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GnarlyBarley

Gnarly Barley: New Bar Review

By on May 17, 2012 in Beer Bar

One of the best parts of the craft beer revolution is that every day more and more little craft beer gems pop up around town. Last weekend the wife and I got a chance to try a new beer bar and restaurant in south Orlando called Gnarly Barley and walked away with a new favorite [...]

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Beer Review: Weyerbacher Heresy

By on May 11, 2012 in Beer Review

Last week I went to Big C Liquors, a local liquor store that’s been open for over 15 years and specializes in craft beers. I had never been to Big Cs even though I work mere minutes from them and have even walked right by it without looking in. I must have looked like a [...]

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The Case for Beer

By on April 18, 2012 in Infographic, news

As a designer, I know visual information is more interesting and, in general, easier to comprehend. For this reason I’m a big fan of infographics. This particular one is really well done and full of great food pairing information, health benefits, and more! Great work by FrugalDad.com Source: FrugalDad.com I stumbled onto this infographic when [...]

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HOPPY EASTER! Some IPAs that have more hop than the easter bunny

By on April 6, 2012 in Beer Review

Some of you might like bunny hops, some might like hip hop, but I like me some IPA hops! Everyone who knows me can see that IPAs hold a special place in my heart. I like them when it’s nice out, when it’s hot, when it’s cold, when I’m happy, and when I’m being a [...]

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Florida Beer during Tampa Bay Craft Beer Week!

By on March 9, 2012 in Beer Review, event, ®®®®

I’m putting the spotlight on Florida beers this week (finally, not for the wrong reasons)… right in the midst of Tampa Bay Beer Week! This week Tampa Bay and it’s surroundings are hosting Florida’s most anticipated Beer festival. This week has been full of events in different bars, restaurants and breweries. Since I don’t live in the [...]

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Best Beer Commercials EVER*!

By on February 8, 2012 in Good Times, news

Recently I’ve been seeing smaller breweries, craft breweries, and craft beer organizations putting out awesome commercials. Some of these commercials are so well done that they’ve almost made me forget all the cookie-cutter beer commercials that we’ve all grown accustomed to. Here are some of my faves! Old Milwaukee – “Will Ferrell Super Bowl Ad” [...]

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