HAPPY NEW YEAR! … too cliché? … heard it enough already?
Well, customs and traditions aside, what would make YOUR New Year truly “happy”?
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!
Seriously, I started thinking what would make my 2013 happy and jotted down a few things:
· Aardwolf Pub & Brewery opening – a labor of love for Michael Payne and Preben Olsen – a great addition to the Jacksonville Brews & Chews scene
· Sun Dog Brewing Co. – beginning to brew and sell their own creations
· Bold City Brewing Company – an expansion of distribution up the East Coast and throughout Florida
· Intuition Ale Works – success in locating an additional facility
· Pinglehead Brewing Company – brewing another batch of something special with them
· Engine 15 Brewing Company – me getting over there much more often for great beer and food
· Green Room Brewing – success in being able to have food trucks out back
· Mile Marker Brewing – brewing another batch of something with them, as well
· Pensacola Bay Brewing Company – brewing a batch with them and starting a Bottle Sharing group there
· Kickbacks Gastropub – completing its expansion
Well, you can see where my mind is … honest thoughts though, nonetheless …
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).
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.
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
I'm receiving notifications of upcoming beer events in 2013, so my 2013 is starting off very nicely – and I hope yours is, as well.
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.
With nary a thought about the Congressional Record, I wish you all a very successful and Happy New Year!
Aardwolf Pub & Brewery (1461 Hendricks Avenue – Jacksonville in San Marco)
Sun Dog Brewing Co. at Sawgrass (822 A1A North Suite 105 – Ponte Vedra – 904.307.0180)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sun-Dog-Brewing-Co-at-Sawgrass/456238211093629?fref=ts
Intuition Ale Works (720 King Street – 904.683.7720)
Pinglehead Brewing Company
Green Room Brewing (228 3rd Street North – Jax Beach - 904.201-9283)
Mile Marker Brewing (3420 Agricultural Center Drive – St. Augustine – 904.217.4294)
Pensacola Bay Brewery (225 E. Zaragoza Street – Pensacola FL – 850.434.3353)
Brewer's Pizza – (14B Blanding Blvd – Orange Park – 904.276.5159)
Kickbacks Gastropub (910 King Street – 904.388.9551)
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