Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Playalinda Brewing Co. Announces Opening of Tasting Room

Playalinda Brewing Company, the much-anticipated North Brevard craft brewery start-up, will throw open the tasting room doors at 4pm Friday, November 14, 2014.


Located at 305 South Washington Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Titusville, Playalinda Brewing Company will launch with 15 house-brewed beers including two flagship beers — Bottomless Blonde Ale and Rocket Man Red Ale – and even a root beer. Ron Raike, Playalinda’s Brewmaster/Certified CiceroneTM, designed the draft beer list to feature a wide range of styles and seasonal offerings.


Featuring a 40-foot, custom-built copper bar and custom-built tables, the tasting room has a seating capacity for 50 patrons. The drink rail bordering the brew house, as well as outdoor seating, offer additional space for customers to enjoy the hand-crafted beers.


“We want our tasting room to have the feel of a local gathering place, a comfortable living room atmosphere where you come to meet old friends and make new ones,” co-owner Bryan Scott says.


Tasting room hours will be Wednesdays and Thursdays 5-10pm, Fridays 4pm-midnight, Saturdays noon-midnight, and Sundays noon-8pm. A short list of simple, pre-prepared food items will also be offered.


Raike and his wife Katie have partnered with the Scotts in this joint venture. With Ron’s creativity and extensive brewing prowess along with Katie’s knowledge of the beer industry and tireless work ethic, the Playalinda Brewing team is forging ahead to enhance the beer landscape in Titusville and northern Brevard County. The Raikes, with a combined 27 years of experience in the industry, are excited to commit their knowledge and skills to this budding company.


Playalinda Brewing Company is located in the 100-year-old building known locally as the Titusville Hardware Store. The Scotts converted the space into the microbrewery and tasting room while carefully preserving its historical characteristics including the building’s façade, original plaster-and-brick walls, and existing cabinetry.


“We appreciate all of the local support we’ve received, and we’re happy to be a vital part of downtown Titusville,” Scott says. “We’re excited to finally be able to open the doors and share the amazing beer that Ron has developed for us.”






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Brewers Announced For 19th Annual Holiday Ale Festival


Portland, OR – Tickets are now on sale for the 19th annual Holiday Ale Festival, taking place Dec. 3 through Dec. 7 at Pioneer C…


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Dry Dock Brewing Vanilla Porter Now in 6-Packs


AURORA, CO — Dry Dock Brewing Company is releasing its beloved Vanilla Porter in canned 6-packs. Celebrate the latest addition t…


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Milfoil-and-zebra mussel beer sells out in less than seven days

Excelsior Brewing Co. newest brew has caused a real splash, and here's why: The Milfoil Lakehouse Saison Ale was made with small amounts of the infamous invasive pondweed and zebra mussels , another exotic scourge of lake country.






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Brooks on Beer: Anchor's Christmas Ale

Once upon a time, there weren't many beers made specially for the holidays. It was more common in other countries -- England, Belgium and Germany spring to mind -- and there were a few here earlier in the last century, but by the time World War II was over, so was the notion of seasonal beers.






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Monday, November 24, 2014

Goose Island's 2014 Bourbon County beers, reviewed by six increasingly drunk people

Goose Island sent me several sexy photos of this years' Bourbon County lineup, but because I am stubborn and prideful I insisted on taking my own. When I reviewed Goose Island's Bourbon County beers last year, I explained that I had mixed feelings about stoking the "alarming acquisitive frenzy" surrounding these sought-after limited releases.






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The everything-under-$60 beer lover’s gift guide

Pasta artisans at NYC’s Sfoglini dry out spent grains from Bronx Brewery’s pale ale, mill them, sift them, then mix the flour into earthy, rich, radiator-shaped pasta that just begs for Bolognese. $8, sfoglini.com Recycled beer bottles become Sprout Bottle Gardens, kits of seeds, soil and fertilizer that bloom into mini-terrariums of flowers (lavender, marigold) and herbs (basil, sage). $29, sproutbottle.com This beery riff on the children’s classic replaces the old lady whispering “hush” with a bear named Charlie and sweet malted barley. Even with a brewing-science primer at the back, the book’s totally kid-appropriate. $17, bailiwickpress.com A splash of SweetWater brew anoints every Alcoholwicks candle; the pale ale version smells like an orange grove, flower shop and taproom rolled into one. $13, brownbagsoap.com California’s Boujie Baking Co. updates sweet, salty brittle with Redwood Curtain IPA. $7, boujiebakingco.com Offer guests a bite and a beer in six languages with cheery sampler plates. $25 for 6, crateandbarrel.com This roomy tote can hold two six-packs (or just your gym clothes). $22, popchartlab.com Nothing wrong with the old Douglas fir, but a beer-bottle tree's much merrier, no? $50, northernbrewer.com Get a beer novice started (or restock a geek) with Spiegelau’s Tasting Kit—one IPA, lager, pilsner and wheat beer glass each. $50, spiegelau.com DropCatch’s ingenious beer carrier folds flat—perfect for slipping into a suitcase, or under the front seat. $50, dropandcatch.com They’re not your grandpa’s sock hops: Any beer lover will get a kick out of this fun footwear. $10, zoraab.com Hand-brewed or hand-picked, a mix-six is the ultimate bespoke gift; skip the wrapping paper and tie on an oversize letterpress tag. $3, paperplatespress.com A sack of Soberdough, a bottle of beer and 45 minutes gets you soft, fresh (and vegan!) beer bread. Bake a loaf of Cinnful Raisin for breakfast, Green Chile Cheddar for dinner, and six other flavors whenever your tummy’s rumbling. $8, soberdough.com We're longtime fans of JB's Best BBQ sauces (crafted with beer from Jackie O's); the brand-new Blazin' Bacon flavor is our latest obsession. $5, jbsauces.com Soap made with brew brings new meaning to shower beer: View our favorite beer bars here. Lunchbox by day, beer carrier by night, Mountainsmith's The Sixer cooler schleps your stuff for hikes, tailgates and office commutes. $22, mountainsmith.com The jerky makers at Righteous Felon teamed with Victory Brewing to infuse beefy goodness with Storm King Stout. $8, victorybeer.com Mom will be so proud when you use Scrabble coasters to protect the table AND use your noggin! $22, burkedecor.com Clever-up your kitchen cleaning with a catchy, beer-themed towel. $7, corkpops.com The Homebrewer’s Lab Book is like a captain’s log for beer makers: Two pages for each brew help beer chefs catalog all the details of homemade hooch from ingredients to brewing temps to tasting notes. Coordinating you-write-’em labels give up to 40 bottles a graphic edge. from $13, chroniclebooks.com Upgrade your glass jug to a Miir Growler; double-walled stainless steel keeps draft-only brew cold and carbonated for up to 24 hours sans fridge. $59, miir.com



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