Allagash Brewing Company today announced it is sending a beer care package to their friends in Florida. The Portland, Maine-based brewery will send its flagship Allagash White and Belgian-inspired session ale River Trip to the Sunshine State at the beginning of June. Beers will be sold at Total Wine stores throughout the state.
With the announcement that Hunahpu’s Day 2020 is canceled for the first time in the event’s eleven-year history, many beer enthusiasts are wondering how to support their Tampa Bay craft beer community. While other events are still taking place, it seems like more cancellations will occur in the coming days and weeks. Some cities have even suspended large gatherings of people as a precaution against spreading COVID-19
One of Florida’s original Belgian-inspired beers, Monk in the Trunk Amber Ale is our next honoree for Flagship February.
Bradenton’s Darwin Brewing Company has been a mainstay of the city since they opened their brewery and tasting room in 2014. The brewery has steadily grown both the beer lineup and distribution offerings. Darwin Brewing Company has recently announced the departure of their previous brewmaster and the arrival of new head brewer Blue Hellenga who will take over brewing responsibilities.
Titusville’s first craft brewery, Playalinda Brewing Company, announces the return of their Scrub Jay Lemon Wheat Ale – a beer that is “Brewed with Meyer Lemons, lavender, and hibiscus. This beer was made for Spring.”
Jacksonville’s Southern Swells Brewing Company has made a name for themselves as a great place to enjoy draft beer in the Bold New City, and occasionally the brewery has new beer available in cans. Southern Swells apparently has one last can release planned for 2019, and it is hitting on December 21st.