Get Reddy

To start off our meal at Irish 31, I had tried Smithwick's, Red Ale.  Red beer is something I used to drink but have gone away from it.  I am glad I gave it another shot.  The Red Ale was flavorful and had vibrant, red color to it.  The beer brought back my quest for a fantastic red beer.  For more information, visit Smithwick's.  Enjoy!

Go Big!

While Ford's Garage has some great food, the drinks were not too shabby.  I had the Big Wave Golden Ale from the great Kona Brewing Company.  I have had their beers before but I really enjoyed Big Wave.  It is a lighter beer which is perfect for the hot Florida heat.  You can taste the tropics with every sip.  I liked it so much I bought a six pack the next day.  For more information about the beer visit Kona Brewing Company.  Enjoy!

Father Knows Best

I found a pretty good beer when I was shopping at Publix.  I tried Founding Fathers Amber Lager and it was refreshing.  The beer had a full bodied taste and could taste a hint of carmel malt.  The beer is perfect for the Summer time.  For more information visit Founding Fathers Brewing.  Enjoy!

Pumpkin Patch

Fall is here.  The weather will be getting cooler, and football is just beginning.  The best of all, is the taste of pumpkins.  I tried Pumpkinhead Ale from Shipyard Brewing Company and it was excellent.  It has a hint of pumpkin in this wheat ale.  It was refreshing and perfect for watching football.  For more information about this beer and brewery visit Shipyard Brewing Company.  Enjoy!

Beer With Coffee?

I tried another great beer from the Kona Brewing Company called Pipeline.  It is a porter infused with 100% Hawaiian kona coffee.  It is dark in color and has a rich, robust flavor that is perfect for the cooler weather.  I highly recommend it.  For more information, visit Kona Brewing Company.  Enjoy!

Take a Dip

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There is nothing like a cool, refreshing beer after some outside work.  The beer was called Skinny Dip by New Belgium Brewing.  This is a seasonal Summer brew.  It has citrus taste is and super light. I thoroughly enjoyed the beer.  For more information about this beer and others, visit New Belgium Brewing.  Enjoy!

Carolina on my Mind

Last week my family and I went up to the Smoky Mountains in Bryson City, North Carolina.  It was a great little vacation.  The mountains and rivers were absolutely gorgeous.  The cooler weather from Florida was a relief as well.

There were also great places to drink and eat.  One of those places was the Nantahala Brewing Company.  I tried the Pattons Run Porter and it was pretty good.  The beer had a light taste compared to other Porters but it had a full flavor.  My wife tried the Dirty Girl Blonde which is a light, sparking beer in which she enjoyed.  Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney, William Ponall of Snure & Ponall, PA , is frequent visitor to this brewery.  He really enjoys the Noon Day IPA which is one of the flagship beers for the brewery.

With the quality beer and scenic views, we will be back next time we are in the area.  For more information, visit Nantahala Brewing Company.  Enjoy!

Into to the Sunset

Another great beer is from Leinenkugel's Brewery in Wisconsin.  The beer is Sunset Wheat.  This is a crisp and refreshing beer made with a hint of citrus flavor.  The beer is not very hoppy, but light.  For more information about this brewery visit Leinenkugel's Brewery.  Enjoy!

Up the River

I am a big fan of the beer from Leinenkugel's Brewery in Wisconsin.  The beer is called Canoe Paddler.  It is a seasonal beer which will be available through June.  The taste is that of a crisp, refreshing light beer from German origin.  The beer is perfect for this time of year.  I really enjoyed it and certainly was relaxed.  For more information about some great beers, visit Leinenkugel's Brewery.  Enjoy!

Very Vanilla

Recently my family and I went to Primebar at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, FL.  I tried the Vanilla Porter by Breckenridge Brewery.  The rich, bold taste of chocolate and vanilla made for an excellent beverage.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  It went well with our burgers.  For more information about this beer and many more, visit Breckenridge Brewery.  Enjoy!

All Night Long

At the Brass Tap at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, FL, I tried a great stout.  It was called Midnight Oil by Swamp Head Brewery.  The beer was a savory blend of toasted oats, chocolate malts, with organic coffee.  The combination was excellent.  It was surprising smooth and would definitely recommend the beer. For more information visit Swamp Head Brewery.  Enjoy!

Take a Pic

The other day my wife bought some great beer called Snapshot Wheat and we thoroughly enjoyed it.  Since it is a wheat beer, there was a hint of citrus.  The flavor is that of a classic wheat beer but seemed to taste much lighter.  I would like to try other beers from this brewery.  For more information, visit New Belgium Brewery.  Enjoy!

The Key to a Good Beer

What goes great after a hard day of work?  That is right, a cold beer.  I had the Key West Sunset Ale and it was refreshing.  It is a amber ale with a hint of tropical flavor.  This is more of a malty beer versus a hoppy beer.  I will certainly have it again.  For more information visit the Florida Beer Company.  Enjoy!

This is Gold

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Recently we went out to dinner with friends at the Champion's Sports Bar located at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.  Along with some great food, the beer was pretty good.  Ybor Gold from the Florida Beer Company provided some good refreshment.  This is a pretty good local beer.  Has a strong golden color and easy to drink.  For more information, visit the Florida Beer Company.  Enjoy!

Vice District Taproom - Chicago, IL

Recently I was in Chicago visiting an old friend.  He took me to a great microbrewery downtown.  It was called the Vice District Taproom.  It had an excellent vibe to the bar.  They were playing old school rap which is always a plus.  The beer was excellent.  We both had the South Town Small Porter.  The beer had a classic malt taste to it.  I will definitely be back.  Hopefully they will branch out to Florida.  For more information visit the Vice District Taproom.  Enjoy!

An Oktober to Remember

Another great beer from Leinenkugel's Brewing Company in Wisconsin.  Their Oktoberfest is a great Fall choice for beer.  It is a rich, full-bodied beer which is perfect for watching football.  Try Leine's brand of beers, you will not be disappointed.  For more information visit Leinenkugel's Brewing Company.  Enjoy!

Cigar City Brewing Company - Tampa, FL

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Great beer and good times.  This is Cigar City Brewing Company in Tampa.  From the IPA to Red, Cigar City has you covered.  Actually their Red beer is the best red beer I have had.  Very rich in flavor and goes down smooth, almost too smooth.  For more information visit Cigar City Brewing Company.  Enjoy.

Witty Bier

It is almost the weekend and that means it is time to drink beer.  I grabbed this great beer by Samuel Adams called Blackberry Witbier.  It is a blend of blackberries and a slight taste of orange to form this fantastic citrus beer.  This is a perfect beer for when you need to get cooled off.  For more information visit Samuel Adams.  Enjoy!

Good Day Mate

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My wife had gotten me a beer sampler at Total Wine for a present.  One beer I tried was Dundee's Oktoberfest.  The beer is ideally for Fall but when you live in Florida, you don't have any seasons.  The beer had a rich, sweet taste with a full body flavor.  It was a excellent tasting beer.  Dundee has several types of beer, so you have lots to choose from.  For more information visit Dundee Beer.  Enjoy!

Shifty Beer

Over the weekend I tried the Third Shift beer by MillerCoors.  It was a great amber lager that went down really smooth.  Overall a well balanced beer.  A crisp beverage for the Fall weather.  For more information visit Third Shift.  Enjoy!