Archive for February, 2010

10th Annual Stogie and Stout – Dunedin Brewery

Darkness and haze descended on Dunedin, Florida, Saturday night… and it was grand. The Tenth Annual Stogie and Stout event at the Dunedin Brewery was a celebration of the darker side of beer and the sweet aroma of fine tobacco, and a good time was had by all.

The St. Petersburg Beer Scene, Part 1

Back in December, fellow Hop Press Gang member Jon Abernathy extolled the wonders of the beer scene in his home town of Bend, Oregon. In a truly remarkable five-part series he took us from the history of the town of Bend to the multitude of breweries, and then to the best beer bars. [...]

Beer is for Lovers

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, its that time of year again. The day of lovers. The day of romance. The oft-derided Hallmark holiday of Valentines Day. Time where many expect and receive sweets and flowers, champagne and lingerie, and other intimate gifts. It can also be a time for significant others [...]

Florida Shines in RateBeer Best 2010

As I have mentioned several times in the past, Florida is often looked upon by craft beer lovers as somewhat of a wasteland when it comes to the production and availability of good brews.  And this is not an entirely undeserved reputation.  But as I have noted on more than one occasion, things are changing [...]