Filling Station's Dogfish Head Night

Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2011

This Saturday, October 22nd, at The Filling Station in Downtown Miami starting at 6:00pm will be one of your first chances to try the next batch of the world famous and greatly limited Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA.
If you want to be guaranteed a taste, buy your ticket now for their Dogfish Flight Night- just $15 for 6oz of Dogfish 60, 90, and 120 Minute IPA.

Email Adam@TheFillingStationMiami.com with your credit card info, or call them at 786.425.1990, or come in person. Seating is limited, so that they can allow those who purchase flights to order additional draughts, before this rare offering is made available to the public.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy one of the most elusive craft beers out there!

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WLRN's "Prohibition And The South Florida Connection"

Date: Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Public Television station WLRN will be premiering it's look at the local connection between prohibition and the lengths people would go to quench theirthirstfor alcohol. Next Tuesday, October 18th, you can head over to Cinema Paradiso in Ft. Lauderdale for acomplimentary screening and Q&A with the films producers. You need to RSVP by this Friday by either emailing WLRNPM@gmail.com or by calling (305)995-1717 to reserve your seat. Check out a short preview below.

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Meet The Brewer From Well's and Young's Brewery

Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2011

This Wednesday, October 5th at 7pm The Local in Coral Gables will be hosting a meet the brewer night with English brewer Jim Robertson, head brewer for Well's and Young's Brewing Company. Their beers of Bombardier, Double Chocolate Stout, and Banana Bread will be paired up with a special small plate menu for the night. Stop on by and find out first hand what goes into making these fine beers.

Wednesday, October 5th 7pm
The Local
150 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL

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Last Day For Discount Grovetoberfest Tickets

Date: Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Tomorrow, October 1st will be the last day to buy your reduced rate Grovetoberfest ticket for only $25 with all fees included. Click here and enter the discount code SFBB11 to buy tickets now. Don't miss out on what will be the best beer fest Miami has seen in a while.

And the good people from Grovertoberfest will be hosting their last free tasting next Tuesday, October 4th at Cervezas. Not only will they have a ridiculous selection of IPA’s and Double IPA’s, but it will be professionally catered by one of thr Kitchen Lab chefs, Chef Pastor Sequera. Free beer, free food, great bar – what else could you want? This is the final free pre-tasting so do not miss it. There is one catch though, they are limiting it to the first 60 people who arrive at Cervezas. The tasting is from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday October 4. Make sure you RSVP and be sure you arrive early.

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Limited Edition Beer Tasting At Abraxas

Date: Mon, Sep 26, 2011

Join Certified Cicerone Chris Montelius and the Abraxas staff for this event on September 28th, 2011.

Time:
8 pm sharp!

Format:
They'll pop open at least 12 different bottles from their Limited Edition list and pour 3 oz samples for everyone. Chris will explain what to expect from the beer style being poured and answer questions.

Cost:
$20 per person

Why is it a "summit"? - They encourage participants to bring in bottles from their private "cellars" to share with other participants. Abraxas always keep some interesting bottles in the back that are not available for sale in FL. We will pull some out for this event. I know Chris M will bring some of his, etc. - sounds like fun and a great way to try some of limited edition beers without cleaning out your wallet!!!

Tentative Beer List:

Weyerbacher Sixteen (Braggot)
Baird Shizouka Natzumikan Ale (Fruit Infused Ale)
Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca (Belgian Wit)
Stone/Troegs Cherry Chocolate Stout (Milk Stout)
Steenbrugge Tripel (Belgian Tripel)
Avery The Reverend (Belgian Quad)
Dogfish Head Burton Baton (French Oak aged Imperial IPA)
Birra del Borgo Re Ale Extra (IPA)
Blue Point Old Howlin' Bastard (Barleywine)
Redhook Limited Eisbock (Eisbock)
Rodenbach Red (Flemish Red)
Southern Tier Oat (Imperial Oatmeal Stout)
Unibroue Terrible (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)

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Cigar City Weekend At Abraxas

Date: Thu, Sep 15, 2011

It was only a few weeks ago that Cigar City made it's assault on South Florida with six events in three days. But oh how fondly we look back on those great beers and wonder when will I be able to have such a wide array of great Florida made beers in one place at one time? Well the answer is at Abraxas on South Beach this weekend.

At 5 pm on Friday, they will be tapping the following Cigar City kegs and putting them on special ALL weekend!

Minaret (Extra Special Bitter) $5
Florida Cracker (Belgian White Ale) $5
Table Saison (Belgian Farmhouse Ale) $5
Marshall Zukhov (Russian Imperial Stout) $8
Big Dummy (Belgian Strong Ale) $7

12 oz bottles $1 OFF
750 ml bottles $2 OFF

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Stella Artois World Draft Master Competition Giveaway

Date: Tue, Sep 6, 2011

Stella Artois will be holding their Draught Masters Regional Semi-Finals this Friday, September 9th from 8:00pm-12:00am at Brickell Irish Pub. Come out and check out some of the best bartenders from the area pouring Stella's 9 step Pouring Ritual(their term, not mine). The winner of the semi-finals will move on to the US Finals in Washington DC on October 7th and from there the winner will move on to the global competition on Buenos Aires.

If you are unable to make it to the Miami Regional on the 9th you can visitwww.facebook.com/stellaartoisusanow through Noon CDT on Thursday, Sept. 15. The wild-card winner will be randomly chosen from the top national scorers in the virtual 9-Step Pouring Ritual game on the Stella Artois Facebook page.

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40+ Beer Tasting At El Carajo

Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2011

Join me Wednesday, August 31st from 7-9pm at El Carajo/LA Food for a 40+ Craft Beer Tasting and chef selected appetizers for only $20. Not only will you get to taste a wide variety of great craft beers but you'll also be able to buy any of the beers they have in the store for 10% off as well as be entered into a raffle for a mixed six pack of some of the beers we will be tasting. Hope to see you there.2465 SW 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 856-2424

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Left Hand/Victory Beer Dinner At 8oz

Date: Mon, Aug 29, 2011

Join 8oz Burger Bar with Cameron from Victory Brewery and Jason from Left Hand Brewery for a feast of a beer dinner. The five course menu is looking pretty tasty. Check it out the menu below and hope to see you there.

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The Abbey's Before And After Party

Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2011

To celebrate the coming expansion of The Abbey Brewing Company, theywill be running $4.50 pint & chalice specials, on select drafts. The Abbey will be closing for a bit, so come send them off in style. The party kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, August 27th, and goes on for 12 hours, till 3AM!. These beers are no jokes either. Check out the list below and make your way over there on Saturday.

1. BROTHER AARON'S QUADRUPLE
2. FATHER THEODORE'S IMPERIAL STOUT
3. BROOKLYN BLAST
4. BROOKLYN PILSNER
5. LOST COAST APRICOT WHEAT
6. SPATEN OCTOBERFEST
7. HOPTICAL ILLUSION IPA
8. DELIRIUM TREMENS
9. TUCHER HEFEWIZEN

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Limited Edition Beer Tasting And Summit TONIGHT

Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2011

After a very successful and fun first Limited Edition Tasting and Summit, Abraxas return this month with another great lineup of beers from their Limited Edition List and with many more surprises!

Join Certified Cicerone Chris Montelius and the Abraxas staff for this event on August 25th, 2011 and on the LAST Thursday of every month!

Time:
8 pm sharp!

Format:
They'll pop open at least 12 different bottles from their Limited Edition list and pour 3 oz samples for everyone. Chris will explain what to expect from the beer style being poured and answer questions.

Cost:
$20 per person

Why is it a "summit"? - they encourage participants to bring in bottles from their private "cellars" to share with other participants. Abraxas always keep some interesting bottles in the back that are not available for sale in FL. We will pull some out for this event. I know Chris M will bring some of his, etc. - sounds like fun and a great way to try some of limited edition beers without cleaning our your wallet!!!

Tentative Beer List:

Wayerbacher Sixteen (Braggot)
Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca (Belgian Wit)
Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA (IPA)
Steenbrugge Tripel (Belgian Tripel)
Avery The Reverend (Belgian Quad)
Dogfish Head Burton Baton (French Oak aged Imperial IPA)
Birra del Borgo Re Ale Extra (IPA)
Blue Point Old Howlin' Bastard (Barleywine)
Redhook Limited Eisbock (Eisbock)
Rodenbach Red (Flemish Red)
Southern Tier Oat (Imperial Oatmeal Stout)
Unibroue Terrible (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)

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8oz Burger Bar Free Beer Sampling

Date: Wed, Sep 22, 2010

Yes, that really does say FREE BEER. In Miami free beer is not the easiest thing to find but on Friday night from 7:30-10:00pm you'll be able to find it at 8oz Burger Bar. 8oz will be holding their Best Micro Brew contest and you can be the judge. You'll get samples of Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Magic Hat #9, Brooklyn Lager and Shock Top(not really a microbrew but whatever it's free) and you will be able to vote on which of these win the Best Micro Brew contest.

If these four samples aren't enough for you'll also be able to take part in a 40+ beer sampling and chef's choice appetizers for $20. So have some free beer, pay for a big sampling of great beers, and have a bit to eat and get your Friday night started off right.

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Dogfish Head Bitches Brew ON TAP

Date: Wed, Sep 22, 2010

This Friday, Abraxas will be holding the 40th Anniversary Party for Miles Davis' ground breaking jazz album Bitches Brew. Bitches Brew will be played all night long and to make the anniversary party even more special is the beer that Dogfish Head brewed in honor of this great album. Abraxas has one of only two kegs of the beer available of the beer in South Florida. The beer is described as "a bold, dark beer that's a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root". This is one time only brew and your only chance to ever try it on tap. Abraxas will also have Dogfish Head Punkin on tap with all other Dogfish bottles on special all weekend long. You really do not want to miss a chance to try this beer.

Friday, September 24th- Sunday, September 26th
Abraxas
407 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL

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Yard House At Gulfstream Opens Sunday

Date: Tue, Sep 21, 2010

The love of craft beer in South Florida is spreading and nothing proves that more than another monstrous Yard House opening in Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach on Sunday. With 130 taps of beer flowing you will be sure to find a new favorite beer in no time. Located across from Prime Bar, another craft beer tap house, it will be interesting to see how two beer bars do so close to each other.

Yard House
501 S Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL

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