New Year’s Eve parties will be ringing in 2014 soon, and if you’ve decided to host a shindig at your own digs, you’ve probably been mulling over what flavor Jell-O shot you’ll be serving. But if you’d rather have the real thing without all the mess, waiting, and mixing –…
Break out the tacky sweaters and prepare to indulge in a very grown-up ice cream social at the Riverside Market in Fort Lauderdale. Wednesday, December 18th at 8 p.m., Riverside is teaming up with the Boston Beer Co. for a round of ice cream beer floats featuring seasonal Sam Adams…
The 42nd-annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade with Grand Marshall Tracy Morgan is this Saturday, December 14, officially making south Florida the absolute coolest place to celebrate Christmas without snow. The Boat Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Fort Lauderdale, heads east on the New River, then…
Take a look at those skinny, bendy, self-righteous chicks twisting their bodies into endless dimensions. It seems like a bit of a stretch to have yourself doing the same thing, and honestly you’re thinking that you’d rather just have a beer. But what if you can have both? You can…
Like the sands of the hourglass, these are the beers in our glass… beers from Florida! Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. As Cigar City Brewing in Tampa expands, so does its…
Warm beer. No, I’m not talking about that can of Pabst that’s been sitting on the counter for days, but an honest to hops notion of serving a beer this holiday season that has been warmed. I am referring to the imbibing of a mulled beer – to warm and…
Need an awesome holiday gift for the craft-beer-loving freak in the family? Partnering with Tampa-based newspaper Creative Loafing, Cigar City Brewing is auctioning off a massive bottle of beer on eBay. The winning bidder will be invited to Tampa to sample all of the brewery’s current stock of barrel-aged beer…
Two weeks until Christmas, you know what that means. Beer gifts for beer lovers and heavy consumption of Christmas ale. But beware of what you buy, especially with beer because it could be illegal (if it’s Heady Topper). And besides the craft boom, beer in Florida has taken an interesting…
Yes, a dinner with beer at a grocery store. We have indeed reached the promise land, ladies and gentleman. In case you’ve been living under a rock (in a dry county) for quite some time you might have noticed that craft beer is kind of, like, a thing. A BIG…
So your boss turned Grinch on you and announced that there will be no Christmas party and no bonuses this year with a giant, “Bah, Humbug.” We have alternate plans for you and all your coworkers. Come out the the New Times’ Happy Hour App Party this Friday, December 13,…
It’s one of the most popular and sought after craft beers produced in Florida. It has a 99 out of 100 rating on BeerAdvocate.com and a perfect 100 out of 100 on Ratebeer.com. It combines the umami-like heaven that is maple syrup and bacon. It’s Funky Buddha Brewery’s Maple Bacon…
The holiday season is in full swing, and if you’re looking to find a gift for someone on your list who has a taste for all things brewed, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find our list of gifts for the beer lover who has everything, from unique drinking vessels…
With about a week into December, the holiday season is driving at high speed now. Whether you’re trying to get through the shopping, the traffic, the parties, or whatever else, there’s a good chance you’re in need of a nice stiff cocktail — you should probably go for something holiday…
It’s a constant struggle to have a balanced lifestyle that includes equal amounts of exercise and indulgence. But what if you could take care of both at the same time? Well, the Tap ‘n Run Beer Run in downtown Fort Lauderdale provides just that this Saturday, December 7. It’s a…
Screw the “most interesting man in the world” and his beer. The most interesting man in our world is Ron Burgundy. After all, any man who wears red polyester leisure suits, sports a big ‘ole ‘stache, reads the news, and drinks Scotch is one hell of an interesting guy. And…
Like the sands of the hourglass, these are the beers in our glass… beers from Florida! Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. This week, we’ll be looking at an easy drinking beer…
There’s no doubt in anyone’s minds that the south Florida beer scene is about to blow up, with Funky Buddha Brewery blazing a trail for other breweries like Wynwood Brewing Company and M.I.A. Brewing Co. to go forward in their brewery plans, with more breweries on the horizon. And, with…
If you don’t know by now, this Thursday is the 80th anniversary since alcohol became legal (again). The ratification of the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, thus officially ending America’s ban on booze. Al Capone, the violent and ruthless Chicago gangster, became the symbol for all that was wrong…
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Duck Dynasty Christmas, folks. Those loveable bearded fellows who made a shitload of money selling duck calls before fame called in the guise of a reality show on A&E, have a Duck The Halls Christmas CD, DVD, and even Duck Dynasty chia…
Have you ever loved beer so much that you just want to marry it? We know the feeling. Too bad that beer’s not a solid or else we’d be eating it for every meal. There’s something special about this time of year. What does it have to do with beer?…
Known throughout the beer industry as the Beer Hunter, charismatic author and champion of good beer Michael Jackson left an impression on the beer movement that has yet to be replicated since his untimely passing in 2007. His landmark 1977 book, The World Guide to Beer, set America’s sights back…
It’s absolutely official: Holiday season is here. Thanksgiving might be over, but with shopping season in full swing, it’s only going to get crazier from here on out. Between work parties, friendly get-togethers, Christmas events, New Year’s celebrations, pot lucks, and whatever else, the time to expand your seasonal recipe…
