TLC Valentine's Day Dinner

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Haven't made plans for Valentine's Day yet? The Leisure Club has you covered with a 5-course Valentine's Day Dinner! Plenty of Valentine's Day dinners include a wine pairing but TLC gives you a choice of wine or craft beer pairings. So even if you and your significant other can't agree on which to pair it with, no need to fight on this special day, you can both have your wish.

The 5-course menu:

Course 1: Sriracha and Wasabi Deviled Eggs

Course 2: Arugula, Apple, Fennel Salad with Smoked Bacon & Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Course 3: Tavern Cheese Soup featuring Session Lager

Course 4: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Roasted Corn & Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

Course 5: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Tickets are $45 per person with choice of of wine or craft beer pairings. You can also choose to just get the dinner (no pairings) for $30. There will be a 6pm and an 8mp seating, reservations are required and can be made by calling 850.912.4229.

Event Summary
Event: TLC Valentine’s Day Dinner
Location: The Leisure Club
When: Friday, February 14th 6pm & 8pm Seating
Cost: $45 per person with wine or craft beer pairing. $30 dinner only.
Reservations: Required - Call 850.912.4229

Sweetwater Beer Dinner at Chan's Wine World

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Chan's Wine World in Destin will be hosting a Sweetwater Beer Dinner on Thursday, Feb 13th. The event will consist of a 5 course food and beer pairing and will feature Second Helping IPA. There are only 50 seats available, tickets are $35 and can be purchased at Chan's Wine World Destin.

Menu for the event:

Second Helping IPA is a limited release IPA (normally only available in the Atlanta area) brewed with Juniper berries. 100% of profits from Second Helping IPA will be donated to The Giving Kitchen whose mission is to provide crisis grants to members of Atlanta’s restaurant community facing unanticipated hardship.

Second Helping IPA from SweetWater Brewery on Vimeo.

Event Summary
Event: Sweetwater Beer Dinner
Location: Chan’s Wine World - Destin
When: Thursday, February 13th 7pm-9pm
Cost: $35
Tickets: Chan’s Wine World - Destin

FBC "Lil Poison Brown Ale" Mardi Gras Release

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Fairhope Brewing Company recently released it's occasional beer, Lil Poison Brown Ale, to assist in the Mardi Gras celebrations. Lil Poison is a "musical collaboration" beer with Grayson Capps who serenaded the hops as it was added to the kettle. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of that statement, FBC provided video proof:

Grayson Capps serenading hops at Fairhope Brewing Company

Via Press Release:

Fairhope’s Lil Poison Brown Ale ready for Mardi Gras release

Fairhope Brewing Company, Lower Alabama’s craft brewery, is preparing to release its latest occasional beer, Lil Poison Brown Ale, just in time for Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Brewed in collaboration with popular local musician Grayson Capps, Lil Poison Brown Ale was inspired by Capps’ New Orleans-tinged anthem that encourages listeners to “drink a lil poison before you die.” Capps was on hand earlier this month to help with the brewing, serenading four pounds of Cascade hops as he deposited them into the kettle. “Local beer and local music are a natural combination, kind of like Grayson Capps and Mardi Gras,” said Fairhope Head Brewer Dan Murphy. “If Joe Cain were around today, I like to think Ole Slac would enjoy drinking a Lil Poison while partying down with Grayson and his Lost Cause Minstrels on the Sunday that bears his name.” The rich, malty brown ale, which weighs in at 6.3 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), was officially released Jan. 26 at the Grayson Capps and the Stumpknockers Reunion show at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile and will party its way through Fat Tuesday both in the taproom and at Lower Alabama’s finer drinking establishments.

2014 Top of the Hops Festival - Biloxi

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2014 Top of the Hops Biloxi Official Flyer

We're barely into the new year, but the area's first beer festival is just days away. The 4th Annual Top of the Hops Festival in Biloxi, MS takes place this Saturday at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center starting at 5pm.

Attendees will receive a commemorative mug and the opportunity to taste two ounce samplings of over 150 craft beers. The festival will also feature the Brew University Education Area with beer seminars including Cooking with Beer, Food Pairings, Brewing 101 as well as other beer education sessions. Live entertainment, food, and games round out the day.

Among an impressive list of craft breweries attending will be local favorites Back Forty Beer Company out of Alabama, and Mississippi's own Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company and Crooked Letter Brewing Company. That's a great opportunity to support 3 local breweries all under one roof.

General Admission Tickets are $35 in advance. VIP Tickets are $75 in advance and include early entry to the festival at 4pm, access to the VIP area, the opportunity to sample beer selections not available to General Admission Ticket holders, and complimentary food from 5pm to 8pm.

Designated Driver Tickets are $15 in advance and include complimentary soda and water. VIP Designated Driver Tickets are $25 in advance and add early entry to the festival as well as access to the VIP area and complimentary food.

Tickets will be available at the door the day of the festival ONLY if not sold out.

If you're looking for something to do the Friday before the festival, a Four Course Beer Pairing Dinner presented by Goose Island Beer Company out of Chicago will take place at Lookout Steaks & Seafood at 7pm.

Beer Pairing Dinner Official Flyer

Keep up with any news or last minute changes by following the Top of the Hops - Biloxi twitter account or liking them on Facebook. For questions check out their FAQ page, or contact them via their official webpage.

Event Summary
Event: 2014 Top of the Hops - Biloxi
Location: Mississippi Coast Convention Center
When: Saturday, February 8th 5pm (last pour 8:45pm)
Cost: $35 General Admission, $75 VIP (tickets sold at door ONLY if not sold out)
Purchase Tickets: TicketMaster


Event: Four Course Beer Pairing Dinner
Location: Lookout Steaks & Seafood
When: Friday, February 7th 7pm
Purchase Tickets: TicketMaster

Celebrating Fairhope Brewing Company's 1st Birthday

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Fairhope Brewing Company opened its door almost one year ago and great craft beer has been flowing out of it ever since. On Saturday, February 8th they are throwing an appropriately exciting shindig to celebrate the occasion. They made sure all the birthday party essentials are there:

Food? Check. The Street Eatz Food Truck will be at the brewery to provide sustenance, besides beer, for any ravenous revelers.

Music? Check. Grayson Capps takes the stage at 8pm to jam with his band.

Fainting goats? Check. No, that wasn't a typo, there will a small petting zoo at the event featuring fainting goats.

Beer? Check. If you had any doubts about this event having some great beer, you must not have visited the breweries tasting room yet or had a chance to try it at the many Lower Alabama locations that carry their beers. Not only will they have all their year-round and seasonal offerings but they will also have 12 specialty beers available for consumption. Not to mention the special anniversary glassware that can be taken home.

  • English Barleywine
  • American Barleywine
  • American Wheat
  • Kolsch
  • Belgian Wit
  • Wee Heavy
  • Smoked Rye
  • Satsuma IPA
  • American Brown Ale
  • Football Saison
  • French Quarter Porter
  • I Drink Therefore I Amber

The party kicks off at 4pm and the band takes the stage at 8pm. Make plans now to attend and help FBC celebrate a stellar first year.

Event Summary
Event: Fairhope Brewing Company’s 1st Birthday Party
Location: Fairhope Brewing Company
When: Saturday, February 8th 4pm - until

Hopjacks 9 Mile Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

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Hopjacks 9 Mile 2 Year Anniversary Official Flyer Hopjacks 9-Mile will be celebrating their 2 year anniversary this friday (Dec. 6th) from 7pm-3am. All adult beverages will be 2 bucks, along with a 'slew of surprises and giveaways'.

The craft beer scene has blossomed in Pensacola, but a quick view of our locations page shows that most venues reside in or near downtown. And while that's great and we love downtown Pensacola, it's nice for those who live on the outskirts to have a place to drink great beer without driving into town every time they're thirsty.

So show your appreciation and support for Hopjacks 9-Mile by attending their 2 year anniversary this Friday night. Here's to many years to come.

Event Summary
Event: Hopjacks - 9 Mile 2nd Anniversary
Location: Hopjacks - 9 Mile
When: Friday, December 6th 7pm-3am

Imperial Chocolate-Peanut Butter Stout at Hopjacks Filling Station Tonight

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We're big fans of Pensacola Bay Brewery's Imperial Blackbeard Stout, so we are really excited about today's collaboration between Hopjacks Filling Station general manager Zack Boudreaux and Rogers Conolly of Pensacola Bay Brewery.

At 7pm tonight a special firkin of Imperial Blackbeard Stout with chocolate and Peanut Butter will be tapped. Sounds delicious! Get there early to make sure you get a pint!

Hopjacks Official Flyer

Event Summary
Event: Imperial Chocolate-Peanut Butter Stout
Location: Hopjacks Filling Station
When: Wednesday, November 20th 7pm

Props Brewery Announces Expansion

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Props Brewery & Grill recently posted on Facebook about their plans for expansion:

Props Brewery & Grill is excited to announce that our expansion has begun. Remodeling has started so we can put in more seating area as well as more storage and production area for our beer. Our 3 new fermenters are scheduled to arrive this week. It is only a coincidence that the unit we are moving into is unit B17, the same name of the WWII workhorse called the Flying Fortress.

According to their website, the three fermenters mentioned in the post are three new 15 barrel (bbl) fermenters. They also plan to begin distribution in late Winter / early Spring.

Great news about this local brewery, make sure to check out their website and follow them on Facebook to keep up with their expansion progress.

Gary's Home Brew Supply Customer Appreciation Event

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Gary's Home Brew Supply will be holding a Customer Appreciation Event this Saturday, November 23rd from 3pm - 7pm. Rogers Conolly, Head Brewer at Pensacola Bay Brewery is going to be present to discuss beer styles and answer questions about brewing techniques.

Gary has been a long time source of home brew supplies in the Pensacola area and opened his store earlier this year, holding a grand opening on October 5th, 2013. If you are already into home brewing and haven't visited yet, make plans to visit now. If you're interested in taking up home brewing, I promise you it is a rewarding experience. Visiting Gary's Home Brew Supply would be a great way to find out more and get the supplies you need to start!

Event Summary
Event: Gary’s Home Brew Supply Customer Appreciation Event
Location: Gary’s Home Brew Supply - 3403 Gulf Beach Hwy
When: Saturday, November 23rd 3pm - 7pm

Hopjacks Fall Beer Dinner

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For all those who were disappointed when Hopjacks had to postpone their Fall Beer Dinner, you can now rejoice and make reservations for the rescheduled dinner taking place next Monday, November 18th. This time around, the event will be taking place at their downtown location. Tim Dohms has arranged another great sounding 4 course dinner and beer to pair with each, check out Hopjacks poster for details:

Hopjacks Fall Beer Dinner Poster

Event Summary
Event: Hopjacks Fall Beer Dinner
Location: Hopjacks - Downtown
When: Monday, November 18th 6:30pm
Cost: $40 per person + Tax & Gratuity
Reservations: Call 850.497.6076 ext. 3