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Darwin Brewing Company introduces new head brewer

Bradenton’s Darwin Brewing Company has been a mainstay of the city since they opened their brewery and tasting room in 2014. The brewery has steadily grown both the beer lineup and distribution offerings.  Darwin Brewing Company has recently announced the departure of their previous brewmaster and the arrival of new head brewer Blue Hellenga who will take over brewing responsibilities.

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Darwin Brewing Company Brewmaster Jorge Rosabal (left) passes the brewing mantle to brewer Blue Hellenga (Right).

From Darwin Brewing Company:

Great beer knows no bounds. While we say a warm goodbye to our head Brewmaster Jorge, he has passed the Finch torch to our new head brewer BLUE HELLENGA. Stay tuned for more about Blue and our future plans to bring you new brews!

Meet our new Head Brewer- BLUE HELLENGA! Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Blue moved to Miami around age 20 to experience this side of the US. It was there that his love for craft beer was ignited. Starting off as a 5-gallon-batch home brewer, he quickly developed a love for brewing and took a special interest in IPAs. After moving from Miami back to Eugene, Oregon he began brewing at Steelhead Brewing (a.k.a. McKenzie Brewing). Blue went on to build and oversee their production facility before deciding to move back across the country to Florida and joining our team. He has a love for NW/West Coast IPAs + Russian Imperial Stouts and is excited to share some new flavors with us. We will be having a MEET THE BREWER event with Blue in January to personally introduce him to our community. For the full story and details about Blue, watch our FB events for the posting!

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About Darwin Brewing Company
Born in 2012 out of a Latin American gastropub, Darwin Brewing Company calls Bradenton, Florida home. We proudly brew culinary-inspired ales and lagers evolved from native flavors of Florida and the Americas. Florida Beer. Evolved.

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Darwin Brewing cans and releases Llama Mama Milk Stout

Press Release: For the first time since its brewing inception, Darwin Brewing Company’s flagship stout, Llama Mama Milk Stout, has found its way onto retail shelves. The Bradenton-based brewery is proud to announce the release of 12 oz. cans into distribution throughout the state of Florida.

Llama Mama Milk Stout is a beautifully-balanced beer, featuring roasted malt, notes of caramel, and a creamy Amazonian chocolate finish. It’s a beer that would make any mama proud: a full-flavored, medium-bodied stout, with just the right amount of curves and topped with thick, creamy brunette foam. Brewmaster Jorge Rosabal remarks, “We’re so excited to now offer our customers a dark beer as a package product. Darwin Brewing Co fans will fall in love with this beauty!”

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As a company, DBC prioritizes partnerships with other local businesses, sources local ingredients and is a proud to be a staple of the Florida brewing scene. We encourage all chefs and brewers, professionally and at home, to integrate our culinary-inspired ales and lagers into their kitchens and menus. Llama Mama Milk Stout is no exception and pairs perfectly with anything from braised or barbecued meats to sweet chocolate treats.

Darwin Brewing Company owner and general manager Matt Cornelius notes, “Our customers have been clamoring for Llama Mama for years, and we’re pleased to give the people what they want. In a local beer zoo populated with lions and cows, we feel that there is room for a llama to join the fun.”

Consumers should be able to find this new product at fine retailers throughout the state. As llama-lovers, if you don’t see Llama Mama available, please request it at your favorite grocery, liquor, or convenience store.
About Darwin Brewing Company
Born in 2012 out of a Latin American gastropub, Darwin Brewing Company calls Bradenton, FL home. We proudly brew culinary-inspired ales and lagers evolved from native flavors of Florida and the Americas. Florida Beer. Evolved.

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Darwin Brewing celebrates one year and releases Ayawasca

Darwin Brewing Company has been rocking and rolling down in the Bradenton sun and after the recent announcement that they will be canning beers, now their first anniversary will come with the release of Barrel-aged Ayawasca.

From Darwin Brewing Company events page:

Join as a we celebrate our 1 year anniversary, Peruvian style!

On June 6th from 5-10p we will be celebrating with guest chef Diego Oka from hotel Miami, live music from NUNA, a delicious birthday cake from Sugar Cubed, and a bottle release of our Bourbon Barrel Aged Ayawasca.

Darwin Brewing Company is located at 803 17th Avenue West in Bradenton. Their one-year celebration is tonight, June 6th. The trouble starts at 5pm.

Darwin Brewing Company expands distribution into Tampa

Press Release:

Award-winning Bradenton-based brewery, Darwin Brewing Co, will release their signature beers to the Tampa area in partnership with Pepin Distributing with a series of launch events in October and November at local bars:

7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 17: Mermaid Tavern, 6719 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa
6 p.m., Tues., Oct. 21: World of Beer Westchase, 9524 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa
7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 24: Datz, 2616 S MacDill Ave., Tampa
7 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 30: Citrus Park House of Beer, 8552 Gunn Hwy, Odessa
6 p.m., Wed., Nov. 5: The Independent, 5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa

Darwin Brewing Co. produces lagers and ales with ingredients inspired by the flavor profiles of South America’s Amazonian and Andean regions. Born out of Darwin’s on 4th gastropub in Sarasota, Fla., Darwin Brewing Co. opened in May 2014. Year-round beers include San Juan Tropical Lager, Summadayze IPA (2013 Best Florida Beer Championship – gold medal winner), Circa 1926 Tangerine Wheat, and Pirata Pilsner.

Darwin Brewing Company to celebrate Finchtoberfest (Oktoberfest with a twist)

Press Release:

Saturday, September 20 our doors will open at noon in coordination with the opening of the Munich Oktoberfest in Germany!

Brewmaster Jorge Rosabal, trained and educated in Germany, will be releasing Finchtoberfest Marzen-style Lager – a medium-bodied amber lager. We will also have 13 additional DBC beers on tap to enjoy.

In celebration of this special occasion, you will have the option to purchase a Darwin Brewing Company Oktoberfest Stein – a limited amount will be available. $20 will get you the stein to keep, plus your first fill of Finchtoberfest for free. Bring your stein to the brewery any day we are open for Finchtoberfest refills for just $8 through October 5th.

Free food will be catered by Darwin’s on 4th between 2pm and 6pm. Chef Darwin Santa Maria will be manning the grill making traditional German bratwurst with a Peruvian twist and more.

Live music will be provided by the Jason Haram Group!
Check out the Darwin Brewing Company Facebook Page for more information.

Darwin Brewing Company is located at 803 17th Avenue West in Bradenton.

What’s Darwin Brewing bringing to GABF?

Going to Denver to support Florida and local breweries at the Great American Beer Festival?

Darwin Brewing Company recently shared their list of Denver-bound beers that will represent the Sunshine State.

Going to judging:
*Pirata Pilsner
*Circa 1926 Tangerine Wheat
*Charapa Spiced Porter
*Summadayze IPA
*San Juan Helles Lager
*Ayawasca Belgian Dubbel
*Llama Mama Milk Stout
*Cala Pumpkin Lager
*Rye Saison
*Chapo Weizenbock

The same beers will be pouring at the festival.

Look for Darwin’s on 4th and Darwin Brewing Company together in the “Southeast” section on the festival floor.

Darwin Brewing Company’s grand opening

Press Release:

Grand Opening Sat, May 24
Brewery and Tasting Room

Come check out our brand new brewery and Tasting Room during our Grand Opening, noon to 10 p.m., Sat., May 24. Enjoy live music, tastings, games, food trucks and more!

We are also hosting a pre and post party for the Bradenton Beer Festival across the street at McKechnie Field! Trade in your Festival armband for half off your first pint in our tasting room!

Bradenton’s Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones will kick us off with live music from noon to 3 pm followed by Peruvian-influenced world music from Nuna from 7 to 10 pm.

Darwin Brewing Co. is at 803 17th Ave. West, Bradenton, Fla
Call us at 747-1970 with questions or visit darwinbrewingco.com

Our tasting room is now open on Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to 10 p.m. and weekends from noon to 10 p.m. with brewery tours available noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. New extended hours from Tuesday through Sunday go into effect Thurs., May 22.

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