As the craft beer movement rolls forward, more and more events and happenings are going on in and around the Tampa Bay area. From special tastings to casual gatherings and even radio interviews, there is something for everyone.
Wednesday, September 1 - The Pour House, Tampa
Tapping Stone 14th Anniversary keg, Sublimely Self Righteous, Oaked Arrogant Bastard. Raffle of Stone stuff for Stageworks.
1208 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite #112
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 402-2923
Wednesday, September 1 - WSLR 96.5 LPFM - Sarasota, FL Local Radio Station
Road Trips for Beer editor Gerard Walen will be talking about beer on the “Florida Fabulous Foods”
show airing tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010) from 10 to 11 a.m. If you are not in Sarasota, listen live at http://www.wslr.org
Thursday, September 2 - World of Beer 4th Street, St. Pete
Woodchuck Brewery Night! WOB will have three Woodchucks on draft and five in bottles. If you buy a Woodchuck, you get to keep the glass! John Palm from Great Bay Distributor will also be there giving away goodies such as free tickets to the Old Palm Harbor Beer Fest on September 25th! Glasses and goodies will be limited so make sure you come out!
5226 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: 727-525-4589
4thStreet@wobusa.com
Tuesday, September 14 - Datz Delicatessen, Tampa
The Beers of Oktoberfest. Reservations required.
Tuesday, September 21 - Datz Delicatessen, Tampa
California Dreamin' Beer Dinner. An amazing pairing dinner with beers from North Coast, Anchor, Stone, and more. Reservations required.
2616 S. MacDill Ave.
Tampa, Florida 33629
813.831.7000
info@datzdeli.com
Saturday, September 25th - Cigar City Brewing, Tampa
Fruit in the Room - A fruit beer festival. As we speak CCB is collecting beers from near and far for this event and there are already a few very special goodies in the cooler. They will also be tapping beers from other local breweries in the area and of course will be putting out a few of their own from the depths of their creative minds. Tickets are still available.
Saturday, September 25 - Great Bay Distributors hosts Home Brewing Competition
Join 97x's "Shark" and Great Bay Distributors for a Home Brewing competition. There will be prizes for the winner of each beer style category, and the best in show wins a trip for two to the Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, PA.
Location: Old Palm Harbor Center, 11900 Georgia Ave, Palm Harbor
More info: Lane Justen (727) 224-3417
Monday, September 27th - Cigar City Brewing, Tampa
Cajun Cafe Night - Come try some delicious offerings from the Cajun Cafe on the Bayou in Pinellas Park. Crawfish cornbread, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and yes... whiskey bread pudding. Wash it down with some of the best beer around.
3924 West Spruce Street Suite A
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone (813)348-6363 ext 206
There are lots of events going on, especially since Oktoberfest is approaching and the Great American Beer Festival is this month as well. Don't miss out on the fun!
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After I make it to Alaska and North Dakota, then I can finally complete the set with a visit to Florida and partake of this local bounty.
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