Rogue's "Beard Beer" Release Party & Fancy Beard Competition

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Right on the heels of Hopjacks Iron Maiden Trooper Ale release party, they continue the new beer love with another release party this Friday, August 30th. This time around they are releasing one of the most "unique" recent experiments in the craft beer world. That would be Rogue Ales "Beard Beer".

Official HJ Flyer

For those who haven't already heard the story, you maybe asking yourself exactly what is a "Beard Beer". Glad you asked. That would be a beer that Rogue made using yeast created from Brewmaster John Maier's Beard. A beard that Rogue proudly explains has been around since 1983 and has seen over 15,000 brews.

Upping the ante even more, Hopjacks will be throwing a "Fancy Beard Competition" in conjunction with this release party. The competition will result in winners for each of the following three categories:

  • Length
  • Fullness
  • Freestyle

This event is sponsored by Rogue Ales and the Emerald Coast Beard & Moustache Alliance. According to Hopjacks, only two kegs of this beer were sent to Florida and they will have one at the downtown location and one at the Nine Mile location. So whether you bring your best facial hair along with you to compete or not, make sure you get to Hopjacks if you want to try this limited beer on tap.

Event Summary
Event: Rogue's "Beard Beer" Release Party & Fancy Beard Competition
Location: Hopjacks - Downtown
When: Friday, August 30th 9pm

Iron Maiden Trooper Ale Pensacola Release Party

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Hopjacks invites you to come join them this Thursday, August 29th as they celebrate the release of Iron Maiden Trooper Ale.

HJ Official Flyer

Trooper is an Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) created in collaboration with Iron Maiden's lead singer Bruce Dickinson and brewed by Robinsons Brewery. Hopjacks will have Trooper available in both bottles and on tap.

For those not versed in Iron Maiden, Trooper Ale takes it name from the Iron Maiden song "The Trooper" which was inspired by the Charge of the Light Brigade and the bottle's label fittingly features the iconic Eddie.

Event Summary
Event: Iron Maiden Trooper Ale Release Party
Location: Hopjacks - Downtown
When: Thursday, August 29th 9pm

New Belgium Arrives in Pensacola

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For those who have been patiently waiting for New Belgium Brewing to distribute to Florida, your wait is almost over. New Belgium officially goes on sale in Pensacola and the entire state on July 29th.

Can't wait one second longer than you have to? Then head down to Hopjacks - Downtown on Sunday night, July 28th for the New Belgium brewery release celebration at midnight. (Update: World of Beer will also be holding a midnight release party for New Belgium.)

In addition to Fat Tire, the most popular of the brewery's regular offerings Ranger IPA, Sunshine Wheat, Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Shift Pale Lager will all be available for your enjoyment.

The third largest craft brewery in the U.S. and seventh overall, New Belgium Brewing Company was opened by former home brewer Jeff Lebesch in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1991.

Other New Belgium events are coming to the Pensacola area. We'll release more details as we receive them.