A.J. Fazendin, the man behind Prescribed Spirits, is set to debut his new brand of gin at the Craft Spirits Festival in Coconut Grove on Oct. 8. This moment has been months in the making for Fazendin, who’s been trekking back and forth between Miami to Fort Lauderdale, where he…
The United States Beer Tasting Championship, an organization that seeks to find well-made beers through a multi-tiered blind tasting process, recently completed their Summer episode of its annual tasting competition, now in its 21st year. A total of 655 beers from 162 breweries were examined across 16 different beer categories…
For the month of October, the fine folks over at Barrel of Monks Brewing in Boca Raton are supporting a charity the breast way they can: brewing up a beer. The Belgian-inspired brewery have created a Belgian Wit with Raspberries and Beets, which ends up coloring it pink, in support…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. This week I’m heading on over to Bangin’ Banjo Brewery in Pompano Beach to check out their malty and tropical forward beer Hop…
Aviations. Gin. Panty dropping This week the Max Group’s inaugural Bar Brawls kicked off Wednesday, September 30, featuring a select group representing some of South Florida’s bartending elite. They competed during the first ever event shaking, stirring, pouring, and outright showing off in their attempts to make the evening’s best cocktail. Max’s…
Want an hour early entrance, an awesome commemorative gift and access to the Brew Master Beer Garden? Tell us what you would call your own personal flavor of craft beer and we’ll choose a lucky winner for two Brew Master tickets (value: $130) on Saturday, October 10. newtimesbeerfest.com With the…
The latest Brass Tap location in Fort Lauderdale is poised to showcase something beyond a plethora of on-tap beer offerings: on site brewed beer. Yes, the tanks are in, the system is up and running, and they’ll begin brewing shortly. This is a new kind of undertaking for brew-pub chain…
Beerfest is legal! OK, so we’ve always held a legal festival, but this year, New Times Broward/Palm Beach’s “Original” Beerfest (presented by Isle Casino), turns 18 years old. For 2015, the premier soiree of suds in Fort Lauderdale will be returning to the picturesque Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale…
Fall is here and that means the return of football, pumpkin-flavored everything, and New Times’ “Original” Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino. This celebration of beer is the best and coolest way to celebrate the suds in South Florida — and a lot cheaper and easier than getting to Oktoberfest in…
South Florida bartenders, let’s get ready to rumble. Next week, the Max Group will give 24 local mixologists a chance to showcase their skills in front of foodies and fans alike during the inaugural Bar Brawls competition. The weekly bracket-style battle was inspired by Esquire Network’s Knife Fights and will…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. Florida Beer Friday is here again, and I’m heading over to my favorite beer store to pick up a six pack of Coppertail…
Perennial craft beer favorites Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca Raton is celebrating its fifth anniversary on September 26th, 2015 starting at 3 p.m. The brewery will be releasing over 40 different beers including world famous favorite Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, the coconut white chocolate inspired Last Snow, pie-in-a-glass…
World of Beer in Coconut Creek recently debuted the franchise’s signature Tavern Fare menu, a variety of “elevated comfort food” made in-house. The Coconut Creek location, which first opened in 2010, was selected to be the first bar in South Florida to feature this innovative new pairing menu, with food made…
Barely six months ago the Palm Beach Zoo held their annual Brew at the Zoo event, which featured beers from all across the nation. The response was so great that they’ve gone and set up another one, only this time with a focus on hyper-local offerings. September 26 from 6…
Ohana: Luau by the Sea, is coming to Fort Lauderdale and it’s a celebration of all things tiki. The three-day party runs from Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3, and it’s filled with fun, music, cocktails, and all things tiki culture. Luau by the sea is the second Ohana…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. This week I’m taking a look at the Floridafest from Concrete Beach Brewery. This is the Miami-based brewery’s Oktoberfest-style Märzen (the famed amber…
Fall is coming and that means the return of cooler weather, all things pumpkin, and New Times’ “Original” Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino. The mega celebration of all things beer returns to Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park on Saturday, October 10. From 7 to 10 p.m., enjoy unlimited sampling of over…
It’s a typically sleepy weekday night, and about a dozen people occupy the tap room at Pompano Beach’s Bangin’ Banjo Brewing Company. Open for about a month, this brewery has already become a spot where locals descend after a day of work. I wanted to stop in to check out…
What goes best with beer? Is it popcorn? Pretzels? Chicken wings? Scratch all of those. According to Julien Siegel, co-owner of Fort Lauderdale’s Craft Beer Cartel, yoga and beer are the best pairing. When Craft Beer Cartel opened last year offering a plethora of home brewing equipment, craft beer, and…
Five years ago, 26° Brewing Co. co-founder Greg Lieberman began making beer as a hobby. Today, the self-taught brewer is making more than 900 gallons per batch at his Pompano Beach brewery, set to open later this week. Finally, after more than a year of renovating and preparation, thirsty patrons…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. As summer winds down, we’re going to take a look at a beer from Saltwater Brewery that encompasses everyday living in South Florida:…
On Thursday, September 10 from 7 to 10 p.m., New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for an evening of delicious food , good drink, live entertainment, cooking demos, and other surprises. Last week, we highlighted the restaurants serving up delicious food. Favorite spots like…
