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    Brewmasters Premiere Events in South Florida

    November 19, 2010
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    This Sunday will be history in craft beer as Brewmasters premieres on the Discovery Channel at 10 pm EST with Dogfish Head’s own Sam Calagione.  And all across South Florida bars are having events that will be screening the first episode.  So find a place near by and go hang out with some other beer folks to watch the show.  Many places will have special Dogfish Head beers on tap.

    Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery (2621 North Federal Highway
    Boca Raton, FL) – Will be featuring Bitches Brew on tap, and will be making some bitches brew brownies as well.- They will also have Dogfish 90-Minute and Olde School on tap and 60-Minute IPA, Raison D’etre, Indian Brown Ale, Sah’tea, Theobroma and Midas Touch available in bottles. Come on by early to grab a beer and a good spot to watch the show!

    8oz. Burger Bar (1080 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, Florida 33139) Will be hosting a Sunday deal on all Dogfish Beers… $5 Bottles of Indian Brown Ale, Raison D’etre, 60-Minute IPA and $5 Draft of Palo Santo, Chicory Stout and 90-Minute IPA ALL DAY. Stick around until 10pm and watch the show!

    Cerveza’s (5835 Sunset Drive Miami, FL 33143) From 9-11 will be offering some serious specials on Dogfish Head including $2 off Pangaea draft, $2 off bottles of 90-Minute IPA, 60-Minute IPA, Indian Brown Ale and Theobroma! And of course they will be broadcasting the premier for your enjoyment.

    Abraxas (407 Meridian Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139) Will be showing Brew Masters live and offering deals on their Dogfish products.

    The Falls Ale House (13603 South Dixie Highway Miami, FL 33176) and The Joint (9559 S Dixie Hwy  Miami, FL 33156) will be dedicating two TV’s for the premiere. No sound, but captions will be on. If you are in the area you can have some Dogfish Head beer and  grab a  front row seat at the bar.

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    Dogfish Head Night Tomorrow at Coffee District

    November 17, 2010
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    As many of you know by now the Brewmasters TV show starring Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione starts this Sunday at 10 pm on Discovery.  Well in preparation of this awesome milestone for craft beer the Coffee District in Delray Beach, FL will be presenting a Night with Dogfish Head.

    All six taps will have lovely Dogfish Head brews on them and suds will be pouring.  Here is what to expect kegs of.

    • Chateau Jiahu
    • Olde School
    • Pangea
    • Midas Touch
    • Chicory Stout
    • 90 Minute IPA

    And if any of those kick there is a keg of Palo Santo Marron on deck to take their spot.  Also there are bottles of World Wide Stout, Theobroma, Red and White, Black and Blue and Immort Ale available as well.

    There is no cover and the fun starts at 6:30 pm and goes until close at 10 pm.  So head on out for some good DFH brews.

    Coffee District
    325 NE 2nd Avenue #104
    Delray Beach, FL 33444
    561.455.0541

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    So Thank You Music Ginger Wheat

    November 17, 2010
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    Name – So Thank You Music Ginger Wheat
    Country – United States
    Type – Herb/Spice Hefeweizen

    It’s great having a local brewery.  And for the past almost 2 months I have been proud to call the Funky Buddha my local brewery.  Between the opening night and many visits since I have enjoyed a number of their brews.  But one thing was missing, a review on the site for any of the beers.  Well today we put an end to that.

    After talking with Kevin and Ryan from the Buddha Monday night I figured I’d go in and pick up a growler of one of their brews and take it home to review.  They know full well how badly I want their Don’t Try Amber Ale again.  Unfortunately it is not currently on.  But alas they plan on brewing it again next week so I should have that baby in my possession again shortly.  I decided to go with one that I have had before and find it to be one of their more unique brews, So Thank You Music Ginger Wheat.

    I poured it from the Funky Buddha 32 oz growler into my pilsner glass.  It arrived at the bottom a hazy golden color.  It has some orange type hues to it as well.  The head was thin, bubbly and white.  Unfortunately it was gone rather quickly.

    The smell is unlike any beer I’ve ever had but very similar to a real craft made ginger ale soda.  You get tons of ginger in the nose and hints of lemongrass.  Seems pretty obvious to get those as they are exactly what are used to make the beer.

    The taste is more of the same from the nose.  But I also get a little honey and orange in there.  Some hefe like yeast characteristics rounds this out.  It is also quite light in body.  The carbonation seemed a hint off from the last time I had it but not enough to be a big difference.

    From the first time that I had this beer I have said that this beer will pair very well with most Asian cuisine, especially sushi.  That ginger and lemongrass is just so present and would make a lovely compliment to the meal.

    I also love how much this reminds me of ginger ale.  I just love ginger ale while I know many people do not.  It just reminds them of times when they were sick as a kid and it was all their parents gave them to drink.  While my parents did that too I actually developed a love for the soft drink.  This beer just reminds me in so many aspects of it.

    So next time your in South Florida, or Boca Raton specifically drop in to the Funky Buddha and have a beer.  If this one is on tap and you want to try something completely unique then have it.  Then if you like it get a growler to go.

    Grade – A-

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