Beer Culture the Movie

 Beer Culture the Movie tells the story of the hardworking men and women in the Colorado Craft Beer culture as they come together to defeat legislation that could greatly harm the successful craft beer industry within the state.



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2013 American Craft Beer Week May 13-19

Sixpoint Launches Downtown Orlando

 Sixpoint Brewery from Brooklyn NY, launches their brands in true Big Apple style with a "16 Tap Takeover" event at Downtown Orlando's Tap & Grind. The event is Tuesday April 30th beginning at 7pm at the Tap & Grind located at 59 W. Central Blvd Orlando, Florida. Sixpoint Brewery founder Shane Welch will also be in attendance to meet fans and discuss his beers. This is an event not to be missed. For more info contact the Tap & Grind at: 407-455-1100. Cheers!

Uncovering the Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Mystery

  In an effort to unravel the social media confusion surrounding Rogue's Voodoo Doughnut beers I would like to point out that Rogue has just released a second beer based on an offering from the Oregon craft doughnut pioneers, Voodoo Doughnut. Okay, this will also be a drinking game. Every time I mention "voodoo" in this article you have to drink a shot of your preferred Rogue distilled spirit. You should be 3 shots in by now (not really but I thought it was funny). Now back to our regularly scheduled program!

 For those of you who may not be that familiar, a few years back Rogue Ales released a beer based on a doughnut. Yes a doughnut. And not just any doughnut mind you, but a Voodoo Doughnut. Voodoo Doughnut is a popular doughnut shop, with various locations throughout the Portland area. Rouge's first beer was "Bacon Maple Porter" which later became "Bacon Maple Ale". The cult popularity of that offering spurned the beer's distribution to other markets outside Oregon.   

 With the success of Bacon Maple Ale, Rogue has gone back to the drawing board to create another beer with a voodoo profile. This time it's "Chocolate, Peanut Butter Banana Ale". This ale has an immense amount of Banana and Chocolate on the nose with a chocolaty nutty roasted malt flavor. It's has hints of bitter sweet chocolate and lingering notes of banana in the aftertaste. I should point out that unlike Bacon Maple Ale it has no "smoke" flavoring. So if you didn't find Bacon Maple appealing, I would suggest giving "Chocolate, Peanut Butter Banana Ale" a try.

 So how can you tell difference between the two bright pink bottles on the shelf at your local bottle shop? Well, here's a few things to look for: First, one says 'Bacon Maple Ale" on the label and the other says "Chocolate, Peanut Butter Banana Ale. Second, one has images of pigs and maple leaves in the background, and the other has images of bananas, chocolate bars and peanut butter jars.  It's just that simple! Now go out an get yourself a Rogue Voodoo Doughnut "Chocolate, Peanut Butter Banana Ale". Cheers!

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Fort Collins Brewery Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat

This Sunday sampling takes us to Colorado, Fort Collins to be exact and the home of Fort Collins Brewery. Today's selection was plucked from their variety 12 pack aptly named "Brewers Lunchbox". "Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat Ale" is a twist on the classic American Wheat Ale. Brewed with real pomegranate juice, this filtered wheat beer pours bright gold in color with a traditional white head. It's flavor is tart and tangy, with a fruity sweetness. Major Tom has strategically left any of the common wheat beer characteristics such as banana, clove or coriander sitting on the dock. The beer is crisp, light and refreshing which makes it a perfect choice on those warm sunny days in the Southern Hemisphere. So be sure to book a flight with Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat. Cheers!


For Flight Schedules and Booking Information visit: Fort Collins Brewery

Cigar City Brewpub On The Horizon

  One of Florida's premier breweries, Cigar City, is just days away from opening their first gastropub. The traget date is April 1 (yeah no fool'n). Located at 15491 N Dale Mabry Highway in Northdale, a suburb of Tampa, Cigar City will occupy a newly renovated building once home to a T.G.I. Friday's. The brewpub's menu will be blend of traditional Cuban cuisine with a Floridian twist. And what would a gastropub be without beer? Founder and CEO Joey Redner has assured us that you will be able to find all the Cigar City staples in addition to a selection or beers that are unique and only available at this new location.

Highland Brewing Co. Devil's Britches IPA

Highland Brewing  Co., out of Asheville N.C., is one of the originators of the now booming Asheville craft beer scene. Today's sampling is from their seasonal portfolio, a uniquely hoppy red IPA known as "Devil's Britches". The beer was inspired by the beautifully visual Southern Appalachian mountain range. The first thing you notice when pouring Devil's Britches is it's devilish red color. It's topped off with a frothy off white head which dissipated rather quickly.  There are strong piney aromatics with hints of pear. I found the flavor to be a blend of roasted malt and mild grapefruit bitterness, with nutty overtones present in the aftertaste. As the beer warmed its hop character became even more pronounced.

Devil's Britches is brewed with 2-Row, Ashburne Mild and Extra Special malts. The hops are Apollo, Bravo and Columbus, then it's dry hopped with Calypso. For those not familiar  with Calypso hops they impart a complex fruity citrus aroma, with hints of pear, apple and sweet lemon lime. Depending on their application you might also detect notes of tea and tropical fruit in the beers aroma. Devil's Britches is not all that menacing at 6.0% ABV, but it's 70 IBU rating might just scare those of you with "mild mannered" taste buds right back to Sunday Church. Cheers!  

For more info on Highland beers visit:  highLand brewing company