ABV, and 35 IBU’s.

Like a fresh pot of coffee in the morning, the smell of fresh worth mixing in the kettle with hops is what gets Bobby Baker, Head Brewer of Sea Dog, out of bed in the morning. Bobby entered the brewery biz four years ago in Bangor, Maine, at the Sea Dog Brewing Company. Fast forward to 2015 and Baker is making heavy strides in Clearwater, Florida towards a national brew that proudly carries the Sea Dog name.

In a time for craft beer innovations, the concept of incorporating food pairings into the realms of beer drives, and separates, Baker’s techniques at Sea Dog Brewing from the rest. “Food inspires me the most. Beer is a wonderful thing, but beer paired correctly with a dish is heaven.” explains Baker. Using beer as a tool to enhance the flavors in a dish is a unique concept to this local Tampa Bay brewery. By introducing the use of savory flavors sip after sip, the focus on food becomes clear. Basil, rosemary, peppers and many other aromatic spices brew together to create an experience that far exceeds our standards for beer. “I want people to feel like they are ordering wine. Should I have steak or chicken with this “lemon blueberry basil Belgian” ale?”–Welcome to the fine dining world of beer.

Beyond the bar, taste buds find further exploration inside the Tasting Room at Sea Dog Brewing. Staying true to their local and cozy, vibe, the tasting room remains authentic to the Sea Dog brand. As you surround yourself with family and friends, your group will experience six to eight available brews that are exclusive to the tasting room. With food at the core of his inspiration, Baker describes the tasting room as a place that allows guests to savor and relish in handpicked Sea Dog brews. The beers you taste strive to better enhance the flavors of a dish; you will become a beer connoisseur by the end of your tasting. Forget the wine and expensive cocktails, a pack of Sea Dog Brewing is the next party-goer’s drink of choice.

Creating at least two new weekly brews helps beer enthusiasts stay satisfied and surprised at Sea Dog Brewing Company, especially with the help of Bobby’s brewing innovations in flavor. Opportunities for brew collaborations and seasonal flavors bring forth ever-changing brews for everyone to enjoy. With over 150 brews a year, new combinations for brews see no end. Flavors range from a rich Peanut Butter Chocolate Nut Brown Ale and Maple Brown Stout to seasonal flavors such as Watermelon IPA, Pina Colada Blonde and Blackberry Cobbler Saison. For a list of local brews, visit http://www.seadogbrewing.com/beers.php

About The Brewer:
A local Florida native to Safety Harbor, Bobby Baker’s education begins in science with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. His brewer training with Sea Dog began in Bangor, Maine in 2012. There he learned the old-world English style brewing of beer. Sea Dog’s brewing system is a Peter-Austin system, which was the first generation of microbreweries, and was developed by Mr. Austin himself in England in 1978. Upon learning the trade of brewing, his inspiration to develop new recipes for Sea Dog was insatiable. Now, Baker has the freedom to develop recipes on a weekly basis- some that stay in the tasting room & and some that venture into Sea Dog’s on-premise accounts. He oversees a 20-barrel brewing system at the Clearwater location, responsible for the distribution of beer all the way from Key West to Pensacola. Most of his inspiration comes from local chefs, and food inspired beer. Offering beers with such diverse flavor profiles, Baker enjoys knowing that his customers can always expect a complex -food driven beverage.

Sea Dog Tap Room Clearwater: Sea Dog Tap Room is home to local brewmaster, Bobby The Brewer. Located at 26200 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater, FL, 33761. The website is currently under construction.

Pair O Dice Brewing needs help renaming Let It Rye’d

Clearwater’s Pair O Dice Brewing is in a conundrum. They love their Let It Rye’d ale, but someone else has claimed the copyright for it. So their decision has become one that will be chosen by $50,000- do they argue or do they invest the money in making the brewery run.

Here is the word directly from Pair O Dice Brewing:

In order to defend “Let it Rye’d” in our market, it would cost an estimated $50,000. And although we love this cleverly named brew, we’d rather spend the money on creating new beers, working on our canning line and paying our employees.

In the collaborative and the creative spirit of craft beer, Pair O Dice is turning lemons into lemoncello, and opening up the naming process to their creative fans.

How can you get in on the action?

Between now and August 16, 2015, we want you to create a new name for this beloved beer.

Here are the beer stats you’ll need to know:

An IPA brewed with rye. It showcases the dry and spicy characteristics of the rye and balances that with slightly sweet caramel malts and tropical and piney notes from the use of Mosaic hops. The aromas and flavors of each ingredient come together to create a balanced and satisfying medium bodied IPA.

Things to keep in mind:

Google a potential name before submitting it. Existing names will be automatically eliminated. Even phonetically similar names will be tossed. (Duh.)
We have a gambling theme to our brand and most of our beer names. Specifically a Craps theme. It’s not a deal-breaker if you don’t use the gambling theme in your name – just something to consider.
We’re edgy, but we’re not inappropriate. No pervs or potty-mouths. Suggestive names okay.

How to enter a name (choose one):

*Use THIS FORM and follow the very easy instructions.
*Tweet us @pairodicebrew with your name suggestion and hashtag #GetAPairName
*Email courtney@pairodicebrewing.com with the subject line: BEER NAME and the email body: the name of the beer. NOTHING MORE.
*Stop by our tap room for a pint and write down your suggestion. We have a collection box.

We’ll close the contest at the close of the brewery (7 p.m.) on Sunday, August 16.

Then what?

Our team at Pair O’ Dice will choose our top 5 favorites and post them on our social media profiles on Friday, August 21. The name that gets the most comments and likes across our different platforms will be the winner.* Final winner chosen on Monday, August 31.

We will announce the winner on Tuesday, September, 1 via our blog and social media profiles.

What winners get:

Clout among fellow beer nerds
The warm, fuzzy feeling associated with doing something cool
A Pair O’ Dice t-shirt, stickers, various swag items
The first pour of the beer you named

And that’s it!

We’re definitely sad to see Let It Rye’d retire, but we’re excited about a new name inspired by the people who love to drink it most: you all.

What is Pair O Dice Brewing doing for Tampa Bay Beer Week?

What is Pair O Dice Brewing, one of Tampa’s hoppiest brewers doing for Tampa’s hoppiest weeks? Quite a bit.

3/9/15 – Pair O’ Dice is open on a Monday from 4:00 – 10:00pm! Grab a pint of their GOLD Medal winning Let It Rye’d IPA!

3/10/15 – Stout Smackdown at Pair O’ Dice Brewing. 12+ Stouts and Porters will take over the Pair O’ Dice taps with cupcake pairings from The Culinary Nerd from 5:00 – 9:00pm.

3/10/15 – Beer Dinner @ Urban Brew and BBQ at 6pm and 8:40pm, $35pp. Five Pair O’ Dice beers will be paired with five plates from the NEW Urban Comfort menu.

3/10/15 – Pair O’ Dice Brewery Night @ World of Beer Carrollwood. Four Pair O’ Dice beers will be on tap!

3/11/15 – Biers and Brats at Pair O’ Dice Brewing from 5:00 – 10:00pm. Pair O’ Dice will be tapping a Rauchbeir, Hefeweizen, and Roggenbeir to pair with Authentic German Bratwursts provided by Brats Sensation.

3/11/15 – Pair O’ Dice Tap Takeover and Keep the Pint Night @ The Brass Tap Oldsmar, 7:00pm. Five Pair O’ Dice beers will be on tap including their GOLD medal winning Let It Rye’d IPA, highly anticipated Spring seasonal Lucky Lucy Strawberry Blonde, and Mexicali Jalapeno Lime Pale Ale. Buy a Pair O’ Dice beer and keep the pint!

3/12/15 – Craft Beer and Cheese Paring Experience at Pair O’ Dice Brewing from 7:30 – 9:00pm. Five Pair O’ Dice beers will be paired with five carefully selected cheeses from Mazzaros’ Italian Market. Pair O’ Dice Head Brewer, Ken Rosenthal, and Mazzaro’s Italian Market Cheese Monger, Chuck Maki, will discuss each of the pairings. Cost is $30 and seats can be reserved here à https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-beer-and-cheese-pairing-experience-tickets-15638342704

3/13/15 – Beer and Brisket Brew N Que at Pair O’ Dice Brewing from 5:00 – 10:00pm. Their 2nd Annual Brisket & Beer Brew N Que, Pair O’ Dice will be pairing their brews with lots of competition quality slow smoked brisket served Texas style. This year Pair O’ Dice is collaborating with JJ’s Barbecue to make sure there’s plenty of brisket to go around, but when it’s gone it’s gone. You’ve been asking for it all year… come get your brisket fix!

3/13/15 – Pair O’ Dice Keg Release @ West Bay Public House at 6:00pm. Special tapping of Pair O’ Dice’s PIT BOSS Triple IPA, a 10% imperial that weighs in at 125 IBUs and uses triple the amount of hops of their flagship Hop Bet Red IPA, and MEXICALI Jalapeño Lime Pale Ale with ood pairings from Out of the Pot, so bring your appetite!

Pair O Dice Brewing is located at 4400 118th Avenue in Clearwater.

HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply opening today

Robb Larson announced today that HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply will open their doors to the public for the first time tomorrow, Friday February 27th. HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply will be Tampa Bay’s first store meeting the needs of both Bay Area home brewers and BBQ’ers. Besides supplies, HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply will offer the only brew on premise facility on the West Coast of Florida allowing homebrewers the ability to not only purchase their supplies on site, but brew, ferment and bottle/keg them as well. Inexperienced and beginning home brewers and BBQ’ers will be able to enhance their knowledge by enrolling in a brewing or BBQ class or prepare their product with professional assistance on site.

HiFi Homebrew and BBQ is jointly owned by Robb Larson and Lisa Colburn. Originally from the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Robb and Lisa fell in love with craft beer and the process of making it after being inspired by Summit Brewing, a craft beer institution in St. Paul. In 2005 Robb and Lisa relocated to Florida. Robb would eventually go on to become a Cofounder and Director of Development for the newly opened Coppertail Brewing in Tampa and Lisa formed the prestigious all female craft beer group “Bay Area Barley’s Angels”.

Robb and Lisa have quietly and instrumentally contributed to the popularity of Tampa Bay’s craft beer scene for a number of years and hope that their newest venture, HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply will add to that success.

HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply is located at1650 N. Hercules Ave. Unit I in Clearwater, Florida. They can be reached at 727-240-0804. Store hours are Monday – Friday 11am to 8pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6pm.

The Pit Boss Triple IPA is coming to Pair O Dice

Press Release:

Pair O’ Dice Brewing is holding their first ever bottle release and true to their west coast influences it is a monster IPA. The Pit Boss Triple IPA (10% ABV), is an Imperial IPA brewed with copious amounts of Apollo, Chinook, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops. It weighs in at 125 IBUs and uses triple the amount of hops of their flagship Hop Bet Red IPA. It has a medium body, full of piney, citrusy characteristics from the hops and is deceptively balanced and smooth.

The Pit Boss Triple IPA will be packaged in 22 oz. bottles and priced at $20/bottle. 800 bottles will be available for purchase at the brewery only, limit 2 per person. Online order presale is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pair-o-dice-brewings-1st-bottle-release-tickets-15717283819

The Pit Boss Triple IPA is the second beer to be released from their Hop Streak Series, a hop forward limited release beer series designed to encourages distributors, retailers, and consumers to drink hoppy beers at their freshest.

WHEN: 28, February 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST

WHERE: Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co.
4400 118th Avenue North, Suite 208
Clearwater, Fla. 33762
727-755-DICE (3423)

About Pair O Dice Brewing

Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co. was founded by husband and wife team Ken and Julia Rosenthal in October 2013. With a passion for craft beer, they set out to pay homage to their home state of Florida with Pair O’ Dice Brewing, a play on the word “paradise” which is what they called Florida when they were coming home to visit. They focus on fresh, aromatic, and flavorful hop forward ales inspired by the West coast. The first microbrewery in Clearwater, Florida, Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co. beer can be found in their taproom or at select retailers and restaurants throughout Tampa Bay.

At Pair O’ Dice Brewing we care about one thing … making damn good beer. Our mission is to brew the freshest and highest quality American craft beer around and we take great pride in what we do. No gimmicks, no fancy marketing tactics, just damn good beer. That’s how we roll. Get a Pair.