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Marker 48 Brewing to release barrel-aged imperial IPA

Press Release:  For the third year, Marker 48 Brewing of Weeki Wachee will release bottles of their Spring Release barrel-aged IPA.

This year, fortunately, the word “spring” has multiple meanings.

In 2016 and 2017, the bottles were made available during the season of that name (there was no release in 2018 because of logistical issues). This year, the release will be in the summer – specifically Saturday, July 13.

Because of the aging method, though, “spring” remains legit. The beer was aged underwater in a local freshwater spring in Early Times Kentucky Whiskey barrels for 48 days.

This year’s version is an 8.5% ABV Imperial IPA brewed with El Dorado, Ella and Citra hops.

A limited amount of the brew will be on draft in the taproom, and 500ml bottles will be for sale – at the brewery only – beginning Saturday at noon. Only 200 bottles are available, and they are priced at $10 each or three for $25, available only at the brewery.

The brewers advise customers to NOT age this one, but keep it refrigerated and drink it as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit the Spring Release Facebook event page.

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Updates from Concrete Beach Brewery

Lots going on in the Wynwood area of Miami recently – several breweries garnering attention for beers and releases.  This morning’s update comes from Concrete Beach Brewery about a few beers being released this week and a new canned beer on the horizon.

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From the Concrete Beach Brewery newsletter:

We’re releasing two new beers at 11 events spanning from Miami to Boca during the Gallery Series, October 2-8 (this week!). These beers are super limited and available exclusively during the Gallery Series, so click the link below to find and event and join us!

Sangre de Flor – 8.1%
An Imperial Chocolate Hibiscus Porter with strong notes of chocolate, brown sugar and dark malts that dominate the palate with hints of slightly sweet, floral hibiscus flavor.

Julia – 9.0%
A strong, dry-hopped American barleywine with a floral, piney and stone-fruit aroma that complements the rich, malt-forward flavor of this behemoth. Notes of toffee, dates and apricots are balanced with pleasant hop bitterness.

Concrete Beach Deck the Walls

Save the Date!
Our next can release will be November 5th during our Deck the Walls block party. Join us for an afternoon of live art, food trucks and a taste of our Spiced Imperial Porter to benefit Bakehouse Art Complex.

About Concrete Beach Brewery
Concrete Beach is an artisanal craft brewery located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. Our mission is to provide great tasting craft beer inspired by the culture and flavors of Miami, all while supporting the arts and community organizations in the neighborhoods we serve.
Our beer is available on draft, 6-packs of bottles and cans throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Concrete Beach Brewery is located at 325 NW 24th Street, Miami, Florida.

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Florida to see Founders new release this winter

Press Release:

Founders Brewing Co. announced recently that it will introduce Dark Penance, an Imperial Black IPA, as a specialty release this October 2014 with availability through the end of the year. Dark Penance will be available throughout Founders’ distribution footprint both on draft and in 12 oz. bottles with a suggested retail price of $11.99 per 4-pack.

Dark Penance is the newest addition to the brewery’s lineup of world class IPAs, which includes Centennial IPA, Red’s Rye IPA, Double Trouble, Devil Dancer and All Day IPA, a session IPA.

“We don’t just add beers to our lineup to have something new on the shelves,” said Dave Engbers, co-founder and vice president of brand and education at Founders Brewing Co. “Our Backstage Series is for experimentation and keeping things fresh, and we still only put those out a few times a year. Dark Penance, on the other hand, went through many recipe iterations before we were willing to put it up there with the other beers that we release again and again, year after year.”

The recipe for Dark Penance took about a year to develop, time that was mostly spent perfecting the beer’s balance and hop profile. It’s the first new beer to be added to Founders’ lineup since All Day IPA, which was released in spring 2012 following three years of development.

Dark Penance starts with a heavy malt foundation of Crystal malt for sweetness and just enough Midnight Wheat to push the color to black. The bitterness is huge (100 IBUs huge), but balanced by malt sweetness and alcohol burn. The hop flavors and aromas range from citrus to floral to pine—most everything that hops can be—thanks to a delicious blend of hand-selected Chinook and Centennial hops. The Imperial Black IPA is 8.9% ABV.

“Black IPAs are becoming more common, but Imperial Black IPAs aren’t, and imperializing things is what we do,” said Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki. “Plus, we thought this beer would fit in well with our specialty lineup alongside Imperial Stout, Curmudgeon Old Ale and Double Trouble.”

Dark Penance will be available as the follow up to Double Trouble in Founders’ specialty calendar, from roughly October to December, dependent on distributor shipments. It will be released in the brewery’s taproom on draft and in bottles as of October 2014.

About Founders Brewing Co.
Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts—Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens—with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 30 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild and the Brewers Association. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com.

Engine 15 releases Phil N. Thropic Ale for Child Cancer Fund

Press Release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 10, 2013) – CHILD Cancer Fund, a local non-profit helping children and their families through the challenges of childhood cancer in Jacksonville, Fla., is the beneficiary of Engine 15 – Burrito Gallery Lot Party on Saturday, September 21, 2013. This event will be held at 21 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, Fla. from 2 to 6 p.m.

The lot party will include a beer truck from Brown Distributing featuring beer from Engine 15 including the CHILD Cancer Fund special brew “Phil ‘N Thropic.” Also included are food trucks, artist/vendor booths, a bike raffle from Bikes Direct, music and more.

Luciano Scremin, owner of Engine 15, stated, “We are happy to partner with the CHILD Cancer Fund. We are proud to support such a great cause and bring awareness to childhood cancer.” All proceeds will benefit CHILD Cancer Fund, serving local families in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Carla Montgomery, Executive Director of CHILD Cancer Fund, said, “Our programs and services are completely dependent upon contributors like Engine 15 and Burrito Gallery who champion our cause.

September is childhood cancer awareness month and we are deeply grateful for the difference this event makes in the lives of the brave children and families we serve.” CHILD Cancer Fund provides support for families every step of the way.

For more information about the CHILD Cancer Fund contact Carla Montgomery, Executive Director at (904) 396-4223.