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Shelton Brothers releases the tap list for The Festival

When Shelton Brothers Importers announced that The Festival would be in Saint Petersburg this year, many people looked up the information and sought out tickets. On Monday, October 6th, Shelton Brothers released the tap and bottle list for The Festival and destroyed any doubt that this was an event of titanic proportions.

For the draft list, click here.

For information on tickets, click here.

What breweries will be at The Festival?

INTERNATIONAL BREWERIES:
3 Fonteinen (Belgium) – 8 Wired (New Zealand) – Amager Bryghus (Denmark) – Baird (Japan) – Blaugies (Belgium) – Brasserie du Pays Flamand (France) – Brasserie Dunham (Quebec) – Brekeriet (Sweden) – Brewfist (Italy) – Brewski* (Sweden) – Bridge Road (Australia) – Buxton (England) – Cantillon (Belgium) – Cervesa Guineu (Spain) – La Companyia Cervesera del Montseny (Spain) – Coniston (England) – De la Senne (Belgium) – De Molen (Netherlands) – De Ranke (Belgium) – Dieu du Ciel! (Quebec) – Edge* (Spain) – Freigeist + Monarchy (Germany) – Fyne Ales (Scotland) – ‘t Hofbrouwerijke (Belgium) – Jandrain-Jandrenouille (Belgium) – Jopen* (Netherlands) – La Choulette (France) – Le Trou du Diable (Quebec) – Les Trois Mousquetaires (Quebec) – Magic Rock (England) – Malmo* (Sweden) – Marina (Spain) – Mikkeller (Denmark) – Moor Beer (England) – Nøgne Ø (Norway) – Oedipus* (Netherlands) – Oersoep (Netherlands) – Page 24 (France) – Renaissance (New Zealand) – Ridgeway (England) – Ritterguts (Germany) – Rooie Dop (Netherlands) – Siren (England) – Struise (Belgium) – Thiriez (France) – To Øl (Denmark) – Toccalmatto (Italy) – Trois Dames (Switzerland) – Way Beer* (Brazil) – Weird Beard (England) – Westvleteren (Belgium)

U.S. BREWERIES:
18th Street* – Arizona Wilderness (AZ) – Bagby Beer Co. (CA) – Beachwood (CA) – Bluejacket (DC) – Crooked Stave (CO) – Faction (CA) – Fonta Flora (NC) – Grimm Artisanal Ales* (NY) – Hill Farmstead (VT) – Jester King (TX) – Jolly Pumpkin (MI) – Libertine (CA) – Mystic (MA) – Oxbow (ME) – Perennial* (MO) – Prairie Artisan Ales (OK) – Pretty Things (MA) – Sante Adairius (CA) – Side Project (MO)

FLORIDA BREWERIES:
7venth Sun* – Cigar City* – Coppertail* – Cycle Brewing* – Funky Buddha* – Gravity Brewlab* – Green Bench* – Playalinda* – Redlight Redlight* – Saint Somewhere

CIDER:
Argus Cidery* (TX) – Artisan Beverage Coop (MA) – Cidrerie du Perche (France) – Les Vergers de la Colline (Quebec) – Peckham’s (New Zealand) – Ribela (Spain)
* = first time attending The Festival

The Festival will be held at The Coliseum in Saint Petersburg on October 16th and 17th, 2015.

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More information on 311’s new Rock Brothers partnership

Press Release:

Multi-platinum rock band 311 has partnered with Rock Brothers Brewing to create and release an exciting custom craft beer in conjunction with the band’s 25th anniversary this summer. “Besides the obvious connection to the band’s hit song of the same name, 311 wanted a very drinkable amber ale with a craft beer twist,” said Rock Brothers co-founder Kevin Lilly.

“After several meetings and tasting sessions with 311, it became clear the band wanted great taste with a bit of complexity,” explained Lilly, who is intimately involved with the flavor-profile-process that occurs between band members and brew masters.

According to Lilly, 311 Amber Ale will “shine bright,” as roasted caramel malts will be blended with Equinox hops, resulting in subtle hints of tropical citrus and kush aromatics.

The craft beer’s blend of malted barleys and unique hops will set this beer apart from other amber ales.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said the band’s bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills, who explained a custom brew is something the band has been interested in for a while.

“We’ve explored the craft beer idea with several brewers over the years, but they were less inclined to do beers outside of their typical line,” said 311 co-manager Peter Raspler. “But Rock Brothers came along with an authentic model that made it possible for the band to make the beer they wanted.”

311 band members have been involved in each stage of development – from selecting the style, to influencing the taste, to creating the name and other branding elements.

“We appreciate that our beer is not a side-project for Rock Brothers,” Raspler said. “Creating custom brews for bands is their focus, and that is a big reason we feel this is a great partnership for the band.”

While Rock Brothers Brewing is based in Tampa, home to award-winning Cigar City Brewing with whom Rock Brothers partners on all its band brews, each of its band beers are created in collaboration with input from band members, and a local brew partner who additionally manufactures the beer – in this instance, with Paul Kavulak at Nebraska Brewing Company.

“311 has called Los Angeles home for many years, but Omaha is where the band is from,” said Tony Casoria, the other-brother at Rock Brothers Brewing. “Having Nebraska Brewing on-board is a natural fit and adds another level of authenticity we strive for with all our band partnerships.”

Fans will get their first tasting opportunity at 311’s special concerts in Las Vegas over 4th of July weekend, and at special events in Omaha & Los Angeles the following month, with details to come. 311 Amber Ale will then appear on tap in bars and restaurants in select cities, with package goods hitting the market in 2016.

“I don’t think this first Amber Ale will be our last beer with Rock Brothers” Wills added, hinting of additional specialty beers in the future.

311 is the first west-coast act on the Rock Brothers’ roster, whose other beers include JJ Grey’s Nare Sugar Brown available in Florida, Hootie & The Blowfish’s Homegrown Ale in South Carolina, and Umphrey’s McGee’s Nothing Too Fancy Everyday Ale in Chicago.

Creative Loafing’s Spring Hops Festival celebrates all things local

Press Release:

​After a successful first run, Creative Loafing’s Spring Hops craft beer festival will return for another year of local beer, food, tunes, and rockabilly­themed fun on Sat., April 18th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Coliseum (at 535 4th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg). Attendees will get the opportunity to sip on dozens of samples by local breweries, enjoy bites available for purchase by local food vendors, and participate in several activities.

Local Craft Beer:
Cigar City Brewing
Cigar City Cider & Mead
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Three Palms Brewing
Rapp Brewing Company
Coppertail Brewing Co.
Two Henrys Brewing Company
St. Pete Brewing Company
Pair O’ Dice Brewing
The Brew Bus ­ Tampa Bay
Rock Brothers Brewing Company
Darwin Brewing Company
JDub’s Brewing Company & Tap Room
Mad Beach Brewing
Cycle Brewing

Local Food:
Sho Gud Barbeque
California Tacos

Local Music:
The Woolly Bushmen
Little Sheba and the Shamans

Local Vendors:
Sunshine Canning
Hopcloth
Hifi Homebrew and BBQ Supply

Custom Pint Glass DIY:
makeme studio

Ladies of Local Craft Beer panel:
Leslie Shore of Darwin Brewing Company
Nikki Caro of Tampa Bay Beer Week
Lisa Colburn of Bay Area Barley’s Angels
Cindy Lyons of Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Taylor Katz of Cultured & Craft

House of Homebrewing:
Q&A featuring Robb Larson & Lisa Colburn of HiFi Homebrew and BBQ Supply

Photo Booth:
Premier Photo Booths of Florida

General Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door, and includes 16 drink tickets. VIP Admission is $65 in
advance and $75 at the door, and includes 20 drink tickets, complimentary appetizers, and an extra hour of sampling
from noon to 1 p.m. One drink ticket gets a 3­ounce taste and 4 tickets will earn a full 12­ounce pour. Extra drink
tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. For more information about Spring Hops, visit
cltampa.com/springhops2015.

About Creative Loafing
Creative Loafing is an award­winning alternative, weekly newspaper and website committed to providing Tampa Bay
with an independent perspective, up­to­the­minute local news, and a comprehensive listing of local happenings.
Creative Loafing offers readers unique monthly events and CL Deals, a locally­focused platform featuring dining and
event experiences at half­off their regular price. For more information about Creative Loafing, visit cltampa.com and cldeals.com.

About Humane Society of Tampa Bay
For more than 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to ending animal homelessness
and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. Named a Four­Star Charity by Charity Navigator for
five years running, and accredited by AAHA, the standard in veterinary excellence, the Humane Society of Tampa
Bay is dedicated to the highest standards in animal sheltering and veterinary care. Our adoption programs, Animal
Health Center services, community outreach efforts and volunteer opportunities are essential to the health and well
being of animals across Tampa Bay. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is leading the way because every life
counts. For more information, visit humanesocietytampa.org.

The Pit Boss Triple IPA is coming to Pair O Dice

Press Release:

Pair O’ Dice Brewing is holding their first ever bottle release and true to their west coast influences it is a monster IPA. The Pit Boss Triple IPA (10% ABV), is an Imperial IPA brewed with copious amounts of Apollo, Chinook, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops. It weighs in at 125 IBUs and uses triple the amount of hops of their flagship Hop Bet Red IPA. It has a medium body, full of piney, citrusy characteristics from the hops and is deceptively balanced and smooth.

The Pit Boss Triple IPA will be packaged in 22 oz. bottles and priced at $20/bottle. 800 bottles will be available for purchase at the brewery only, limit 2 per person. Online order presale is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pair-o-dice-brewings-1st-bottle-release-tickets-15717283819

The Pit Boss Triple IPA is the second beer to be released from their Hop Streak Series, a hop forward limited release beer series designed to encourages distributors, retailers, and consumers to drink hoppy beers at their freshest.

WHEN: 28, February 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST

WHERE: Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co.
4400 118th Avenue North, Suite 208
Clearwater, Fla. 33762
727-755-DICE (3423)

About Pair O Dice Brewing

Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co. was founded by husband and wife team Ken and Julia Rosenthal in October 2013. With a passion for craft beer, they set out to pay homage to their home state of Florida with Pair O’ Dice Brewing, a play on the word “paradise” which is what they called Florida when they were coming home to visit. They focus on fresh, aromatic, and flavorful hop forward ales inspired by the West coast. The first microbrewery in Clearwater, Florida, Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co. beer can be found in their taproom or at select retailers and restaurants throughout Tampa Bay.

At Pair O’ Dice Brewing we care about one thing … making damn good beer. Our mission is to brew the freshest and highest quality American craft beer around and we take great pride in what we do. No gimmicks, no fancy marketing tactics, just damn good beer. That’s how we roll. Get a Pair.

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.

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Congratulations to JJ Taylor for being honored as Craft Beer Distributor of the Year

Press Release:

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) jointly presented the 2014 Craft Beer Distributor of the Year award to J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc. of Tampa, FL at the Great American Beer Festival® in Denver, CO.

The award, now in its eighth year, recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer. When considering distributors for the Award, the NBWA & BA most heavily measure the following: the distributors overall long term commitment to the Craft beer category, distributor Craft beer portfolio growth trends (particularly within the last 12 months), general brewery & brand portfolio management, creative outside marketing of the Craft beer category at retail, innovation in creating portfolio and brewery awareness using digital resources and interaction with the Craft beer consumers & retailers in their marketplace.

Of the 3,300 beer distributors located in the United States in 2014, only 40 were nominated for the prestigious honor. The Award is known as the foremost industry recognition that a Craft beer distributor can receive. “Beer distributors like J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc… are providing a valuable service by giving craft brewers a presence in the marketplace. These awards recognize the creativity, innovation and specialized services independent beer distributors are providing on behalf of small and independent brewers.” Charlie Papazian, Brewers Association President. J.J. Taylor was previously honored with the 2011 Craft Beer Distributor Achievement Award.

Jay Martin, President & General Manager of J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc. stated, “We are honored and humbled by this recognition. It is a tribute to our People and Portfolio of brands, both of which are the best in the business. And it’s an exclamation point on our Mission, to be the ‘First Choice in beer distributors for our employees, customers and suppliers.’”

J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc. is the second largest volume beer distributor in the State of Florida with sales centers located in Tampa, Ft. Myers, Ft. Pierce and Sebring. It employs 690 Florida residents and will distribute approximately 20 million cases of beer in 2014. Currently J.J. Taylor offers over 850 brands to retailers in their 17 Florida County footprint and is projected to sell over 2.1 million cases of Craft beer in 2014.

J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida is partnered in the distribution & marketing of many of the world’s most notable Craft breweries including: Boston Beer Company, New Belgium Brewing, Cigar City Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Florida Beer Company, Bell’s Brewery, Inc., Abita Brewing Company and Harpoon Brewery to name a few. In all, J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc. represents 41 American Craft breweries including 8 of the 10 largest production Craft breweries and 14 of the top 25 in the US (only 18 of the top 25 are in the state of FL).

Of the many great Local breweries that reside within Florida, J.J. Taylor proudly represents 15 of Florida’s foremost innovative Craft breweries including: Cigar City Brewing, Florida Beer Company, JDub’s Brewing Company, Orange Blossom Brewing Co., Dunedin Brewery, St. Pete Brewing Company, Two Henry’s Brewing Company, Intuition Ale Works, Saint Somewhere Brewing Company, Concrete Beach Brewery, Brew Bus Brewing, Rock Brothers Brewing, Native Brewing Co., Inlet Brewing Co. and Holy Mackerel Brewing.

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Dunedin Brewery to release Batch 1000

Dunedin Brewery, Florida’s oldest distributing brewery, will mark 1000 batches of beer with the release of a beer of the same name.

From Dunedin Brewery:

Brewed in 1996, Dunedin Brewery’s first beer was a brown ale. Due to the different rates of efficiency when jumping from a homebrew system to a 7bbl professional brewery, it came out much stronger than expected.

#batch #1000 is inspired by this mishap.

11.5% abv. Dark brown in color.
250 silk-screened 22oz bottles available. No limit.
After this event, we will be tapping one keg of #batch #1000 a month till it’s gone. Bourbon Barrel-aged version to be available sometime in 2015.

Music by Kool Keith, Serotonic & DJ 45Revolver that evening.

Dunedin Brewery is located at 937 Douglas Avenue in Dunedin.