tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31514587448248188362024-03-21T21:13:20.681-04:00Jax Brew BitchJaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-8880685914864049392013-01-29T20:33:00.001-05:002013-01-29T20:33:11.557-05:00Check out the new skin of the Jax Brew Bitch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Hello! ... as you may already be aware, I have revamped my website (</span><a href="http://www.jaxbrewbitch.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">www.jaxbrewbitch.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">). I did this because my original site was based upon a Flash template and could not be accessed by many mobile devices. With the ever-growing demand for more mobile-device-friendly content, now was the time to do it.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">As time allows, I am going to migrate all the older entries of this blog over to the <b><a href="http://www.jaxbrewbitch.com/?cat=11" target="_blank">"Blog"</a></b> section of the new website - recently, I have been posting my latest article to both blogs for those of you who are used to this one. To be more time efficient (one of my personal New Years Resolutions), once I get all the content migrated to the new site, I will be closing this blog.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">On my new website (</span><a href="http://www.jaxbrewbitch.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">www.jaxbrewbitch.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">), you can sign up for a Newsletter I am starting named "Hypnotic Hop" which will feature upcoming events, specials from our Brews & Chews Community businesses, contests and swag.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Click <b><a href="http://www.jaxbrewbitch.com/?page_id=910" target="_blank">"Calendar"</a></b> and on that page you can mouse-over and click any entry to learn more about that event. Also, in the right column is a running list of <b>"UPCOMING EVENTS"</b> by date. There's a bunch of info on there - and I hope it will help you decide what to do when you get out and about!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">By making this transition to a new website format, I can spend more fruitful time getting the word out for all of us who love craft beer - and good food - and great service.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">So when you can, please check out my new website (</span><a href="http://www.jaxbrewbitch.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">www.jaxbrewbitch.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">) - as always, I appreciate you taking time out of your day to read my blog and follow me in the Social Networking venues - the fact you do means a great deal to me - and I look forward to seeing you enjoying what our great community has to offer during my future Jax Brew Bitch Prowls!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Most Sincerely,</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Regina</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Jax Brew Bitch</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><a href="http://www.jaxbrewbitch.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">www.jaxbrewbitch.com</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /><a href="mailto:regina@jaxbrewbitch.com" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">regina@jaxbrewbitch.com</a></span>JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-6626611009667628042013-01-24T00:15:00.001-05:002013-01-24T00:15:37.864-05:00“Jax Brew Bitch Buys Beer”<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Who is “Rachael”? … actually, I don't know – that's why I
asked … I see her all over my “neck of the woods” here in Jacksonville – her
name, that is. However, I really don't
know much about her at all – but I DO know one thing for darn sure – she “Buys
Houses”. The handwritten signs are strategically planted at intersections all
over my part of town announcing </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">“Rachael Buys Houses”</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> with a phone
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been wondering about the identity of “Rachael” for
the past few weeks and yesterday, I realized I had grown to admire the signs –
SINCE THEY WORK! … I think about them now without even driving by them. Simple
and effective in their message – those wishing to rid themselves of a house
have a direct and efficient way to try at least – with “Rachael”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is NO doubt “Rachael” solicits information from those
contacting her about where they heard about her. You can bet your bottom dollar
on this – that if the signs were NOT effective, they would no longer be around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why do I bring this up in my beer blog? … because ownership
and management of brews and chews establishments around the Greater
Jacksonville area SHOULD be soliciting information from their customers about
what brought them in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And WE, as customers loyal to the Brews and Chews scene in
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advertising, TV, radio or blogger post or announcement (<i>*blush*</i>).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We should provide this information even if we are not asked.
Why? .. because whatever forum a business owner chooses to employ to get the
word out about themselves or upcoming events and specials will cost them some
amount of money – except for the blogger, of course..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our purveyors need the feedback so that they have an idea of
the effectiveness of their decisions on
venues. Jacksonvillians don't want the
owners wasting money needlessly which could be better spent improving their
businesses and beer selections – especially in this economy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is my hope is that when you visit an establishment due to
some print, TV or radio advertising, some particular review website or blogger
that you will take the time and make the effort to seek out the manager and let
them know. It's good for our community and helps our businesses stay more cost
efficient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My heartfelt appreciation to “Rachael” for using an
effective marketing system and to all of you who have taken the time out of
your day to visit my site and read my blog. Thank you all so very much for your
continuing support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And oh, by the way, if any of you have some great craft
brews for sale which are not available around here, contact me because the “Jax
Brew Bitch Buys Beer”.</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-34410166141600391312013-01-23T21:21:00.000-05:002013-01-23T21:21:07.740-05:00Sunday Funday Sharings and a trip to Saigon<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If “craft beer” is a focal point for you – regardless of the
amount of craft beer you have tasted, you are invited to participate in the
Bottle Sharing get-togethers at <b>Brewer's Pizza / Pinglehead Brewery</b> (14B
Blanding Blvd – Orange Park – 904.276.5159) on Sundays – usually at 2:00 pm.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is no cost for attending.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We DO ask you:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">a) bring a bomber or two smaller bottles of craft beer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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menu and/or a pint of something available there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For those of you who have never attended a Bottle Sharing
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The craft beer you bring does NOT have to be expensive –
just something you like or want to try and share with the group. If you are
uncertain as to what to bring, just ask the helpful and knowledgeable at <b>Broudy's
Liquors</b>, <b>Beer:30</b>, <b>Grassroots Natural Market</b>, <b>Total Wine</b>,
<b>ABC Liquors</b> or any other establishment which sells bottles (or cans) of
craft beer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We only request you not bring the mass-produced national
brands like Bud, Miller, Coors, etc. Nothing particularly wrong with those – we
just focus on tasty creations from the myriad of microbreweries springing up
all over the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I maintain a database of e-mail addresses of those wishing
to be kept informed of the next Bottle Sharing get-together since some days we
may decide not to hold the Sharing or alter the time. If you are interested,
please send me a note with your e-mail address and you'll be “in the know'!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at Brewer's Pizza and there was a LOAD of beer there!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I ordered the following from Brewer's Pizza's
tantalizing brew menu to start the afternoon:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dance Oatmeal Stout</b></span><i><br />
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black body with a thick, mocha colored head. Luxurious, rich espresso in the
nose with dark chocolate barely poking out. Sweet oats act as a blanket to
nurture an abundance of roasted coffee, dark and milk chocolate and hints of
roasted barley. A full body with enough strength to battle any robust stout.
Note: 7.0% ABV & 29 IBUs<o:p></o:p></em></i></span></div>
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Rawhide Strong Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Red. It pours a clear deep red with an off-white colored head. Aroma is caramel
sweet with floral undertones. Dry-hopping gives subtle floral hop flavors that
compliment a huge caramel malt backbone. Finishing with a slight hop
bitterness, this awesome strong ale is sure to put Orange Park on the map.
Note: 9.7% ABV & 25 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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tasting well into the evening … here is what I brought to share (please keep in
mind I bring too much – again, a good amount to bring is one bomber or two
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">St. Arnold Brewing Company Christmas Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was the first seasonal we made. There has long been
a tradition amongst brewers for making a special beer for the holidays. We
decided on an old ale. The definition of this style has changed over the years.
When we use the term, we use the old definition which describes big, malty,
rich beers as they brewed in the olden days (as in a couple of hundred years
ago--those olden days). Thus the name. (Today this name often implies a big
beer that has been aged.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We use five different types of malted barley in the
Christmas Ale, no other grains or cereals such as corn or rice. The large
quantity of malts is responsible for the sweetness and high alcohol content.
Also, we use two different Pacific Northwest hop varieties in the Christmas
Ale. The resulting hop character is a spicy bitterness and a flowery hop
bouquet. Note: 7.0& ABV & 35
IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">New England Brewing Company – 668 – the Neighbor of the
Beat Belgian Style Golden Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good fences make good neighbors” … unless you live next
door to Satan. Then you may need something more
than a fence to accept that your neighbor is the Prince of Darkness;
like our “668”. this HELLaciously delicious Belgian Ale is brewed with pilsner
malts, candi sugar and blended with American and German hops.It will help you
accept that cloven-hooved guy next door. “668”; mortal tested; Goat Load
approved. Note: 9.0% ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another incredible creation from the talented folks from
that famous brewery in Copenhagen! … Belgian yeast, molasses and a slight hint
of coffee – Note: 10.50% ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A rich, roasty brew with a deep espresso character, this
Russian Imperial Stout is strong, yet incredibly smooth. Originally brewed for
the Imperial Court in Russia, this style stout is a warm festive drink made
with the cold Russian winters in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The intense flavor of the Raven's Eye Russian Imperial
Stout can easily overpower most main dishes; however, it stands up to goie gras
and smoked goose. For cheese pairings try long-aged cheeses such as Gouda,
parmesan or cheddar. Pair the Raven's Eye with rich desserts such as dark
chocolate truffles or chocolate raspberry mousse cake. Note: 9.5% ABV & 18
IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Uinta Brewing Company Baba Black Lager<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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exceptionably drinkable and pitch black in color. Note: 4.0% ABV & 32 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Founders Brewing Company Cerise Fruit Beer</b> <i>–
Cherry! - Note: 6.5% AB<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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shared by others at this Bottle Sharing get-together!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Come on – why don't YOU join us at an upcoming
Brewer's Pizza Brewing Bottle Sharing get-together in the very near future!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another fabulous Bottle Sharing! … but now it was time to
get something to soak ...uh … I mean something to eat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Leaving Brewer's Pizza by way of the rear parking lot by
taking the narrow drive along the opposite end of the building and heading
toward Wells Road, you will see 57 Heaven on the end of an adjacent building.
Just a few doors down from 57 Heaven is <b>Little Saigon Cafe</b> (1975 Wells
Road – Orange Park – 904.375.0061). Robin, Jackson and Gary had told us about
the place before – actually, companion said he took me there after an earlier
Bottle Sharing at Brewer's Pizza but I doubt him – I'll have to ask Tinker
Beer. Anyway, Little Saigon Cafe was our destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion said the food was outstanding the first time we
ate there, so I was taking his word for it. Glad I did! … it is truly as good
as our friends described!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Spring Rolls –</b> <i>Clear thin rice paper rolled with
shrimp, Vermicelli noodles, fresh mints and cilantro – served with peanut sauce
– excellent appetizer!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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meal. Our server was pleasant and Little Saigon Cafe has that type of ambiance
where you can “settle in”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere thanks to the staff at <b>Little Saigon cafe</b>
for providing spectacular and effective soaking-up food and for maintaining a
comfortable place to end this Special Sunday Bottle Sharing Jax Brew Bitch
Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-4187715776278125832013-01-23T20:12:00.000-05:002013-01-23T20:12:32.974-05:00Beer Sharing, Good Eats and Bold Toe-Tapping Tunes<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If “craft beer” is a focal point for you – regardless of the
amount of craft beer you have tasted, you are invited to participate in the
Bottle Sharing get-togethers at Green Room Brewing on Saturdays – usually at
2:00 pm.</span><br />
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the owners of which are kind enough to provide the space for all of us to enjoy
good beer and fellowship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The craft beer you bring does NOT have to be expensive –
just something you like or want to try and share with the group. If you are
uncertain as to what to bring, just ask the helpful and knowledgeable at <b>Broudy's
Liquors</b>, <b>Beer:30</b>, <b>Grassroots Natural Market</b>, <b>Total Wine</b>,
<b>ABC Liquors</b> or any other establishment which sells bottles (or cans) of
craft beer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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brands like Bud, Miller, Coors, etc. Nothing particularly wrong with those – we
just focus on tasty creations from the myriad of microbreweries springing up
all over the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I maintain a database of e-mail addresses of those wishing
to be kept informed of the next Bottle Sharing get-together since some days we
may decide not to hold the Sharing or alter the time. If you are interested,
please send me a note with your e-mail address to regina@jaxbrewbitch.com and you'll be “in the know'!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Bottle Sharing of Saturday, January 12 was well-attended
at Green Room and there was a LOAD of beer there!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>White Devil IPA</b> - The<i> <o:p></o:p>White Devil I.P.A. is 6.66% ABV and 66.6 IBU's. A collaboration with Green Room Brewing and Cigar City Brewing. </i></span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Brewed with Lactose, Wheat, Rye, Florida Orange & Grapefruit peels, grains of paradise, coriander and orange blossom honey. Fermented with a Belgian yeast strain. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This laid down our “base” for the beer which we would be
tasting well into the evening … here is what I brought to share (please keep in
mind I bring too much – again, a good amount to bring is one bomber or two
smaller bottles)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Butternut's Brewery Moo Thunder Stout </b><i>(you gotta
see this brewery's website!)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This stout beer pays tribute to the Butternuts Brewery's
former life as a dairy farm. It's a more drinkable version of the Stout breed
than its heavy, boorish and smelly European sisters. We use lactose sugar for
body and mouthfeel; not too strong, not too viscous at 4.9% abv. Unlike a true
bovine it has a malty, roasty aroma and a dry finish but no tail or teats, and
leaves no unsightly cow pies laying around the yard for you to step in.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Long Trail Brewing Company Imperial Porter<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Long Trail Imperial Porter features a complex, darkly
roasted malt flavor complemented by a thin, creamy head. The abundance of malt
is balanced with a variety of hops, creating a clean finish. The recipe has
been a homebrew secret that was developed by one of our own brewers. We are
proud to present Long Trail Imperial Porter...ENJOY! … Note: 8.3% ABV & 56
IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><strong><i>Malts: </i></strong><i>2-Row, Cara Munich,
Caramel 80L, Wheat, Roasted Barley, and Chocolate<br />
<strong>Hops:</strong> Nugget, Centennial, Simcoe, and Amarillo<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Uinta Brewing Company Crooked Line Detour Double IPA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Detour blazes the trail for fresh and bold Double IPAs.
Four varieties of hops combine to step up the flavor profile. A hoppy adventure
that finishes dry. Big in alcohol and character. Venture to pair with other
spirited flavors such as those found in spicy ethnic foods. Note: 9.5% ABV
& 74 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">St. Arnold Brewing Company Christmas Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was the first seasonal we made. There has long been
a tradition amongst brewers for making a special beer for the holidays. We
decided on an old ale. The definition of this style has changed over the years.
When we use the term, we use the old definition which describes big, malty,
rich beers as they brewed in the olden days (as in a couple of hundred years
ago--those olden days). Thus the name. (Today this name often implies a big
beer that has been aged.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We use five different types of malted barley in the
Christmas Ale, no other grains or cereals such as corn or rice. The large
quantity of malts is responsible for the sweetness and high alcohol content.
Also, we use two different Pacific Northwest hop varieties in the Christmas
Ale. The resulting hop character is a spicy bitterness and a flowery hop
bouquet. Note: 7.0& ABV & 35
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lonerider – Ales for Outlaws – Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><strong><i>Shotgun Betty</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><i>is
a sexy, tough cowgirl who is always armed and dangerous. Don’t be fooled by her
good looks, she will have you for an appetizer! That’s why we picked her to
represent our Hefeweizen. Shotgun Betty is a wheat beer with rich, banana-clove
nose and refreshing dry finish. Sound good? Try one. But beware, once Betty
gets a hold of you there is no escape. Note: 8% ABV <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Big Boss Brewing Company Hell's Belle Belgian Pale Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hell's Belle is a subtle but complex ale that is meant to
be a showcase for our favorite Belgian yeast and beautiful Belgian malts. These
elements produce a clean, spicy citrus finish. Hell's Belle remains light and
refreshing but still packs a 7% finish. Enjoy with creamy pasta dishes, spicy
foods like Indian & Thai dishes. Note: 7.0% ABV & 30 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Natty Greene Red Nose Winter Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our 4th quarter seasonal. Full-bodied winter warmer
with a rich, dark malt body spiced with cinnamon, ginger and orange peel for
festive flavor. Munich 2, Pale Wheat, Cara Munich 3, CaraHell, Chocolate and
Melanoidin – Magnum hops. Note: 6.8% & 21 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was pleased to see Robin Bennett who is typically at the
Bottle Sharing at Brewer's Pizza on Sunday join us! … friend, beer lover and
talented homebrewer Jackson had dropped him off at Green Room in hopes we could
give Robin a ride back to Brewer's Pizza later in the day … no problem!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shared by others at this Bottle Sharing get-together!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Come on – why don't YOU join us at an upcoming Green
Room Brewing Bottle Sharing get-together in the very near future!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Butternuts Brewery<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Long Trail Brewing Company<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Uinta Brewing Company<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Big Boss Brewing Company<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we did last Saturday, we ventured over to <b>Sierra
Grille</b> (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="address"></a>331 Marsh Landing Parkway – Jacksonville Beach
– 904.296.0214) across the parking lot from <b>Broudy's Liquors</b>. Ian Albahae and Robin both accompanied us there, their first visit to this restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Sierra Chicken Platter</b> – served with rice, beans,
salad and salsa bar - $8.25 – <i>an amazing value!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Surf & Turf Grilled Burrito </b>- steak and shrimp
blended cheese, lettuce, tomato, ranch - $7.95 – <i>delicious!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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number of salsas to choose from including a pineapple salsa with cilantro. On
top of that, they have cherry peppers … I love cherry peppers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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providing some stellar food and a unique alternative – the perfect combo for
inclusion into future Jax Brew Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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with Robin. Once we dropped him off, companion and I made tracks over to <b>Bold
City Brewery </b>(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href3"></a>2670 Rosselle St - 904.379-6551) for the release party of
their delectable Smoky Porter!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with a nice hint of smokiness. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Firewater Tent Revival</b> was providing live music that
evening, so companion and I selected two seats in front of the band. What a
talented group! … be sure to follow them on their Facebook page and catch them
for one of the their performances in the near future! … also, check them out on
YouTube when you can!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The whole day went so quickly and since I had been up early
that day, we said goodbye to the wonderful team and family at Bold City Brewery
– who I thank wholeheartedly for providing a perfect venue to end this special
Saturday-Bottle-Sharing Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Bold City Brewery </b>(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href31"></a>2670
Rosselle St - 904.379-6551)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.boldcitybrewery.com/index.php">http://www.boldcitybrewery.com/index.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Firewater Tent Revival<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-35213737399200981432013-01-19T01:57:00.000-05:002013-01-19T23:41:29.122-05:00Biscuits and Beer ... I think this calls for Pajama Jeans<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My grandmother, “Laura D” as others referred to her, made
what I considered to be the best food – always from scratch. My mother has some
recipes she herself has developed which I still think are fabulous – but we
both know nothing compares to Grandmother's cooking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Grandmother's “Liver and Onions”, meatloaf and fried chicken
still top my list of food for which I have not found an acceptable substitute.
During significant portions of my youth spent living with Grandmother, I came
to anticipate morning breakfasts of scrambled eggs, real bacon, toast and often
her locally-famous biscuits and gravy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How I miss all that! … but as I matured and “put on my
big-girl panties”, I realized what I had and I am thankful I never took it for
granted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">None of this was “on my radar” as companion and I loaded
into the Jeep and headed out for the <b>Maple Street Biscuit Company</b> (2004
San Marco Blvd – 904.398.1004) last night (Jan 11).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had heard good things about the place from Lindsay of
Intuition Ale Works and George Deacon of Kickbacks Gastropub and his own (and
Bobby Bergeron's) ReelFLA Productions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you drive into the historic <b>San Marco Square</b> from
I-95, <b>Maple Street Biscuit Company</b> will be on the right just past the <b>San
Marco Theater</b>. With the resurgence of the Square and recent completions of
improvements on San Marco Boulevard, the returning and ever-increasing
excitement about San Marco may have you circling the Square a couple of times
before finding a parking spot – but its worth the effort!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We ended up settling the Jeep into a spot across the Square
from the Maple Street Biscuit Company and made our way over to the
establishment entering just a few minutes after their opening for dinner at
5:00 pm. <i>Note – dinner is served ONLY on Fridays and Saturdays. Lunch is
served six days a week until 2:00 pm and they are closed on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were already a couple of people inside awaiting their
orders when we stepped up to the counter <i>– they must have been camped out
and stalking the place waiting for it to open – much like I will be on future
Friday and Saturday evenings.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“Amazing” is too simple a word to describe all the aspects
of Maple Street Biscuit Company. The décor and ambiance (this evening, modern
Folk Music was being piped into the restaurant at a pleasant volume) makes one
comfortable as soon as you enter. The menus are up on the wall near the counter
and once you place your order, you can choose from seats aligned along the
counter or at one of the many tables, inside and out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>The Five and Dime</b> – <i>flaky biscuit, all natural
fried chicken, pecan wood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese topped with sausage
gravy with a little kick – plus a fried egg on top! - $8.00<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>The Loaded Goat</b> – <i>flaky biscuit, all natural fried
chicken breast, fried goat cheese medallion with pepper jelly on top – I asked
for a side of sausage gravy (Krispy, the Freakin' Fried Fairy high-fived me at
the counter) - $7.50<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In lieu of giving you a number for your order, the cashier
(this evening, it was the beautiful, efficient and very friendly Chelsea) will
ask you a question – ours was “<i>What is your dream vacation destination?</i>”
- so, when our order was ready, chef and co-owner Gus walked into the dining
area and shouted “Japan?” ... <i>well, I WOULD like to visit Japan one day –
plus, I was carrying a Hello Kitty bag with some bottled/can beers in case
Maple Street Biscuit Company turned out to be BYOB (it is not, yet anyway).<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As Gus placed our food in front of us, my preconceived
notions about Maple Street Biscuit Company vanished. I had assumed the portions
would be small and that we would treat our selections as a tasty appetizer on
our way to further food adventures. WRONG! … we didn't eat anything else the
rest of the evening!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My first bite instantly brought Grandmother to mind – and a
tear to my eye – I am not exaggerating. The flavor and texture was close – very
close – to my grandmother's biscuits. I had started with the Loaded Goat but
was eyeing companion's Five and Dime. He noticed that and switched plates with
me so that I could have a bite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lawdy – the sausage gravy – <i>I'd like a mug-full to drink
with my meal, please! - </i>outstanding! … the combination of the delicious
fried chicken and taste-bud pleasing pecan wood bacon with a “smathering” of
the sausage gravy (<i>and maybe a little fried egg yolk!</i>) yielded a
crescendo of flavors in that Cajun-girl mouth of mine. <i>(By the way, Krispy
was on my shoulder doing the Electric Chicken dance)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sitting next to us was a beautiful woman named Jean who was
dining alone. We learned during conversation with her that she had lost her
husband a few months ago. She said she was sure her fascinating husband would
have loved the place. She also mentioned the “macaroni and cheese” at Maple
Street Biscuit Company was the best she had tasted – including her own which
friends and family rave about. That
reminded me that George told us how good it was – so, I went and ordered some
for us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We couldn't hold off eating until the mac-n-cheese arrived,
so we busied ourselves swapping plates back and forth until everything –
including the sausage gravy – was entirely consumed. Once the mac-n-cheese
arrived and I took a bite, the descriptions provided by George and the woman
next to us were spot on! … the BEST I have had – here is the official
description:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Smoky Mountain Mac-N-Cheese</b> – Five cheese (including
smoked Gouda!) baked macaroni with cheese cracker crust … *<i>drool</i>* …
$4.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were too full for dessert – however, Robyn's House Made
Pecan Pie ($3) looked fabulous!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We DID partake in a sampling of the cinnamon biscuits,
provided graciously by co-owner Scott. Biscuits made with real pecans slathered
with delicious cinnamon frosting! … *<i>yummers</i>* … now, I was stuffed –
very stuffed – and quite happy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We're going back – and soon. Discard any perceptions of a
“biscuit dinner” and head on down to Maple Street Biscuit Company for some
larrupin'-good vittles! … My grandmother, Laura D, would give her nod of
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere appreciation to Scott for being such a gracious
host, to Gus for the spectacular food and for taking the time to speak with me,
to Chelsea for politely and consistently checking on us and making sure we were
satisfied and to the entire team at <b>Maple Street Biscuit Company</b> for
stepping up to establish a distinctive establishment in San Marco which will be
a regular stop on future Jax Brew Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By the way, I forgot to ask the folks at Maple Street
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sayin' …<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Maple Street Biscuit Company<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Earlier in the day, I had arranged with Steve of <b>Beer
Junto</b> to meet with him after dinner that evening and he suggested we meet
him at <b>Grape and Grain Exchange</b> (2000 San Marco Boulevard –
904.396.4455) – just a couple of doors down across from the San Marco Theater
on the corner of San Marco Boulevard and Balis Place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we walked down the sidewalk toward the establishment, we
noticed a couple of musical performers in the gazebo within Balis Park
entertaining a small group of people. Later, we noticed those talented
individuals I refer to as “Pyrogyra” - performers specializing in fire. Very
entertaining to watch!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were meeting Steve so that I could discuss how I could
assist in Beer Junto now that his family has grown and he has decided to expand
his horizons in both business and family matters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering Grape and Grain Exchange, we noticed that a healthy
crowd had already gathered and were enjoying what the wine, liquor & beer
bar had to offer. Near the back was the cooler section filled with beer, so I
headed there directly, but slowly – I was SO full from my Maple Street Biscuit
Company dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Great selection of craft beer at very reasonable prices,
Manager Ford came up to us, introduced himself and explained that we could
select anything form the cooler and they would provide a glass for you from
which to drink – or you take your selections home without opening them, of
course, There is no extra fee for opening your beer selections and accepting a
glass. There is a corkage/bottling fee assessed for the wine and liquor,
however.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before Steve arrived, companion and I shared (in smaller
bottles):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Birra Kuasapa - $3.50<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="result_box"></a><i><span lang="EN">Kuasapa is an Italian beer, inspired by the American Pale Ale, where
American hops meet European ones, creating a very intriguing aroma. Beer strong
and decisive, the Kuasapa lends itself to combinations with extremes like blue
cheese or raw fish.</span> <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Great Divide Brewing Company Claymore Scotch Ale - $2.09<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Named for a medieval Scottish sword, CLAYMORE SCOTCH
ALE is our tribute to the legendary “Wee Heavy” beers of Scotland. This malty,
deep-ruby beauty features lots of caramel sweetness, a reserved hop profile,
and a subtle warming character. Unlike its namesake, this beer only requires
one hand, but it’ll still make you feel like nobility. - Note:<strong> 7.7%</strong>
ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Food Pairings – Pot Roast with roasted vegetables,
seared lamb shank with white beans, bread pudding<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Parting the crowd like “Moses does water”, Marie and Heidi
made their appearance at the Grape and Grain Exchange. Marie had been wanting
me to try the place and she was SO right about how unique and interesting the
place is. She introduced me to owners Bob Smith and Jackson Somphonphakdy</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. A third owner, Anthony Norton was not there that evening while we were there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bob was kind enough to show us the portion of Grape and
Grain Exchange which will be referred to as “The Speakeasy” - more later – but
it will be open to the public and memberships will be available providing
preferred seating and discounts in both “The Speakeasy” and in the front.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Steve arrived – and as I noted in my Blog, Facebook, Twitter
and Beer Junto, it took no extra thought on my part to confirm with Steve I
would be thrilled and honored to be able to provide some assistance with Beer
Junto. However, details were discussed and as we did so, we three ended up
sharing the following bombers:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Grape and Grain Exchange features a selection<br />of fines cheeses and caviar</span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Meantime Brewing Company Old Smoked Bock - $ 11.35<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Made for the Michael Jackson Rare Beer Club with Munich
and smoked malts and Perle and Spalter hops. The color is a deep amber color that is clear with a medium
high carbonation. Note: 6.5% ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So you think you don't like dark beer? Prepare to
believe. This is no ordinary porter. And if you are already among the
enlightened who appreciate a fine ebony-hued ale, we think you will find Stone
Smoked Porter to be a poignant addition to your repertoire. This beer pours a
gorgeous deep mahogany crowned by a creamy head. Dark, smooth and complex, with
rich chocolate and coffee flavors balanced by a subtle smokiness, this brew is
equally delicious with meats or fine chocolates. Note: 5.9% ABV & 53 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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get a bomber of the delicious Stone Smoked Porter for $4.00? … outstanding
value! … <i>did I mention I was still full from the Maple Street Biscuit
Company?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Steve wanted to get back home to his beautiful wife and
daughter, so we bid him farewell and made our way slowly to the Jeep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My thanks to Steve from Beer Junto for the opportunity of
providing assistance and to Bob, Jackson and Ford for being such gracious
hosts and for establishing a fun and exciting new venue within the historic San
Marco community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“Beer and Biscuits” kept poppin' into my mind – but there was more – much
more - and I couldn't put my finger on
it. Heck, I could barely even put my seat belt around it – and then I realized
what else was needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Does anyone have the 800-number for Pajama Jeans?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-45536658514223447362013-01-16T02:06:00.001-05:002013-01-16T03:04:48.852-05:00Tuesday satisfaction - Kick'ing'back Banh Mi style, tapping tunes and firkins<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Salvador Dali</b> has always fascinated me – his unusual
life and amazing work have intrigued me since I was a young teenager. Some of
his masterworks are displayed at the <b>Salvador Dali Museum</b> (One Dali Blvd
– St. Petersburg – 727.823.3767) in St. Petersburg, Florida. If you've never
been – you MUST set aside a weekend to go! … while you are in the area, you can
also visit the Tampa-area microbreweries throughout that region of Florida!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Standing at my jewelry tower
deciding upon fashion accessories for that evening's Prowl (Jan 8), I happened
upon a watch whose design was inspired by Dali's painting, “The Discovery of
America by Christopher Columbus” - both in wavy form and color. Companion had
given me that years ago and I cherish it – but with the non-metallic wristband,
I seldom wear it out of fear of ruining the rather unique wristband.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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much time on accessorizing for an evening I felt like staying somewhat close to
home for some reason.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Earlier in the day, I had attended
my first Editorial Meeting with <b>EU Jacksonville</b> (<a href="http://www.eujacksonville.com/">http://www.eujacksonville.com/</a>) and following its conclusion, I met Captain Brooks of <b>Jax
Water Tours </b>(<a href="http://www.jaxwatertours.com/">http://www.jaxwatertours.com/</a>)<b> </b> at <b>River
City Brewing Company</b> (<a href="http://www.rivercitybrew.com/">http://www.rivercitybrew.com/</a>) to discuss plans for his expansion and a schedule for
2013 Jax Brew Cruises – stay tuned! … while meeting with Captain Brooks, I had
a very late lunch consisting of BLT Turkey Wrap - delicious! … <i>I also met
Bernard Santiago of River City Brewing and I learned some changes are afoot at
River City – changes with a capital “C” - and that rhymes with “B” - and that
stands for “Beer”!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I knew that although I was quite
full, companion would be wanting to include some food during the Prowl that
evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First stop that night was <b>Dahlia's
Pour House </b>(2695 Post Street – 904.738.7132) where owner Andrea was
featuring a Firkin of <b>Abita Brewing Company's English Mild Cask Ale</b>. A
Firkin is a small cask that is used for brewing cask-conditioned ale. The ale
is served unfiltered with little carbonation direct from the Firkin which is
tapped right before serving. One neat thing brewers do is add extra hops and/or
spices to the beer before it is sealed to get those eye-poppin' flavors
distributed throughout the brew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering Dahlia's Pour House, I
was happy to see Andrea behind the bar and Brendan from <b>Champion Brands /
TeamHopHeads</b> sitting near the Firkin at the bar!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I both ordered the
English Mild from the Firkin, of course … smooth flavor with moderate hop
influence, I thought. Very tasty!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We noticed that Dahlia's also had <b>Abita
Brewing Company's Imperial Oyster Stout</b> on tap! … WooHoo! … I believed this
would be my first Imperial Oyster Stout, so I was excited to share it with
companion! … I'm SO glad I did! … amazing flavor – the salty layer (<i>as
mentioned in the description below</i>) was definitely there which added a nice
variation to the stout.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Abita Brewing Company English Mild Cask Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, being from Louisiana, Abita Brewing Company is
near and dear to me. Considered by some to be middle-of-the-road as far as
their year-round selections, their specialty programs have garnered a lot of
publicity and loyal fans. Abita has now stepped it up again!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This English Style mild designed and brewed just for cask
ale – made from a classic recipe for one of the most popular English beer
styles - a traditional English Mild. Abita's English Mild is a light brown
sessionable beer created with English
Ale yeast dry hopped with East Kent Golding hops. Note: 3.7% ABV <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Abita Brewing Company Imperial Oyster Stout<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="contentCheck"></a><i>Abita Imperial Oyster Stout is made with pale, caramel,
roasted and chocolate malts. Oats are also added to give the beer a fuller and
sweeter taste. The roasted malts give the beer its dark color as well as its
intense flavor and aroma. The flavors of toffee and chocolate are prevalent but
not overpowering. The beer is hopped with Willamette hops. Since the beer gets
so much flavor from the malts there is not a lot of hop flavor. There is just
enough bitterness to complement the sweetness of the malt. Finally, freshly
shucked Louisiana oysters are added to the boil. The salt from the oysters
gives the beer a more intense aroma and mouthfeel. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Andrea was kind enough to come over and speak with us and I
can tell she is diggin' what's happenin' at Dahlia's! … she has a lot planned for 2013, so stay
tuned!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had selected a spot next to Brendan and he graciously
endured my questions about his holidays and the latest scoop on Champion Brands
/ TeamHopheads.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Other destinations were on my agenda tonight as well, so we
reluctantly bid farewell to Andrea and Brendan and since it was such a
beautiful evening, decided to clomp down to the Salty Fig. “Clomp” since
companion was still wearing his black boot (aka RoboCop footwear) to protect
his messed-up right ankle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My thanks to Brendan for taking the time to speak with me
and to Andrea, owner of Dahlia's Pour House for providing a great experience
for this first stop on this evening's Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dahlia's Pour House<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dahliaspourhouse.com/">http://www.dahliaspourhouse.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dahlias-Pour-House/312695632089849">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dahlias-Pour-House/312695632089849</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was a short clomp on down to <b>The Salty Fig</b> <span class="MsoHyperlink">(901 King Street – 904.337.0146)</span> – and this would be
our second visit in five days. Companion had mentioned he would like to get
something to eat while we were there – maybe something light – so that maybe I
would be ready to eat later on in the evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were greeted by a very friendly hostess – as we were the
first time we visited – and we indicated we would prefer to sit at the bar –
near to where a young minstrel was setting up his stage to perform.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dustin was our attentive and professional bartender that
evening. I was surprised to see that the Terrapin Beer Company's Wake-N-Bake we
saw days earlier on tap was no longer available. Dustin explained they would be
carrying Intuition Ale Works King Street Stout in its place in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had made it in time for Happy Hour where all drafts are
half-price! … WooHoo! … you know I like a Brew-Bargain! … another neat thing is
that this (in-essence) 2-for-1 allows you to mix up your selections (like at
European Street), so for the price of two drafts we were able to order and
enjoy the following four:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Bold City Brewery 1901 Red Ale – </b>awesome with the
appetizers we ordered<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is not your standard Red Ale. This is a very
‘malty’, ‘roasty’ and complex Red Ale. The roasted flavor comes from the high
presence of roasted barley. With a very minimal but high alpha hop addition,
this Red Ale has become a favorite among patrons.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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City Brewery Duke's Cold Nose Brown Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This
is a mild brown ale which is easily drinkable. A slight nuttiness and sweetness
are present. Note: 7% ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Florida Beer Company Swamp Ape IPA</b> – great with the appetizers
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“Florida Beer Swamp Ape IPA is an Imperial India Pale
Ale. The fresh and lively hop character is derived from using 5 distinct
varieties of hops: Tettnang, Centennial, Chinook, Cascade and Amarillo<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This beer has an intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma
balanced by complex alcohol flavors, moderate fruity esters and a medium malt
character from the balance of 2-row, Europ and Cherry Wood Smoked.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Green Room Brewing Company Count Shakula Chocolate
Oatmeal Stout</b> <i>– yummers! … tastes like a bowl of the you-know-what
cereal – except with a kick! <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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a couple of appetizers. The Gorgonzola
Chips with bits of gorgonzola cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and
Endamame with smoked sea salt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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back again for that Oyster and Bacon sandwich!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere thanks to Dustin for spectacular service and to
the entire team at The Salty Fig for providing another exciting option within
this beer-centric area of our great community!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Salty Fig – a southern
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.floridabeer.com/0_home.html">http://www.floridabeer.com/0_home.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gastropub</b> but I wanted to be a little hungrier before I went in there –
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, we clomped back to the Jeep and told it to land us
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lindsay and Hannah were behind the bar efficiently and
professionally handling the crowd's demands for tasty brews! … Choosing seats
at the bar, I was in the mood for a Scotch Ale – so, I asked that my bountiful
Mug Club mug be filled with:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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malty with a dry finish. Brewed with all English malts & hops and a
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<i>This black as night hoppy American ale hints of pine needles, roasty malt,
and spicy green peppercorns. Brewed with 30% malted German rye, bittered with
Magnum hops and American hops for flavor and aroma. At 5% alcohol it is a
sessionable but full-bodied brew.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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friendly and generous with their time and to the entire team at Intuition Ale
Works for always providing a satisfying stop on Jax Brew Bitch Prowls!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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food! ... "<b><i>RELEASE THE JEEP!"</i></b> ... since it has an
innate homing sense to <b>Kickbacks Gastropub</b> (910 King Street –
904.388.9551), we settled in for a quick trip back to that establishment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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board. We USED to employ the use of that board religiously, but now the
Kickbacks App for my iPhone is our current and reliable source of "What's
on Tap" – that, or the knowledgeable and helpful staff of Kickbacks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and this guy does know beer. Companion had earlier noticed that <b>Newcastle's
Werewolf Irish Red Ale</b> on tap and was interested in how this compared to
the original <b>Newcastle Brown Ale</b> which he always ordered 10 years ago.
The <b>Caledonian Brewing Company (Newcastle)</b> website provides this
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Newcastle Upon Tyne. It's part man – part beast – and more than a little wild –
the perfect inspiration for a Limited Edition Ale. Newcastle Werewolf Ale comes
at you with a dark, startling aroma, a roasty flavor, and a final taste of hops
that leaves you howling for more.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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the English countryside, Werewolf offers hopheads a beer that shares some
characteristics of Newcastle Brown, but remains distinctive enough to stand up
on its own. Note: 4.5% ABV & 23 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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carbonated liquid pours a bright sanguine color with a stark white head that
retains its form through the life of the beer. Nice lacing as well.<br />
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AROMA: Strong malt and rye bread fragrance with a hint of berries and slight
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PALATE: Sweet malt flavor hits the front of the tongue with subtle berry, grass
and wine notes joining in at the midpalate. The liquid momentarily clings to
the insides of the mouth before surrendering to a crisp, pleasantly bitter
finish. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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Both companion and I felt it was not a special occasion beer – but something
good to grab to watch a game or movie at home.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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this one was malty and sweet with what tasted to me like a raisin or fig
influence. Note: 9% ABV <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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special burger that evening which they had named <b>“The Banh Mi Burger”</b> …
when Eddie described it, companion got that “<i>Yeah, that's what I'm talkin'
abou</i>t” look on his face – and I knew one was coming our way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Banh Mi is a term used in the US to describe a meat-filled
sandwich available at Vietnamese bakeries and restaurants around the globe.
However, in this case, the flavors of banh mi, which I love, were caressed in
what appeared to me a mixture of shredded pickled carrots, cilantro and chili
peppers. This mix was put atop a gargantuan burger patty which was itself
nestled onto a bed of marinated pickled sliced jalapenos. This combination was
… Off .. the … Trail (<i>Ho Chi Minh, that is</i>) … absolutely decadent – <b>please,
please, please make this a regular on your menu, Kickbacks!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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customer service that evening and to owner Steve Flores, the kitchen crew and
the rest of the team at <b>Kickbacks Gastropub</b> for always being consistent
in providing the perfect place to end this and many other Jax Brew Bitch
Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was unable to bring this quote to mind verbatim that evening, I WAS able to
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wondered if that overdose of satisfaction happened to me how my death could be
covered in an episode of <i>CSI: Jacksonville</i> – or more appropriately, a
vintage game of Clue -<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If “craft beer” is a focal point for you – regardless of the
amount of craft beer you have tasted, you are invited to participate in the
Bottle Sharing get-togethers at Green Room Brewing on Saturdays – usually at
2:00 pm and at Brewer's Pizza on Sundays, also starting at 2:00 pm.</span></div>
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the owners of which are kind enough to provide the space for all of us to enjoy
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just something you like or want to try and share with the group. If you are
uncertain as to what to bring, just ask the helpful folks at</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Beer:30, Grassroots Natural Market,
Total Wine, Broudy's or any other establishment which sells bottles (or cans)
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We only request you not bring the mass-produced national
brands like Bud, Miller, Coors, etc. Nothing particularly wrong with those – we
just focus on tasty creations from the myriad of microbreweries springing up
all over the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I maintain a database of e-mail addresses of those wishing
to be kept informed of the next Bottle Sharing get-together since some days we
may decide not to hold the Sharing or alter the time. If you are interested,
please send me a note with your e-mail address and you'll be “in the know'!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, companion and I ordered the following from Green Room's
tantalizing brew menu to start the afternoon:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Count Shakula Chocolate Oatmeal Stou</b>t – yummers! …
tastes like a bowl of the you-know-what cereal – except with a kick!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Z.I.P.A.</b> - Green Room's all Zythos-hopped IPA! … so
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tasting well into the evening …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tend to go overboard … <i>what? … what do you mean,
“That's an understatement”?</i> … <i>I just wholly embrace that which interests
me … quit rollin' your eyes … <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyway, at the risk of being judged as “going overboard”,
yesterday I took the following to share with my fellow Bottle Sharers (<i>descriptions
per breweries' websites</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bayou Teche Brewing LA 31 Biere Noire – Dark Roasted
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On our grandparents’ farm, our grandmother would brew a
grègue of café noir every morning for our grandfather’s pre-dawn breakfast. At
the end of each week, after the obligatory Sunday dinner, she would brew
numerous pots of it. Each and every one of the adults would then sip demitasses
of the strong black coffee, laughing loudly and speaking French even louder.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We wanted to create a beer that paid homage to what
café noir meant to our French speaking ancestors. Café noir was more than a cup
of coffee – its presence conveyed love and appreciation, and expressed a
cheerful welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We use specially roasted German malts and select
American hops which provide our LA-31 Bière Noire a small bite of noble
bitterness and a dry, French roasted coffee flavor. It goes great with grilled
steaks, hamburgers, or sausage po-boys, any spicy blackened Cajun dish, or a
dinner table surrounded by those you most cherish.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">À votre santé.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bayou Teche Brewing LA 31 Boucanee – Smoked Wheat Ale<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Late June every year, Cajun and Creole men would chop
down some of the native wild cherry trees that were abundant on the fence lines
of their farms. They could then easily harvest the small cherries which their
wives would then use to make cherry bounce. Our grandmothers would steep these
small cherries with sugar and bourbon and let them rest in large Mason jars in
a cool dark place. The jars would sit there until the holidays, when they would
be shared with visiting guests.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The men knew the wood from the tree was also excellent
for smoking meat. It gave the smoked food a distinctive sweet cherry taste. The
logs from the felled tree would be saved near the farm’s smokehouse for use
throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Smoked meat is incredibly important to Louisiana
cooking. Andouille, tasso, and smoked pork sausage are used to flavor so many
of Acadiana’s signature dishes.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><strong><i>LA-31 Boucanèe</i></strong><i> is our
acknowledgment of the importance of the wild cherry tree to south Louisiana.
Using cherry-wood smoked wheat we craft a surprisingly delicious and unique
ale. A cold glass of <strong>Boucanèe</strong> enhances the taste of
many local dishes, whether smoked or not. At our brewery, we enjoy
pairing it with chicken and sausage gumbo, barbeque, sausage po-boys, and
grilled hamburgers. We can no longer even look at a link of boudin without
instinctively opening a cold bottle.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This undefinable black brew is part black IPA, part
American Stout, but 100% Diesel powered. Robust chocolate and roasted flavors,
with thick pine hop flavor and aroma. Note: 6.3% ABV & 69 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A hearty Tripel Belgian ale. This Tripel ale will grow
hair in places you don't want. Our Tripel is a golden colored ale that has a
fruity spicy flavor that finishes a bit sweet. The Devil's Tripel is light
tasting from the addition of candy sugar. We add just the right amount of hops
to balance out the sweetness. Note: 9.2% ABV & 31 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">New England Brewing Company – 668 – the Neighbor of the
Beat Belgian Style Golden Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good fences make good neighbors” … unless you live next
door to Satan. Then you may need something more
than a fence to accept that your neighbor is the Prince of Darkness;
like our “668”. this HELLaciously delicious Belgian Ale is brewed with pilsner
malts, candi sugar and blended with American and German hops.It will help you
accept that cloven-hooved guy next door. “668”; mortal tested; Goat Load
approved. Note: 9.0% ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Cottrell Brewing Company Perry's Revenge Ale</b><i> – </i>unfortunately,
something happened to this one in the bottle. I had it on tap at Cottrell
Brewing Company (Pawcatuck, Connecticut) in December and it was delicious.
Opening the can, the bad funk almost knocked us all to our knees and it tasted
gross – ended up dumping half a bottle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A Scotch Ale, malty and complex mahogany colored with
hints of chocolate. To commemorate the historic find by Cottrell Brewer, diver
and discover Charlie Buffum of the wreck of the USS Revenge off the coast of
Watch Hill Rhode Island. Last seen in 1811, the USS Revenge was Oliver Hazard
Perry’s first Naval Command before his famous victory in the battle of Lake
Erie during the War of 1812. Perry’s Revenge is a discovery you will wish to
make with friends. Summon to mind the mystery of things long lost in the
darkness of the ocean bottom. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">City Steam Brewery (Hartford CT) Innocence Ale (IPA)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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seeing double! This traditional IPA is anything but what the name suggests.
Bookended between a lush abundance of sweet malt and bitter hops, this fine
American INDIA PALE ALE is made for (and approved by) serious beer drinkers!
Our third and most recent bottled offering, it is available in stores
throughout Connecticut. Brewed to a gravity of 18 Plato, it boasts an
international menagerie of expensive hops, including CTZ, Zythos, East Kent
Goldings, and, oddly enough, Czech Sazz. Our Brewmaster sazz you need to come
in for a taste.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Founders Brewing Company Dirty Bastard Scotch Style Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So good it’s almost wrong. Dark ruby in color and brewed
with seven varieties of imported malts. Complex in finish, with hints of smoke
and peat, paired with a malty richness and a right hook of hop power to give it
the bad attitude that a beer named Dirty Bastard has to live up to. Ain’t for
the wee lads. Note: 8.5% & 50 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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that famous brewery in Copenhagen! … Belgian yeast, molasses and a slight hint
of coffee – Note: 10.50% ABV<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was so happy to see Ed and Beth Stansel, Mark and Kathy
Corbin, Justin, Nora, Brian and Mike in attendance at yesterday's Bottle
Sharing! … plus, an amazing young couple (who homebrew!) joined us for the first
time – Bob and Jenny!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Room Brewing Bottle Sharing get-together in the very near future!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bayou Teche Brewing<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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and Bob (of Bob and Jenny fame as noted above) had been discussing blood
alcohol levels and appropriately decided we would meet at <b>Sierra Grille</b>
(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="address"></a>331 Marsh Landing Parkway – Jacksonville Beach –
904.296.0214) across the parking lot from Broudy's Liquors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After filling the Jeep with motion-lotion, we arrived not
long after Bob and Jenny had. This was our first visit to Sierra Grille and I
was excited to try it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I told companion to select something “magical” for me and he
ended up selecting two styles of Grilled Burritos:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Fajita Burrita</b> - steak, chicken or shrimp, cheese,
guacamole, sour cream, grilled peppers and onions with fresh pico de gallo
salsa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Surf & Turf</b> - steak and shrimp blended cheese,
lettuce, tomato, ranch – <i>Bob has suggested this one!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was rather impressed they had a salsa bar where there was
a significant number of salsas to choose from including a pineapple salsa with
cilantro. On top of that, they had cherry peppers … I love cherry peppers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I loved both burritos – companion and I always share – but I
think I will get the Surf & Turf burrito again upon my next visit – it was
phenomenal!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the meal, we bid farewell to our new friends Bob and
Jenny and after a quick stop over at Broudy's, we pointed the Jeep westward
toward home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere thanks to Bob and Jenny for attending the Bottle
Sharing and for suggesting and accompanying us on our initial visit to Sierra
Grille – and to the staff at Sierra Grille for providing some stellar food to
end this very special “Bottle-Sharing-Saturday” Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sierra Grille<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-43314065221974590702013-01-05T00:42:00.000-05:002013-01-05T01:51:07.524-05:00BYOB Italian style, Salty Figs and following your Intuition Ale-ways Works<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“But there will be federal tax hikes in 2013. That's
because the legislation pushed through the Senate and House on Jan. 1 does
nothing to prevent a temporary cut in the Social Security payroll tax from
expiring. That means, under the agreement brokered by the White House and
Senate Republicans, 77 percent of American households will be forced to fork
over higher federal taxes in 2013.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Feel that? … companion and I did …. (*<i>tapping fingers on
desk</i>*) … (*<i>snapping pencil in two</i>*) ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>ACOW (Ass Clowns of Washington) aka the Senate and
House of Representatives</b> decided not to tackle the issue of extending the
2% break in Social Security Tax – in this economy …<b> INCOMPETENCE ON PARADE</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No wonder they “enjoy” an approval rating approaching
single-digits, collectively – again. We'd be better off having someone go down
to the bus depot in Washington DC, holding up a dollar bill and yelling, <b><i>“Who
wants to make a dollar today? ... all you need to do is vote logically on this
Bill!”<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But Jax Brew Bitch, you have a Beer Blog! … why even
mention this?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'd rather be spending that 2% on beer, that's why – or food
– or entertainment or donating to charity. So would the Greater Jacksonville area Brews and Chews
establishments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One thing that is dead certain – that 2% is NOT going to
support the efforts of those who own, operate or work for breweries, bars and
restaurants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, THAT was my motivation last night (Thursday, Jan 3) –
having companion fire up the Jeep to head out to show my support for our local
businesses and have some self-indulgent fun – in spite of our inept Senators
and House Representatives (both parties).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know, I know … I'm dwellin' on it … and soundin' bitter
… okay, okay – enough about the worthless ACOW.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our first destination for this Prowl was <b>Kostas Pizza
Italian Restaurant</b> (1053 Park Street – 904.355.3820) at Five Points. We had
eaten there twice before and LOVED the food. What had me focused there that
evening was learning from our friend and talented homebrewer, Jackson that
Kostas Pizza Italian Restaurant is also BYOB! … WooHoo! … I didn't know that!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Knowing how popular the Jacksonville-raised Jackson is, I
secured a couple of bottles of beer into my bag and once inside the
establishment, I timidly asked if what Jackson had told us was true for the
public – or just for him. I was excited to learn it is indeed for the public
(thank you, Jackson!).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kostas Pizza Italian Restaurant provides an amazing value
for your embattled Entertainment Dollar. The meals come with a HUGE salad with
your choice of homemade dressing – they'll bring them all to you, if you wish –
a LOAD of garlic bread – AND a side order of spaghetti.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you haven't been there before, you may ask - <i>“Is it
good?”</i> - well, they are about to celebrate their 37<sup>th</sup>
anniversary in the same location there in the Five Points. '<i>Nuff said!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I selected the following from their incredible
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><i>Eggplant Parmigiana</i></b> – Fried Battered Eggplant
in Meat Sauce with Mozzarella Cheese – a great value at $8.50!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><i>Eggplant Lorrentini </i></b>– Rolled Ham and Eggplant,
Stuffed with Mozzarella, Parmigiana and Ricotta Cheeses, Mixed with Egg and
White Pepper … *<i>drool</i>* … yep, $8.50 also!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the meals (descriptions per breweries' websites):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Flying Dog Brewery's Raging Bitch</b> – (<i>appropriate
given the antics of the ACOW … okay, sorry …</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The American IPA hoppiness of Belgian funk of Raging
Bitch can be brought out with food.
Flavor notes: Sweet malt body contrasted with pine and grapefruit hop
flavors and exotic fruit yeast notes. Pairs with: Wasabi, ginger, jerk, Cajun
or cayenne; tangy cheese with fruit; dark chocolate. - JBB Notes: Tastes good
with eggplant, too! … 8.3% ABV, 60 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Foothills Brewing Company Cottonwood Endo IPA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">True to its NC roots, this American IPA delivers on the
floral, hoppy notes that made Cottonwood a Boone, NC favorite. 100% malted
barley and copious amounts of Cascade,
Magnum and Chinook hops. Note: 6.0% ABV and 66 IBUs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There was SO much food, both of us took home half of our
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Kostas Pizza Italian:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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around the corner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->If your are BYOBin' it – please bring your
bottles of beer/wine/both in a bag or sack and be prepared to take the empties
with you out of courtesy since there is no bottle or cork fee assessed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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please bring your own cup or glass – they offered us a cup but again, out of
respect and courtesy, please bring your own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere thanks to the owner and staff of Kostas Pizza
Italian Restaurant a satisfying and economical stop on that evening's Jax Brew
Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Aggravated nerves totally
soothed by Kostas Pizza Italian Restaurant, I was ready to visit other places
and I remembered <b>The Salty Fig – a southern gastropub</b> (901
King Street – 904.337.0146) had recently opened across the street from Kickbacks
Gastropub!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Surprisingly, we were able to
secure a spot for the Jeep about 20 feet from the front door and since it had
turned a little chillier since leaving the house, I skedaddled into The Salty
Fig ... WOW! ... it was beautiful! ... I love the decor!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our beautiful bartender, Cat at The Salty Fig</span></td></tr>
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and confirmed we could take a seat at the bar. Our bartender that evening was
Cat, a recent transplant from Nashville with considerable experience behind a
bar.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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"full as a tick", so even though the food I saw being enjoyed by
other patrons at the bar and at the numerous tables within the establishment
looked decadent, we just couldn't stuff ourselves with anything else.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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available selections of craft beer – many of them locally produced - Intuition
Ale Works, Bold City Brewing, Green Room Brewing and Pinglehead Brewing! ..
they also had Terrapin Beer Company's magical and delicious Wake-n-Bake Coffee
Oatmeal Stout and Florida Beer Company's Swamp Ape IPA on tap, as well!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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to order ... but we ended up getting and sharing (<i>descriptions per
breweries' websites</i>):<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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off-white colored head. Aroma is caramel sweet with floral undertones.
Dry-hopping gives subtle floral hop flavors to compliment a smooth caramel malt
backbone. A combination of mellow bitterness, candy sweetness and medium body
result in a balanced, highly drinkable red ale.</em><span class="MsoHyperlink"><i> Note: 7.8% ABV & 25 IBUs<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></span></div>
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The fresh and lively hop character is derived from using 5 distinct varieties
of hops: Tettnang, Centennial, Chinook, Cascade and Amarillo.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This beer has an intense hop
bitterness, flavor and aroma balanced by complex alcohol flavors, moderate
fruity esters and a medium malt character from the balance of 2-row, Europ and
Cherry Wood Smoked. Note: 10.0% ABV and 85 IBUs.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></i></span></div>
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pleased to see Alex (from Intuition Ale Works) with friends enjoying themselves
at one of the tables. I was able to speak to Cat a little and learned about an
impressive Happy Hour that The Salty Fig offers:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Monday through Friday – from 4:00
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The higher-gravity (big beers –
you know, high ABV), they sell in 10oz glasses for $5 (usual price). Their
other drafts are also $5 but are provided in 16oz pours.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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visit The Salty Fig again and chow-down on some of their amazing-looking
southern style creations! ... they got grit cakes, too! ... WooHoo! ... I'm
fixin' to make plans!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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this exciting to end – so I suggested to companion we visit <b>Intuition Ale
Works</b> (720 King Street – 904.683.7720)
– to finish the evening.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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Hannah, two of my favorite Ale Angels behind the bar! ... and a little
surprised at the empty taproom!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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we decided it had to do with the recent holiday season ($) and New Year's Eve
celebrations.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hannah and Lindsay.</span></td></tr>
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house and he had brought some of his wife's AMAZING fudge. No, you don't
understand - this fudge is so good, it would make you go find someone else's
momma to slap because slapping yours just wouldn't be enough!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<i>Aggressively hopped, high gravity amber ale. Brewed with two-row malted
barley, caramel malt, and chocolate malt. Magnum hops for bittering and Simcoe
hops for flavoring, aroma, and dry-hopping.<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Intuition</b><strong> Ale Works Shotgun Shack Black Rye Ale</strong><span class="MsoHyperlink"><br />
<i>This black as night hoppy American ale hints of pine needles, roasty malt,
and spicy green peppercorns. Brewed with 30% malted German rye, bittered with
Magnum hops and American hops for flavor and aroma. At 5% alcohol it is a
sessionable but full-bodied brew.<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is rare I get the
opportunity of speaking with Hannah and Lindsay as much as I was fortunate
enough to that evening. Normally, they are swamped and professionally and
pleasantly taking care of their customers. It was fun sharing stories with them
and finding out how their holidays went. And guess what? ... the Girls of Intuition will be at it again soon – now discussing plans and recipes for their
upcoming brew. If you remember, they knocked one out of the park last year with
their delectable "The Siren"! ... man, I miss that beer!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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of last-minute customers arrived to enjoy some of the finely crafted creations
of the brewery before last call. When the lights came on, we knew it was time
to make tracks for home in order to let the girls and Andy go home, themselves.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My heartfelt appreciation to
Hannah and Lindsay for their fellowship, to Andy for bringing the decadent
fudge and to all the team at Intuition Ale Works for providing a perfect place
to end this evening's Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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it was the aura of high-gravity beer in the air that evening ... but it seems
my shoes' centers-of gravity were swirling around as I left Intuition Ale Works
... ? ... <i>what? ... the shoes were new and the ACOW ... uh, I mean Congress
... had dictated all new shoes must have dynamic centers of gravity – nothing
static allowed. It was included in the same bill as the "Bridge to
Nowhere", new light bulb requirements and has something to do with Global
Warming, mating habits of shrimp and cow dung parasites.<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></span></div>
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his reading glasses inside and returned inside the taproom as I buckled myself
in the Jeep. I shut and locked my door and looked outside. There, on the Jeep's
hood stood Tinker Beer, the Brew Fairy – facing north into the cool
breeze, wings slightly fluttering – with the middle finger of her cute little
hand thrust up in the air ...<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-32076753651119485962013-01-03T16:54:00.000-05:002013-01-03T16:54:22.515-05:00Bibo ergo sum ... "I drink, therefore I am."<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Blame Julius Caesar … that is IF you were suffering from
hangover effects from New Year's Eve. Turns out that iconic Roman Emperor
established January 1 as New Years Day since Julius's BFF was the Roman god of
doors and gates, beginnings and endings, Janus – that two headed dude with one
head facing forward and the other one backward. Caesar decided that January
(the month named after Janus) would be appropriate to mark a new year – a new
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From that historic moment, Romans began making promises to
Janus at the beginning of the new year. This religious tradition took hold and
morphed into what we call “resolutions” - you know, those goals and promises we
make ourselves which aggravate us between December 26 and December 31 –
realizing we failed to meet our calendar-based expectations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is the first year I had to develop a list of
resolutions for the Jax Brew Bitch since in January 2012, I had not really
seriously devoted a lot of time to the blog – still getting' my feet wet with
beer, so to speak. But your continued support throughout 2012 was so
encouraging to me, I felt I must do something in 2013 to get more good beer
into your hands while providing a means for you to save a few nickels. With the
Clowns of Congress (both parties) deciding NOT to extend the Social Security
Tax break of 2%, all of us receiving a paycheck now have 2% less disposable
cash with which to visit the establishments within the Greater Jacksonville
Brews & Chews scene.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My personal resolutions involve better time management and
timely posts but that's the boring stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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interesting …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Set
up another Bottle Sharing Group somewhere near Southside. This would be IN
ADDITION to the ones currently being held at Green Room on Saturday afternoons
and at Brewer's Pizza on Sundays.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Set
up a special Girl's Slumber Party at a local hotel offering manicures/pedicures
and including a collection of craft beer and food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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more Brew Cruises with Captain Brooks as we did a couple of times in 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up a Bottle Sharing Group in Pensacola at the Pensacola Bay Brewery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and establish Group Road Trips to various destinations<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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accomplish and still take care of the personal ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let's all make 2013 a banner-year for craft beer in
Jacksonville. Purveyors, please do all you can to provide craft beer as a
beverage option for your customers (think locally to begin with!). Consumers,
it's up to us to support ($) our local breweries, pubs, bars and restaurants –
AND their staff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Together, we can overcome the poor decisions of the
imbeciles who govern us and have a thriving local craft beer scene. I'm already
getting myself motivated and going this year – please stay tuned - and I look
forward to seeing you - out and about
and having fun - during future Jax Brew Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-4394018509860577062013-01-01T15:07:00.001-05:002013-01-01T15:42:51.227-05:00Happy 2013! <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I pondered that as companion and I marveled at the incompetency of Congress (both parties) the past few days. Definitely proves you can be smart AND an ineffective leader at the same time. I decided to put politicians out of my mind as they fumble along trying to decide which families will have their paychecks decreased in 2013 – and enjoy the season in spite of them – have my own Fiscal Cliff Party!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Aardwolf Pub & Brewery</b> opening – a labor of love for Michael Payne and Preben Olsen – a great addition to the Jacksonville Brews & Chews scene<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Sun Dog Brewing Co.</b> – beginning to brew and sell their own creations<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Bold City Brewing Company</b> – an expansion of distribution up the East Coast and throughout Florida<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Pinglehead Brewing Company</b> – brewing another batch of something special with them<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Engine 15 Brewing Company</b> – me getting over there much more often for great beer and food<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Green Room Brewing</b> – success in being able to have food trucks out back<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Mile Marker Brewing</b> – brewing another batch of something with them, as well<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Pensacola Bay Brewing Company</b> – brewing a batch with them and starting a Bottle Sharing group there<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Kickbacks Gastropub </b>– completing its expansion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If “craft beer” is a focal point for you, please stay tuned for updates regarding the items noted above – and keep in mind all are invited to participate in the Bottle Sharing get-togethers at Green Room Brewing on Saturdays (currently scheduled at 2:00 pm) and at Brewer's Pizza on Sundays (also currently scheduled at 2:00 pm).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is no cost for attending – other than we ask you bring a bomber or two smaller bottles (or cans) of craft beer and/ or homebrew AND be willing to buy a pint of something from Green Room and Brewer's Pizza while you are there. The establishments are kind enough to provide the space and sampling glasses. The craft beer you bring does NOT have to be expensive – just something you like or want to try and share with the group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I maintain a database of e-mail addresses of those wishing to be kept informed of the next Bottle Sharing get-together since some days we may decide not to hold the Sharing or alter the time. If you are interested, please send me a note with your e-mail address indicating which list (Green Room, Brewer's Pizza or both) you prefer to regina@jaxbrewbitch.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To all of you who may be reading, I thank you for the motivation you so kindly provide with your support. It certainly means a great deal to me – and I look forward to getting going in 2013 – self-indulgently on my Jax Brew Bitch Prowls - for YOU.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; line-height: 18px;">WOW! … has this year gone quickly for you, too? … whoosh! ... </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; line-height: 18px;">2012 has flown by – and it has been a very rewarding and exciting year for me … and that is ALL due to YOU – those of you who read my posts – those of you who follow me within t</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; line-height: 18px;">he social media communities – those of you who we see regularly at Brews & Chews establishments in the Greater Jacksonville area – and those of you who take the time to introduce yourself to me to say hello.<br /><br />ALL of you have made this year, the first year of the Jax Brew Bitch, a most memorable and blessed one for me. I thank you all for your continuing support and for making Jacksonville a wonderful place to live just by being yourself!<br /><br />It is my hope that each of you and your families will have a safe, exciting and blessed holiday season.<br /><br />Thank you again for your support – it means a great deal to me – and I look forward to seeing you – and meeting you – and getting to know you - on future Jax Brew Bitch Prowls.<br /><br />On behalf of Tinker Beer the Brew Fairy, Krispy the Freakin' Fried Fairy, companion and myself:<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br /><br />Most Sincerely,<br /><br />Regina<br />The Jax Brew Bitch</span></span>JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-84721127371693967502012-12-04T15:56:00.003-05:002012-12-05T03:15:35.288-05:00Sustenance in the Swamp. Swamp Heads, Alligators and Dominoes. <br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tedious otter and winged osprey now still and silent
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To ancient water beasts and screeching limpkins – I
dare not sleep!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Will they return? … Why had they left me here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cypress knots turned Satan's minions - well aware of
me<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Still, yet moving – creeping closer – mocking<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I weakly slap at nocturnal stinging nothings ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dark and Brackish water - slither creature under foot!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Biting bugs on back and thigh!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why had they left me here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Damn the hunger! … three scorching days and hellish
nights<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No quiet comes – no peace endures – inside the Swamp …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bits of root and snail and crawling beetle in my teeth
-<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Am I evolved from ibis? … from egret? … from some ugly
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I long for boredom – most blessed sacred boredom -
endured at home.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why had they left me here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yet God made the swamp … <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Aboriginal … primeval… foreboding … alluring …
beckoning ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dear God, am I not worthy to coexist with your
creation?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">God, where is thy gladness? … where is thy balance? …
where is thy serenity, God?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Where will I find your sustenance, dear God? …
Sustenance in the Swamp?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If he had happened to be in Gainesville, Florida this past
Friday (Nov 2), the poor abandoned soul above could have found his “Sustenance
in the Swamp” about four miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at <b>Swamp Head
Brewery</b> (3140 SW 42<sup>nd</sup> Way – Gainesville, FL).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was home-game weekend at The Swamp and Swamp Head Brewery
was prepared for the arrival of loyal “ancient water beasts” from around the
country as the Florida Gators were going to confront the University of Missouri
on Saturday. There would be an outside bar, food truck (<i>with fish tacos!</i>),
music and enough swag to choke a Tiger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">During the Florida-Georgia weekend, I had alerted Swamp Head
Owner Luke Kemper and Head Brewer Craig Birkmaier that companion and I were
headed to Gainesville on November 2 and they had graciously offered to provide
us a tour of the brewery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Per Craig's suggestions, we made plans to arrive at Swamp
Head about 3:30 pm to allow time for a tour prior to their opening at 4:00 pm.
Companion and I wanted to eat before arriving, so we left Jacksonville about
1:30 in the afternoon. Our initial destination was to be <b>Hong Kong Deli</b>
(1236 NW 21<sup>st</sup> Avenue – Gainesville, FL). Our friend Eric from the
Bottle Sharings I have mentioned suggested we give the place a try and
recommended the crispy duck.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The trip over to Gainesville seemed remarkably short though
companion kept his eye on the speedometer as we traveled through the speed
traps of which we were forewarned by friends – Lawtey and Waldo for two of
them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were using our trusty GPS we refer to as “Maggie” and we
soon found ourselves at Hong Kong Deli. Parking is available in front in the
circular drive as long as you pull to one side to let cars pass. Otherwise,
there is ample parking all around the sides and rear as the surrounding
buildings belong to the same owner, we were told.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When Eric told us about the place, he had not provided a
description of the interior. As we entered, we could tell they had a “work in
progress” but open nonetheless. You are initially met with a counter from which
you order your food and then proceed through a smaller room into the larger
dining area with several tables are available. The restrooms are just off this
room and we could see the proprietors were painting the walls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At the counter, we met the owners - Josh and his beautiful
wife Georgette along with their son, Hubert.
I let Josh know that Eric had recommended his restaurant and that we
were in somewhat of a hurry to arrive in time at Swamp Head Brewery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After some discussion, we decided to order and share:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Crispy Duck and Pork Combination<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spicy salad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dim Sum – Shrimp Dumplings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The food was outstanding! … we've had good Crispy Duck in
Orlando, but I believe companion nailed it when he said this Crispy Duck was
the best we've ever had. The flavors of the rest of the food were so phenomenal
– don't think you will be getting that usual “American Chinese food” flavor
we're all used to. This was less oily - “pure” might be a good word for it,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since we were hungry, it didn't take us long to get full –
we were slamming it down. However, there was plenty to take with us as
leftovers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere appreciation to Eric for turning us on to this
place! … and to Josh, Georgette and their son, Hubert for making our first
experience at Hong Kong Deli a delightful and memorable one!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We're making plans on a return trip to Gainesville very soon
– and Hong Kong Deli will definitely be a scheduled stop on my next Jax Brew
Bitch Prowl in the Swamp!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hong Kong Deli<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/hong-kong-deli-and-market-gainesville">http://www.yelp.com/biz/hong-kong-deli-and-market-gainesville</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/859637">http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/859637</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sleep did come that third night and with it vivid
dreams …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Intrepid explorer in my midst – sharing in my decay
...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“No, eat THAT root, dear sir – it tastes of capers –
and that squirming toad? - of beef!”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lessons of tenure in the Swamp I imparted to him
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For he will think of me as scholar – as native
woodsman - as friend ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“Lo, mind ye the ancient water beasts as they thirst
for blood ...”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why had they left him here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gone with my dream was my visitor, yet I felt stronger
of mind ..<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dawn brought invigoration to my hope – my soul.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Alone I will get myself together and clean my sores –
stop my bleeding ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Alone I will gather food and ration wisely ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Alone I will yet find sustenance – Sustenance in the
Swamp.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why had he left me here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I made tracks for <b>Swamp Head Brewery</b> – slow tracks – since it was a game-weekend
Friday afternoon in a college town. Good to bear in mind if you are traveling
in for the weekend – allow a little more time than your GPS initially
indicates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally arriving at Swamp Head Brewery, we were unable to
find a parking spot in the lot near the brewery. We parked out on the
cul-de-sac on SW 42<sup>nd</sup> Way,
hoping (praying) we would not be ticketed or towed. Silly us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had arrived BEFORE the crowd – though the tap room was
pretty full and there were already some folks enjoying the beautiful weather
and sweet music outside. Entering the tap room, I inquired about Craig and
Luke, asking those I spoke with to let them know I came bearing gifts. (<i>A
bottle of the first batch of Pinglehead Brewing Company Rawhide on which I had
the good fortune of working with Keegan</i>).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Craig and Luke soon appeared and I could tell they were
prepping for a busy night! … they were both generous enough to take the time to
speak with me for quite awhile and Craig provided a most detailed tour of their
brewery and the confines of their somewhat recent expansion!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, companion and I needed liquid sustenance for our
journey through the brewery, so we quickly made our selection of (<i>descriptions
per Swamp Head's website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Swamp Head Brewery Midnight Oil Oatmeal Coffee Stout<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A delightfully smooth stout with a pronounced
flavor of organic French roast coffee<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Quiet and sensual like a moonlit night, this complex
blend of toasted oats, roasted barley, chocolate wheat malt, and dark roast
organic coffee, imparts an intense aroma and complex flavor profile. Midnight
Oil will wake up your senses!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We brew a traditional English oatmeal stout with a rich
malt profile, then add locally roasted organic fair trade coffee while this ale
is cold conditioned. Cold extraction imparts an intense coffee aroma and flavor
without the bitter oils extracted using heat processing techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Swamp Head Brewery 10-10-10 Imperial IPA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><strong><i>Fertilizer for the hop lover's soul.</i></strong><strong> </strong><i>Our limited release Imperial IPA is all about
excess. We use massive quantities of the finest European barley malts and
American hops to produce a wonderfully malty beer with outrageous hop
expression. From the initial aroma, through the balanced finish and the
lingering hop flavors that coat your palette, 10-10-10 is truly <em>fertilizer
for the hop lover's soul</em></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With the recent expansion of the brewery, Swamp Head will
have significantly more capacity to brew their popular and delicious beer. On
top of that, an automated bottling system had been delivered by the date we
were there and would soon be bottling other sizes in addition to the
bomber-size bottles they currently handle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was fascinating listening to the story of Swamp Head
Brewery – including the fact their original brewing plant equipment came from
The Villages, the upscale almost-Disney-like retirement community touted as
America's Friendliest Hometown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gainesville and the productive working relationship between the two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You know me, I could keep asking questions, but I knew Luke
and Craig needed to be tending to their customers, so I thanked them for the
tour and discussions and let them know we were going to mingle and roam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the exhausting tour of the brewery, it is
understandable companion and I needed more liquid sustenance, isn't it? … <i>what?
… why are you looking at your computer screen that way? … the tour took a good
twenty minutes … what?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, we decided to give their current Ephemeral Release a
try. Swamp Head Brewery's Ephemeral Releases are a chance for the brewers to
have some fun and try some things – to keep their creative brew-juices flowing,
so to speak. The one on tap that day was their “<b>My Thai Ephemeral IPA</b>”
which was brewed with lemongrass and ginger. Amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chance to try any of the items offered by the food truck; however, we noticed
some patrons inside the tap room had a plate of food and the fish tacos I saw
looked fabulous. From the comments I overheard, they were delicious as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to pry ourselves out of the comfortable seats we had in the taproom, but “duty
called” and other destinations beckoned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My thanks to Luke, Craig and the rest of the team there at Swamp
Head Brewery for making us feel so welcome and for providing a great first-time
experience on this Gainesville-area Jax Brew Bitch Prowl,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view more photos from Swamp Head Brewery, visit the link below:</span></o:p></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Verily, I say that I am King of this Swamp … fresh
meat set before me<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Slow succulent tree slug and dying dragonfly … a royal
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On the morrow, I shall build my throne of cypress and
rule with a sage's wisdom …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I didn't want to come to Gainesville and miss visiting <b>Alligator
Brewing Company </b>(10 SE 2nd Avenue<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="city1"></a> – Gainesville,<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="phone1"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="zip1"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="state1"></a> Fl – 352.505.0990), the
in-house brewery of <b>Tall Paul's Brew House</b>. We certainly had time and
companion was as motivated as I was.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we entered downtown, I was doubtful if we would find a
parking spot but we did – a few blocks down from Tall Paul's on SE 2<sup>nd</sup>
Avenue. Apparently, after a certain time, parking on the street is free – no
need to feed the meters!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was quite impressed with the area as we made our way from
The Beast to our destination. Passing by a cigar store on the way, I made a
mental note if its location. The walk of several blocks was enjoyable, happy
tummy full of delicious beer and incredible food, hand-in-hand with companion –
admiring the architecture and planning of the City.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tall Paul's is located in a building built in the 1880's
which used to be the stable for the Gainesville Fire Department. Having been
the address for many a business since that time, it had been vacant for awhile
before 2010 when the Alligator Brewing team realized its potential.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering, it appeared to be about half-full but it was still
very early in the evening. We sat ourselves comfortably at the bar in front of
the beer taps aligned upon one wall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our gracious bartender, Mindy was also very pleasant and we
learned she was born and raised in Jacksonville! … she spoke of her migration
to Gainesville and we explained this was our first visit to the city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To maximize our exposure to the widest array of beer
available from Alligator Brewing Company, we opted for a pint of the <b>Oat
Neal Brown Ale</b> and a sampler flight of :<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Habanero Smoked Ale</b> <i>– with bacon … yes, bacon! …
absolutely phenomenal</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be adventurous when you visit – try a sampler like we did!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After downing the pint of Brown Ale and the entire flight of
tasty brews, we noticed one we had not selected for our flight and one
Alligator Brewing creation they had just tapped. We asked our bartender, Mindy
for samples of the <b>Purple Rain Sour Ale </b>and the<b> Pale Ale. </b>Both
were quite nice on the palate!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you do your own Gainesville-area prowl, make this a
must-stop destination! … I'll definitely be back to Tall Paul's the next time I
venture near The Swamp!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/TallPaulsBrew">https://twitter.com/TallPaulsBrew</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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grant your boon …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Imprudent anhinga, scurrilous knave – I banished him
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wait! … do I sense a presence? … a snapped twig? …
scent of perfume?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nay … nay … a wish on the wind … delicate memory …
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll marry Nell upon my return … no more traveler,
I'll be … home … home ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was still a beautiful night and as we stepped out of Tall
Paul's, so companion and I decided to take a stroll over to the <b>Hippodrome
Theater </b>(25 SE 2<sup>nd</sup> Place – Gainesville – 352.375.4477), the old
Federal Building in Gainesville which was built over the time period of May
1909 to March 1911. Having a stage and cinema screen, live performances and
movies can be enjoyed through the year. I mention it here as a suggestion for
any of you first-time visitors to this area!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We continued our stroll, the route of which had been
suggested by a very sweet coed from UF who had also provided a brief history of
the Hippodrome. Our destination was<b><i> </i>Stubbies and Steins </b>(9 West
University Avenue – Gainesville, Fl – 352.384.1261). As we approached, there
was a menu board outside indicating specials and my attention was directed
pointedly to it by companion. WOW! … Brisket braised in Old Chub by Oskar
Blues!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was crowded but found a table in the “Stubbies” side
(Australian slang for bottles of beer). I had to “powder”, so I left companion
to order the beer and brisket we were planning to share. He opted for (<i>description
per brewery's website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dogfish Head Hand Craft Brewed Ales – Indian Brown Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Forget about the car companies, this is the original
hybrid. A cross between a Scotch Ale, an India Pale Ale and an American Brown,
Indian Brown Ale is well-hopped and malty at the same time (It's magical!).<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The beer has characteristics of each style that
inspired it: the color of an American Brown, the caramel notes of a Scotch Ale,
and the hopping regimen of an India Pale Ale. We dry-hop the Indian Brown Ale
in a similar fashion to our 60 Minute IPA and 90 Minute IPA. This beer is
brewed with Aromatic barley and organic brown sugar. Note: 7.2% ABV & 50
IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Balsamic vinaigrette salads, smoked meats, duck confit,
braised ribs, venison, prosciutto, stews <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">molasses, coffee, ginger, raisinettes, chocolate <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I returned, the Dogfish Head beer companion had ordered
was on our table and soon our brisket arrived. Let me say, we had assumed the
brisket would be on a bun but we were happily mistaken! … the Old Chub-braised
brisket was served upon a large puddle of grits with cooked sweet carrots!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The brisket was amazing … the grits perfect (I like mine
non-runny) and the carrots were delicious! … also, the portion was large enough
to split. If we were starving, I would order this again and a small appetizer –
that would be A LOT of food!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We did not get to meet any of the staff there since they
were busy and filled with groups of former students prepping themselves for the
following day's game.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another great first visit – we'll be coming back to Stubbies
and Steins during our next trip to Gainesville. My thanks to those who cooked
and served that evening – a most deserved, “Well done!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stubbies and Steins<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://stubbiesandsteins.com/">http://stubbiesandsteins.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Retired taps at Gainesville House of Beer</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our next stop was next door at the <b>House of Beer</b> (19
West University Avenue – Gainesville, Fl – 352.376.1100)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Owing to a return to Jacksonville that evening, we decided
to share just one more beer and companion selected (<i>description per
brewery's website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cigar City Hot Blooded Foreign Stout<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Black in color with a tawny head, our foreign stout has a
medium body with deep caramel and dark toffee sweetness. We balance this out
with an ample amount of English roasted barley and chocolate malt, which lends
a mocha expression. Our exclusive use of Mt. Rainier hops lends hints of black
licorice to this already complex stout.</i> <i>Food Pairings: Dessert, Bread,
Chocolate - Note: 7.0% ABV<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cigar City's Hot Blooded Foreign Stout</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We considered this a great way to end this Gainesvilla-area
Jax Brew Bitch Prowl – busy, not too crowded. But read on, we were not quite
through ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gainesville House of Beer<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://gainesvillehob.com/">http://gainesvillehob.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HOBGainesville">https://www.facebook.com/HOBGainesville</a><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cigar City Brewing<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/">http://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sheltered souls at home … home ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Father with his pipe … Mother with her needle …Sister
with her book … all content with their boredom.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Friend Thomas at the public house … Father Michael at
the church … all in expected order.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My room! … how I miss my room! … soft bed and welcome
window … what did I see then?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What made me leave the humdrum? … was it so cursed? …
so foul? … Answer me, antlered deer!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Give me your thoughts, oh dark blackish bear! … what
say ye, ancient long-toothed water beasts?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why did they leave me here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we made our way around a couple of blocks to look around
en route to The Beast, we passed a cigar bar – <b>Havana's Downtown Cigars</b>
(214 Southeast 2<sup>nd</sup> Avenue – Gainesville – 352.226.8998). I stopped
companion and suggested we go in so that I could buy him a cigar. Offer
accepted!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering, I could tell we were going to LOVE this place! …
cozy, intimate with friendly and attentive staff and personable regulars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion confirmed he could enter the humidor and did so,
accompanied by humidor manager Joey, a native of Miami now living in
Gainesville. Joey suggested a particular cigar which companion had never heard
of – obviously a masterful recommendation judging by the look on companion's
face as he smoked it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We met owner Lee Scheel and his friend, Ralph and enjoyed
their stories of riding and partying together over the years. In no time, Lee
had invited companion to join him and others for a game of dominoes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">During the game, I asked Joey to help me select a couple of
more cigars for companion since he had finished his first one – dominoes can
take awhile! - and companion was quite pleased with his second one, as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since companion was driving, he had opted for water but I
was able to enjoy (<i>description per brewery's website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales 60 Minute
IPA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">60
Minute IPA is continuously hopped -- more than 60 hop additions over a
60-minute boil. (Getting a vibe of where the name came from?)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">60 Minute is brewed with a slew of great Northwest
hops. A powerful but balanced East Coast IPA with a lot of citrusy hop
character, it's the session beer for hardcore enthusiasts!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spicy foods, pesto, grilled salmon, soy-based dishes,
pizza, vintage cheddar <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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9:30 pm – we exited at 1:30 am the next morning! … warm fellowship, great
cigars, dominoes and good beer can take awhile!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere appreciation to Lee Scheel and the rest of the
folks at Havana’s Downtown Cigars for making us feel so very welcome – and for
staying open and not throwing us out. Havana’s Downtown Cigars will definitely be
a regular stop on Gainesville-area Jax Brew Bitch Prowls!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Havana’s Downtown
Cigars</b><br />
<a href="http://www.downtown-cigars.com/">http://www.downtown-cigars.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HavanasDowntownCigars?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/HavanasDowntownCigars?fref=ts</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dogfish.com/">http://www.dogfish.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seventh day – the day of rest? … here in your swamp,
dear God?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Weak silly sour toad my last meal ...yesterday? … or
was it the day before?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The wonder of God's creation, this Swamp! .. Prone in
muck, I feel now at home.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ah, behold the majestic white-fanged serpent as it
latches onto me!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sweet venom … mist cloud Sirens of the Swamp forming
overhead …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Beautiful Sirens of the Swamp now soothing my fevered
brow …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lamenting a traveler's soon departure …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That chorus! … “Is this Paradise, sweet Sirens? …
please tell me where I am” …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“No, tis not in Heaven you be, Adventurer - you yet be
alive …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tis the Swamp where Gators live – and where only THEY
survive”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Revelation now floods over me – vision failing …
movement? … ripple? ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Behold! ... the horde of ancient water beasts as they
silently approach …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Their sharpened teeth and leather hide … you know, we
now share this Swamp ...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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their God LED me here …<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blessed recognition of their God's serenity – of
Nature's balance – at last, of my Own contentment!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the Gators have now found God's sustenance –
Sustenance in the Swamp.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-75486801663175910482012-12-04T14:28:00.000-05:002012-12-04T14:29:05.136-05:00Cravitz part deux - Getting "BOLD" at Dahlia's Pour House, Billy's Boathouse Grill and Tsunami Tuesday<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tuesday (July 24) would be the second leg of our marathon
week of beer-related activities and once companion arrived home after work, we
crawled into The Beast and pointed it toward Riverside..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our first destination that evening was <b><u>Dahlia's Pour
House</u> </b>(2695 Post Street – 904.738.7132). It was Pint Night there
featuring the creations by <b><u>Bold City Brewery</u>. </b>Pint Night is very
popular at Dahlia's – so get there early to be able to snag a pint glass or
two!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering, we were pleased to see Bobby behind the bar. Bobby
and his partner, George own a production company (<b><i>ReelFLA Productions</i></b>)
and just landed a significant national gig with Heineken!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I selected and shared the following Bold City
beers while sitting at the bar:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City Irish Red<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Malty and just the right amount of bitter on the tail end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Bold
City Brewery Duke's Cold Nose Brown Ale</u><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This
is a mild brown ale which is easily drinkable. A slight nuttiness and sweetness
are present.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City Brewery 1901 Red Ale<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is not your standard Red Ale. This is a very
‘malty’, ‘roasty’ and complex Red Ale. The roasted flavor comes from the high
presence of roasted barley. With a very minimal but high alpha hop addition,
this Red Ale has become a favorite among patrons.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City Brewery Chinook IPA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Chinook IPA is brewed with a single hop variety. The
Chinook hop gives this IPA a nice floral aroma and the addition of caramel
malts adds a hint of sweetness.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City
Brewery E-St. Ale<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An Amber Ale
brewed specifically for European St. Cafe restaurants. It's known as their
"Lamp Post Ale".</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">BCBTCB ... translation; Bold City Beauties<br /> taking care of business</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I must
have looked like glassware merchants as we left Dahlia's, balancing all of our
pint glasses as we made our way back to The Beast.. We had other destinations
that evening and needed to get on the road.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view more photos from <b>Dahlia's Pour House</b> for <b>Bold City Pint Night</b>, please visit the link below:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.336383976447218.79311.181100418642242&type=3"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.336383976447218.79311.181100418642242&type=3</span></a></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dahlia's Pour House<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dahliaspourhouse.com/">http://www.dahliaspourhouse.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City Brewery </span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our next stop was <b><u>Billy's Boathouse</u> </b>(2321
Beach Blvd – Jacksonville Beach (904.241.9771).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had heard and read of their Tuesday All-You-Can-Eat Tacos
Special (aka Taco Night) and had been wanting to give that a try.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since it was our first visit, we had a little trouble
locating it using our GPS, but find it, we did. Being situated adjacent to
Nipper's, the presence of the bridge over the Intracoastal blocks a direct view
of the establishment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We entered and after a minute or so were led to a table near
the rear of the restaurant. The hostess said our server would be with us soon. <i>She
was wrong.</i> After seven minutes had passed (<i>we were timing it</i>), the
hostess re-appeared and said our server would be there momentarily. <i>Wrong
again. The place had very few patrons at that time, by the way.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I needed to “powder” and went downstairs to do so in a
restroom obviously minimally maintained (<i>companion later confirmed the mens'
restroom was the same</i>). When I returned to our table, there were two
glasses of water there which had arrived ten minutes after we were seated. I
asked companion if our server had taken our order and he responded that she
hadn't – just dropped off the water, said she's return soon and quickly left.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good lord – enough of the waiting - and it was obvious the server was poorly
trained and was well on the way of ruining a first impression.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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I walked up to the bar and asked the
bartender (Jamie) if we could move from our table (aka “Land of the Lost”) to
the bar. Jamie affirmed we could and was very pleasant during the balance of
our stay. Rest assured, she alone salvaged my first impression of Billy's
Boathouse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Their drink specials of the evening included margaritas, so
I decided to swerve a little off my usual beer-centric path. It was good – but
I realized how much I do indeed now much prefer craft beer. Several beers are
available but nothing especially noteworthy – a good dose of “craft” would make
the bar more attractive to me, of course.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We ordered Fried Fish, Chicken and Blackened Fish tacos
which are served with all the “fixin's” on a separate plate. All were delicious
but my favorite was the Fried Fish – companion preferred the Blackened Fish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we were eating, companion continued his description of
the game of <b>Cravitz</b> which he had started the evening before:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As Cravitz became embraced by a small number of
competitors in America in the early 70's, livestock gave way to bragging rights
and cases of Falstaff beer - and fully conforming teams were initially defined
as having eight “fielding players” (2 Offensive Niblings, 2 Frummerts, 2
Brooders and 2 Blats) and the two Wicket Men (goalies). American rules
established that no injury timeouts would be in effect – if a player went down,
his replacement must assist or carry the injured one off the field prior to
entering the game, which continued on unabated.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In modern times, scoring through the four attended goals
could be either on the ground (known as a woomick and worth 17 points) or
through the air (known as a dermish and worth 11 points). Scoring through the
“Chumb Goal” was worth 6 points, via either dermish or woomick. The hitlibitle
must always be used to propel the purnunkle - any touching of the purnunkle by
hands, head or other body parts (intentional or not) resulted in a penalty.
Penalty shots were taken from the “Chumb Line” in front of the “Chumb Goal”.
Failing to score via penalty shot in the air through the unattended goal forced
the team failing to score to put the purnunkle back in play by one of their Frummerts
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He paused with his explanation due to a loud party sitting
in an adjoining room whooping it up, louder and louder as time went on. This
was a little disappointing as far as “atmosphere” but something we were, with a
little effort, able to overlook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To me, my impression was that Billy's Boathouse needed a
good scrubbing, stem to stern and some formal and focused training of wait
staff. Other online reviews of the establishment include a significant number
indicating slow or non-existent service. I never make my decisions on whether
to visit a bar or restaurant based on those reviews, but my experience there
that evening supported what I had read. <i>Unfortunately, Jamie can't tend the
bar AND wait all the tables by herself!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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a professional and effective bartender. When I go back, we'll just sit at the
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While we were on that side of town, we had just a short
drive over to <b>Green Room Brewing </b>(228 3rd Street North – Jax Beach –
904.201-9283) which was our next destination. Being it was Tuesday and being
members of Tsunami Tuesdays, we wanted to sample their new offering that week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The featured brew was the <b>Cascade IPA</b> – a single hop
– single malt creating weighing in at 6.5% ABV. Good stuff!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was late and a school night, so we decided to call it an
evening. Besides, there was more beer-related evenings ahead on this marathon
Jax Brew Bitch week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Look up “serendipity” in your Funk & Wagnalls – you'll
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Serendipity reared its beautiful head a couple of weeks ago
when David Rigdon of Champion Brands and Team Hopheads invited me to be a part
of a group to sit with Terrapin Beer Company's owners and co-founders Brian "Spike" Buckowski (Brewmaster) and John Cochran (President) last Friday (Oct 26). Spike
and John were traveling into Jacksonville that day to attend the following
day's Florida-Georgia game and had agreed to do a few promotional events Friday
evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let me explain my excitement. I have spoken often of my
initial foray into craft beer about a year ago when John Woodcock (then, of
Kickbacks Gastropub) shamed me into letting him select something for me after I
grossed him out by ordering (and drinking) an Ultra or something similar in
calories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I took baby-steps into this new exciting world of
delicious and creatively developed brews, I seldom took notice of the brewery –
I was concentrating on the name of the beer itself – so I could remember it the
next time. Brewery names were not significant to me until I started dedicating
significant effort to my blog in March of this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of my earliest taste-bud explosive experiences was with
Wake-N-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Stout. I'm sure I was told Terrapin Beer Company
brewed this magnificent nectar but I was too focused on remembering
“Wake-N-Bake” for that factoid to lodge in my memory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although I am now very aware of Terrapin Beer Company and
the array of selections they offer, Wake-N-Bake still holds a position as one
of my most favorites – and companion's.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, David's invitation to speak with the honchos of the
brewery thrilled me, of course – and I wanted to make sure my questions for
them would be pithy, current and pertinent – important enough to me to even
type them out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The meeting took place at Kickbacks Gastropub where owner
Steve Flores had prepared the area for this get-together. As you are probably
aware, Steve has collaborated with Terrapin in the past – notably, on the
Spiked Wake-N-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Stout.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As background, a minority stake in the ownership of Terrapin
Beer Company has recently been acquired by Tenth & Blake, the craft beer
arm of MillerCoors. There was enough concern about this that Terrapin's website
devoted their FAQ page to the buy-in by Tenth & Blake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The concerns raised by Tenth & Blake having a seat at
the Athens, Georgia “toropean” brewer's table were conceived by the underlying
perceptions taking the verbal form of two questions:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spike and John really sell-out? … to now sail aimlessly and wealthily through
the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean …
or to develop a hop farm in Viana do Castilo; or,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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resounding NO – the financial picture at Terrapin was and is fine – good and
healthy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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coverage of the Tenth & Blake buy-in on Terrapin's FAQ page merely
“corporate-speak”? … you know, that never fear – “everything-is-rosy-type”
marketing hype?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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MillerCoors understandable focus points on the Environment, Labor and Safety
(aka EPA , Teamsters and OSHA), if push comes to shove, will MillerCoors direct
a realignment down-ladder as far as policies which would alter how Terrapin
conducts business? … what they can brew? … when they can release? … where they
can distribute?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The good news, dear fellow Terrapin Beer lovers is that my
perception is that the answers provided at this meeting and on the FAQ page are
the same and indeed sincere. Terrapin survives as an independent organization
to brew and distribute at will – and with the same savvy Spike Buckowski and
John Cochran have always shown in the birth and nurturing of their fabulous
Terrapin Beer Company – over 10 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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three-hour meeting, John and Spike patiently and generously endured the
questions – well, John more so than Spike. Spike was giving me a hard time
about my questions – in a good-natured way, though. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The whole table was pleased to be offered samples of the Collaboration
Ale created by the joint creative efforts of Terrapin Beer Company and BFM
(Brasserie Des Franches-Montagnes – based in Switzerland) known as <strong>Jérôme
&Spike’s 2011 Barley Ryne. </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Jérôme is BFM brewmaster Jérôme Rebetez and he traveled to Terrapin's
brewery in Athens, Georgia <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">to concoct this brew with Spike.</span></div>
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samples of the previous year's Collaboration Ale from these two breweries, <strong>Spike
& Jérôme’s</strong> <b>Cuvée Délirante</b> (Collaboration Ale). For
this initial endeavor between the two brewmasters, Spike flew to Switzerland
for the pair to work together – <i>tough duty, huh? … makes you wonder what
Spike's high school career counselor suggested he consider for a career –
probably not anything as fulfilling as traveling the world to create
commercially successful beers!</i></span></div>
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Jérôme’s Collaboration from almost a year ago – my newby taste-buds at that
time being shocked at how tart and sour it was to me. Even then though, I could
appreciate the fact it was because I was still a rookie in the craft beer world
and would probably develop a taste for that type of beer. I did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I really did enjoy it – but I could never drink a whole tulip of it – so yeasty
and sour. Well, heck – who knows? … this time next year I could be drinking a
growler of it. We'll see …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of a woodsy Barley Wine but not quite as heavy as others I enjoy. Note – I could
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time passed all too quickly and there were other events John
and Spike had agreed to – including ones involving Northstar Substation and
Mellow Mushroom – but more about those in a follow-up post.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Team Hopheads for the invitation to be involved in this very special
meeting, to Steve Flores for providing the perfect setting and to Spike
Buckowski and John Cochran for their generous gift of the Collaboration Ale and
for graciously indulging my list of questions – typed and all.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view more photos from <b>John and Spike's visit </b>and <b>FL/GA Tap Takeover</b>, please visit the link below:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.369333766485572.89070.181100418642242&type=3"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.369333766485572.89070.181100418642242&type=3</span></a></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-44575457735811339582012-10-31T00:42:00.000-04:002012-10-31T00:42:00.242-04:00Tap Room Tunesday & Diggin' the chews, brews & fellowship<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Good evening! … just a quick note about tonight's
Mini-Prowl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First of all, I had a great meeting with Will Henley,
Publisher of <b>EU Jacksonville</b> – more about that and my future involvement later. Be sure to pick up their latest issue where you will see our very own Robert Bergeron on the cover, featuring FLA Productions (George Deacon and Robert Bergeron), Whole Wheat Bread and details for Jax Film Fest!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After that, companion squired me over to <b>Intuition Ale
Works</b> (720 King Street – 904.683.7720)
and upon reaching the establishment, I was amazed at how crowded it was
for a Tuesday evening! … then, I remembered – it was Tap Room Tunesday and
<b>Canary in the Coalmine</b> would start performing at 7:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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their delicious vegan and organic pizza for those interested in trying it. <i>Count
me in!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering the tap room, I was excited to see Lindsay and
Staci serving behind the bar. Later, Sam came out from the back and assisted
the girls as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><strong>Rail Spur Double IPA – (aged in oak bourbon
barrels)<br />
</strong><strong><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Aromas and flavors of tropical
fruit, citrus peel and pine needles dominate this brew. Two row malted barley,
Belgian Caramunich, and Victory malt were used to create a malt backbone that
can handle 40 pounds of seven different hops and two dry hop additions. </span></i></strong><b><i>JBB
Notes: WOW! … not normally a fan of bourbon-influenced beer but THIS one was
delicious! … just enough hint of the oak bourbon barrel to make it very
interesting!<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sam brought out a sample of their <b>Punk Monk Dubbel</b>,
being tapped tomorrow and described on their website:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our seasonal Belgian-style dubbel pumpkin beer. We added 80 pounds of pumpkin
to the mash and another 20 pounds to the kettle and used specially a formulated
pumpkin pie spice blend to add hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. Aged on
vanilla beans for 10 days.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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year's – and Lindsay nailed it by saying <i>“Oh, that's stupid! … it's so
good!”</i> … I thought companion was going to blow Truck Stop out his nose ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Right before I went outside and ordered our pizza from Dig
Foods (half Pumpkin and Roasted Red Kale and half Sweet Potato Cashew Cream and
Olives), companion ordered another beer, <b>Intuition Ale Works Oktoberfest</b>,
described on their website:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="line1"></a><i>Our
seasonal Oktoberfest brew is a golden, medium bodied lager with a balanced
noble hop profile.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By this time, our
friend Greg Steele came in and we enjoyed listening to him describe his
incredible trip up north visiting an impressive list of breweries, including
Ommegang and Southern Tier. I was green with envy after hearing all of his exploits!</span></div>
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and Staci informed me Dig Foods would soon be opening a food truck via
Kickstart; Both halves of this rather healthy pizza was very satisfying - as
was the warm and genuine fellowship we shared with Lindsay, Staci, Sam and
Greg. Right before we left, Springfield Brew Crew Marc Wisdom (aka Jax Beer
Guy) joined us at the bar to grab a beer and eat some food he had brought in
prior to heading home (school night for him and companion).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we were leaving, we
noticed Greg had meandered over to a table and was talking with three women. We
went over to bid him farewell and were introduced to Sarah Choi and Jennifer
Earnest Corrente of 2 Gutsy Girls. Check
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My heartfelt thanks to
Lindsay, Staci and Sam for their great service and for making us feel welcome
every time we visit Intuition Ale Works during Jax Brew Bitch Prowls!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-87104199340145216602012-10-27T02:00:00.002-04:002012-10-27T02:00:40.583-04:00Oktoberfest 2012 at Engine 15 Brewing Co.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was tempting to stay in yesterday (Oct 6). A late night
the evening before working on the computer after we got home from a quick Prowl
and being snuggled into our comfortable bed with just the right mixture of
air-conditioning and blanket – you know how it is – combined to dissuade me
from opening my eyes as the morning dawned.</span><br />
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muted light coming from around the bedroom's curtains, I could tell he had been
up for awhile. (<i>How does he do it? - always getting up early – like a farmer
ready to attack his chores – but we don't even have a cow – well anymore, at
least – and the one we DID have was a Holstein steer – so companion had no
milking responsibilities.)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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subconscious being was yearning to be back in my interrupted dream where I was
helping Xena, Warrior Princess conquer foes after convincing her she would be
much more intimidating and effective if she wore stiletto-heeled warrior boots.
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Gabrielle in fantasy land – OR - scrambled eggs with fajita-spiced onions and
peppers with buttered jelly toast lovingly served in bed. Breakfast won out –
Xena would have to fend and accessorize for herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Early morning hunger was not the sole motivating force
behind my awakening, however. This day was Oktoberfest at <b>Engine 15 Brewing
Company</b> (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href1"></a>1500 Beach Boulevard – Jax Beach –
904.249.2337) … besides being able to enjoy some German-style beer, Engine 15
was also offering Oktoberfest-themed food! … also, the King of Oktoberfest
would be crowned that afternoon and I wanted to be there. I had been urging
folks to “Vote for Herb” and I was hoping he would be victorious.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Driving over on Beach Boulevard, it was obvious there had
been more rain over by the beach than we received at our house. I was
considering placing a call to make sure festivities were not being postponed –
since we knew some activities would be staged outdoors – but I decided we still
wanted to visit Engine 15 regardless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pulling into the parking lot, I noticed there was some
spaces available and we were able to settle The Beast into a slot not too far
away. As we entered, it was apparent we would be able to find a seat without
any problem but I knew the crowd would be increasing as the afternoon wore on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was delighted to see Mark and Kathy Corbin seated right
beside the front door and they were kind enough to share their table with us.
The Corbins explained we could purchase a large <span lang="DE">Maßkrug (Maß as abbreviated)</span> – the Bavarian word for a “mug of beer”
- holding exactly 1 liter of brew … one … LITER? … hello, Oktoberfest!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion suggested I make the selection of German beer of
which to fill our <span lang="DE">Maß – so I chose
Hofbrau as my first German beer of choice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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were happy to see Ed Stansel and son Jonathan enter the premises and join us
for awhile. As you are probably aware, Ed is an Editorial Systems Editor for
the Florida Times Union and he and Roger Bull collaborate to produce Amber
Waves for Florida Times Union www.jacksonville.com. He and Jonathan brought
their own Maßkrüge which they had purchased last year at Engine 15's
Oktoberfest. <i>Quite the Boy Scouts! … always prepared!<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After sitting there watching the band <i>One Step Ahead of
the Law</i> perform for the crowd, I ventured to the bar to confirm I would go
about acquiring some of the German food available. The band was about to start
a polka and one of the band members stepped forward, offering to show me how to
polka. I did my best not to step on his toes and I came away from the lesson
noting to myself to stick with my day job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Feeling enlivened by the crowd, food …. and beer … I decided
to try my hand – or rather, arm – in the Feasts of Strength, This competition
pitted seasoned beer-drinkers against one another holding a <span lang="DE">Maß
full of water at arm's length and shoulder height. After a minute or so, I
realized I would rather be drinking, so I gracefully bowed out. Okay, okay - I
quit 'cause my arm hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All of the nominees were soon presented before the crowd and
I had my fingers crossed for Herb. Luch is quite adept at raising the suspense
around the election results and I was very anxious to find out who won.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">As Luch shouted the winner's name – HERB! - I was overjoyed
for him and his lovely wife, Nona! … they are so popular at Engine 15, such
loyal patrons of the establishment and a couple we are honored to know.
Companion says they are “good people” which carries a significance much deeper
than those two words – and I agree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The liter of Hofbrau I had been drinking apparently
evaporated since when I looked after congratulating Herb and Nona, there was
nothing left in my <span lang="DE">Maß … what? … of course beer evaporates in an
air-conditioned environment … yes, it does, too … you don't think I consumed
the entire liter, do you? … companion had his own pint of Engine 15's 904 Weiss
Guy, so he wasn't drinking mine – so, that proves it evaporated. Just ask the
Corbins, Ed or Jonathan - well, maybe not them – they were too busy listening
to the band.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Engine 15 was dwindling down like the
volume of Spaten in my second filling of my Maß. Oktoberfest at Engine 15 had
been a tremendous success and I had a great time of fellowship with the
Corbin's, Ed Stansel and his son, Jonathan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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soon bid us farewell and not too much later, we said goodbye to Herb and Nona,
the Corbin's, Luch Scremin and the rest of the gang at Engine 15 brewing
Company.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="DE"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Congratulations
to Engine 15 for another fantastic Oktoberfest and a heartfelt thank you for
being so consistent in delivering first rate experiences for your customers.
That is why Engine 15 brewing Company will continue to be a regular stop on
future Jax Brew Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="DE"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view more photos from <b>Engine 15's Oktoberfest</b>, please visit the link below:</span></span><br />
<span lang="DE" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.362179560534326.87199.181100418642242&type=3">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.362179560534326.87199.181100418642242&type=3</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Heading back home, I suggested we stop in at <b>Bold City
Brewery </b>(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href31"></a>2670 Rosselle St - 904.379-6551) to say hello and have a beer,
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in front and drove off to secure a parking spot. Inside was busy but not
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‘roasty’ and complex Red Ale. The roasted flavor comes from the high presence
of roasted barley. With a very minimal but high alpha hop addition, this Red
Ale has become a favorite among patrons.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was starving, so companion jumped outside to get us a
pulled-pork sandwich with beans and slaw, prepared ever so deliciously by
Vernon of <b>Jolly Mon Catering</b> (904.349.2473).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beer, great folks and great food. My sincere appreciation to the Millers and
the rest of the staff there at Bold City Brewery for their dedication to our
community and for maintaining an atmosphere always perfect to end Jax Brew
Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion settled me into The Beast and stopped to say
goodbye to some fellow Bold City patrons. I positioned myself into a
comfortable position in which to sleep during our drive home and just as I was
about to doze off, Tinker Beer, the Brew Fairy appeared on my shoulder and
started tugging my ear to wake me up. She was dressed for mythological battle –
a nice little two-piece ensemble – complete with a Sai in her hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><i>“Quick, Brewbeerella Warrior Princess! … there is an
establishment not honoring the late-night Happy Hour Specials they advertised
and we must set them straight!”</i></b>, Tink said,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion got in The Beast, looked over and thought I had
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He just didn't realize I had vanished into the night, grabbing
my Chakram, pointing it skyward and yelling, </span><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“<i>Into the fray, Tinkrielle –
into - the - fray!</i>” </span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-58856972136504112332012-10-24T23:40:00.000-04:002012-10-24T23:52:48.876-04:00Folio Weekly's Margarita Festival - Arriba! Oh, yeah and sushi, beer and a T-Rex<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Margarita Festival? … me? … the Jax Brew Bitch? … years ago,
upon hearing about such a thing, I would have been instantly donning my
sombrero and doing my interpretation of the Jarabe Tapatio all the way to the
Morocco Shrine Center ( 3800 St. John's Bluff Rd. - 904.642.5200 ) where this
year's </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Folio Weekly Margarita Festival</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;"> was being held.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">However, since my focus has been on craft beer, I wondered
if I was too far removed from the “Tequila Appreciation Studies” portion of my
life to be able to enjoy anything being presented Friday (June 22) at the
event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Being ever the adventurous sort, I accepted the gracious
invitation extended to companion and me by Scott Russell of North Florida
Sales. By the reflection in my laptop screen, I had the impression I saw Tinker
Beer, the Brew Fairy faint and fall backward off my shoulder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Scott would have several products on display that evening
and I decided if nothing else, I would enjoy the food being provided by the
various vendors (please forgive me for any I missed):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I decided this would be a great venue to have our friends
and associates, <b>ReelFLA Productions</b> attend and gather some video and photo
footage for themselves and Jax Brew Bitch. George Deacon and Bobby Bergeron
head up this avant-garde production company with headquarters at <b>CoRK</b>. Please
check out their YouTube Channel, the link to which is included below. Their
talent is very impressive and their dedication to the Great Jacksonville area
is significant and real.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">George and Bobby met us at the Morocco Shrine Center around
6:00 pm, the scheduled start of the event. Upon entering, we were cordially
greeted and provided a small glass to use for tastings and a raffle ticket to
use to vote for our favorite food vendor of the evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We headed straight for the food! ... the early crowd had
surrounded the tables set up by Poe's Tavern and O'Brothers. Poe's Tavern was
offering delicious fish tacos with a slice of lime and O'Brothers was
presenting scrumptious Scotch Eggs in
quartered sections served atop a ladled portion of a tasty dipping sauce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Starting in a clockwise rotation from there, I stopped at a table presented by 91.5 WAPE where I won, by spinning a wheel, my choice of movie tickets to see “Ted”
or a water bottle. Opting for the water bottle, I noticed companion had deviated
from our rotation to check out a chocolate flavored vodka at a table one level
down. Joining him, I tried it and it was good – reminding somewhat of the
chocolate wine I sometimes enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The rest of our time there was spent zig-zagging across the
large auditorium visiting each food vendor, and approaching drinks vendors -
sampling some, passing on others and deliberately avoiding at least one table
with Jose Quervo because of the warnings of the “Ghost of Pass-Outs Past” -
youthful memories – or lack thereof – of an earlier focus in my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, don't get me wrong – this was a FANTASTIC event for
those whose tastes run along the lines of tequilas, margaritas and blends
- trust me, I even liked a blend
presented of Patron Silver and a white apple liqueur. However, my palate – and
motivation – has changed through the years, so I knew I would not stay until
the scheduled end of the Festival (10:00 pm).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All the food was marvelous – a sincere well-done to each
vendor for creating such unique offerings for attendees. I noted that many of
those providing the drink samples had some knowledge about what they were
providing which certainly made trying something more interesting. A distant,
nostalgic wave to the tequila and other liquor distributors, reps and vendors
for their informative and friendly participation at the Festival – obviously on
top of their game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was hoping to find someone offering bottled water (or selling
beer!) but I didn't notice any. The crowd was getting significantly larger as
the evening progressed and the talented DJ was getting the crowd moving and
dancing on the dance floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRmUUV8lCpmkt8ebaQ_Xi8B9MEYrExTIa2EKm7fMphMCW0ldIpSCT4mC0mkgsyMKFYLblAGmWWHU6SdrUZVZ9ZOQIQ0db3ZM6JGYozzMIopTrK0eWDcZx92L0wY-xNJw8ivkvA5K8QTM/s1600/DSCN0061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRmUUV8lCpmkt8ebaQ_Xi8B9MEYrExTIa2EKm7fMphMCW0ldIpSCT4mC0mkgsyMKFYLblAGmWWHU6SdrUZVZ9ZOQIQ0db3ZM6JGYozzMIopTrK0eWDcZx92L0wY-xNJw8ivkvA5K8QTM/s320/DSCN0061.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Crowds of folks whose preferences are centered on tequila
and margaritas have a different motivating force behind their drinking than I
do. As I have stated before, I drink craft beer “for fellowship”, not “for
effect”. I am in no way dissing the
crowd at the event – all were very friendly and having a great time – but their
excitement is for the feeling they get from imbibing the liquor and any
resulting “activity” just “different” than mine, that's all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gentry and his On-Premise supervisor Keith. Their tables encircled the dance
floor and I believe I did try something from each of those tables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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high-time for a beer! … we thanked Scott for his generosity and Bobby and
George for their fellowship and professional participation and left those two
there at event so they could enjoy themselves without “Ma and Pa” !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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feelings for it and the Shriners are still the same as I mentioned in my post
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My thanks to Scott for providing access for us and to the
Morocco Shrine Center for providing the facility allowing a very different and
memory-adjusting Jax Brew Bitch experience.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To view more<b> photos</b> from <b>Folio Weekly's Margarita Festival</b>, please visit the link below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay, 8:15 pm and time for the Jax Brew Bitch to get
“beer-centric” once again! … companion, please whisk me away to <b>Engine 15
Brewing Company!</b> (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href"></a>1500 Beach Boulevard – Jax Beach –
904.249.2337)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Entering Engine 15, it took a couple of minutes to realize
it was indeed Kevin behind the bar! … he had shaved his significant mustache
for charity a few weeks ago, raining over $600! … Kevin is always so
personable, gracious and professional - he always helps make our visits to
Engine 15 spectacular.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I couldn't precisely remember the name of what I wanted to
try, so I made a feeble attempt to mention it, using a butchered combination of
words. Kevin has known me long enough to be able to translate – or decipher –
my cryptic guesses on obscure brew names that he was able to clarify that what
I was ordering was actually the <b>Engine 15 Brewing Company's Ramming Speed
Black IPA</b>. Oh yeah! … that's what I meant! … full-bodied dark and flavorful
Black IPA – delicious!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We wanted to run by another place while on that side of
town, so we bid farewell to Kevin and I thank him for exemplary customer
service and Engine 15 for always being a consistent enjoyable stop on Jax Brew
Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There was a sizable crowd when we entered and were greeted
warmly by our friends Mark and Kathy who were seated at a table with some of
their friends. They introduced us and invited us to join them. Companion and I
walked over to the bar and noticed that Molly, Christina and Jason were
effecting serving patrons that evening. Another Terrific Trio! … Molly took our
order of the Green Room Brewing Anniversary Secret Spot and Saint Somewhere
Brewing Company's Caroline Saison.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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barrels and the Caroline has an amazing flavor brought about by its brewing
with coffee beans!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We enjoyed some good fellowship with Mark, Kathy and their
friends as we sipped our tasty brews … so good ... and I was relieved to be
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thank them for their wonderful service, provided so effectively even when Green
Room is slammed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you to Mark and Kathy for their friendship and to Eric
and the rest of the crew at <b>Green Room Brewing</b> for providing a safe, clean and inviting
environment for this relaxing stop on that evening's Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Both Tinker Beer and the Freakin' Fried Fairy were waiting
for me as I buckled in for our trip back home. The Freakin' Fried Fairy was
consoling Tinker Beer and started chiding me about attending a non-beer related
event earlier in the evening. I explained I had ventured “back to beer” later
on and that we were now done for the night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Or so I thought … on the way westward on Beach Boulevard, I
remembered that <b>Matsuya Sushi and Grill</b> (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href1"></a>11380
Beach Boulevard – 904.996.0008) was just up ahead at the Winn Dixie Shopping
Center at the southwest corner of the intersection of St. Johns Bluff Road and
Beach Boulevard <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On a very early Jax Brew Bitch Prowl (Dec 2011), I had been excited
to learn they offered late-night sushi on certain evenings and was impressed
with their customer service and youthful, energetic and motivated management.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I asked companion to pull in so that I could find out if we
could have a sushi roll or two. Immediately, the Freakin' Fried Fairy and
Tinker Beer prepared to vanish, saying something like <i>“We don't even KNOW
you, right now”</i> as they departed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Just as we pulled into the parking lot, the “OPEN” sign was
turned off and I was SO disappointed. However, I noticed a young man had exited
the building and was speaking on his cell phone and sitting on a chair outside.
I rolled down my window and inquired if they were still serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was pleased and impressed the young man explained they
were just closing but to please come in if we wanted sushi! … WooHoo! …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As we entered, we noticed they had completed some remodeling
since our visit in December, 2011 and the alterations certainly improved the
ambiance. I learned the young man seated outside inviting us in was the owner,
Jacky Chen – and he made sure I knew his last name was spelled with an “e” and
not an “a”! … Jacky is so friendly and has a great sense of humor!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I inquired if they still had the late-night sushi (like
after midnight) as they did on certain Wednesdays back in December and he
replied that they indeed did but not on a regularly scheduled basis. Beer-Pong
events necessitate the late nights but he said if a large enough crowd
approached him for such a late-hour dinner, he would certainly accommodate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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him, “I would have to be drinking” - that led to discussions of what I would be
drinking - which led to me indicating I felt sake was an excellent drink for
sushi dinners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jacky quickly disappeared into the back and returned
carrying a tray with a sake carafe and three small sake cups. He said he
sometimes likes to share sake with his customers and I noticed as he sat down
at our table, there were three quail eggs on the tray, as well. Now, I have had
quail eggs on top of seaweed-wrapped fish roe and this is like dessert for me –
the quail egg is almost sweet in contrast to the salty brine of fish eggs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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started cracking/peeling them and then broke them over each cup to allow the
egg yoke to drop into the bottom of the cups … huh? … I was wondering what the
combination of the quail egg and sake would produce. Jacky pointed out that
the hot sake “cooks” the egg to some degree while we let the cups set for about
30 seconds. Then, we drank the sake – sake shooter style – and the quail egg
yoke tasted like thick, almost sweet, cream at the end. Amazing and delicious –
you MUST try this! …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Matsuya and selected the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The preparation and presentation by Sushi Chef Domingo was
excellent! … I was able to speak with Domingo a little and learned he is from
Guatemala and loves living in the United States. He is very talented – just
look at the photos!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The sushi rolls were magnificent! … the items used as
garnish are edible and delicious, too – so, at the end of the meal, the huge
plate was empty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jacky introduced us his lovely wife Huan and the newest
addition to their family, their daughter – they also have a son at home. Great
family – great staff – Jacky is a lucky man, indeed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jacky also explained something they offer which blew my
mind – Sushi Classes on certain Sundays from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Cost is $29 per
person and it is all-you-can-make & eat sushi for those four hours. They
only do pre-paid reservations and community seating is the order of the day.
For instance, the booth at which companion and I were seated would accommodate
four people, so during Sushi Classes, you and your significant other will be
sharing that booth with two other people. Jackie instructs each student to use
the name tags he provides for the class so that you will be motivated to mingle.
Sell-outs are common, so allow time to arrange your visit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Think of it – all-you-can-eat sushi for $29 per person PLUS
you learn to make it yourself! … for an extra $10 per person, you can have
all-you-can-drink sake! … I feel a S&S (sushi & sake) night coming
soon! … the next classes are Sunday, July 15 & July 29, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My heartfelt appreciation to Jacky and Huan for being such
gracious hosts and for sharing the sake! .. and to Domingo for a spectacular
sushi dinner. Most significantly, my congratulations to Jacky and Huan for
their close family relationship and for maintaining the same top-notch service
and food quality we experienced over six months ago at Matsuya Sushi & Grill
… a most memorable and exciting experience during this unusual Jax Brew Bitch
Prowl!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our route home took us tantalizingly close to “Beer Central”
for Jacksonville - <b>Kickbacks
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Not having any room available for even the smallest bite of
food, it was companion's fault for letting me know Kickbacks had <b>Highland
Brewing Company's Kashmir IPA</b> on tap! … no respectable Brew Bitch could
pass this close to that delicious nectar without stopping for a pint, right? …
and guess what? … even on a Friday night (Saturday morning), we found a parking
spot right in front across the street!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As expected, Kickbacks was packed but we soon found seating
at the bar. We met a wonderful and beautiful young woman. Rolanda, sitting at
the bar awaiting food-to-go for her hospital-bound fiancee. She was such a
sweetheart and surprised us with the gift of our round of beer which consisted
of the aforementioned <b>Highland Brewing Company's Kashmir IPA</b> and out
most favorite and treasured <b>Terrapin Beer Company's Wake N Bake Coffee
Oatmeal Stout</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A full-bodied India Pale Ale. This beer is golden in
color with a moderate malty character with full hop flavor true to the classic
ale that has traveled on sailing ships from England to India. Bold and brazen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is Highland’s version of the classic British beer
which was designed to survive the long journeys from England to India on
sailing ships. The higher alcohol content and much higher hop level provided
the longevity necessary for the casks to arrive in India in a most drinkable
condition. It is very often serious beer drinkers’ favorite style. Being “Just
a wee bit different” we chose Kashmir, a controversial section of the Indian
subcontinent in the north and matched it with a Madras inspired plaid from the
south. Note: 6% ABV & 60 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Black as night, this coffee stout is thick, rich and
full of real coffee flavor. Brewed with the Terrapin Wake-n-Bake coffee blend
created by Terrapin & Jittery Joe’s Coffee.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The high content alcohol of these beers make them
perfect for cellaring…hide them away and pull one out for a special event 2-3
years later.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jimmie and Will were our experienced, friendly and effective
bartenders that evening, making this experience at Kickbacks very special. I
was also able to see Cindy and my original Ale Angel Kat as they both stopped
by to say hello.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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customer service and friendly demeanor and to Rolanda for the generous gift of
our beer – the best of luck to you and your fiancee – we'll be lifting y'all
up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My heartfelt appreciation to Steve Flores and the rest of
the gang at <b>Kickbacks Gastropub</b> for always being the place we can confidently
refer to as our “home away from home” - and always rely upon to be the perfect
spot to end any Jax Brew Bitch Prowl!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To view more photos from <b>Matsuya Sushi and Grill</b> and <b>Kickbacks Gastropub</b>, please visit the link below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Completely full … and completely content, I settled into The
Beast for the balance of the ride home. Companion started the engine, looked
over and asked if I happened to be seeing Tinker Beer or the Freakin' Fried
Fairy at that particular moment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Leaning
back and closing my eyes as he started to drive, I responded, “No, not now …
but it's all right – they'll both be BACK – because although it may not have
looked like it tonight, so am I.<i>”</i></span><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-86642857489078110852012-10-10T02:22:00.000-04:002012-10-10T02:48:59.484-04:00Three reasons to be in Riverside Jax, Saturday Oct. 20 and a FREE Trolley ride to get ya around!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trolleys take me back to my childhood – the years I spent
living in San Francisco. My mother had gotten a wild hair and packed me in the
back seat of her car with the stuff which wouldn't fit into the trunk and we,
along with two of her friends, headed westward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was such a little girl – but grew up quickly, living where
we did in the Tenderloin District. My mother had drilled me daily to remember which
trolleys and buses I needed to ride in order to get to and from school since she was
working and could not take me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Looking back, I am amazed I never felt scared or threatened
– and as I got older, Mom informed me she had made it very clear to those
living and working along my paths to keep an eye out for her daughter. She had
an uncanny knack for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I still remember how proud of myself I was when my
grandmother (<i>Laura D – see earlier blog post</i>) came to visit and I was
able to astound her with my knowledge of the city – well, at least my little
part of it – as I pulled her onto one trolley after another.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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9) at the <b>Bold Bean Coffee House</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had begun this evening over to <b>Engine 15 Brewing
Company</b> (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href1"></a>1500 Beach Boulevard – Jax Beach –
904.249.2337) to pick up the glasses for (<i>hopefully – weather permitting</i>)
the “maiden voyage” of the <b>Jax Brew Cruises</b> scheduled for tomorrow,
along with some coasters and menus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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… it's good … and nutty!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A traditional Bavarian style Hefeweissen, notes of clove,
orange and coriander along with a cloudy yeast character make this a summer
favorite.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was in the mood for one of the delicious pretzels
currently available at Engine 15 and this time, I ordered it with salt and
Parmesan cheese – excellent. Companion opted for the always outstanding Engine
15 Chili.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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see Herb and Nona enter – the King of Engine 15 Oktoberfest and his bride!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My heartfelt thanks to Luch and his wife Kara, Sean,
Andy and the rest of the team there at Engine 15 Brewing Company for their
generosity and for always making each of our stops there wonderful experiences
during Jax Brew Bitch Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Engine 15 Brewing Company</b> (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href"></a>1500
Beach Boulevard – Jax Beach – 904.249.2337)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view photos from<b> Engine 15's Oktoberfest</b> event, visit the link below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The event for which we needed to return to the Riverside
area was for Folio Weekly's Best of Jax party at <b>Bold City Brewery </b>(2670 Rosselle
St - 904.379-6551).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the scheduled time the event was to begin. I suggested we first visit <b>Bold
Bean Coffee</b> (869 Stockton Street – 904.855.1181).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was having a little difficulty deciding whether I wanted a
coffee or a beer as we entered the establishment and seated ourselves at the
bar. It was delightful to learn that our barista was none other than Erin Lee, known for her radio program, <b>Indie Endeavor</b> on 89.9 WJCT, every Tuesday night at 11 pm. Also working behind the
counter was Art, a friendly young man who also performs with his friend in a
two-person band named <b>Phenomenality</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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its way to us was their popular <b>Ginger Latte</b> – a suitable substitute for
the discontinued Curry Latte I had fallen in love with during earlier Prowls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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coffee flavors with just a hint of brewer's licorice. One of our oldest
recipes, it balances a significant hop presence against the roast malt body.
Note: the licorice they use is gelatin-free, making it acceptable for
vegetarians. 6.0% ABV<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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coffee and a licorice-influenced beer – but both were good and mixed rather
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we rose to leave, the young woman sitting next to us at
the bar and asked if we were also going to the event at Bold City Brewery. She
introduced herself as Krysten Bennett, newly selected Executive Director of
the <b>Riverside Arts Market</b> or as most know in the community, <b>RAM</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From Your Favorite RAM Vendors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">AND THAT’S NOT ALL….<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This year, RAM is thrilled to partner with Bold City
Brewing Company and European Street Cafe to provide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">FREE TROLLEY SERVICE<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">from 2:00pm-11:00pm between RAM’s Oktoberfest, Bold City
Brewing Company’s 4th Anniversary Celebration and Oktoberfest at E Street!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Park along Riverside Avenue and enjoy <strong>THREE
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A holiday-themed event for December 8, 2012 – details to
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 20, 2012 – for European
Street Cafe, Bold City Brewing Company and the Riverside Arts Market – an
amazing opportunity for beer enthusiasts in our community to have a very
special day to remember.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My thanks to Erin and Art for their friendly customer
service and to Krysten Bennett for taking the time to introduce herself and for
sharing some of her exciting plans for the Riverside Arts Market!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">The </span><b>European Street Cafe</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b>Family presents Oktoberfest 2012. Join them on October 20th at 2752 Park Street in Riverside. The festival is free, starts at 11 am, and all ages are welcome.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">The first one hundred folks (over 21 years old) will receive a commemorative, glass beer boot to drink their beer of choice from while everyone enjoys the sounds of the authentic German Oompapa band playing all of your favorite Oktoberfest beer drinking songs.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>European Street Cafe</b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.europeanstreet.com/"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://www.europeanstreet.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/estreetpark"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/estreetpark</span></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><b>Bold City Brewery 4th Anniversary Party</b> is set to happen on Saturday, October 20th, starting at 1 pm to 11 pm. They will be tapping some special brews for that day including the Barrel Aged</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> Duke’s Brown Ale. Bold City Bandits will be performing at 5 pm and 9 pm.</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMBX6_GP90J3KhFJhEZPyTlbhMinDftwUPSsL5I4c9WnfOLFyPUel0QMsXPAZKl7qIK8PPCkcDwyZNdYO7WyfJWNHMDBGnmSqV-09ATXcM4_K2_2VUowJGX1lLohdU1VTALcRkFj7i0g/s1600/Bold+City+Brewery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMBX6_GP90J3KhFJhEZPyTlbhMinDftwUPSsL5I4c9WnfOLFyPUel0QMsXPAZKl7qIK8PPCkcDwyZNdYO7WyfJWNHMDBGnmSqV-09ATXcM4_K2_2VUowJGX1lLohdU1VTALcRkFj7i0g/s200/Bold+City+Brewery.jpg" width="142" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">$2 Pints ALL DAY including a special Duke's Bourbon Barrel Aged Ale.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Jolly Mon Menu (All day till 10 pm) Wings, Pulled Pork, Brats, Black Bean Burgers and Seafood Gumbo.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Raffles- $1 per ticket (Cash Only) Drawing at 8 pm</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">1 year of Free Growlers Fills (limit 2 fills per visit) 2 winners &</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">1 year of Free Pints (limit 2 pints per visit) 2 winner</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><b>Bold City Brewery</b></span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.boldcitybrewery.com/index.php"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://www.boldcitybrewery.com/index.php</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bold-City-Brewery/54391921191?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bold-City-Brewery/54391921191?fref=ts</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jolly Mon Catering, Inc</b></span><br />
<a href="http://jollymoncatering.com/"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://jollymoncatering.com/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolly-Mon-Catering-Inc/125077294172277?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolly-Mon-Catering-Inc/125077294172277?fref=ts</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold Bean Coffee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Indie Endeavor on 89.9 WJCT</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Check back tomorrow for info on Folio Weekly's Best of Jax party that was held at Bold City Brewery. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-75226373314652422692012-10-08T18:40:00.000-04:002012-10-08T18:42:42.616-04:00Bold City Brewery taps into Fall and Jax never missed a beat ... <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Martha Graham was the first dancer ever to perform at the
White House … wow, can you imagine? … what an honor that must have been …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">However, Martha Graham had a lifetime full of honors and
awards including being regarded as the “Picasso of Dance” due to her influence
in that artistic form and choreography. She also won the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, the “Key to the City of Paris” and the Japanese Imperial “Order of the
Precious Crown”. She also founded the Martha Graham Dance Company, which
outlived this accomplished and talented mega-star, now the oldest dance company
in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She once said, <b>“Great dancers are not great because of
their technique, they are great because of their passion.”<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In retrospect, last night (Thursday, Oct 4) was an evening
filled with watching others as they performed magnificently - all motivated by their passion. No, nothing
pornographic here, so “git yer minds outta the gutter” …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Bold City Brewery </b>(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href3"></a>2670
Rosselle St - 904.379-6551) was having a
special tapping of a cask of a Maple and Caramel Pumpkin Spiced Ale – only 5
gallons would be available – so, companion and I had arranged our schedule to
arrive at Bold City before the doors opened at 3:00 pm to make sure we were
lucky enough to get a pint.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although the weather had turned and rain was pouring down
upon us and the other loyal Bold City patrons, as soon as owner Brian Miller
unlocked the door, about a dozen fellow beer-lovers invaded the taproom – many
more were on their way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The group of “early arrivers” included Gary and Jackson (<i>talented
and motivated home brewers</i>), Keith Kimball and Allison Lang (<i>performing duo who are
also part of Firewater Tent Revival</i>), Jay and Tiffany (<i>masterful home
brewers</i>) with friends Ryan and John Allmand, a local and very talented artist who's work is now featured at CoRK Arts District. Following soon were Mark Corbin and Mike </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lichtenfels</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">beer
critics of great renown</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">), Robin (</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">beer-bringer extraordinaire at the
Brewer's Pizza Bottle Sharing events</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">) and Ed Stansel (</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">co-author of Amber
Waves and multi-awarded home brewer who took home beaucoup bling from the
latest CASK First Coast Cup</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">). Ed is also the “Uncle Ed” noted on the Bold
City board as the namesake of “Uncle Ed's Belgian IPA” - available there at
Bold City Brewery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I ordered a pint each of the special Maple and
Caramel Pumpkin Spiced Ale cask offering. Sweet, a little spicy and for which
Ed Stansel nailed the taste – “like liquid candy corn”! … so delicious and
unique!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Owner Susan Miller had a large plastic container filled with
Rice Crispy Treats made with pumpkin-flavored marshmallows which she suggested
to Brian he open for those in attendance. Brian was a little hesitant to do so
immediately since he believed the treats may overshadow the flavor of the Maple
and Caramel Pumpkin Spiced Ale. We tried to hold off, we really did – but we
finally gave in to the temptation. The treats were fabulous!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from Vernon of <b>Jolly Mon Catering</b>, the in-house grill master of
Bold City. Complete with side dishes of beans and homemade coleslaw, at $6.00,
you really would be hard pressed to find a better deal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the new Pumpkin Ale and a pint of:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City Brewery 1901 Red Ale<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is not your standard Red Ale. This is a very
‘malty’, ‘roasty’ and complex Red Ale. The roasted flavor comes from the high
presence of roasted barley. With a very minimal but high alpha hop addition,
this Red Ale has become a favorite among patrons.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After visiting a couple of tables and milling around a bit,
we had settled in at a table with Keith and Allison. We learned that later that
evening, these two would be performing at Open Mic Night at a local watering
hole. They also invited us to come share a roast they had been cooking all day
in a Crock Pot – of course, we jumped at the chance!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I was finishing off my Pumpkin Ale, I watched the family,
Will and the rest of the team who own and manage Bold City Brewery as they took
care of customers and joked around lovingly with each other . I realized I was
beholding an organization founded and run on passion – passion for their craft
– passion for their team – and passion for their customers.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">How fortunate we are here in Jacksonville to have the
Millers, their extended family and loyal staff – all dedicated so earnestly to
our community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be sure and make plans to come to Bold City Brewery's Fourth
Anniversary Party on October 20, 2012 from 1:00 to 11:00 pm. Let's all turn out
to show them how much the Greater Jacksonville craft beer community appreciates
their commitment to each of us.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Martha Graham <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;">School of Contemporary Dance</span></span><br />
<a href="http://marthagraham.org/"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://marthagraham.org/</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHxLLxul8_5hYI-VCjUmL-dzswTwYiqMAFDTEA-zvd0xbjUDnfL7f_IayViOK9aMF3IGWzWZ6qTFbP6_2dUblrfPEDHU9zawE2n9wmdPlTyyqhynOnBeNDob81iDVtTxEvtUtMh8Iz5I/s1600/IMG_1156+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHxLLxul8_5hYI-VCjUmL-dzswTwYiqMAFDTEA-zvd0xbjUDnfL7f_IayViOK9aMF3IGWzWZ6qTFbP6_2dUblrfPEDHU9zawE2n9wmdPlTyyqhynOnBeNDob81iDVtTxEvtUtMh8Iz5I/s320/IMG_1156+(1).JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I were then blessed with the opportunity of
sharing a couple of quiet hours with Keith and Allison at their home while we
shared great fellowship, Uncle Ed's Belgian IPA (I had filled a growler earlier
that evening at Bold City), some white wine, cheese from <b>Grassroots Natural Market</b> and an outstanding pot
roast! … we also got to meet their
“babies” - Marley and Dottie (lovable canines) and Kipper, the Cat!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The watering hole they were headed to in order to take
advantage of Open Mic Night was <b>Yesterday's Social Club</b> (3638
Park Street – 904.387.0502). As time approached for their performance,
companion and I excused ourselves while they packed and we agreed to meet them
there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The place is huge and consists two sections – one with a
bar, pool tables, darts, etc. and the other dedicated to performances with a
large stage, another large wrap-around bar and large seating area / dance
floor. Yes, a good scrubbing might be in order, but nothing just a little
attention couldn't handle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was impressed that there was <b>Bold City Brewery Duke's
Cold Nose Brown Ale</b> and <b>Killer Whale Cream Ale</b> available on tap
along with two different options brewed by the <b>SweetWater Brewing Company</b>.
Yesterday's Social Club also offers <b>Intuition Ale Works People's Pale Ale</b>
in cans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On Thursday evenings, you can get a great deal at this establishment!
… not only can you be entertained by some highly talented musicians who call
Jacksonville their home but it is also Ladies Night where ladies drink free
from 9:00 to 11:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion was going to order a pint of Duke's Cold Nose
Brown Ale but our friendly and helpful bartender Nick suggested we opt for a
pitcher since the pitcher is only $10! ... Great suggestion and I decided to
split the pitcher with companion in lieu of choosing free beer from their
mass-produced inventory. Now, we all know free beer is always good – but I
didn't want to stray from craft brews this evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Keith and Allison would be taking the stage following the
passionate and inspired performances of three other musicians / duets. All the
performers that evening were impressive and entertaining. When Keith and
Allison started their set, it was obvious this couple has a passion for music –
both are capable of playing more than one instrument and the small late-night
crowd there was obviously enjoying this couple as they displayed their musical
talent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I mentioned before, Keith and Allison are also part of a
larger band, <b>Firewater Tent Revival</b>, who had appeared at the recent<b>
Beaches Summer Fest 2012</b>, benefiting the MDA. You can also catch them at various
places around the town, so check their Facebook page!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This couple are meant for the stage – and strive to better
themselves with frequently scheduled practice sessions and Open Mic Nights to
hone their musical craft. You can see it in their faces – and hear it in their
music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As the evening drew to a close, I was thinking about Martha
Graham - and inner passion – and how it
had played out before me that night – earlier at Bold City Brewery and here
with all the performers at Yesterday's Social Club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are so blessed as humans to not be like cows – bovine
creatures who wake up in a new world every five minutes. As humans, we have the
ability to become motivated by an inner passion. My hope is that all the
purveyors of brews and chews in the Greater Jacksonville area will become
motivated in this way and not lose the focus of their efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is unfortunate some never “hear the music”. My wish is
that they will though, one day – my prayer is that we ALL do – and when we
“hear the music”, that we NOT back even one small step away from the stage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let's all just get up and dance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere appreciation to Nick for his insightful
suggestion and to Keith and Allison for opening their home – and Crock Pot –
and passion - to us, making this, our first visit to Yesterday's Social Club, a
perfect last note on this evening's Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view more photos from this evening, visit the link below:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.361089987309950.86870.181100418642242&type=3"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.361089987309950.86870.181100418642242&type=3</span></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yesterday's Social Club<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.iwantabuzz.com/jacksonville-fl/profile/yesterdays_79582">http://www.iwantabuzz.com/jacksonville-fl/profile/yesterdays_79582</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/23459">http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/23459</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://events.jacksonville.com/jacksonville_fl/venues/show/279616-yesterdays-social-club">http://events.jacksonville.com/jacksonville_fl/venues/show/279616-yesterdays-social-club</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Firewater Tent Revival<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Firewater-Tent-Revival/153768074696400?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Firewater-Tent-Revival/153768074696400?fref=ts</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Bread</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wholewheatbread?fref=ts"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/wholewheatbread?fref=ts</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://wholewheatbreadmusic.com/">http://wholewheatbreadmusic.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Amber Waves Jax</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmberWavesJax?fref=ts"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/AmberWavesJax?fref=ts</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The JamMin Movement (Jamie and Mindy Gillis)<span style="color: #616161;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thejamminmovement" style="color: #d1b575; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/thejamminmovement</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Beaches Summer Fest<span style="color: #616161;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/beachessummerfest" style="color: #d1b575; text-decoration: none;">https://www.facebook.com/beachessummerfest</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thegrassrootsmarket.com/" style="color: #ffb847;">http://www.thegrassrootsmarket.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Grassroots5Pts" style="color: #d1b575; text-decoration: none;">https://www.facebook.com/Grassroots5Pts</a></span></div>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-69621398073061625172012-10-04T03:23:00.001-04:002012-10-10T02:24:44.114-04:00A very special evening ...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wednesday, October 3, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just some quick notes about tonight – a very special one for
me and companion. My sister in Houston had sent me a Gift Certificate to use at
<b>Fujiyama Japanese and Sushi Restaurant</b> (13141 City Station Drive – 904.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="bizPhone"></a>374.2558) and we
decided this would be an appropriate evening on which to use it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was high time for a beer, especially on this special day – and we had just the
one! We had recently taken advantage of a phenomenal Green Room Brewing Groupon
Special which included two pints of beer, two pint glasses and one growler
filled with one of their delicious beers! … our choice had been the Shaka
Oatmeal Stout. This started the afternoon off perfectly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jacksonville International Airport. Fujiyama is located within the River City
Market Place on the east side of I-95 at the Jacksonville International Airport
exit. One notable thing I noticed about this area is that new construction is
ongoing with a new Dick's Sporting Goods and Marshalls coming soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering Fujiyama, I was impressed with the décor and we
were instantly greeted by two young women, one of which escorted us to the
sushi bar as we requested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The provided menus – note the plural – provided a vast array
of choices. There was the usual formal menu, a printed sushi menu, a small
table sandwich board menu and two wall menus listing different specials from
sushi rolls to desserts to appetizers. Oh, yes! … there was also a laminated
Special Rolls menu!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dynamite Roll ($6.29)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, my holy momma yama! ...the sushi was incredible – some
of the best I have had in Jacksonville. The sushi chefs were efficient,
friendly and creative.</span><br />
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– the sushi bar area was noticeably well populated by the time we left. Others
were making their way into the restaurant as we walked across the parking lot
back to The Beast.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you like sushi and have not tried Fujiyama Japanese and
Sushi Restaurant, Google around – check Money and Mint magazines and find
yourself a discount coupon to try it out for the first time. They have a
loyalty plan and a Military Appreciation special, as well.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know I'll be going back to Fujiyama – hope I see you
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was the “Coupon Kid” that evening, so I whipped out a
Starbucks $10 voucher for which I had coughed up $5 and by driving around the
River City Market Place, we were able to locate a nearby Starbucks Coffee
Company coffee house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion landed The Beast not too far from the front door
of the establishment and we noticed it was quite busy. We jumped inside and
ordered a Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino and a Spiced Pumpkin Frappuccino –
both serving as our dessert. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Driving home, companion and I were reminiscing of our years
together and funny anecdotes from our past. This was a wonderful evening for
which we'll both always be grateful – as I am for all of you who may be
reading.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-17862278841554961262012-09-24T15:46:00.002-04:002012-09-25T14:49:47.710-04:00Brace yourself ... Oktoberfest cometh <br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Are they beers? … no<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">During this time of year, beer enthusiasts everywhere begin
yet another season of advanced drooling brought about thoughts of the myriad of
beer – both those locally available and those requiring intercontinental travel
in order to procure. This onslaught of drool is produced by sets of these three
particular glands. As the beer starts flowing to celebrate the Oktoberfest
season, so does the saliva of beer lovers around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Food, dancing and fun are also involved in the many local
festivities being promoted to commemorate the sixteen-day mega-festival
officially known as Oktoberfest in Munich. Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
kicked off the first and most famous festival known as Oktoberfest to celebrate
his marriage to Therese Charlotte Luise of Saxony-Hildburghausen <i>(say THAT
five times)</i> on October 12, 1810. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the Greater Jacksonville area, many establishments are
celebrating Oktoberfest with events, specials and fun! … check out this list
and mark your calendars to make the most of this Oktoberfest season!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Bold City Brewery </b>(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="lnv_href3"></a>2670
Rosselle St - 904.379-6551)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bold City Brewery 4th Anniversary Party is set to happen on
October 20<sup>th</sup>, starting at 1 pm to 11 pm. They will be tapping some
special brews for that day including the Barrel Aged Duke’s Brown Ale. Bold
City Bandits will be performing at 5pm and 9pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Brats, Black Bean Burgers, Seafood Gumbo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Aged Ale<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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winners &<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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brewing an Oktoberfest Beer and a Pumpkin Beer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Intuition Ale Works </b>(720 King Street – 904.683.7720)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tues - Fri (3 - 11 pm) and Sat. (1 - 11 pm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“We’ll be turning our courtyard and brewery bar into a
German beer hall with a special tapping of our German brews, live oompah music
from The Swinging Bavarians, all-you-can-eat German food and traditional beer
competitions and games.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out photos from last year's event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Kickbacks Gastropub </b>(910 King Street – 904.388.9551)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Oktoberfest? … according to owner Steve Flores, they will be tapping both
Oktoberfest Biers and pumpkin beers including:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spaten Octoberfest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Brewer's Pizza / Pinglehead Brewing Company </b>(14B
Blanding Blvd – Orange Park – 904.276.5159)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fun Beer facts : Oktoberfest originates from when Bavarian
Crown Prince Louis (Ludwig), later King Louis I of Bavaria, married Princess
Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen on October 12th 1810. The Bavarian royalty
invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities held on the fields in
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Horse races in the presence of the Royal Family marked the
close of the event. The decision to repeat the festivities and the horse races
in the subsequent year gave rise to the tradition of the annual Oktoberfest,
which now begins in late September and lasts until the first Sunday in October.
-More than 1 million gallons of beer are consumed during Oktoberfest every
year. This years Oktoberfest in Germany Begins September 22nd and ends on
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At Brewer's we will celebrate on Tuesday October 2nd, We will tap your favorite
Fall Seasonal and Oktoberfest styles from some of the great American Craft
Breweries ..and maybe even some surprise's from Chef Zach and the Kitchen crew
as well. Stay posted! Cheers!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out our Bottle Sharing meeting every Sunday, starting at 2pm. Bring your favorite craft brew or homebrew to share! For more information email regina@jaxbrewbitch.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>European Street Cafe</b> (992 Beach Blvd – Jax Beach –
904.249.3001) & (2752 Park St. - 904.384.9999)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The European Street Cafe Family presents Oktoberfest 2012
TWICE this fall. Join us on October 6th at in Jacksonville Beach and on October
20th at 2752 Park Street in Riverside. The festival is free, starts at 11 am,
and all ages are welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first one hundred folks (over 21 years old) will receive
a commemorative, glass beer boot to drink their beer of choice from while
everyone enjoys the sounds of the authentic German Oompapa band playing all of
your favorite Oktoberfest beer drinking songs. Be sure to sign up for the Corn
Hole tournament and costume contest in order to win valuable gift cards.
Oktoberfest at E Street is a guaranteed good time, you won't want to miss the
fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Beach Boulevard – Jax Beach – 904.249.2337)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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friendly, as always. They will be
selling 1 liter Hofbrau, Tucher or Spaten + the mass for $20. Refills are $8 all month long. E15 will have hendl (chicken), spaetzle
(mac-n-cheese with bacon), brats and pretzels, in addition to their regular
menu. Get those arms in shape for Feasts
of Strength and other games. And of
course there will be an Umpa band!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Oktober 6th. As always, we appreciate
your business and E15 supports your drinking habit at Engine 15! PROST!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><u>Beer: 30</u> </b>(1271 King Street – 904.388.0033)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Come by and check out all our German, Pumpkin and Fall Seasonal
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blue Point Oktoberfest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jacksonville’s most talked about food and drink
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Featuring live music by Who
Rescued Who (formally The John Earle Band) and Billy Buchanan and Free Avenue</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• A beer garden of local
breweries<br />• Plus your favorite
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Silent auction sponsored by The Rotary Club of North Jacksonville•
And much more at The Wild Things annual signature fundraising event!<br />
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VIP Early Admission - 6:30 p.m., $10 upgrade<br />
• $50 General Admission<br />
• $40 Wild Things Members<br />
• Block party - buy 5 get 1 Free (online
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3, 2012. Proceeds from the event benefit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Must be
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-36647012895460152612012-09-21T13:50:00.003-04:002012-09-21T14:42:07.747-04:00Beer 80's Trivia Contest<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">... and THE CONTEST BEGINS!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can email me with your answers at regina@jaxbrewbitch.com<br /><br />Must be 21 or over to win - ID required upon meeting. Sorry Jax Beer Guy and Springfield Brew Crew ... this one would be too easy for you! LOL!<br /><br />Locations for your winning pint can include: <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=54391921191" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bold-City-Brewery/54391921191" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Bold City Brewery</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=96717426452" href="https://www.facebook.com/IntuitionAle" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Intuition Ale Works</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=172378687442" href="https://www.facebook.com/kickbacksgastropub" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Kickbacks Gastropub</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=108672999157223" href="https://www.facebook.com/BrewersPizza" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Brewer's Pizza</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=217554774928950" href="https://www.facebook.com/peleswoodfire" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Pele's Wood Fire</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=428033335437" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Engine-15-Brewing-Company/428033335437" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Engine 15 Brewing Company</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=112295915488685" href="https://www.facebook.com/GreenRoomBrewing" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Green Room Brewing</a>, <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=111634782205089" href="https://www.facebook.com/estreetpark" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">European Street Cafe</a> or <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=312695632089849" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dahlias-Pour-House/312695632089849" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Dahlia's Pour House</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sorry folks, this contest is now closed BUT I will be doing this again next Friday so check out my facebook page for contest announcements. Thanks for reading.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/JaxBrewBitch/181100418642242">https://www.facebook.com/pages/JaxBrewBitch/181100418642242</a>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week's winner was from Cheers Park Avenue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A) Uli Bennewitz</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">B) Bavaria</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">C) Weeping Radish</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">D) Monteo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">E) 1986</span><br />
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<b>Local Artist Coming Together (LACT)</b></span><br />
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Rosselle St - 904.379-6551)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bold-City-Brewery/54391921191?ref=ts"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bold-City-Brewery/54391921191?ref=ts</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-3990027840914257032012-09-17T04:28:00.000-04:002012-09-17T13:03:03.167-04:00Beaches Summer Fest for MDA 2012 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last night (Saturday, Sept 15) provided a departure from the
usual focus of my Prowls since the evening had finally arrived for the </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Beaches
Summer Fest 2012</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> at the </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Courtyard Marriott</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> in Jacksonville Beach.
Proceeds from the event would benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
and in an earlier blog post, I mentioned that although I had heard of Muscular
Dystrophy, I had never genuinely endeavored to learn much about it. I now
realize how truly horrible neuromuscular disease is and companion and I are
both grateful for our newly-acquired awareness.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jamie & Mindy Gillis. Thanks to <br />Woody with Jacksonville.com<br />for capturing this great shot!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I had been alerted to the event by Jamie Gillis (a very
talented homebrewer) and learned more about it when we met Jamie and his
beautiful wife Mindy (also a very talented homebrewer) at Poe's one evening. Jamie
and Mindy founded </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The JamMin Movement</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">– <i>a creative collaboration
on a mission to inspire, connect and pay it forward …</i></b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> they are
motivated to help and their focus this evening was Muscular Dystrophy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our friend from Orlando (Mad Dog) had purchased a ticket
online last week so that he could join us and had traveled up to Jacksonville
Thursday evening. Since I was going to blog about the event, Jamie had asked me
to attend the Orientation Meeting at 4:50 pm, so Mad Dog graciously provided
his rather new vehicle as transport across town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to enjoy a beer at a nearby bar until it was time for the event to begin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chef Zach and Keegan with Brewer's Pizza <br />and Pinglehead Brewing Company</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the Orientation Meeting, I circled around all the
rooms reserved for the event, taking pictures and making note of what each
vendor had brought to share at this charitable function. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I were able to text back and forth as the
event began promptly at 6:00 pm. I was not surprised to learn they had quickly
focused on some tasty beer being provided by Keegan Malone of <b>Pinglehead
Brewing Company, </b>the Landslide
Double IPA and the Moon Dance Oatmeal Stout and sample cups of their
amazing and popular Gator Burgoo
and Crab & Shrimp Bisque<b> </b>prepared
and served by chef Zach from <b>Brewer's Pizza</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Tree Hugger by <br />On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I joined them and noticed in the same room that <b>On the
Fly Sandwiches & Stuff</b> were set up and offering slices of The Tree Hugger<b> – </b><i>a wrap of
fresh hummus, homemade pickles, On the Fly Sauce, lettuce, tomato and Bermuda
onion nestled in a flour tortilla</i>. Hubba Hubba Hummus! … this was
fantastic!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The other vendor in the room was Alley Webb, owner of <b>Alley
Cakes</b> – with a scrumptious-looking display of dessert goodies, including Red Velvet Cupcakes, Oatmeal Cookies, Caramel and Pecan Brownie, Mini Apple Pie Empanadas and Key Lime Pie Pops! … be still my heart
… so decadent! The beautiful table display was done by Adair Currie owner of <b>Dairing Events</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While we sat and enjoyed what all three vendors were
providing, companion told me he and Mad Dog had already made a tour of the
Silent Auction room where Mad Dog had made the opening bids on a few items. In
THAT room, Preben Olsen and James Garrison of <b>Grassroots Natural Market</b> were providing
an incredible selection of cheese including a knock-yer-socks-off salt crystal Gouda
and an impressive bleu. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with Susan and John Miller volunteering their time and pouring their delectable
brews, the 1901 Red Ale and the Rhino Pale Ale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adjacent to the Millers was Mark Stillman of <b>Green Room
Brewing</b> slinging some of their mean brews, as well - the Cherry Key Limeade Wit and the Pablo Beach Pale Ale!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cruiser-style bicycle, wooden lifeguard chair, wooden beach chair, cooler,
kayak, surfboard, hotel stays, swag bags, growlers and beautiful jewelry. Mad
Dog eventually won a growler and t-shirt from Pinglehead Brewing Company – and
he was quite the happy boy with both!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The other room was situated to provide room for the band, <b>Firewater
Tent Revival</b>, and for dancing for those so motivated. The band was
phenomenal and was certainly a big hit for the event!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next to the band a table was set up where David Rigdon and
his wife Susan were pouring <b>Intuition
Ale Works </b>I-10 IPA and their Belgian Trippel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also in that room was Eric Jankowski of <b>Micro Man</b>
pouring Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat Beer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adjacent to Eric of Micro Man was<b> Engine 15 Brewing
Company</b> where Luch Scremin and Sean Bielman were holding down the fort pouring their incredible brews
including E15’s Old Battle Axe and the JamMin Jasmine Saison for which <b>Jamie
and Mindy Gillis</b> won 9<sup>th</sup> place in the <b>Samuel Adams Longshot
Homebrew Contest</b> facing roughly 1000 other challengers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adjacent and perpendicular to Engine 15 was chef Michael and
Rachael Deremer, owners of <b>The Perfect Pear Catering Company</b>. REMEMBER
THESE SEVEN WORDS: Chipotle and
Strawberry Barbecue Baby Back Ribs <i>(yes, I know you just moaned with
delight)</i> … and the other incredible menu item they were providing was Shrimp and Grits with Chorizo. Simply
outstanding!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Ocean 60 Restaurant, Wine Bar and Martini Room</b> was situated next to The Perfect Pear where Owner and Executive Chef Daniel
Groshell was providing an impressive and popular Grouper Ceviche with some homemade Sundried Tomato Tortilla Chips – paired with a Grapefruit Martini infused with Basil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Out on the deck, the ambience was being enhanced by the cool
acoustic duo of <b>Paxton and Mike</b> and there were some impressive breweries being
represented outside:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Saint Somewhere Brewing Company</b> from Tarpon Springs,
FL – Saison Athene and Lectio Divina being poured by Owner Bob Sylvester and
his beautiful and intelligent wife, Ann. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Three Palms Brewing</b> from Tampa, FL – Ruby Pogo Hoppy
Red Ale and Queen of Wheat Hefeweizen being poured by Randy and Mike. <i>Note:
this brewery just opened in August! <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Swamp Head Brewing</b> from Gainesville, FL – Stump Knocker American Pale Ale and Midnight
Oil Ale with Coffee being poured by Brown Distributing Company's Carolyn
Lindsey Graham and Zach Schuster.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Distributors involved in the event included <b>Champion
Brands's</b> David Rigdon accompanied by his beautiful wife Susan, <b>North
Florida Sales's</b> Scott Russell, <b>Brown Distributing Company's</b> Carolyn
Lindsey Graham, Zach Schuster and <b>Micro Man's</b> Eric Jankowski.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an update to this blog post, in the future I will post
the list of those who so graciously donated items and swag for the Silent
Auction and total amount of donations raised for this event.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">with the most gorgeous Brewer in Jax, <br />Susan Miller of Bold City Brewery</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was so excited I got to mingle with so many people and I
was honored to be able to step in and pour Intuition
Ale Works<b> </b>beer for David Rigdon. Also, I was pleased and honored to do the
same for the Miller's with Bold City's brews and for Mark Stillman when I
briefly poured Green Room's<b> </b>tasty
beer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An entire evening of fine brews, chews and tunes provided by
a collection of charity-minded business owners – all volunteering time, talent,
money, food, beer and items for the Silent Auction. Well planned and executed,
the event could also serve as a primer for those interested in learning how to
put on a charity event – the right way.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Amazing art created and graciously<br />donated by Adam Brett</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The most exciting part of the evening was the growing
awareness that Courtyard Marriott Jacksonville Beach and all the vendors and
volunteers had supplied the space, an enormous amount of their time, swag,
delicious food, tasty beer and items for the Silent Auction at NO COST to the
event. Every dollar raised through ticket sales, donations, and Auction
proceeds went directly to the cause! … these offerings from these people and
their organizations represent a sacrifice “from their first fruits” -
especially significant during a period with a beleaguered overall economy. From
the smallest Auction item to the use of the rooms themselves – from the bites
of cheese to the ribs and beer – from purchasing a ticket to giving up an
evening to volunteer – ALL these gifts were so very important to make the
evening a success from both entertainment and charitable considerations. Each
dollar raised now gets to go to work <b>immediately</b> for those who need the
help – each dollar is now “in uniform” with a mission to defeat this illness
which attacks so many of our fellow human beings.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The precious faces and gentle <br />reminder for this evenings event.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For those of you who believe in the power of prayer, please
“lift these soldiers up” in your next prayer, asking that each dollar invested
from this magnificent event will yield the highest possible return in the fight
against neuromuscular disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To Jamie and Mindy Gillis, I personally thank you for the
opportunity of learning more about Muscular Dystrophy and the MDA ... I, as the
Jax Brew Bitch, also thank and applaud you both for being such effective and
wonderful role models for beer-enthusiasts everywhere. The Greater Jacksonville
area is indeed lucky to have you.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtyard Marriott which is located<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A standing ovation for management and staff of Courtyard
Marriott in Jacksonville Beach for providing quality space and service for the
event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally, to those of you who attended, to you who planned,
managed, set up, volunteered and provided (and bid on) Auction items, to you
who performed, to you who provided delicious brews and chews – a sincere,
heartfelt thank you for stepping to the plate to “pay it forward” and for
caring enough about those affected by Muscular Dystrophy to make the <b>Beaches
Summer Fest 2012</b> a most memorable, successful and blessed event.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To view more photos from <b>Beaches Summer Fest 2012</b>, please visit the link below ...</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Muscular Dystrophy Association<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Marriott – Jacksonville Beach<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Beach Boulevard – Jax Beach – 904.249.2337)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-language: HI;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Adam Brett Fine Art</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.adambrettart.com/">http://www.adambrettart.com/</a>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/adambrettart"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/adambrettart</span></a>
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JaxBrewBitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119715265399416417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151458744824818836.post-81889764607389105122012-09-11T20:25:00.000-04:002012-09-11T20:25:12.175-04:00Cravitz (yes Cravitz) and Beer Marathon ... (Part I)<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During the recent Olympics, I saw a portion of a marathon –
an event I am convinced only supernatural beings indulge in. I had decided a
marathon theme somewhat matched a long beery week of which I was about to start
writing. Companion mentioned the only disappointment he felt with the official
Games was that the game of </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cravitz </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">had never been elevated to Olympic
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>“<i>Cravitz?</i></b>', I asked. <b>“<i>What's that?</i>”
… <i>sounds like somethin' you'd</i> <i>take penicillin for ...</i>”<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion explained it was actually at one time a sport –
one apparently now lost from popular history.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion said he is pretty sure he remembers a couple of
names of legendary Cravitz stars of the past – II. LaGotz (phonetically, “AYE
laGOTTSah”) and Fretater Oakettes (phonetically, “FREE-tossha Oak-HUSS”). He
said he actually happened to be shown a glossy photo of the two one time
competing in a championship game, hiltibitles (<i>explained later</i>) locked
like rams' horns, grimaced faces caught as their bodies crashed together and
the purnunkle (<i>also explained later</i>) caught mid-air, seemingly hovering
in the photo. Both of these players have unknown origins but reportedly spoke
dialects native to Italy and Portugal, respectively.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A legendary Cravitz star of yore was apparently a smallish
but very stout young man born in Mongolia but raised with Aleuts on Ugamak in
the Krenitzin Islands until he was twelve. His name was simply “Ukhot”
(phonetically as it is spelled). After that, he spent time in Turkey and
Siberia where he apparently honed his Cravitz skills. His pregame habit of
rubbing himself down with garlic-infused yak fat made him the most offensive
“Offensive Nibling” (<i>yes, explained later</i>) the game ever had. A fierce
competitor and savage opponent, his high scores apparently still hold the record
for single game accomplishments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He then began a lengthy description of the game of Cravitz
which I have tried to put into writing re-phrasing in some parts to make it more readable.
Please note in what follows over the next few days that many Cravitz-specific
terms are spelled here phonetically since companion could not provide any
confirmation about the native spellings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Played on a 5-sided field, each team guards two goals
with a player much like a goalie in soccer. The remaining side/goal is unprotected
by either team and is referred to as the “Chumb Goal” and is designated
exclusively by the presence of the “Chumb Line”, a line parallel to and 41ft
8in (15 varas) away from that goal.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The object of the game is to get the purnunkle (picture a
crude pithy softball-sized hide/fur-covered ball) through either of your
opponent's goals OR through the unattended goal. However, to score via the
“Chumb Goal”, you must strike or launch the purnunkle using your hiltibitle
(picture a crude hockey stick) into the air and it must cross the goal either
mid-air or on the ground. Problem with that is the purnunkle must be propelled
from outside the “Chumb Line” and since the average flight of a well-struck
purnunkle is about 30 feet – well, you can see the challenge.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first night of our “Marathon Weekend” began on a Monday
evening (July 23) and we wanted to get an early start. So, I asked companion to
continue his description of Cravitz later on in the evening after a beer – or
two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I suggested we go back to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Moon Ri</span></span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ver Pizza</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
(1176 Edgewood Avenue South – 904.389.4442) to see if they would be consistent
in their delivery of an outstanding experience. Out first visit there (see
earlier blog post) was outstanding and I was hoping that was not a fluke.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It didn't take long to get to Moon River and as we entered,
we were pleased to see that Adrian was once again at the counter to take our
order. She certainly provides that great first impression, so important in
building a good perception.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although I was tempted to try something different, I again
selected their delicious Meatball Pizza and coupled it with a pitcher of <b>Bold
City Brewing Duke's Cold Nose Brown Ale</b>, described on Bold City's website:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(enormous) one-topping pizza and a pitcher of the beer of your choice for $20
including tax! ... usually, this combo of pizza & Duke's pitcher would run
you close to $28, so you MUST take advantage of this on Monday evenings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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River was busy and getting busier, but we found us a booth with a clear view of
the kitchen. The place was clean and the restrooms were well-stocked and
presentable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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remember to wait for our pitcher but Angelo graciously brought it to us <i>(his
T-shirt was priceless!).</i> He was also
kind enough to spend a little time discussing their impressive value-priced
special and their restaurant in general.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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come by from time to time and we discussed his interesting trips to San Diego
for Comic Con.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Apparently it was originally a tribal game played
routinely in several countries and is credited with some of the similar menus
and common customs found throughout the
world. Cravitz was first organized into formal competitions in 1879 by Ozgood
deBeard, a peanut farmer of some note at the time. One day, Ozgood noticed some
of his workers hitting a small object through the open doors of the surrounding
storage bins using sticks and right then, Ozgood realized another
soon-to-be-popular game had been born.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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spread throughout the land. In 1881, deBeard happened to be included in a group
of adventurers which also included King Leopold. Once the king listened to
Ozgood describe the popular game, he suggested they collectively push for the
creation of “formalized and civilized rules”. Thus began the genesis of the ICC
(International Cravitz Commission), though it would be another 30 years before
the first official meeting took place (1911).<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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box for the remaining pizza, I told companion that Cravitz sounded fascinating
but that it was too much to digest in one setting – sort of like the huge pizza
you get at Moon River Pizza! … so, he agreed to continue his discussion about
the game with me later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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get a photo! … it took a few times to catch it just right and Jamie was very
understanding as I asked him to “<i>flip it again!</i>” … a sincere thank-you
to Jamie for being so patient!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another great experience! … and I thank Adrian, Angelo,
Justin and Jamie for making it so! … my appreciation to the owners of Moon
River Pizza for providing value-priced specials and for being a consistent
enjoyable “stop along the path” of this Monday evening's Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since the Jeep has been having its transmission tweaked,
companion has been able to tame The Beast to some degree – even train it somewhat,
so as we left Moon River Pizza, it naturally gravitated toward the Riverside
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We found ourselves parked across King Street from <b>Beer:
30</b> (1271 King Street – 904.388.0033). Knowing we needed to acquire
something for upcoming bottle sharing events, I indicated we should “do some
shopping”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering Beer: 30, we were pleased to see Sam behind the
cash register. Having met Sam when he worked at Kickbacks Gastropub, it had
been awhile since we had seen him, except briefly during the Barley Bus Tour (upcoming
blog post).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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suggestions for that area, including some in Sarasota. I may have to make two
trips to that side of Florida!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We made our selections and thanked Sam for his pleasant
customer service and deposited our goods back in the Beast. As we did so, I
realized I had forgotten to ask Sam if he had ever heard of Cravitz ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wood Fire </b>(2665 Park Street – 904.232-8545), a place which has quickly
become a favorite of mine.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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middle. Browsing through the impressive list of avilable taps, we selected the
following (<i>descriptions per breweries' websites</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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beer? Prepare to believe. This is no ordinary porter. And if you are already
among the enlightened who appreciate a fine ebony-hued ale, we think you will
find Stone Smoked Porter to be a poignant addition to your repertoire. This
beer pours a gorgeous deep mahogany crowned by a creamy head. Dark, smooth and
complex, with rich chocolate and coffee flavors balanced by a subtle smokiness,
this brew is equally delicious with meats or fine chocolates. Note: 5.9% ABV
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the beer with the highest alcohol content (10.50 %). A dark ivory coloured beer
with a high fermentation. <br />
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aroma, the beer can be smoothly tasted. The Abt has a very fruity flavour.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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aromas wafting through Pele's that evening motivated me to order soemthing. I
once again selected their amazing and popular <i>Tuscan Fries</i>, described on
Pele's menu:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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large, we were able to finish off our beer before we could consume all the
fries. <i>We couldn't have that, could we?</i> ... so, companion and I ordered
and shared:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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with subtle nuance. Brewed with heavy handed additions of Pacific Northwest
hops, this beer is gently aged on French and American oak resulting in a
wonderful balance of bitterness, caramel sweetness, vanilla, and undertones of
pine and citrus. Very inspiring.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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at Pele's Wood Fire was stellar! ... Nick and Pat provided first-rate customer
service behind the bar and I thank them and the rest of the team at Pele's Wood
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suggested we continue this evening's marathon with a stop at <b>Dahlia's Pour
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“We won’t go as far as saying
you’ll see things after partaking in a few, but one or two will leave you
craving more. Ancient Egyptians stuffed their pillows with fresh hops,
believing the hop’s aroma brought on intense, vivid dreams. Today, our classic,
American-style India Pale Ale (IPA) features a rare hop grown exclusively on a
small farm in Oregon. One taste and you’ll understand why we bought the entire
crop. Our Hoptical Illusion IPA is brewed with a generous amount of this select
hop that’s added five different ways for maximum hop flavor. The delicious,
resiny, citrus-burst that you taste is the “Essence of the Hop” which is
balanced by a malty backbone yielding an intense, golden ale. Hoptical Illusion
tantalizes beer lovers’ taste-buds, while its colorful, psychedelic packaging
is candy for the eyes.” - Note: 6.8%
& 60 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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yellow ale, which starts citrusy and finishes peppery.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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904.981.9966).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Monday special was quite apparent as companion attempted to locate a parking
spot close to the establishment. We ended up parking a couple of blocks away on
St. Johns Avenue and as we approached Casbah, we could tell the place was
packed. Mind you, it was late in the evening but there was a large crowd
gathered there – having a good time!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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inside – including at the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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our outside table by Amelia, our friendly server that evening. I already knew
what I wanted, so I went ahead and ordered a pomegranate hookah and a Sierra
Nevade Brewing Company Torpedo Extra IPA, described on Sierra Nevada's website:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and herbal character of whole-cone
American hops.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="line66"></a><i>Around here, we take hops pretty seriously,
which is why we weren't satisfied with the standard method of dry hopping for
our first year-round IPA. We spent years tinkering, tasting, and tweaking ways
to get the biggest and best hop flavors and aromas into our beer.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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paid off. Our obsession with harnessing
huge hop flavor led to the development of what we call the hop torpedo, a
revolutionary method of dry-hopping designed, built, and debuted here at the
brewery. Our torpedo is a sleek, stainless-steel piece of hardware that
delivers more pure hop aroma than any method of dry-hopping we've ever seen.
Like all our beers, Torpedo Extra IPA uses only the best whole-cone hops
possible making this delicious ale worth the wait.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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find a selection from Casbah's menu which they actually had in stock. Poor
thing, he chose three beers – all of which were on their beer menu but not
currently in their inventory before he found success on his fourth try. He
ended up getting (<i>description per brewery's website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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slight perfume hop aromas with subtlety sweet malt body Pairs with: Cheddar
cheese, burgers, barbeque, Thai, Mexican – Note: 5.5% ABV & 35 IBUs<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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decision to order some of Casbah's tasty grape leaves and when they arrived, he
began his continuation of the explanation about the game of <b>Cravitz</b>, a
description he had begun earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Legend holds that the number of players was almost
limitless prior to the ICC and Cravitz games between groups, tribes or villages
was intended more for social gathering rather than head-to-head competition.
Winners took home opponents' livestock brought to the games by each team as
booty for the ultimate victors. Livestock was judged in a ceremonial pregame
ritual and failing to bring suitably healthy animals to the match was cause for
rejection of your group from the post-game (or 2<sup>nd</sup> morning if in a
multi-day tournament) communal meal. (Can you say “Beer Dinner”?)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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to high-injury games and each injury caused all activity on the field to cease
until the injured player was removed from the field for medical treatment
suitable in that region and era. As a result, the length of the game was
measured in hours – many hours.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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I went inside to find out the name of this performer. I was told the name of the entertainer was Screamin' Eagle. Christopher Alan Nanney is a modern blues and country
singer and songwriter from Jacksonville, Fl.
I have provided links to Screamin' Eagle's Facebook and Reverbnation
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appeared and assisted Amelia for the rest of the evening. She was quite
attentive and friendly, as well and we were impressed this duo was able to keep
up with all their tables and still make sure we had everything we wanted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I looked over to the table next to us and I noticed Preben
Olsen was there along with a group of his friends. When he noticed we were
there, he graciously came over and provided some updates about <b>Aardwolf
Brewery</b> (<i>coming soon in the not-too-distant future!</i>) and <b>Grassroots
Natural Market</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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back in my chair to finish off my beer and enjoy a few last moments with my
hookah. The evening's marathon of brews and chews was drawing to a close and I
was certainly ready to cross that finish line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Sara for their attentive customer service and to the ownership and
management of Casbah for maintaining at atmosphere perfectly suited to end
Monday's-leg of that week's marathon Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sunday Funday! … Woo Hoo! … I was excited early Sunday
afternoon (Aug 19) as companion was gathering the ice chest, water pitcher,
bucket and paper towels and as I was preparing myself – both necessary
preliminary activities for the Bottle Sharing get-together at <b>Brewer's Pizza
/ Pinglehead Brewing Company</b> (14B Blanding Blvd – Orange Park –
904.276.5159) beginning at 2:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion's Virginia Beach trip for work and my recent
birthday weekend had kept us from attending this weekly (for now) event and I
was looking forward to it. Fellow craft-beer lovers gather and share bottles of
their favorite beer (or personal home brew) with all the other attendees. Same
format as the one at Green Room we attend, though that one has recently been
shifted to a once-a-month schedule. Standard protocol is to come prepared to
purchase something from Brewer's Pizza -
like one of their Pinglehead brews, the other beer they have to offer or
something from their incredible food menu. This is because they are providing
the space and the sampling glasses and re-arrange the group's tables and clean
them (though we bus them ourselves before leaving) once the event is done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The feedback I had earlier received about that day's Bottle
Sharing event indicated possibly a handful of attendees but by 2:00 pm, there
were some who had participated in previous gatherings there, some brew-talented
members of CASK (Cowford Ale Sharing Klub) and some new folks who had learned
of it through my Facebook page. This was the largest crowd to date in the few
short weeks we have been doing this!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Early on, I noticed Damian of <b>Solids and Stripes
Billiards</b> sitting at the bar with another gentleman. I went to say
hello and Damian was kind enough to introduce me to his father – who was there
with Damian to tour the Pinglehead Brewery – a birthday gift from his son. This
family is amazing and their establishment has been in the Orange Park area for
almost two decades. I was going to invite them to join us but I knew they were
“on a mission”!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One thing I really appreciate about these events is the
willingness of fellow craft beer lovers to share their passion. These
get-togethers are a time of warm fellowship, fun and an opportunity of meeting
other people who share an interest in fine beer. No one trying to out-do anyone
else – just having some fun – and a chance to sample something you might never
had tasted before!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Steve Halford is such a gracious host and he and Gary did
a fabulous job of making sure we had everything we needed. Plus, Steve himself kindly
shared a couple of bottles of some very nice craft beer with the group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I ordered a pizza which, though not on their
printed menu, is noted on the chalkboard above the bar. Steve provided a sample
to us a few weeks back during an earlier Bottle Sharing and we loved it. It is
called the <b>Seafaring Pig Pizza </b>and consists primarily of ham and their
very popular Crab & Shrimp Bisque! … scrumptious!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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during the course of the afternoon were (<i>descriptions per their website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tailhook American Brown Ale<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;">Pours a dense, creamy tan
colored head with a dark brown body. The aroma strikes the nose with a
prominent sweetness from a combination of honey and caramel malts. Honey serves
as a catalyst for a potent earthy, floral hop profile to interact with a
slightly nutty, roasted malt presence. Tailhook is full of rich flavor while
possessing an exceptionally light body.</span></em><i> Note: 7.0% ABV & 63
IBUs<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Body is dark black with a thick, khaki-colored
head. This robust porter starts out with notes of milk chocolate and roasted
barley to later be subdued by a rich sweetness from an abundance of oats. Cacao
nibs were used for an earthly characteristic to compliment a soft amount of
pleasantly mild hops. Tribal Rite is wild in flavor, yet excitingly drinkable.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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Imperial Red Ale<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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off-white colored head. Aroma is caramel sweet with floral undertones.
Dry-hopping gives subtle floral hop flavors to compliment a smooth caramel malt
backbone. A combination of mellow bitterness, candy sweetness and medium body
result in a balanced, highly drinkable red ale.</em><em><span style="font-style: normal;"> Note: 7.8% ABV & 25 IBUs</span></em></span></div>
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to ask their permission beforehand. Since the tables are pulled together
forming a large rectangle, it is always difficult to be able to speak with
everyone – but I tried to make my way down to the opposite end of the table
where companion was seated next to some of the new folks in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new fellow craft beer lovers – and the time flew by. Soon, it was approaching
6:00 pm, so we cleaned off and segregated our tables and bid farewell to
departing attendees, Gary and Steve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My heartfelt thanks to all those attending – and to Steve
and the gang at Brewer's Pizza for making this Bottle Sharing event a very
enjoyable one - for ALL of us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stripes Billiards</b> (175 Blanding Blvd – Orange Park – 904.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3151458744824818836" name="bizPhone"></a>272.7799), so I suggested we make tracks for that establishment
– especially since we were already in the area. Due to companion being out of
town, I had missed the recent <b>Brooklyn Brewery</b> Tap Takeover there, darn it –
but I wanted to see what Brooklyn selections they might still have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Located just a short distance down Blanding Boulevard south
of Brewer's Pizza, we were parked in front of Solids and Stripes within just a
few minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entering, I was surprised to see Damian once again, this
time <i>behind</i> the bar! … it turns out he had finished the brewery tour at
Pinglehead with his father, had some beer with his dad and then had to get back
to work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love this place! … now, keep in mind smoking is allowed at
Solids and Stripes but the ventilation system does a good job making sure the
smoke is not overpowering to visitors. Bottom line, this is a place for playing
pool – and darts – and pinball – and video games – and having some tasty craft
beers! ... Damian has completed some recent renovations and upgrades within the
establishment and the restrooms are very clean and well-stocked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Companion and I surveyed the available draft beer that
evening and selected the following (<i>descriptions per breweries' websites</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster's Reserve Gold Standard
Export Kellerbier<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Brooklyn Gold Standard Export Kellerbier is here to
channel those days when the land was green with beer gardens, and no one had
yet uttered the P-word* (</i><em><span style="font-style: normal;">*Prohibition. Utter it not,
allow it never). </span></em><i> The
title “Export” connotes a beer more robust than pilsner, while the word “Kellerbier”
tells us that it’s unfiltered. Our malt is 100% floor-malted Bohemian barley,
giving the beer a rich bready backbone. And Brooklyn Gold Standard is going to
need a solid backbone to hold up all those snappy German Hallertau Perle,
Hallertau Mittelfrueh and Czech Saaz hops that are leaping out of the glass. A
long, cold lager fermentation makes it rich, but smooth. The big floral hop
aroma is followed by refreshingly bold bitterness and beautiful rounded malt
flavors. - Note: 6.2% ABV and 44.5 IBUs<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bluepoint Brewing's Toasted Lager<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw56SlDKJoKHRZ_k6pfIlslIOicdD7wzywI0138EzrqerdgLtsAtvZoG0ApeJkQd9wMHSlaT0H0eUXn_MXvLaTCBclemedvBQNVYOtl7txZQIt9AXfUHmsukhcatLE5u_1jCqH_13ur-M/s1600/IMG_0248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw56SlDKJoKHRZ_k6pfIlslIOicdD7wzywI0138EzrqerdgLtsAtvZoG0ApeJkQd9wMHSlaT0H0eUXn_MXvLaTCBclemedvBQNVYOtl7txZQIt9AXfUHmsukhcatLE5u_1jCqH_13ur-M/s320/IMG_0248.JPG" width="240" /></a><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The best thing to come out of a brick oven since pizza.
Well, we’ve upgraded from our original direct-fire brick kettle, but our
flagship Toasted Lager still has the same toasted flavor it was named for.
Copper in color, our most popular and unique brew is made from six different
malts, including English Pale, Crystal, Munich, Carapils, Wheat, and Belgian
Caravienna. Toasted Lager’s balanced flavor of malt and hops makes for easy
drinking and the special lager yeast we use produces an exceptional,
long-lasting smooth finish. Note - 5.5%
ABV and 28 IBUs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While we were enjoying these delicious brews, Damian was
kind enough to provide a healthy sample of two wonderful beers (<i>descriptions
per breweries' websites</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Brewery Summer Ale<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Summer Ale is a modern rendition of the
"Light Dinner Ales" brewed in England throughout the 1800's right up
until the 1940's. They were also called "luncheon ales" or even
"family ales", because they were refreshing and flavorful without
being too heavy. We brew our Brooklyn Summer Ale from premium English barley
malt, which gives this light-bodied golden beer a fresh bready flavor. German
and American hops lend a light crisp bitterness and a citrus/floral aroma,
resulting in a beer with a very sunny disposition. Note: 5.0% ABV and 18 IBUs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Brewery Local No. 1 Belgian-inspired Strong
Golden Ale<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we forge barley malt and hops
from Germany, aromatic raw sugar from Mauritius and yeast from Belgium into our
latest beer, Brooklyn Local 1. Behind the full golden color you’ll find an
alluring aroma, a dynamic complex of flavors, Belgian flair, Brooklyn
fortitude and a dusting of our special yeast. To create this beer, we use the
old technique of 100% bottle re-fermentation, a practice now rare even in
Europe. It gives this beer a palate of unusual depth. Enjoy it locally or
globally, as an aperitif or with your favorite dishes</i>. - <i>Note: 9.0% ABV
and 26 IBUs<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Damian informed me that Solids and Stripes was one of a very
few locations along the east coast who received a portion of a very limited
release of the usually exclusive Brooklyn Blast (<i>description per brewery's
website</i>):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Brewery Blast Big IPA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here in Brooklyn, we're half-way between the hop country
of Yakima Valley, Washington and the hop country of Kent in England. So we use
the bright citrusy American hops to bring the noise and the earthy English hops
to build the foundation of a hop monster brandishing five pounds of hops per
barrel with considerable finesse. The varieties are half American, half
English: Ahtanum, Simcoe, Willamette, Centennial, Palisade, East Kent Golding,
Northdown, Challenger, and Fuggle. Maris Otter and German Pilsner malts bring
solidity, balance and beautiful flavors to a golden beer that's ludicrously
hoppy, strangely quaffable and oddly compelling. You won't even know what hit
you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, companion and I had to share one before we left!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Damian also informed us he would soon have another
Brewmaster Reserve from Brooklyn Brewery – the <b><u>Fiat Lux</u></b>
(description per brewery's website):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Brewery Fiat Lux<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When we decided to call our latest Brewmaster’s Reserve
beer Brooklyn “Fiat Lux” (“Let There Be Light”), we weren’t trying to get all
god-like on you. What we’re really saying is “let there be summer”. Let there
be beaches, let there be blankets laid out on grass, let there be beer gardens,
let there be barbecues, let there be outdoor concerts, let there be good beer
everywhere, great people to drink it with, and time to enjoy it. Yeah, we
thought you’d be down with that too.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What are we drinking this summer? Combining Canadian
and American malts with a large proportion of un-malted white winter wheat,
Fiat Lux starts with a Belgian witbier inspiration. A blend of Pacific
Northwest hops, a little lime peel and a dash of Indian coriander brings a
bright blast of citrusy aromatic sunshine, while German Perle hops supply a
nice big zap of refreshing bitterness.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooklyn Fiat Lux is great with everything you’re
cooking and eating this summer (it’s not that great with beef stew… but you’re
not eating beef stew) from barbecue to burgers, from crawfish to salmon. And
it’s mighty nice with goat cheese. Have a great summer, folks. And yes, we
admit it – we really do love walking into places, declaring “Fiat Lux!” and
making it so.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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if they have this one on tap!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hunger made its way onto my radar, so I asked Damian if I
could take a look at their bar menu. We didn't have a chance to review the menu
on our first visit, so I was interested in seeing what Solids and Stripes had
to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I noticed several items which are obviously simple and quick
to prepare and all were value-priced. Then, I saw <b>“Cheeseburger – with chips
- $3.75”</b> …. $3.75? … was that a typo? … No!?! … well then, bring one on!
... we ordered and waited to see if it would ultimately be a
fast-food-chain-sized offering – like a slider …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Damian ventured into the back and later returned with an
amazing deal for Solids and Stripes patrons – and something he personally
prepared! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“kitchen sink” on this masterfully created and delicious cheeseburger. Coupled
with a huge amount of chips, this bar-menu item is substantial enough to serve
as a meal by itself. The flavor was phenomenal – every ingredient fresh – and
all presented within a suitably sized basket, perfect for munching at the bar.
All this for $3.75? … it would be very difficult to find a better value –
anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We finished our cheeseburger – all of it – even the crumbs –
and sat and enjoyed the rest of our beer. Damian introduced us to Malia, a
very-experienced pool shark and her friend Jennifer. These two were a hoot! …
and I was so glad I was fortunate enough to meet them! … I told them about the
Sunday Funday Bottle Sharings at Brewer's Pizza and I hope they will be able to
attend the next one!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is obvious to see how Solids and Stripes has been around
for so long in the Orange Park area. This family-owned business is dedicated to
their customers and they go the extra mile to show their patrons how much they
appreciate their business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere appreciation to Damian and his family at Solids
and Stripes Billiards for providing the perfect environment in which to end
this Sunday's very memorable Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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