As i understand it, their taps have been flowing with other craft beers for a month or so while waiting for licensing, and will finally be allowed to serve beer their own beer tomorrow! Rumor has it that they are making some pretty awesome beer  - Saisons in particular.

Event: 7venth Sun Brewery “First Pour”
Date and time: January 7th 2012 – from 2PM – ??
Location: 7venth Sun Brewery - 1012 Broadway - Dunedin, FL | Google Maps (click to open)

More info here via the patch.

Welcome to the Tampa Bay beer community 7venth Sun! Glad to have you.

Adam

2011 was a “whirl-wind year” in both my life, as well as the craft beer world. In keeping with my tradition, I will not type too much about 2011 and instead, will focus on the year ahead.

One of my “new year’s resolutions” was to actually do a bit more blogging this year. So, with that said:

First up, we have several beer events happening in the Tampa Bay area VERY soon so I figured I would point a few out. Each will be mentioned in a separate blog posting.)

Event: Barleywine On The Bayou
Date and time: January 20th 2012 (Friday!) from 6PM – 9PM
Location: Cajun Cafe (Pinellas Park)
Sponsor: Dunedin Brewers Guild
Cost: $40 – (tickets are very limited) [INCLUDES FOOD!!]

As I have mentioned several times, I am typically not a fan of the Barleywine style. I do appreciate the style and there are several that I have enjoyed over the years but overall, I lean away from.

Now, I am about to completely contradict my previous statement.  While looking over the list below, I see several brews that I would love to sample. (Keep in mind several are not Barleywines rather winter warmers and heavy beers.)

Brewery
Beer Name


Anchor Brewing
Old Foghorn


Avery Brewing
Hog Heaven (Vintage 2008)


Barley Mow Brewery Co
The Fireside Barleywine


Birrificio Brùton
Dieci (“10”)


Boulder Beer
Killer Penguin (Vintage 2011)


Cigar City Brewing
Previously Churchill


Cigar City Brewing
Warmer Winter


Dunedin Brewery
Blitzen


Dunedin Brewery
Spatz Barkey Wine (Vintage 2009)


Lagunitas Brewing
Olde GnarlyWine


Manzanita Brewing Co
Serenity


Midtfyns Bryghus
Midtfyns Barleywine


MOA Brewing Company
Moa 5 Hop Ale Special Reserve


Prael Brouweij
Mary


Samuel Smiths
Winter Welcome


Sierra Nevada Brewing
Bigfoot Barleywine


Swamp Head Brewery
Roosevelt


Tampa Bay Brewing Co.
Best Of Show Twice In A Row


Tampa Bay Brewing Co.
Moosekiller Barleywine


A L'abri De La Tempête
Corps Mort


Terrapin Beer Co
Iron Tankard


Traquair House
Traquair House Ale


Twisted Pine Brewing Co
Bough Breaker Barleywine


Weyerbacher Brewing
Blithering Idiot

It is always pretty awesome to relax on the deck at the cafe ON the bayou, enjoying nature, and drinking one of many many beers that they have on tap and in bottle. They make some pretty darn good food too which is always a plus. If you do make it out, enjoy but be safe – and be sure to drop back by and let me know how the event was!

Adam

On Saturday, October the 15th, the Pourhouse in Tampa will be hosting a fundraiser event for DARE (Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education). DARE is the largest dachshund rescue group in Florida and has been caring for and finding homes for abused and abandoned doxies for well over 10 years now.

The Pour House will donate profits to DARE from beer sales…. this is usually around a few hundred dollars!! So come THIRSTY DARE FRIENDS

There will be music, they have an outdoor courtyard, and dogs are welcome to attend as well! Should your pupper(s) wish to drink some beer, make sure they bring their ID! LOL!!

For more info, please visit and patronize: www.pourhousetampa.com See ya there!

As a dachshund owner, this is an event that is close to my heart. Additionally, I have seen several horribly abused dachshunds in my life and am a strong supporter for the adoption of animals from reputable rescue groups such as DARE or your local SPCA.

So, come on out on Saturday the 15th to drink some beer and help support a great cause.

Adam

Bohza beer was originally developed as a health drink to help new mothers who have trouble breast feeding, the Austrian Times reports. It was unclear how the beer, fermented with wheat flour and yeast, helped the women breast feed.

Read more here.

Brewed in collaboration with the monks at the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, CA this series of three abbey – brewed with the seasons – will be available nationwide in limited release at specialty beer retailers.

All kinds of cool information here at the collaboration website. But the best part is, the first offering has arrived on shelves across the Tampa Bay region.

Brewery: Sierra Nevada / Ovila
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Purchase location: Rally Store Saint Petersburg
Purchase price: $9.99 /750 ml bottle
Alcohol: 7.5% ABV
Availability: Now
More info: http://www.ovila.com

My rating: B+

They will be tapping their first key at The Ale and the Witch on Saturday, April the 7th.

St. Petersburg Brewing bills themselves as the following:

Born of a desire to provide beer enthusiasts a beer choice that exemplifies the essence of St. Petersburg, FL.

The city rich in history with gorgeous waterfront and beaches provide the perfect foundation for a great beer.

More info here and here. Welcome guys, glad to have ya!

Adam

Brewery: Heavy Seas
Style: Black IPA
Purchase location: Lueken Liquors, Dunedin Florida
Purchase price: $9.99 /6 pack
Alcohol: 7.25% ABV
Availability: January – March
More info: http://www.hsbeer.com/black-cannon-black-ipa

My rating: A-

WOB in Clearwater is one of the first craft/import beer stores in the area (as far as I know). I’ll have to stop in there soon and see what is going on.

Adam

If anyone knows, drop me a line.

Adam