2023-11-07 16:09
Photo by ELEVATE on Pexels.comIn the world of craft beer, few things can compare to the complexity and depth of flavor that barrel-aged beers offer. These liquid treasures are a testament to… Read More
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2023-08-29 14:26
Photo by ELEVATE on Pexels.comThe upcoming alcohol recommendations by the U.S. government, notably highlighting a two-drink-per-week maximum, signify a pivotal shift in the nation’s en… Read More
2023-08-28 13:08
In the vast world of beer, where classics like lagers, ales, and stouts dominate the scene, there exists a realm of unique and obscure beer styles that have charmed the palates of adventurer… Read More
2023-08-24 15:08
In a remarkable twist of fate within the American beer market, an unprecedented shift has captivated beer enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. For generations, Bud Light stood as the und… Read More
2023-08-22 18:58
Photo by u7adfu50b2 u6c64 on Pexels.comBeer, often enjoyed as a refreshing beverage, can also play a pivotal role in elevating your culinary experiences. Beyond its role as a thirst-quenchin… Read More
2023-08-16 13:55
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.comIn recent decades, the craft beer industry has experienced a meteoric rise, not only in terms of its popularity among consumers but also in its signifi… Read More
2023-08-14 12:33
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.comIn recent years, a seismic shift has occurred in the world of beverages, as a new trend has emerged and captivated the palates of many: the rise of non… Read More
2023-08-09 18:00
19th century engraving of the event.In the annals of history, tales of floods typically conjure images of rising water levels, torrential rains, and submerged landscapes. However, in the… Read More
2023-08-09 12:47
In a strategic maneuver that sent ripples through the beverage industry, Anheuser-Busch, the iconic beer giant, made waves with its decision to sell a portfolio of brands to Tilray, a promin… Read More
2023-08-07 19:55
In the world of craft beer, certain names resonate with an air of reverence and anticipation, capturing the hearts and palates of enthusiasts across the globe. One such name that has become… Read More
2023-08-07 17:06
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.comWhen the sun’s rays blaze down with relentless intensity and the air shimmers with waves of heat, there’s an age-old remedy that never fails to… Read More
2023-08-04 13:00
Photo by Alex Knight on Pexels.comToday is International Beer Day. It’s the day beer enthusiasts worldwide raise their glasses in celebration of the beloved beverage that has transcend… Read More
2023-08-03 07:00
Photo credit: Pintsforprostates.orgOne of the many events that surround the Great American Beer Festival is the annual Pints for Prostates Rare Beer Tasting. The event offers beer aficionado… Read More
2023-08-02 19:00
Photo by ELEVATE on Pexels.comRaise your glasses, beer lovers, but don’t be surprised if you have to reach a little deeper into your wallet to quench your thirst for a cold one these d… Read More
2023-08-01 12:29
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is a haven for beer enthusiasts, showcasing over 4,000 unique brews from more than 800 breweries across the United States. With such a massive sel… Read More
2023-07-18 20:08
Photo by Caleb Oquendo on Pexels.comGet ready to fire up those grills and raise your glasses because it’s time to celebrate National Hot Dog Day! As we indulge in this beloved culinary… Read More
2023-07-14 13:31
In recent years, the craft beer industry has experienced a disturbing phenomenon: the increasing closure of breweries. Once flourishing with creativity and innovation, breweries across t… Read More
2023-07-13 12:49
Yesterday a troubling announcement was made; Anchor Brewing Company, one of the founders of modern craft brewing, has closed its doors after 127 years. It is therefore appropriate to look ba… Read More
2023-07-10 20:39
Beer has been a beloved beverage throughout human history, but few styles carry as much historical significance as Belgian Saison. Originating from the rustic farmlands of Wallonia, in south… Read More
2023-06-27 13:21
As Independence Day approaches, Americans across the nation prepare to celebrate their rich history, freedom, and unity. One time-honored tradition is raising a glass filled with the finest… Read More
2023-06-26 19:38
Photo by Dixie BonesAh, Monday—the universally dreaded day that signals the end of the weekend and the start of another workweek. It’s a day that often brings groans and sighs as… Read More
2023-06-20 20:06
Photo credit: Rodrigo MenezesThe summer season brings with it a delightful blend of warmth, sunshine, and relaxation. It’s a time for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor adventures. And wh… Read More
2023-03-17 18:10
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, is a day where people around the world don their best green attire, attend parades, and consume green beer. But have you ever wond… Read More
2023-03-13 15:18
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day – a day filled with green, shamrocks, and, of course, beer! This holiday is all about celebrating the Irish heritage and culture, and one of the most po… Read More
2023-03-08 14:39
Lent, the period of fasting, prayer, and penance observed by Christians, has a rich history that goes back centuries. One of the lesser-known aspects of this tradition is the role that beer… Read More
2019-04-25 16:02
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The summer travel season will be upon us again soon and for many that means air travel. Anyone brave enough to face the line at TSA deserves more than just a tin… Read More
2019-04-18 15:33
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Though they were not the originators of beer, the German people embraced the drink with a passion akin to obsession. Because of their love of the stuff, beer and Germ… Read More
2019-04-11 15:22
You often read me writing about big beer. Usually I am referring to the megalithic brewers that produce the lion’s share of all beer consumed around the world. But, this week big beer… Read More
2019-04-04 15:26
Often, when discussion of great beer gets going, the topic of Trappist beer comes up. Beer brewed by Trappist monks is often lauded as some of the best beer in the world. Indeed, Westvletere… Read More
2018-11-29 14:09
(ST. LOUIS; November 28, 2018)—The North American Society of German Culture and Heritage announces today a new Oktoberfest destination for 2019 without having to leave the co… Read More
2018-11-28 15:38
In the history of the world certain dates have come to hold more meaning than others; the fourth day of July is noted as the day the United States secured its freedom from the British, Decem… Read More
2018-11-21 15:41
Every year I get asked what beers will be on my Thanksgiving table. So, in order to help you decide what to serve with your feast, I put together this little primer.
Thanksgiving feasting be… Read More
2018-11-09 15:29
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Beer is a many splendored thing, whether it is in the form of an IPA, stout, kolsch or pale ale, there is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of flavors to choose from. And cr… Read More
2018-10-31 13:18
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Tulips, shakers and snifters, oh my! Choosing the correct glass for serving beer can be a daunting task. In Belgium, using the proper glassware to serve a beer… Read More
2018-08-10 13:54
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Rock and roll is here to stay. When Danny and the Juniors sang these lyrics back in 1958 rock was still new and no one could know just how integral the medium woul… Read More
2018-08-03 13:01
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In space no one can hear you drink. Up until recently, even the thought of being able to drink a cold brew in space was ridiculous. Not only because there is no beer… Read More
2018-07-27 18:27
Local breweries have recently embraced the latest ritual in the Church of the Holy Suds—the Beer Mile. It combines two great activities: running and drinking beer. Many breweries… Read More
2018-07-20 18:24
It’s happened to all of us. You’re all set to throw a rockin’ backyard party when you realize you forgot beer. You’re scrambling to get the yard ready and the gu… Read More
2018-07-13 19:25
To many beer-lovers, the Great American Beer Festival is the end-all, be-all of beer festivals. It is the epitome of what a beer festival should be and beer nirvana all rolled into… Read More
2018-07-13 18:18
Brewers are always looking for new ways to tantalize your taste buds. It seems like every few days, there’s a new style that mashes up several traditional styles. These machinatio… Read More
2018-07-13 16:46
In less than a year since opening, Dennis Espinoza co-founder and brewmaster at Main & Six Brewing Company in the Historic Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville, Fla. has garnered a g… Read More
2018-07-06 18:13
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For many of us, drinking beer is a simple pleasure that’s easily—and frequently—enjoyed. But what if you had a disease that kept yo… Read More
2018-06-29 18:06
Since the first days of beer’s long and glorious history, there have been customs and traditions surrounding its consumption. Beer has been the center of religious rituals, t… Read More
2018-06-28 19:37
In a press release posted Thursday, June 28, Florida juice purveyor Natalie’s Orchard Island Juice has announced its partnership with Jacksonville local brewery, Wicked Barley. The com… Read More
2018-06-22 18:02
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Let me make one thing perfectly clear: This is in no way a political post. It’s merely a report on something that will affect beer-drinkers ac… Read More
2018-06-15 17:55
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Think about the last time you drank a beer. What did you notice about the flavor? What stood out? Was it the sweetness of the malt?… Read More
2018-01-26 14:59
It’s a new year and time for a new beer. This time of the year, everyone is making resolutions and a few days later breaking them. SO, let’s skip the traditional resolutions colu… Read More
2017-12-28 14:11
For many, the ability to go to the local grocery store or corner store and pick up a six-pack of their favorite craft beer is merely a matter of convenience. No thought is given to how that… Read More
2017-12-25 14:07
Even before the rise of craft beer, there have been those who have sought out the world’s rarest beers. In much the same way as a collector of fine wine seeks out rare vintages from th… Read More
2017-12-21 13:48
If it weren’t for monks, many of the classic beer styles we now enjoy may not have been developed. In particular, Belgian monks from the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance… Read More
2017-12-18 13:43
Jim Koch is an iconic figure in the American craft beer scene and this fall his Boston Beer Company, better known as Samuel Adams, is releasing the 10th iteration of its iconic brew Utopias… Read More
2017-09-01 18:12
Since the end of prohibition, liquor laws have been under the control of each individual state. Most states enacted three-tier system laws that separated alcohol producers from retail outlet… Read More
2017-09-01 16:37
In Bavaria, a state of Germany located in the country’s southern region, September brings about the most beloved of all ‘fests; Oktoberfest. The festival has a two-hundred-year h… Read More
2017-08-04 17:19
For updates and information from the Florida Brewers Conference, keep an eye on the Folio Weekly Pint-Sized Facebook page.
The art of brewing beer is more than just combining a few ingredien… Read More
2017-07-25 21:27
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Every year about this time, beer-lovers around the country begin to start scouring the airline sites for cheap flights to Denver. Why? Because tickets to… Read More
2017-07-20 17:43
The landscape of craft beer has gone from one of unfettered growth to that of a battleground for small, independent brewers fighting to eek out a place in the now crowded marketplace. To mak… Read More
2017-07-19 16:47
Everyday I receive emails from around the beer world that keep me informed on what is happening within the industry. From time to time I come across a story that I share with you, my faithfu… Read More
2017-07-17 14:31
In April 2017, the Brewers Association (BA), a trade group that serves the craft beer industry, enacted a set of rules designed to stem the use of sexist and offensive brewery and beer names… Read More
2017-07-14 15:45
Funky Buddha, the evil geniuses behind popular brews like Last Snow and Last Buffalo in the Park, has announced a new series of barrel-aged beers. The Living Barrel Series will feature… Read More
2017-07-07 18:06
Almost as soon as I pressed the publish button on my last blog post about Bold City Brewing Company’s closure at the hands of the Jacksonville fire marshal, the Times-Union published a… Read More
2017-07-07 17:19
After a meteoric rise, the days of visiting a brewery tap room in Riverside may be over. Thursday, July 6 a Jacksonville city fire marshal made a visit to the Rosselle Street home of Bold Ci… Read More
2017-06-21 12:17
If you have ever had a mug of a German beer, you know that it can be a transcendent experience. Known for their exceptional lagers, Germans reign supreme as the world’s top beer brewer… Read More
2017-06-20 14:53
The American Homebrewers Association’s (AHA) member magazine, Zymurgy, has released it annual Zymurgy’s Best Beers in America list for 2017 and for the first time since 2008, Rus… Read More
2017-06-16 22:17
When summer’s heat gets unbearable, reach for a refreshing saison to help cool you down. Before the time of refrigeration, some beers were brewed in the cooler months of the year and l… Read More
2017-06-15 22:01
The power of sour is undeniable. For centuries, breweries have been making sour beers that range from mildly tart to toe-curling, tooth enamel-eating sour. Sour beers that go by names like g… Read More
2017-06-14 16:32
Springfield building under renovation to house the Main & Six Brewing Company. Photo by MetroJacksonville.com
Just a few months ago, I stood before members of the Jacksonville City Counc… Read More
2017-06-13 22:24
It’s grilling season. There are only a few phrases that get me more excited than these three words. Sure, “Free beer” and “Do you want to balance the checkbook?&rdquo&hell…Read More
2017-06-13 14:37
Black Friday is getting a little bit blacker this year with Goose Island’s announcement that this year’s Bourbon County Brand Stout (BCBS) release will include seven variants of… Read More
2017-06-08 22:04
Forbidden Root Brewing Company beers have been available in Jacksonville for a while now, but the brewery’s unique Fernet-Branca inspired beer, Fernetic, has not made it south from Chi… Read More
2017-06-06 13:44
In a climate that can only be described as “highly-volatile,” Anheuser-Busch/InBev has made yet another acquisition. But, this time it is not a craft brewery that the beer giant… Read More
2017-06-01 22:45
Orlando’s Red Cypress Brewery is making the trek from the land of the mouse to the First Coast. The brewery is known for brewing with locally-sourced ingredients, such as local ho… Read More
2017-06-01 14:00
To many beer-lovers, the Great American Beer Festival is the end-all, be-all of beer festivals. It is the epitome of what a beer festival should be and beer nirvana all rolled into one massi… Read More
2017-05-25 22:33
When I talked to Brian Miller, co-owner of Jacksonville’s first craft brewery, Bold City Brewing Company a few months ago about the just-opened downtown brewery and tap room, he told m… Read More
2017-05-25 12:34
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This Memorial Day weekend take a break from the beach, barbecues and gatherings to reflect on the sacrifices made by our nation’s military and first respo… Read More
2017-05-23 14:56
Last week something wonderful happened in my neighborhood; with the opening of our first neighborhood craft brewery, hope and pride swelled to overflowing.
For longer than I have lived in th… Read More
2017-05-12 18:57
Brewers like to make unique, memorable beers. In the past there have been beers made with yeast from a brewer’s beard, a pizza beer and a beer made from purified waste water. But, a br… Read More
2017-05-12 14:06
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Monday, May 15 marks the beginning of American Craft Beer Week 2017. The week celebrates the diversity of the American craft beer scene and strives to educate the… Read More
2017-05-11 13:09
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Alcohol, and beer in particular, has always had a target of sorts on its back. Historians note that the first records of taxes levied on beer date back all the way… Read More
2017-05-05 18:19
From time to time companies that have beer-centric products reach out to me and offer to send me samples. Whether these items are beer, accessories or books, I sometimes accept their offers… Read More
2017-05-05 13:40
The first certified Trappist brewery in the United States, Spencer Trappist Brewery, has announced that they will release a Belgian-style quad ale. This announcement brings the brewery into… Read More
2017-05-04 16:14
The Internet blew up yesterday on the news of Asheville, NC brewery Wicked Weed’s sale to brewing behemoth Anhueser-Busch. The reactions ran the gamut from utter outrage to disbelief t… Read More
2017-05-03 15:04
Fans of Asheville, NC brewery Wicked Weed woke up to shocking news this morning: Anheuser-Busch has finalized a plan to acquire the beloved, funky brand.
“This is an exciting time… Read More
2017-04-26 17:57
Since 2004 Putt N’ Crawl has been a Jacksonville Beach tradition. The premise is simple, dress in your most outrageous costume and crawl from bar to bar where mini golf holes are set u… Read More
2017-04-26 12:33
Barrel-aging has become a common treatment of beer at many breweries across the country. But, most breweries put the filled barrel in a cool, dark place to age, Not the folks at Marker 48 Br… Read More
2017-04-18 11:06
Two new flavors will be available from New Belgium in the next few weeks. The first, Voodoo Ranger Juicy Mandarina IPA, follows the current trend of juicy hops-forward IPAs.
The second is a… Read More
2017-04-13 18:42
The Brewers Association, a trade group that serves the craft beer industry, has taken a rather harsh stance on beer names and labels that straddle or cross the line of good taste.
At a press… Read More
2017-04-13 13:31
Founders Brewing Company is best known for its Kentucky Breakfast Stout and the fanatical following it garners. But, the brewery’s Barrel-Aged Series has been grabbing attention lately… Read More
2017-04-11 19:27
The drive from Denver to Ft. Collins is about an hour long, but is a necessary journey for any true beer lover. Originally called Camp Collins, the outpost was established in 1862 to protect… Read More
2017-04-10 20:12
Having a group of friends over on a Sunday evening is always a wonderful way to spend some time. Now, add in a bit of beer-tasting fun and things get really enjoyable. Hosting a beer tasting… Read More
2017-04-04 17:10
I first met Alexandra McKeown and Troy Orton of Hyperion Brewing Company at a kickoff event for the brewery at Community Loaves in Murray Hill more than a year ago. The event was low-key, bu… Read More
2017-04-03 20:20
It is with great pleasure and quite a bit of excitement that I announce my partnership with Play Harder Tours for the first of what we hope will be many Jax Beer Guy beer adventures.
For ou… Read More
2017-03-31 15:02
Guinness, the classic brewer from Ireland has been expanding its portfolio of beers lately and are now releasing a new product dubbed Guinness Irish Wheat. The brew is a classic wheat utiliz… Read More
2017-03-27 17:30
The inaugural season of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is quickly approaching and the team is planning a whole slew of great events to keep baseball lovers entertained and delighted. One of t… Read More
2017-03-22 18:39
Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing Company is a true Florida success story. Coming from humble beginnings and crafty outstanding brews, they have grown to become one of the best-known brewerie… Read More
2017-03-22 13:02
When GUBNA first came on to the beer scene in 2011, it quickly became a sensation with its in-your-face wallop of hops. Since then the annual release has been something that many hop heads l… Read More
2017-03-16 15:49
Green beer has become a staple of many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations all across the United States. But, who came up with the original idea and why would someone take a perfectly good… Read More
2017-03-08 13:52
Back in 2010, Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout made its debut in the beer scene. The decadent stout aged on cacao nibs, Madagascar vanilla beans, ancho chilies, pasilla chilies and cinnamon ga… Read More
2017-03-06 22:48
As Spring Training hits its stride, I thought you might enjoy reading a bit about how two of America’s summertime favorites came together. Originally published in my Folio Weekly colum… Read More
2017-03-01 15:57
If you missed your opportunity to become a World of Beer intern last summer, worry not because the beer bar franchise is repeating the program again this summer. Three lucky beer-lovers will… Read More
2017-02-24 15:28
It is no secret that Guinness has been and continues to be a huge part of nearly all St. Patrick Day celebrations. This year the iconic Irish brew wants to give back. See all the details in… Read More
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