Episode 288 - [LIVE] Halfway There & New Albion Brewer Tribute
Description
In Episode 288 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sean Nordquist, of the Tampa Bay Brewer’s Alliance, about the “Halfway There: A Celebration of Beer” event celebrating the halfway point to Tampa Bay Beer Week. We honor the man who opened the first microbrewery since the end of prohibition in the 1970’s, who passed away in July. We also have two beer tasting sessions as well. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!
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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
New Belgium Brewing Grape Fizz Ale
Green Bench Brewing Co Sunshine City
Barriehaus Beer Co Bublina
Barriehaus Beer Co Haus Helles
Mother Earth Brew Co Sticky Stuff
BrewDog Black Heart
New Pioneer Brewing My Own Country 2025
LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:
Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance website
Jack McAuliffe, who started the craft beer revolution in the U.S., has died at age 80 found on the NPR website

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