Brew Review – Banyan Red Ale by 3 Sons and The Field @3sonsbrewingco

There’s something to be said about a proper Irish pub that just warms the heart.

The comfort food specialties are always a hit, the trad music is a blast to listen to, and you can be fairly positive that there’s going to be a good tap list. Or at least a taplist that reliably has Guinness.

Brew Review – Cool Vibes and Nor’easter by Stormhouse Brewing @StormhouseBrew

Look, beer is important.

This is a beer blog, after all. I should want to talk about beer. But when your kitchen is turning out some pretty amazing things, I kind of have to pause and talk about that for a little bit as well.

Brew Review – Birthday Cake Blonde and Good Over Evil Oud Bruin by Playalinda Brewing @PlayalindaBrews

Talk about a post that has two beers that are on literally the polar opposite ends of the spectrum.

I’ll set the scene for you. It’s a Saturday evening, and we just got back from Rocky Water Brew Fest and had let those beers subside a bit. Producer Steve has procured Loft 305, the two bedroom two bath spacious Airbnb located directly above and owned by Playalinda Brewing in downtown Titusville.

If you’ve been listening to the Florida Beer Podcast, you’ve been hearing me talk about all of this.

Brew Review – Pump-Q-Lees by Fort Myers Brewing @FMBrew

Yeah, I didn’t totally understand that myself.

Heck, I didn’t know that was a Q in the middle of the name until I did a very close inspection of the label art.

Thought it was an O.

Brew Review – Festbier by Green Bench Brewing @GreenBenchBrew

Here in December, it’s unfortunately far enough away from the Fall to where my favorite fall beers are starting to disappear from shelves and taps.

That’s a shame, and I have long advocated for these beers to be year-round. I fear most breweries do not feel the same.

Brew Review – Return to Joyland by Ivanhoe Park Brewing @IvanhoeParkBrew

I feel quite honored that I was able to get this.

If you know Ivanhoe Park Brewing, you will know their core IPA is Joyland, named for the quaint amusement park that was located in the Orlando area many, many decades ago, pre-Mouse.

Brew Review – Professor Pickle’s Gose by Coastal Karma Brewing

Pickle beer! Always wanted to try one.

When I was in Dallas recently, I had my hands on a six-pack and almost pulled the trigger, but just never did. I’m not sure I can explain why, but there we are.

Brew Review – Space Guardians by Playalinda Brewing @PlayalindaBrews

It wasn’t until producer Steve pointed it out that I realized there are no more signs for Patrick Air Force Base on the Space Coast.

They’re all for Patrick Space Force Base.