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Wynwood Brewing Company opens The Vine Club membership

Press Release:

The Wynwood Brewing Company’s members-only Vine Club is open again for craft beer lovers! Started last year, the Vine Club is a limited membership with exclusive privileges offered to craft beers lovers by the brewery. The membership is limited to 150 members. The initial membership is $195 for the first year with a yearly renewal fee of $85. The membership will be open for renewals and new memberships for a limited time. The sign-in process is through the Wynwood Brewing website and will commence for new members on December 1. Please visit http://wynwoodbrewing.com/vineclub/ for more details.

MEMBERSHIP GOODIE BAG includes:
18 oz Special Snifter Engraved with Member’s Name held at the WBCo Tasting Room
Vine Member Branded Work Shirt with Name
Branded ECO Bag
Branded 32 oz Flip Top Growler
Branded 1 gallon Growler
Name painted on Hop-Vine Wall at WBCo.

PERKS OF MEMBERSHIP include:
Annual Member Party with food & drinks included
15% discount on WBCo merchandise
Special Growler Fills on limited release beer (32 oz growler)
Early acquisition of special bottle releases
Additional hour during Tap Room Happy Hour

About Wynwood Brewing Company
Wynwood Brewing Company, which opened in August 2013, is the City of Miami’s first production micro brewery. It is located in the heart of the Wynwood Art District, featuring the brewery and an art-filled Tap Room. The brewery is family-owned by the Brignoni family and operates with the simple objective of “bringing fresh, delicious and creative beers to South Florida’s beer lovers.” WBCo. had an expansion in April 2014 which enabled them to triple its production. In September 2014, the brewery’s Pop’s Porter (Robust Porter) won a gold medal in the most prestigious competition for American beer – the Great American Beer Festival. The WBCo. beers are distributed to more than 200 establishments throughout Florida by Brown Distributing. The brewery and tap room are located at 565 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL.

J. Wakefield Brewing to begin brewing this week

Johnathan Wakefield, Miami’s lauded homebrewer and new brewery owner, recently got in touch with supporters of his CrowdBrewed campaign to update them on the progress of J. Wakefield Brewing Company, or JWB. The highlights of the newsletter are:

*JWB should begin brewing on their commercial system at the end of this week.
*South Florida is still in dragon fruit season, so DFPF should be brewable for opening day.
*Construction has taken more money and time than anticipated.
*Tentative soft opening date is anticipated in December.
*No solid grand opening date has been announced just yet.

This is great news, as Mr. Wakefield hopes to join the ranks of Miami’s craft brewing community before 2014 comes to a close.

Wynwood Brewing announces next bottle release

Press Release:

The Wynwood Brewing Company announced the special release of its second beer bottle – San Francisco – a Belgian Golden Strong Ale aged in bourbon barrels for the past six months. The limited release of only 400 bottles is part of the Shipwreck Series which the brewery started with El Infante during their first anniversary celebration in August 2014. The special release will be at the WBCo. Tap Room on Wednesday, November 5 at 6 pm. The cost of the bottle is $20 and there is a limit of two per person. The brewery and the tap room are located at 565 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL.

The “San Francisco” beer originates with the WBCo.’s Father Francisco aged for almost six months in bourbon barrels. This Belgian Golden Strong Ale has acquired wonderful notes of bourbon, vanilla, cream, and a nice hint of charred wooden smokey-goodness. The artwork for the bottle was exclusively done for WBCo. by renowned Miami street artist Claudio Picasso – CP1.

Wynwood Brewing Company’s exclusive Shipwreck Series are named after famous Spanish galleons shipwrecked off the Florida coast. The “San Francisco” is one of the most beautiful ship wrecks from the 1730’s because of its location in less than 6 feet of water off Long Key Florida.

About Wynwood Brewing Company
Wynwood Brewing Company, which opened in August 2013, is the City of Miami’s first production micro brewery. It is located in the heart of the Wynwood Art District, featuring the brewery and an art-filled Tap Room. The brewery is family-owned by the Brignoni family and operates with the simple objective of “bringing fresh, delicious and creative beers to South Florida’s beer lovers.” WBCo. had an expansion in April 2014 which enabled them to triple its production. In September 2014, the brewery’s Pop’s Porter (Robust Porter) won a gold medal in the most prestigious competition for American beer – the Great American Beer Festival. The WBCo. beers are distributed to more than 200 establishments throughout Florida by Brown Distributing. The brewery and tap room are located at 565 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL.

Brooklyn Brewery Mash Tour coming soon to Miami

Press Release, and this one is a doozy:

Award-winning craft brewery visits Miami to celebrate neighborhood culture, emerging artists and local food scene in weeklong series of food, beer and community events

Miami, FL – October 25 – November 1, 2014

What: For the second year in a row, the Brooklyn Brewery Mash tour hits Miami from October 25 – November 1 to celebrate what’s next in food, film, comedy, music, books and beer. The Mash tour is the largest traveling food, beer and arts festival, stopping in ten US cities as well as London and Stockholm in 2014. Brooklyn Brewery has collaborated with Miami chefs, artists and craft brewers to create one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for the whole community to enjoy.

In partnership with select event partners from both Brooklyn and Miami, the weeklong series features exclusive dinners, concerts and lots of great Brooklyn beer. Miami Mash partners include: Chef Cesar Zapata, Paradise Farms, Johnathan Wakefield Brewing Company, Saltwater Brewery, Abbey Brewing Company, comedians Doug Smith, Yassir Lester, Lucali, Dinner Lab, The Butcher Shop, Gramps and Marnie Stern.

Who: Various spokespeople and Mash tour partners, including:

· Steve Hindy, President and Co-Founder of Brooklyn Brewery, who will discuss his new book, The Craft Beer Revolution offering insight and perspective as a pioneer of America’s craft beer movement.

· Brooklyn Brewery house chef Andrew Gerson and Miami’s own Chef Cesar Zapata have joined forces to offer unique community dining experiences that celebrate local flavors and explore alternative eating spaces in Miami.

Where/When: Check out the list of events for #MiamiMash, October 25 – November 1, 2014 below.

Mash tickets are available at BrooklynBreweryMash.com

Miami Mash Tour Schedule

Saturday, October 25, 2014:
Eat, Drink, & Learn w/ Chef Andrew Gerson
· What and Who: Chef Andrew brings his beer and food knowledge to Whole Foods to create pairings easy to recreate at home.
· Where: Whole Foods Coral Gables – 6701 Red Rd, Coral Gables

· When: 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 26, 2014:
Mash Beer Brunch & Mash Pass Giveaway
· What and Who: We’re pairing Brooklyn beers with Lou’s Beer Garden’s all-star brunch menu for the perfect prelude to the week ahead–and nothing says Miami like brunch by the pool. One lucky diner will win a pass to the entire Mash week.
· Where: Lou’s Beer Garden – 7337 Harding Ave., Miami Beach

· When: 11:00 a.m.

Dinner On The Farm
· What and Who: Brooklyn Brewery Chef Andrew Gerson will partner with Miami’s own Chef Cesar Zapata to develop a menu that takes advantage of the bountiful Miami area. The result is a family-style feast bringing together farm-raised produce, local artists, Brooklyn beer and a community interested in all of the above.
· Where: Paradise Farms – 19801 SW 320th St., Homestead

· When: 3:00 p.m. (Tickets: $55)

Monday, October 27, 2014:
Tap Attack
· What and Who: We’re taking over the taps at Barracuda with Brooklyn favorites, plus rare offerings like vintage Brewmasters Reserves.
· Where: Barracuda – 3035 Fuller St, Miami

· When: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014:
Craft Beer Revolution with Johnathan Wakefield, Abbey Brewing Co., Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, SaltWater Brewing Company, & Miami Brewing Co.
· What and Who: Brooklyn Brewery co-founder Steve Hindy looks back with his fellow craft beer comrades including Dustin Jeffers (of SaltWater Brewery), Jose Mallea (of Biscayne Bay Brewing Company) and Raymond Rigazio (of Abbey Brewing Company) to discuss the circumstances and ambitions that allowed a handful of individuals across the country to challenge one of the largest corporate dynasties in American history, moderated by Evan Benn (Esquire, Miami Herald). Then they’ll look ahead to the future of good beer and talk about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for American craft beer.
· Where: Johnathan Wakefield Brewing Company – 120 NW 24th St., Miami
· When: Starts at 7:00 PM (Tickets: $6)

Wednesday, October 29, 2014:
Mash EDU: Beer Mixology
· What and Who: Get in the spirit: the pros at Abbey Brewing Company are teaching you how to take your beer to the next level – by turning it into a cocktail. This event is free, but show up early to sample some of beers from Miami’s oldest & only brewpub.
· Where: Abbey Brewing Company – 1115 16th St, Miami Beach

· When: 5:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Ha Ha: NYC Stand-up with Doug Smith & Yassir Lester
· What and Who: Brooklyn Ha Ha introduces New York comics Doug Smith & Yassir Lester, plus a local opener.
· Where: Lucali – 1930 Bay Rd, Miami Beach
· When: Starts at 8:00 PM (Tickets: $6)

Thursday, October 30, 2014:
Found Footage Festival

· What and Who: Found Footage Festival delivers the good, the bad and the ugly of forgotten VHS tapes.

· Where: O Cinema Wynwood – 90 NW 29th St., Miami

· When: Starts at 9:00 PM (Tickets: $12)

Friday, October 31, 2014:
Slow Supper with Dinner Lab
· What and Who: This pop-up dinner party, hosted in a unique, non-traditional location, embodies The Mash. This curated evening brings people together around a common table to share cuisine crafted by Brooklyn Brewery Chef Andrew Gerson in collaboration with Dinner Lab Chef Lulu Chustz.
· Where: Secret location to be announced the day-of
· When: Starts at 7:00 PM (Tickets: $60)

Saturday, November 1, 2014:
Mash EDU: Beer & Butchery
· What and Who: Chef Andrew Gerson heads to The Butcher Shop – a beer garden, butcher counter, and restaurant – to pair Brooklyn beer with bites inspired by “old-fashioned butchery”.
· Where: The Butcher Shop – 165 NW 23rd St, Miami
· When: Starts at 2:00 p.m.

Mash Bash with Marnie Stern
· What and Who: Close out The Mash with this free concert starring shredder Marnie Stern and local openers. Nuit Blanche curates video art and food trucks congregate.
· Where: Gramps – 176 NW 24th St., Miami
· When: Starts at 8:00 PM (Tickets: Free)

Wynwood Brewing celebrates their GABF Gold Medal this weekend

Press Release:

Come and celebrate Wynwood Brewing Company’s Gold Medal win for its Pop’s Porter in the Robust Porter category at the Great American Beer Festival 2014! For the whole weekend the Pop’s Porter will be in a Happy Hour “kind of mood” with pints priced at $4 and growler fills at 15% discount. Get to know this delectable beer – which just won top honors at the most prestigious competition of American beer – during this weekend at the Wynwood Brewing’s Tap Room. The Tap Room is located at 565 NW 24th Street in the Wynwood Arts District.

Named after Luis “Pops” Brignoni – co-founder with his son Luis Brignoni of WBCo., Pop’s Porter is a Robust Porter made with “a blend of roasted malts that gives the beer a nice, roasty aroma with hints of chocolate and coffee. The malts contribute to the deep dark color of the beer.” The beer has an ABV of 6.2%, a Hoppiness of 41.0, and Color (SRM) of 36.9. Pop’s Porter gold medal is the first for a brewery in the City of Miami in the Great American Beer Festival 32-year history.

On Saturday, October 11 at 2 p.m. the Tap Room will be opening an exhibition by artist Alexis Frias a.k.a. 8BitLexicon and will be having a special cask tapping at 5 p.m. of The Piglitz – a 5gal firkin of a dry hopped Imperial Marzen brewed with Italian spring water aged on pumpkin pie and bacon. Live music concert by Inez and Kazoots will start at 8 p.m.

On Sunday, the Tap Room will open at 10:30 a.m. for a session of Om Brew Yoga with Shelah Davis. Fee for an hour long relaxing yoga session and a pint of beer is $15. Registration needs to be done online.

Concrete Beach six packs spotted in Miami

Concrete Beach Brewery, one of the Wynwood area’s future hot spots, has been spotted in local grocery stores in South Florida.

Concrete Beach Brewery recently released photos on their Facebook page showing their six-packs in Winn-Dixie with a promise that local Publix stores will soon stock their beer as well.

The first two beers released by Concrete Beach are their RICA Wheat India Pale Ale and STILTSVILLE Pilsner.

Concrete Beach is located at 325 Northwest 24th Street in Miami. No word yet on exact opening dates.

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J. Wakefield Brewery to open in October

He has worked and poured, poured and worked, and now Miami’s own Jonathan Wakefield says that the brewery should open in October of 2014.

According to an article posted by the Miami New Times, Wakefield has told them that he will be open after enough time to gather enough beer:

“We are in our last leg of the completion process,” Wakefield says. “We’ll start brewing at the end of the month. We need about a month to stockpile some wares before I open the tasting room. We’ll have the grand opening in October.”

Wakefield Brewing is located in the Wynwood area of Miami and upon opening Wakefield will be the third brewery to begin production in Wynwood, behind Wynwood’s eponymous brewery and Concrete Beach Brewing Company.