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JDub’s Brewing to begin Indiana distribution

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The Sarasota-based craft brewery JDub’s Brewing, who announced plans to distribute their brews to Indiana in April, will launch their beers throughout the state during the week of June 15. Several launch events are planned on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. and will include a live online toast at 9 p.m. by founder Jeremy Joerger from the brewery’s taproom in Sarasota. The toast will be distributed on social media.

Indianapolis – Radio Radio
1119 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Mishawaka – Scotty’s Brewhouse
4340 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545

Fort Wayne – Dicky’s 21 Taps
2910 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Initially, draught-only versions of JDub’s core beers, Up Top! IPA, an American IPA, which was recently featured in All About Beer Magazine, and Poolside Kolsch, will be sold in Indiana. However, JDub’s plans to send a limited amount of the brewery’s production beers to Indiana, beginning with a ginger wheat beer brewed with black pepper, which will be available in late June. JDub’s has partnered with Indianapolis-based Cavalier Distributing as their distributor for the state.

“I can’t wait to get our beers into the hands of folks from Indiana, some of whom may have visited us while vacationing in our beautiful city in the past,” says Joerger.

About JDub’s Brewing Company

JDub’s is committed to offering quality craft beer. The company’s core values are Quality, Innovation, and Culture. Each of these values tie into one another to shape the spirit and products of JDub’s. Head Brewer is Tom Harris, formally of Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing. JDub’s actively supports local charities and causes and is a veteran-owned business.

About Cavalier Distributing

Established in 1992 by Founder/President George Fisher, Cavalier Distributing is one of the only distributors in the country with a portfolio that is exclusively American craft and imports. Cavalier operates 250,000 square feet of warehouse space dedicated to bringing great beer and spirits to the increasingly discerning, appreciative, and educated consumers in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. Cavalier employs more than 250 employees throughout the three states and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Saint Arnold Brewing now available in Orlando

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Brock Wagner, the Founder/Brewer of Saint Arnold Brewing Co., the oldest craft brewery in Texas, will visited with craft beer fans in the Orlando area last week to introduce Saint Arnold’s selection of craft beers. This is the first time Saint Arnold, listed among the 50 largest craft breweries in America by the Brewer’s Association, will be available in Orlando area pubs, restaurants and in stores.

Starting this week, City Beverages will begin distributing Saint Arnold’s most popular brands, including:

• Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower Beer – This four-time Great American Beer Festival medal winner is Saint Arnold’s most popular beer. Fancy Lawnmower is a true German-style Kölsch — crisp, yet with a sweet malty body that is balanced by a complex, citrus hop character.

• Saint Arnold Elissa IPA – A medal winner in the Great American Beer Festival’s Extra Special Bitter or Strong Bitter category, Saint Arnold Elissa IPA is named after the tall ship ELISSA, and a portion of proceeds is earmarked for donation to the ship’s preservation.

• Santo – A two-time Great American Beer Festival medal winner, Santo is the newest addition to Saint Arnold’s year-round selection. The original “black Kölsch,” Santo features a distinct dark malt flavor, but is surprisingly light bodied and floral.

“Like many people from around the country and around the world, I have fond memories of visiting Orlando for other reasons in the past. I’m excited to have our beer now available in this destination city,” said Wagner.

“My favorite part of my job is sharing the passion for beer and brewing. I’m looking forward to talking with fellow craft beer lovers about Saint Arnold this week,” Wagner said.

Saint Arnold Brewing is named for a seventh-century bishop of Metz, France. St. Arnold (b. 580 AD, d. 640) was a patron saint of brewers who discouraged the community from drinking impure water, recommending beer instead. The brewery operates out of a 104,000 square foot 3-story brick building originally constructed in 1914. Saint Arnold’s brewhouse was imported from Klosterbrauerei Raitenhaslach, a Bavarian monastery.

In addition to Orlando, Saint Arnold beer is now available throughout Texas and Louisiana, as well as the Gulf Coast of Florida to the Florida Keys. The brewery has won a mantel-full of awards, including 20 medals from the Great American Beer Festival and numerous wins at the World Beer Cup, where judges in 2014 awarded the Bronze Medal to Santo in the American-Style Dark Lager category.

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About Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Saint Arnold Brewing’s 16 brews are made and sold by the company’s staff of 74 dedicated employees. Ranked 46th on the Brewers Association list of top craft breweries, Saint Arnold was listed by USA Today as one of the “10 great places to see what’s brewing in beer,” and Smart Meetings magazine named it among the “Top 5 breweries to host an event.” Saint Arnold is located at 2000 Lyons Avenue and its brewery tour and tasting is offered every weekday at 3:00 P.M. and Saturdays starting at 11 A.M. For more information on Saint Arnold’s eight year-round and five seasonal beers as well as root beer, log on to www.saintarnold.com.

Thirsty Dog Brewing Company is coming to Florida

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The Akron-based craft brewery Thirsty Dog Brewing Company has announced plans to partner with Cavalier Distributing to distribute their brews throughout Florida as soon as the brand registration is complete. Thirsty Dog is currently distributed in 10 other states. Cavalier will distribute a selection of Thirsty Dog’s award-winning ales and lagers including their notable IPA Citra Dog in Florida.

“We are excited to enter the Florida craft beer market with Cavalier Distributing, who has a proven track record of execution that we have seen in our home state of Ohio,” said Thirsty Dog Co-Owner John Patrick Najeway.
“For 18 years, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. has been a pioneer craft brewery in Ohio and recognized for their quality beers. We are excited to bring Thirsty Dog to Florida’s passionate craft beer consumers,” said Cavalier Distributing Founder/President, George Fisher.

About Thirsty Dog Brewing Company
At the Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, each of the beers is meticulously hand crafted in small batches using the finest ingredients. High quality malted barley is the source of the beer’s sweetness and body. Select American and European hops are used to balance the malt sweetness, and at times, to add special flavors and aromas to the beer. Thirty Dog’s carefully-selected ingredients, along with specially designed recipes and brewing processes, give Thirsty Dog beers unique flavor profiles that are hard to find in today’s mass market. A recipient of seven Great American Beer Festival awards, Thirsty Dog was named the 2014 USA Brewery of the Year in the New York International Beer Competition and is representing Ohio at this year’s Savor event in Washington D.C.

About Cavalier Distributing
Established in 1992 by Founder/President George Fisher, Cavalier Distributing is one of the only distributors in the country with a portfolio that is exclusively comprised of American craft and specialty imports. Cavalier operates 250,000 square feet of warehouse space dedicated to bringing great beer and spirits to the increasingly discerning, appreciative, and educated consumers in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. The Florida warehouse is located in Lakeland. Cavalier employs more than 200 employees throughout the three states and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Saint Arnold Brewing is coming to South Florida

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, has announced its long-awaited expansion to Miami. The decision comes nearly a year and a half after Saint Arnold first established a presence in the Florida panhandle and along the Florida Gulf Coast.

“We wanted to take time to establish a solid footprint along the Gulf Coast before expanding into Miami,” said Saint Arnold Founder/Brewer Brock Wagner. “During that time, we have seen demand for craft beer explode throughout Florida. We are very excited to join the Miami craft beer community.”

Eagle Brands Sales has signed on as Saint Arnold’s Miami distributor. Starting the week of April 6th, Saint Arnold’s most popular brands, including Fancy Lawnmower, Santo, and the brewery’s rotating
selection of seasonal offerings, plus the brewery’s fastest growing brand – Ale Wagger – will be available throughout Southern Florida, including the Florida Keys.

Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower Beer – A true German-style Kölsch that is crisp yet has a sweet malty body that is balanced by a complex, citrus hop character. This delicate flavor is achieved through multiple additions of German Hallertauer hops.

Santo – The originator of the black Kölsch style, it is brewed using a Kölsch recipe with the addition of Munich and black malt. It is light bodied and floral yet with a distinct dark malt flavor.

Saint Arnold Ale Wagger – A beautiful, deep copper brown ale. It has a full, malty body with hints of chocolate, a touch of sweetness and a light hop flavor. A portion of proceeds support local animal welfare initiatives.

Saint Arnold Seasonals – When combined, Saint Arnold’s seasonal selection is the brewery’s top seller. It includes Spring Bock, Summer Pils, Oktoberfest, Christmas Ale and Winter Stout.

Coinciding with Saint Arnold’s introduction to Miami, Wagner will meet with craft beer enthusiasts on April 8th and 9th, discussing the brewery he established more than 20 years ago, sampling beers and sharing his brewing philosophies. Planned events include:

Wednesday, April 8

The Butcher Shop
165 NW 23rd St.
4-7 PM
Featuring: Elissa IPA, Fancy Lawnmower, Santo, Spring Bock and Endeavour

Kush – Wynwood
2003 N Miami Ave.
7-10 PM
Featuring: Bishop’s Barrel No. 7, Boiler Room Berliner Weisse, Santo and Fancy Lawnmower

Thursday, April 9

Over the Counter
1250 South Miami Ave.
4-7 PM Yappy Hour
Featuring: Ale Wagger, Fancy Lawnmower and Santo

American Social – Brickell
690 SW 1st Ct.
7-10 PM
Featuring: Divine Reserve No. 15, Elissa IPA, Fancy Lawnmower, Santo and Spring Bock

Saint Arnold Brewing is named for Saint Arnold of Metz, the patron saint of brewers. Ranked 48th on the Brewers Association’s list of top craft breweries, Saint Arnold operates out of a 104,000 square foot 3-story brick building originally constructed in 1914. Saint Arnold’s brewhouse was imported from Klosterbrauerei Raitenhaslach, a Bavarian monastery. Saint Arnold beers are now available throughout Texas and Louisiana, as well as the entire Gulf Coast of Florida to the Florida Keys.

About Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Saint Arnold Brewing’s 16 brews are made and sold by the company’s staff of 70 dedicated employees. Ranked 45th on the Brewers Association list of top craft breweries, Saint Arnold was listed by USA Today as one of the “10 great places to see what’s brewing in beer,” and Smart Meetings magazine named it among the “Top 5 breweries to host an event.” Saint Arnold is located at 2000 Lyons Avenue and its brewery tour and tasting is offered every weekday at 3:00 P.M. and Saturdays starting at 11 A.M. For more information on Saint Arnold’s eight year-round and five seasonal beers as well as root beer, log on to www.saintarnold.com.

Miami Brewing will soon be available in North Carolina

Miami Brewing Company has been pouring in South Florida, launching in cans and adding distribution. Recently, the brewery announced that they will be making the jump from south Florida’s sunny shores to North Carolina, specifically the Asheville market.

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Miami Brewing Company out of Homestead, Florida has recently announced they are now distributing to Asheville, North Carolina to a handful of locations. They have been around in southern Florida since 2011 making some noise there being known for beers such as the; Big Rod Coconut Ale, Shark Bait Mango Wheat, Vice IPA, Gator Tail Brown Ale.

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Chicago-based Berghoff Brewery announces Florida distribution, Orlando pub

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Chicago-based craft brewery Berghoff Brewery announced plans to expand distribution of their line of craft beers to the Florida market for the first time. Partnering with Cavalier Distributing, the beers will become available throughout Florida beginning Monday, February 2. The official launch will take place at Tony’s Studio B in Lakeland on Thursday, January 29. Cavalier will distribute:

§ Germaniac (Kotbusser Style Pale Ale) Pale – American Pale Ale | 6.3% ABV

§ Reppin’ Red – Amber Ale/Red Ale | 6.2% ABV

§ Straight-Up Hefeweizen – Hefeweizen | 5.2% ABV

§ Oak-Aged Stock Ale – Stock Ale |10% ABV; and

§ Craft sodas in flavors of Root Beer, Orange, and Black Cherry.

“With a 127 year history rooted in the Midwest and growing popularity among craft beer consumers, we’re excited to introduce our recently reformulated craft beers to a new market of drinkers,” said Berghoff Brewery owner Ben Minkoff. “We’ve been closely following the craft beer boom in Florida over the past five years and think our beers will do well in supplementing this growing market,” says owner Ben Minkoff, whose family has owned General Beverage Distributors for the past 80 years and purchased the Berghoff brand in 1994. Berghoff plans to open Berghoff Brau Haus, a 20,000 square-foot brewpub in Orlando on International Drive in the fall of 2015.

Official Launch Event/Photo Opportunity
Thursday, January 29

8:30 p.m.

Tony’s Studio B

213 East Bay Street, Lakeland, FL 33801

Live music by Banditos

About Berghoff Brewery

Berghoff Brewery is owned by Ben Minkoff and family. In June of 2013, Berghoff Brewery re-launched its entire line of beers with reformulated recipes and new labels. Minkoff consulted with brewing experts Randy Mosher and John Hannafan to create the top-notch German-style beers brewed at Berghoff Stevens Point production facility, located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The first batch of Berghoff beer was brewed in 1887 by Herman Berghoff and his three brothers, Henry, Hubert and Gustav. Demand for their beer grew with astonishing speed, and by 1890, the brothers were producing 90,000 barrels of lager annually. During World War I, the brothers cemented their brewing company’s place in American history, changing their slogan from “a real German brew” to “a real honest brew” in honor of their adopted homeland. In a bold show of American ingenuity, Berghoff produced soft drinks, including a root beer and a malt tonic throughout Prohibition, and was the first to return to production and sale of alcoholic beers when the Volstead Act was repealed, pouring at The Berghoff, the first liquor license to be re-granted in Chicago. For more information about Berghoff, visit www.berghoffbeer.com.

About Cavalier Distributing

Established in 1992 by Founder and President George Fisher, Cavalier Distributing is one of just a handful of U.S. distributors with a portfolio comprised exclusively of specialty imports and American craft beers. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company employs more than 200 people dedicated to bringing better beers to consumers throughout Ohio, Indiana and Florida. The Florida operations are based in Lakeland.

Three Palms inks new distribution deal with J.J. Taylor

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J.J. Taylor Distributing of Florida, Inc. is pleased to announce the future distribution partnership with Three Palms Brewing located in East Tampa, near Brandon, Florida. Three Palms beer will initially be available in the five counties surrounding the brewery: Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota.

Still a relatively young brewery, Three Palms Brewing was one of the first production craft breweries to open in the Tampa Bay area. Established two-and-a-half years ago, Three Palms is the absolute definition of nano-brewery. Their beers are crafted in 145-gallon batches and generally yield little more than 20 kegs, 1/6bbl at a time.

Before taking his hobby and passion into a professional platform, Three Palms Brewery owner Randy Reaver was an avid home brewer. Randy copiously experimented with a variety of traditional and non-traditional beer ingredients alike.

Randy states, “Three Palms Brewing is the expression of thoughts, feelings and experiences from various moments in our life. The beers that we brew and the names associated, are largely based on an eclectic combination of people we have known or met through the years, mixed genres of music from our past, creative imagination and numerous life experiences. Three Palms Brewing appreciates the opportunity and is looking to building a long and healthy partnership with J.J. Taylor.”

“The innovative and flexible spirit that Randy and his beers exude is an exciting edition to the J.J. Taylor FL portfolio.” Says Matt Abdoney, Craft Specialty and Import Brand and Marketing Manager for J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc. “Nano style brewing is after all, the catalyst and lifeblood of much of craft beer’s research and development. We at J.J. Taylor are indeed looking forward to our future partnership with Three Palms Brewing.”

The Three Palms beer brands that will most prevalently be offered to retail market will be:

Zip Zag Berliner Weisse

An extremely drinkable wheat beer that will make you pucker. A tart, clean, dry and refreshing brew with a light body and lemony finish. 3.5% ABV

* Zip Zag will be the foundation for many Florida Weisse brands, including Sour Grape Florida Weiss & a cranberry adaptation.

Going The Distance Session India Pale Ale

An amazingly aromatic & extremely sessionable IPA. Bold notes of pine and citrus with a medium body and semi-dry finish. 3.7% ABV

Sir Albert’s Reserve

A velvety yet full-bodied American Double Stout with lush notes of chocolate, coffee and semi-sweet finish. 9.4% ABV

Hot Schtuff

A medium to full-bodied confectionary-style dessert Stout that boasts notes of brown sugar, cinnamon and a subtle kick of ghost pepper with a sweet and spicy finish. 7.8% ABV