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3 Daughters Brewing welcomes their 2ND Annual Oktoberfest festival

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — 3 Daughters Brewing is bringing back St. Pete’s largest Bavarian celebration, as the 2nd Annual BayFirst Financial Oktoberfest will be taking place on Saturday, September 28 from 1-6 pm in Albert Whitted Park.

The German extravaganza is expected to bring thousands to St. Pete’s downtown waterfront in a day full of great beer, classic Bavarian food, live Oompah music, and traditional Oktoberfest games for all to compete and enjoy.

St. Pete and Tampa Bay are Florida’s hub for craft beer – dubbed the Gulp Coast – and 3 Daughters Brewing is proud to help lead the charge in bringing community-minded festivities and cheer to the area. The award-winning independent brewery announced that its Oktoberfest Marzen Lager, a highly anticipated fan favorite, will begin hitting stores, bars, and restaurants throughout Florida this weekend.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring back our 2nd annual Oktoberfest festival, one of the biggest and best in all of Florida! This is the time of year when we get to break out our Marzen beer, Lederhosen, Dirndls and really turn up the fun.” Said Brian Horne, COO. “The energy, the music, the incredible beer—it’s all coming together for an epic celebration, and we can’t wait to raise a glass with everyone!” said Mr. Horne.

The Oktoberfest Lager is not only a favorite among the brewing team at 3 Daughters Brewing, but it has also developed a cult following locally as those in the know eagerly anticipate its release every August. The Marzen-style lager is named as such because Bavarians used to brew it in March (Marzen is German for March) in the last of the cool air, before storing it in caves and saving it all summer for the end-of-summer celebration. The smooth brew has a slight bready sweetness from the caramel malts, complemented by a crisp finish thanks to its traditional noble hops.
The BayFirst Financial Oktoberfest beer festival is doubling down on the festivities and fun after the huge success of last year’s inaugural festival. GA tickets are $7 ($10 at the door), which include full access to the festival and its events. VIP Biergarten tickets include an all-you-can-eat German buffet, three stein fills, a covered tent, and private air-conditioned bathrooms and other benefits. The festival is family-friendly and children 12 and under get in free but must be accompanied by an adult.
The festival is a true Bavarian celebration, with authentic German polka bands playing all day, traditional Oktoberfest games that are free to play, tons of great German food from local chefs and food trucks, and of course, kegs upon kegs of cold local and international beers. The festival will also feature a massive vendor market with more than three dozen of St. Pete’s best shops, makers and more. Following last year’s success, organizers are planning for an even bigger celebration this time around with more tents, more seating, more beer, and most importantly – more booths to get beer.
Learn more and get tickets here.

To help locals get in the Oktoberfest spirit ahead of the festival, 3 Daughters Brewing is also running a giveaway where one grand prize winner will get to have their own Oktoberfest party at the brewery. The party includes 20 guests, a German buffet, great German beer, and a VIP space in the 3 Daughters Tasting Room. Additionally, two second place winners will receive VIP tickets to the Oktoberfest Festival in Williams Park. Those 21+ can enter by scanning the QR on the side of all 3 Daughters Oktoberfest Marzen cans, or by visiting 3dbrewing.com/Oktoberfest_contest.

Learn more about 3 Daughters Brewing from owner and founder Mike Harting on the BeerWise Podcast.
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 About 3 Daughters Brewing
3 Daughters Brewing officially opened its doors in St. Petersburg in December of 2013, with the goal of selling enough beer to put their three daughters through college. Ten years later, 3 Daughters Brewing has grown into one of the largest independent breweries in Florida with tasting room locations in Clearwater Beach and in the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. 3 Daughters Brewing has become a true beverage company by producing Beer, Cider, Seltzers, Canned Vodka Cocktails, Non-Alcoholic kid’s drinks, energy drinks and now their own Whiskey.
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Outcast Brewing Company to host Grand Opening

After what seems like a wave of brewery closings announced recently, news of a grand opening is certainly welcome around the Tampa Bay Area. Outcast Brewing Company will be hosting their Grand Opening Festivities on Friday, September 13th beginning at 2pm.

From Outcast Brewing Company

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Join us for our Grand Opening on September 13th & 14th kicking off at 2 PM as we debut an incredible selection of new craft beers that we’re eager to share with the community.

We’re starting off the weekend Friday at 2 PM with live music by ??????? ?????, a talented acoustic solo artist from Tampa Bay. His soulful performances of heartfelt originals and beautifully reimagined covers are the perfect way to set the vibe.

At 7 PM we’re thrilled to feature the amazingly talented ??? ?????? ???? ???????, whose dynamic show blends percussion, looping, beatboxing, and a fusion of electrifying rock and hip hop. You won’t want to miss this!

Saturday, September 14th, ???????? ??????? a Tampa Bay native will be taking the stage from 2-5 PM followed by another local favorite ???? ???? ???? from 6:30 – 10:30PM.

Bring your appetite! We’ll have ??????????? + ?????? ???? on Friday September 13th from 5-9PM and on September 14th we will have ????? ?????? + ????? ??zz? from 1-5PM as well as ?????? ???? + ????’? ? from 5-9PM, serving delicious bites while you enjoy yard games in the beer garden or one of our other custom designed spaces, just for you!

Mark your calendars and be a part of this exciting celebration of craft beer, music, food, and good times!

Outcast Brewing Company is located at 1776 11th Ave North, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33713.

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About Outcast Brewing Company
Outcast Brewing Company is a brewery born from the passion to create a warm and welcoming experience for everyone. Their vision was clear: to create a unique space where everyone can find their perfect spot, whether they’re beer enthusiasts, cocktail connoisseurs, music lovers, or simply seeking a vibrant place to unwind. The goal of OBC is to create a fun, family friendly place where all are welcome. Outcast Brewing Company is crafted for the outcast in us all!

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Calusa Brewing are the latest guests on the BeerWise Podcast

In this episode, Mark is joined by Geordi Rauch, Vic Falck, & Jason Thompson of Calusa Brewing. Calusa Brewing is a powerhouse in the Sarasota area – the brewery that always seems to have something new and something traditional on tap. In this episode, the guys discuss the origins of Calusa, opening day, and leaving the original taproom on Derek Ave for their new digs on McIntosh Road in Sarasota in early 2024.

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King State to close Tampa cafe

The reality of craft beer in 2024 continues to take shape, and it has not been kind to many established brewers in the Bay Area. Many beloved brewers continue to close their doors or rework their business plans, and now King State has announced changes to operations, including closing the doors of their cafe on Floribraska Avenue in October.

From King State:

Homies,
FIVE YEARS. A blink of an eye and also a lifetime. Both feel true. When we opened King State at 520 E Floribraska, we wanted it to be a place people could call home in Tampa. A place where natives could be proud of. We feel that we have done that. Through a global pandemic, normal small business challenges, economic changes and internal hurdles, we have navigated it all the best we could. We’ve made so many memories. So many mistakes. So many relationships we’ll have for the rest of our lives. Nothing can take that away.

King State LogoThe all-day, 3 services 16 hours a day, seven days a week is A LOT. A lot on our staff, our building and our entire team. It was the OG concept that we wanted to bring to Tampa, and we did that. But not without it’s toll. It’s been harder and harder to keep it moving forward the right way, and if we can’t do it right it ain’t worth doing. It’s time for King State to rethink our path forward and continuing the all day concept at 520 sadly isn’t it.

Towards the end of October, We will be transferring out of 520 for good and solely focusing on continuing to roast coffee and brew beer for the masses! We are working on getting a new operator in here that will treat this space well and will allow King State to still be a part of Tampa.

We don’t fully know what’s next, but we know that we have shared in so many moments here in this old gas station. Everything from weddings to funerals to engagements to heavy phone calls, loss, joy and moments that we’ll never ever forget. The connection of humans from all different walks of life under one roof is a beautiful thing. The thing we will miss the most. As well as telling people we don’t have public WiFi. That was so much fun. Hah
BUT, we are going to end on a high note! As King State in its current location is transitioning out of operations late October, we’re about to PARTY!!! So many events, so many wild ideas we’ve always wanted to do, etc. PUMPKING SPICE TOMORROW!

Also, King State will continue to roast coffee, brew beer and distribute to all the current places we already do. If not even more very very soon!
We love you Tampa. We love our neighbors and everyone that has supported us from day one. We would factually be nothing without everyone that’s poured into us and this place. The whole team and everyone that’s been here since day one, joined later or just passed by, we love y’all. So much.
Stay posted as we announce events and keep you updated the best we can. Come roll through, drink same dranks, tip our ripping staff, eat some food and celebrate the last half a decade with us.

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Although cryins fine too. Already been lettin it ride haha
Onto a new chapter of King State that we’re stoked to put all our focus on.

1 LUV HOMIES. LET’S RIP.

 

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Dogfish Head Punkin Ale Makes Autumnal Return with All-New Artwork

Press Release: With the official start of fall just around the corner, Dogfish Head unveils its list of seasonal drinks, beginning with the return of its iconic Punkin Ale! Back for the 30th consecutive year, Punkin Ale* (7.0% ABV) is a full-bodied brown ale brewed with real pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Bursting with notes of cinnamon spice and smooth pumpkin, this fall favorite is now available from coast to coast, both on draft and in 6pk/12oz cans.  Track some down using Dogfish Head’s Fish Finder.

Part of Dogfish Head’s Art Series, a yearly collection of four beers featuring artwork by a singular collaborating artist, this year’s Punkin Ale boasts illustrations by Methane Studios. Known for their hand-crafted, intensely detailed screen prints, Methane Studios is an Atlanta-based operation made up of beer-loving, Ohio native duo, Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee. Putting the “punk” back in “PUNKin,” Methane Studios’ interpretation of Punkin Ale’s label artwork centers on an edgy Jack O’Lantern-type character, complete with a full sleeve of tattoos and a black cat sidekick.

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale 2024“It’s hard to believe that I first brewed Punkin Ale more than 30 years ago, when it claimed first prize in the recipe contest at southern Delaware’s yearly Punkin Chunkin Extravaganza,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer. “As our longest commercially distributed brew, it’s always heartwarming to see folks’ excitement for Punkin Ale’s annual return.”

The pumpkin-spiced goodness continues with Dogfish Head’s limited-edition Punkin Liqueur (30% ABV). Available in 375ml bottles, exclusively at Dogfish Head coastal Delaware locations, Punkin Liqueur starts its journey as Punkin Ale, which is then distilled and aged in used rum barrels to impart sweet notes of oak and molasses. The spirit is finished with a flush of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, vanilla, brown sugar and a touch of sage, for a seasonal liqueur perfect for sipping on its own or in your favorite fall cocktail.

For fans of fall, but not pumpkin flavors, there’s no need to fret … Dogfish Head has you covered, too!  Just in time for the chillier weather ahead, Dogfish Head excitedly introduces a brand-new variation of its highly sought-after World Wide Stout. Brewed with a ridiculous amount of barley, World Wide Stout is a dark, rich and roasty Imperial Stout. This year’s iteration, Affogato World Wide Stout* (15.0% ABV), takes Dogfish Head’s beloved beer to the next level, with added notes of espresso and sweet vanilla for a liquid version of the well-known Italian treat. Available in select markets, where legal, in 4pk/12oz bottles.

Seeking a bit more variety? If so, Dogfish Head’s 12pk/12oz can Fall Variety Pack is a perfect pick, and it’s complete with an all-new variety pack-exclusive brew, Tasty Traveler Jasmine Rice Lager* (5.0% ABV). Tasty Traveler Jasmine Rice Lager is brewed with jasmine rice, lemongrass, wildflower honey and makrut lime leaf for a light, citrusy and refreshingly crisp beer. In addition to Tasty Traveler Jasmine Rice Lager, Dogfish Head’s Fall Variety Pack, which is now available nationwide, features three (12oz) cans of each of the following beers.

Dogfish Head Fall Variety Pack 2024

  • 60 Minute IPA* (6.0% ABV): Fantastically hoppy and beautifully balanced, 60 Minute IPA is continually hopped for 60 minutes for an enticing hop-centric experience.
  • SeaQuench Ale* (4.9% ABV): Uniquely refreshing, SeaQuench Ale is a wheat beer brewed with lime juice, lime peel, black limes and sea salt for a beer bursting with notes of tart citrus.
  • Blue Hen Pilsner* (4.8% ABV): Refreshingly crisp and super approachable, Blue Hen Pilsner is a classic pilsner brewed with Delaware grown and malted barley to deliver the ultimate sessionable drinking experience.

 

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ABOUT DOGFISH HEAD
With quality, creativity and non-conformity at its core, Dogfish Head has been committed to brewing unique beers with high-caliber culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened nearly 30 years ago. Dedicated to exploring goodness of all kinds, Dogfish Head later expanded its beverage artistry beyond just craft beer to produce award-winning portfolios of full-proof spirits –whiskeys, gins, vodkas, rums and more – and spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. A Boston Beer Company brand and proud supporter of the Independent Craft Brewing Seal, Dogfish Head is a Delaware-based entity consisting of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and tasting room; Dogfish Head Distilling Co., a production distillery; Brewings & Eats, a brewpub and live music venue; Chesapeake & Maine, a seafood and cocktail spot; and the Dogfish INN, a beer-themed, canal-front hotel. For more about Dogfish Head, please visit www.dogfish.com or follow the brand on social media.