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Florida Beer Company Took Over Riverside Market, Beer Lovers Drank Local

Tucked into the center of deeply residential Fort Lauderdale, Riverside Market has made a name for itself in the past years as the place to go if you're looking for craft beer from around the world and want to enjoy it in the most casual of settings, outside the stereotypical tiki hut. The eclectic ... More >>

23. Lauren Bowen of Tap 42

New Times' Best Of Broward-Palm Beach 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 30 of our favorite tastemakers -- restaurateurs, chefs, bartenders, and other foodies who make the South Florida food scene what it is. We'll start with number 30 and lead up to South Fl ... More >>

Beer Float Recipes From Florida Brewers, Bartenders, and Beer Aficionados

Can you remember the first time you had a root beer float? It was probably summer, and your mom decided to give you a special treat. Just one taste of that combo of carbonated, sugary-sweet soda with cold, creamy vanilla and you were hooked. No matter how old you are, it's still a damned good comb ... More >>

Regular Folks Make Amazing Beer for the Little House Brewing Contest

This past Saturday, about a dozen homebrewers from around the area converged on the parking lot of the Little House in Boynton Beach to brave the fickle Florida weather, show off their brews, and enter into a friendly competition. Owner Chrissy Benoit (previously of Havana Hideaway in Lake Worth) a ... More >>

Do You Care About Florida Craft Beer? Why the 64-Ounce Growler Bill Matters

Over the past couple of years, there's been a lot of talk about helping small businesses to grow. And it makes sense. In a slowly recovering economy, wouldn't you want to do what is possible to allow small companies to expand and hire?Well, apparently not.In order to help bring down costs -- and the ... More >>

Mike Halker of Due South on the 64 Oz. Growler Bill

Over the past few years it has become blatantly apparent, corporations rule the regulatory process. Whether it's BP getting a slap on the wrist knocking off Flipper's brothers and sisters, Monsanto suing farmers, or Wal-Mart shutting down family-owned business, we get the drift. The laws tends to fa ... More >>

Brewzzi, Due South Score Awards at Best Florida Beer Championships

Brewzzi, a Palm Beach brewpub, scored a total of ten medals at the 2013 Best Florida Beer Championships on Saturday in Tampa, winning two gold, four silver, and four bronze medals.Due South Brewing Co. of Boynton Beach also came away with several medals, winning four silver and three bronze.

"Drink Like a Local" Campaign Pushes Local Craft Brews

For more on South Florida's food scene, check out New Times' Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. For foodies, being encouraged to eat locally is nothing new. Farm-to-table as a culinary buzz term has been around a long time already. But supporting your local purveyors doesn't app ... More >>

Das Biergarten Craft Beer Celebration

Funky Buddha Lounge's Ryan Sentz Talks South Florida Beer Week and Plans for 2013

It's been said before, but it bears repeating: South Florida might have been late to the craft beer game, but it's making up for lost time, and in a significant way. Witness the upcoming South Florida Beer Week, which kicks off on Saturday with dozens of different events offered throughout the regio ... More >>

Cigar City Brewing at South Florida Beer Week: CCB's Phil Palmisano Explains Why Cans Are Better and More

Florida's homegrown beer scene has come a long way in recent years, what with Funky Buddha on the verge of opening a shiny new facility in Oakland Park, Holy Mackerel's recent tap room opening, and Due South Brewing blowing the lid off the local scene with less than a year in production. One of th ... More >>

South Florida Beer Week: Here's Your Complete Event List For Broward/Palm Beach

South Florida Beer Week is coming and just about everywhere you turn in Broward and Palm Beach counties there are multiple places to celebrate our state's growing brew culture., culminating in one giant beer festival.From tap takeovers to tastings, it's all here. If you're venturing south, check out ... More >>

South Florida Beer Week: Cigar City's Phil Palmisano Tells Us How to Navigate a Week of Craft Beer

South Florida Beer Week (January 19-26) has the potential to be the best of times for Florida beer fans. But anyone who's downed a few 10 percent ABV beers in one evening knows that it also could make for some epically terrible mornings. In preparing for the upcoming days of bacchanalian pursuits, C ... More >>

The Seven Best Gifts For Beer Lovers

All those lovey-dovey holiday commercials making you feel guilty about your Christmas shopping procrastination? Don't. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, only about 11 percent of shoppers had finished up their gift list by December 13. So, everyone's doing it. (Or not doing i ... More >>

South Florida Beer Week is January 19-26, 2013 (Check out the Initial Schedule of Events)

Craft drinkers -- gird your loins and put your liver on notice, cause South Florida Beer Week is almost exactly one month away. The second annual celebration of homegrown and national craft beers kicks off on Saturday, January 19, 2013, and will wrap up with the seventh annual Jupiter Craft Brewers' ... More >>

The Best Florida Beers & a Craft Beer Geek's Holiday Wish List: Sybarite Pig's Daniel Naumko Shares His Picks

Daniel Naumko, owner of the new Sybarite Pig restaurant in Boca Raton, is a true beer geek. One of the defining philosophies at his business will be "special beers for special people." It's part of his mission to promote the art of good beer and the people behind it. "I really got into craft beer ... More >>

Stout Day is Thursday: South Florida Beer Experts Recommend Some of the Best Stouts

'Tis the season for stouts, and appropriately enough, Stout Day 2012 falls on Thursday, November 8. As a long-time fan of bitter, hoppy IPAs, I've only recently come around to the rich, dense, smoky beauty of a good stout (and damn; am I ever glad that I have). In terms of all-time favorites, ther ... More >>

Holy Mackerel Beer Opens Brewpub In Broward, Replaces Stage 84

Hey Broward, if you love local beer and you want to find the source, then you don't have to go far because Holy Mackerel owner Bobby Gordash opened The Mack House, a brewpub specializing in nothing but Holy Mackerel brews. The new brewpub houses Gordash's new Holy Mackerel nano brewery and it r ... More >>

Biergarten Boca Raton Kicks Off Second Annual Oktoberfest on Friday (In Spite of "Cursed" Location)

Considering how many restaurants have failed (very quickly) in the spot now occupied by Biergarten Boca Raton, one could be forgiven for initially greeting the business with a hint of reservation. But a year after opening in Royal Palm Place, the German joint is ready to celebrate its second annual ... More >>

Inside Gold Coast Distributors' Private Homebrew Competition

Some companies use cheesy videos with horrible actors to train their employees. The military uses combat scenarios. Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Inc. throws homebrewing competitions. Last Thursday, the ever-faithful associates of Gold Coast Distributors assembled at America's Backyard for the f ... More >>

South Florida Dining Events This Week: Tequesta Brewing Co.'s Hop Week and More

As one event (Flavor Palm Beach) winds down this week, South Florida revelers are gearing up for Oktoberfest and other autumnal fun, much of which involves beer in one way or another. After the jump, find a roundup of food- and drink-related events this week in Broward and Palm Beach counties. See ... More >>

Oktoberfest 2012 in South Florida: Celebrations in Lantana, Las Olas, Oakland Park, Boca, and Miami

Oktoberfest is here again, folks. It is the time of year to party like a German in brown leather pants, guzzling endless liters of barley and malt brews. We know -- sporting lederhosen in South Florida's penetrating heat is not a logistical reality, considering the risk of massive chaffing and poten ... More >>

Big Bear Brewing Wins Best IPA at U.S. Beer Tasting Championships

Awards for the 18th-annual U.S. Beer Tasting Championships were announced this weekend in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Big Bear Brewing Co. in Coral Springs came away a big winner. Its Paw Print IPA won the Grand Champion award in the category of India pale ales. There are 15 categories -- sour be ... More >>

A Beer Fest, Palm Beach Style

Boca's Craft Beer Crawl Made a Bit Fruity at the Funky Buddha

"You are not going to start calling me names if I order the Raspberry Berliner?" my friend asked, in a rather deadpan manner. We were evaluating the options written on the chalkboard behind the bar in the Boca Raton craft beer haven Funky Buddha. I could not judge him considering that I was serious ... More >>

The Craft-Beer Craze Finally Finds Florida

Seven Spots to Get Your Drink On During American Craft Beer Week in South Florida

Today kicks off American Craft Beer Week, a seven-day celebration of all that is good about barley and hops bred and brewed within our borders. There are dozens of official ACBW activities -- beer dinners, pairings, movie screenings, parties, etc. -- throughout the week. Or if you're simply in the m ... More >>

A Plea for More Homegrown Craft Beer in South Florida

South Florida is a boozy, tourist-driven economy. With American Craft Beer Week upon us -- Cheers! And so help you god if you consume a Budweiser product this week -- it's a fitting time to contemplate why the region is moving at a positively glacial pace to tap into the possibilities that exist in ... More >>

Give Coors the Cold Shoulder

Pour One Out for Light Beer: Miller Lite and co. Losing Ground to Craft Beer

​Bud, Coors, and Miller lovers take note: Your barley water may be in trouble. According to a piece posted today on bloomberg.com, the light beer industry is suffering in an age of craft beer, designer cocktails, and wine. Bloomberg reporter Duane D. Stanford cites "cabernet-loving baby boomers" a ... More >>

Holy Mackerel Head Brewer and Founder Bobby Gordash Talks Craft Beer in South Florida

​In anticipation of the upcoming New Times' Beerfest (Saturday, March 31, in downtown Fort Lauderdale) Clean Plate Charlie has been talking with South Florida beer aficionados and experts about the state of beer in Florida and beyond. Earlier this week, we talked to John Linn of Fresh Beer Inc., w ... More >>

Counting Down to New Times' Beerfest: John Linn Talks Craft Beer and Why It's Gaining Traction in South Florida

​With the New Times' Beerfest just a few short weeks away, Clean Plate Charlie is focused on all things beer and particularly the beer scene as it stands in South Florida. To get an understanding of where our region and our state are fall in line with national trends, we connected with John Linn, ... More >>

New Times Beerfest Judges: Nine Expert Drinkers, Including These Two Lucky Readers

New Times Beerfest is better than this one. ​Greg Heller, a financial analyist and major beer fiend, and Stevette Hay, a former brewpub employee and local chef, are our two readers who will join an esteemed panel to help judge the New Times Beerfest 2011 awards. Heller and Hay provided two detaile ... More >>

Oktoberfest in South Florida: A Survival Guide

Octoberfest Beers: A New Times Taste Test

​Despite that this will be my first hot weather fall, I still love October for its association with changing leaves, football games, and braising season. In tandem with the weather changes to the north, beer geeks transition from light, refreshing beers to heartier, toasty lagers. Genera ... More >>

Biergarten Boca Raton Slated for October Opening

​South Florida is flooded with temples to craft brews. Next up? Biergarten Boca Raton, a casual Tyrolean restaurant conceived by Arturo Gismondi of Cannoli Kitchen. Slated to open October 1st, the restaurant concept- for now, anyway- is German-inspired interior with an international menu.

Beer of the Week: Le Merle Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale

​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured ... More >>

Three Must-Try Craft Beer Events Tonight

​American Craft Beer Week continues tonight with three outstanding events throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Which means you don't have to drive too far to get a taste of great craft beer. If You're in Palm Beach......then you've got to hit up BX Beer Depot's (2964 Second Ave., Lake ... More >>

Ales on the Avenue Tonight in Delray Beach

​This week is American Craft Beer Week, which means there are a host of beer events each night through Sunday. Tonight, one of the coolest events of the week goes down in Delray Beach. Ales on the Avenue is a full-fledged pub crawl hosted by a host of Delray Beach restaurants and Fresh Beer, Inc. ... More >>

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry During American Craft Beer Week in South Florida

​(Queue the Professor Farnsworth voice) Great news, everyone! It's American Craft Beer Week!What's American Craft Beer Week? It's nationwide celebration of all things craft beer, running from May 16 to the 22. And it's going on right now at restaurants and bars all across South Florida.Gettin ... More >>

Drinking Vacation With Ruth Berman and Mike Arra's Beer Bon Voyage

Nicole Danna​Ruth Berman and Mike Arra love beer. So much so that the two busy Boynton Beach-based chiropractors decided to make a second living out of it.How? By organizing beer vacations, of course.

Q&A With Craft Beer Lover Kenny St. Cyr From Fresh Beer

Kenny St. Cyr​Kenny St. Cyr may have one of the most mantastic jobs in all of South Florida.It doesn't have anything to do with owning your own sports team, and it doesn't grant him celebrity status -- yet. And, no, he's not a photographer for bikini-clad models. St. Cyr is just an ordinary g ... More >>

Cougar in a Cup: The Funky Buddha's Sex Panther IPA Is Beer of the Week

Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured in ... More >>

Beer Tasting at America's Backyard Thursday, Octoberfest Tasting at BX

​Welcome to October, the best month of the year for beer!Next Thursday America's backyard will be hosting a beer tasting on its outdoor patio from 6 to 9 p.m. You'll get the opportunity to learn about and taste a bunch of different beer styles and get a free pint of your favorite. Food will be ava ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Samuel Adams Cream Stout

​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured ... More >>

Funky Buddha Brewery and Lounge Launches Brewpub This Saturday

The Funky Buddha mixes handcrafted beer, tunes, and good vibes.​For years, the Funky Buddha has been East Boca's destination for great craft beer. Starting this weekend, it becomes Boca's second ever Brewpub, and the fifth in Broward and Palm Beach counties.The Funky Buddha Brewery and Lounge offi ... More >>

Cigar City Wins at the Great American Beer Festival

Courtesy of dosbeerigos.Cigar City's Humidor IPA took home a silver medal at this year's GABF.​The Mecca of beer events, the Great American Beer Festival, was held last weekend in Denver, Colorado. Among the thousands of breweries and beers in attendance was a small contingent of Florida brewers - ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Happy Anniversary

​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured ... More >>

Beer of the Week: North Coast Scrimshaw Lager

​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Xingu Brazilian Black Beer

​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured ... More >>