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JDub’s Brewing to host hot dog contest

Press Release:

The folks at JDub’s Brewing have teamed up with Boar’s Head Meats to host the first ever “Soon to be relatively famous hopefully annual hot dog eating contest” on May 23, 2015 at 3pm. There will be a men and women’s category. Each will be given 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible. The winner of each will receive $200 cash as well as a $50 bar tab. Contestants can sign up in the taproom or over the phone during taproom operating hours. Morgan’s canteen food truck and a DJ will be on-site throughout the day. For more details see jdubsbrewing.com/events. A faux press release for the event can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUJCGNau9Uw

Said JDub’s taproom manager Brian “BK” Klimek, “It’s about being fun and not taking life too seriously! Because that’s what we like to do!” BK, AKA “Tugboat”, will serve as the emcee for the event.

About: JDub’s Brewing Company is a production craft brewery & taproom located in sunny Sarasota, FL. JDub’s is centered on the three core values of Quality, Innovation and Culture. JDub’s beers can be found at bars, restaurants and many stores selling spirits throughout Florida. JDub’s also sells limited release brews in our taproom located inside the brewery.

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Big Top Brewing celebrates one year of craft beer

It is one year ago this weekend that Big Top Brewing Company of Sarasota opened the doors to their tasting room. To celebrate this milestone, the brewery will have quite a fiesta and all of it in keeping with their circus theme.

From Big Top Brewing:

I wanted to update you on a party we are having at Big Top Brewing on May 2nd. It will be the 1 year Anniversary party for the tasting room. We will have 16-20 one off beer releases, Blake Wallenda doing a high wire walk, Tigers, aerial acrobats, 75′ waterslide, dunk tank, bounce house, jump shot, cotton candy, snow cones, bbq, BEER, and live music.

Big Top Brewing Company is located at 6111 Porter Way in Sarasota. The first anniversary party will be hosted this Saturday, May 2nd. The trouble starts at 2pm.

About Big Top Brewing:
For years Brewmaster Josh Wilson has been crafting great beers in Sarasota, Florida and for years his friends have been enjoying his art. It made complete sense to form Big Top Brewing Company to bring those artfully crafted beers to everyone. When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We have a great town, with a great history, and the only thing missing was that great local beer.

We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools, and world-renowned tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of.
Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

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JDub’s Brewing Company celebrates one year in craft beer

It’s hard to believe that JDub’s Brewing Company of Sarasota opened its doors almost a year ago. It’s true, and the brewery and staff has grown to accommodate the thirst of Sarasota and beyond.

From JDub’s Brewing:

JDUB’S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA!

Buckle up beer lovers! We’re turning one and want to celebrate it the only way we know how! Great beer, awesome food and local bands! On Saturday, February 21st, we are hosting a ticketed sampling event and bottle release from 2-5pm! In the sampling area you will gain access to some Florida breweries that are not readily available in the Sarasota market. Plus, were releasing our 1st Anniversary Beer in 750ml bottles, to ticket holders only. Tickets are limited and sales start tonight at 7pm! Don’t forget!

For more info and to purchase tickets visit http://jdubs.brownpapertickets.com

We will have Ri..quisimo and POLPO Pizza Co. out front throughout the day for all your quesadilla and artisan pizza cravings! Plus Reggae/Ska bands Bootleg and Sowflo will be playing from 5-9pm, no cover/ticket to enjoy! We can’t wait to celebrate our first year with the people that made it possible! A special thank you to all of our Mug Club Members, Street Team, and all of the friends we’ve made in this short year! Big things for year two!

JDub’s Brewing Company is located at 1215 Mango Road in Sarasota.

JDub’s Brewing is coming to Florida’s east coast

Press Relase:

Sarasota-based JDub’s Brewing has announced plans to distribute their brews to Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia counties beginning in mid-September. A handful of events in the Orlando area will be held to celebrate the launch the week of September 15, including the official launch at the World of Beer, Dr. Phillips location.

JDub’s has partnered with Lakeland-based Cavalier Distributing as their distributor for these six counties.

“We are extremely excited to be teaming up with Cavalier for the Orlando/ Daytona Beach markets. This is a perfect fit. Cavalier is relatively new in Florida, but certainly not new to craft. We’re confident that Cavalier Founder/CEO George Fisher and his team will be just as successful in Florida as they are in Indiana and Ohio, focusing solely on craft brands,” said JDub’s Founder/CEO Jeremy Joerger.

Cavalier will distribute draft only versions of JDub’s year-round beers Up Top! IPA, an American IPA with an ABV 6.75%, and Poolside Ale, a Kolsch with an ABV of 4.5%. JDub’s is the first Florida brewery included in Cavalier’s portfolio.

Official Launch Event

Monday, September 15, 6 p.m.

World of Beer – Dr. Phillips

7800 Dr. Phillips Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32819

Up Top! IPA, Poolside Kolsch, Habanero Honey Alt, Dulce Brown, and a brewer’s choice will be presented.

About JDub’s Brewing Company

JDub’s is committed to offering quality craft beer for the people of Sarasota and Florida. 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/CEO 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 better beer in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. Cavalier’s core values are quality, enhancing the customer and consumer experience with beer, innovation, and sustainability. The Florida warehouse is located in Lakeland. Cavalier employs nearly 200 employees throughout the three states and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

JDub’s Brewing has a new flagship beer

JDub’s Brewing of Sarasota has announced that they are adding a new beer to their flagship lineup.

From JDub’s:

NEW FLAGSHIP! Our Poolside Kolsch Ale is in our tap room now and will hit a bar near you very soon! This light and refreshing brew is perfect for the summer days in our beer garden, at the beach or pool side!

JDub’s Brewing is located at 1215 Mango Road in Sarasota.

JDub’s Brewing to join Bern’s Legacy Series

Press Release:

This week JDub’s CEO/ Founder Jeremy Joerger and Brewmaster Tom Harris traveled up
to Bern’s steakhouse in Tampa. JDub’s is partnering with the iconic steakhouse to
create an extremely limited beer, sold exclusively in 750ml bottles at Bern’s. The beer
will be aged in a George Dickel whiskey barrel, hand-selected at the distillery by Bern’s manager Nate Wilson.

JDub’s is only the second brewery Bern’s has partnered with during it’s storied history.

The beer will be part of the Bern’s “Legacy” series. Legacy 1 and Legacy 2 were brewed by Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing. JDub’s plan for Legacy 3, is to brew a strong porter with smoked cherry wood, then age the beer in the George Dickel Whiskey barrel.

This beer is likely 2-3 months from it’s release. Stay tuned for details.

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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