Where Can You Find Funky Buddha Beers?

The grand opening at Funky Buddha Brewery this week was a sight to be seen. With about 3000 people and going through at least 80 kegs you know South Florida is ready for its own craft beer brewery. 

If you weren't lucky enough to make it out to the grand opening don't worry because draft will start making its way out into local bars and restaurants starting this week.  Funky Buddha didn't want to over extend themselves so to start they will only be in a few locations around South Florida and we are lucky enough to be able to provide you with this list. 

Tampa Bay Brewing Co.

Bash

JG McGuinness

World Of Beer Coconut Creek

Kapow

Dubliner

Lion and Eagle

Biergarden

Brickyard

Tap 42

Laser Wolf

Fat Cats

Riverside Market

Lokal

OTC

World Of Beer Midtown

World Of Beer Dadeland

World Of Beer Kendall

Funky Buddha will only be starting with their two year round beers Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen. Some of the locations above will have both beers on tap and others only one.  

UPDATE: Founders Is Coming To Florida In July

Founders Brewing out of Grand Rapids, MI will finally be hitting Florida mid-May July.  You can expect all of their core brands and seasonals in draft and bottles.  If you are unfamiliar with Founders here is a little info from their website.

"We at Founders Brewing Company have been lucky to evolve into one of the highest recognized breweries in the United States. Since 2011, Ratebeer.com has ranked us as the 2nd best brewery in the world (we were 4th best in 2010), and we have several beers listed in the top one hundred beers of the world on Beeradvocate.com. We were the winner of four medals at the 2010 World Beer Cup, two medals at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival, and one medal at the 2012 World Beer Cup."

American Craft Beer Week 2013 Events

The biggest week in American Craft Beer is upon us.  Tons of events going on this week.  Make sure to come out and show your love for great beer.  

Week Long Specials & Events:

All Week Long ACBW Features in Palm Beach County

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - Palm Beach County  

Week Long Specials in Broward County

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - Broward 

Week Long Specials in Miami-Dade

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - Miami-Dade 

Week Long Takeover @ Brewskis Beer Bar  

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - South Miami

  

All Week Nectar Ales Featured @ 595 Tap and Tavern

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - Davie

All Week Florida vs California Takeover @ The Lokal

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - Coconut Grove

All Week Randall The Enamel Animal @ OTC

05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013 - Miami 

American Craft Beer Tastings All Week Long @ South Florida Total Wine and More

05-13-2013 to 05-18-2013 - South Florida Total Wine

  

Monday, May 13:

Green Flash Tap Takeover @ The Abbey

05-13-2013 8:30pm - Miami Beach

Highland Brewing Co Tasting @ Total Wine and More

05-13-2013 4:00 PM - North Miami

Bomber Night @ Riverside Market

05-13-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale 

Victory Tap Takeover @ Tipsy Boar

05-13-2013 6:00 PM - Hollywood

Due South and Holy Mackerel Pairing @ Mr. Bistro

05-13-2013 6:00 PM - Lauderhill

Highland Brewing Co Sampling @ Flanigans Surfside

05-13-2013 6:30 PM - Surfside

Mile Marker Takeover and Meet the Brewmaster @ WoB Key West 

05-13-2013 7:00 PM - Key West

Cigar City Cask @ Yardbird

05-13-2013 7:00 PM - Miami Beach

Highland Brewing Company Takeover @ Laser Wolf

05-13-2013 8:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

Nectar Black Xantus Tapping @ WoB Coco Creek

05-13-2013 8:00 PM - Coconut Creek

Tuesday, May 14:

Shipyard and Sea Dog ACBW Tasting @ ABC Fine Wine and Spirits

05-14-2013 4:00 PM - Doral 

Highland Brewing Co Tasting @ Total Wine and More

05-14-2013 4:00 PM - Pembroke Pines

Drink Like A Local Tap Takeover @ The Filling Station

05-14-2013 5:00 PM - Miami

Oskar Blues Tap Takeover @ Tap 42

05-14-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

California Dreamin @ WoB Coco Creek

05-14-2013 5:00 PM - Coconut Creek

American Craft Beer Dinner

05-14-2013 6:00 PM - Fort Pierce

Beer Bingo @ Riverside Market

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale 

Randall The Enamel Animal @ Tipsy Boar

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - Hollywood

Randall The Enamel Animal and DIPA Takeover @ 595 Tap and Tavern

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - Davie

Highland Brewing Company Beer Dinner @ The Pub Pembroke Pines

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - Pembroke Pines

West Coast Tap Takeover @ Barrel and Grain

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - West Palm Beach

Sea Dog Night @ WoB Kendall

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - Miami

The Great IPA Dinner @ Swine

05-14-2013 7:00 PM - Coral Gables

Wednesday, May 15:

Fantasy Brewmasters American Craft Beer Week Tasting @ ABC Fine Wine and Spirits

05-15-2013 5:00 PM - Estero

  

Colorado Night @ Tap 42

05-15-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale 

Shipyard Firkin @ WoB Coco Creek

05-15-2013 5:00 PM - Coconut Creek

Clematis Pub Crawl Starting @ Barrel and Grain

05-15-2013 6:30 PM - West Palm Beach

Oskar Blues Dinner @ Yardbird

05-15-2013 7:00 PM - Miami Beach

Rare Dogfish Head Takeover and Randall The Animal @ JG McGuiness

05-15-2013 7:00 PM - Weston

Oskar Blues Can Necklace Give Away @ WoB Clematis & WoB Wellington

05-15-2013 7:00 PM - West Palm Beach

Due South Takeover @ Aussie Boomerang

05-15-2013 6:00 PM - Lake Worth 

Thursday, May 16:

Holy Mackerel Tap Takeover @ The Mack House

05-16-2013 4:00 PM - Davie 

Breckenridge Brewing American Craft Beer Week Tasting @ ABC Fine Wine and Spirits

05-16-2013 5:00 PM - Royal Palm Beach 

Drink Like A Local Tap Takeover @ Tap 42

05-16-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale 

Shipyard Firkin @ Fat Cats

05-16-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

East vs West @ Lion & Eagle English Pub

05-16-2013 5:00 PM - Boca Raton 

Shark Night w/ Dogfish Head @ South Florida World of Beers

05-16-2013 6:00 PM - All South Florida World of Beers

Holy Mackerel Beer Dinner w/ Publix Aprons

05-16-2013 6:30 PM - Plantation 

Lake Worth Pub Crawl Starting @ South Shores

05-16-2013 6:30 PM - Lake Worth

Ommegang Tap Takeover @ OTC

05-16-2013 7:00 PM - Miami

Cigar City vs 'Merica @ Bash American Bistro

05-16-2013 7:00 PM - Sunrise

Southern Tier Tap Takeover @ Laser Wolf

05-16-2013 7:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

Cigar City Tap Takeover @ Barrel and Grain

05-16-2013 7:00 PM - West Palm Beach

Aged Dogfish Head Dinner @ Barley and Swine

05-16-2013 8:00 PM - Miami 

True Floridian Tap Takeover 

05-16-2013 8:00 PM - Vero Beach

Friday, May 17:

Island Jacks ACBW Oyster Friday

05-17-2013 11:30 AM - West Palm Beach

Shipyard Firkin @ The Filling Station

05-17-2013 5:00 PM - Miami

Pint Night @ WoB Coco Creek

05-17-2013 5:00 PM - Coconut Creek

Craft Beer Tasting @ Whole Foods Coral Springs

05-17-2013 5:00 PM - Coral Springs 

IPA Friday @ Riverside Market

05-17-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

Tequesta Firkin @ Laser Wolf

05-17-2013 5:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

Cigar City Beer Dinner @ Whole Foods Boca

05-17-2013 6:00 PM - Boca Raton

Southern Tier Tap Takeover @ Tipsy Boar

05-17-2013 6:00 PM - Hollywood 

Breckenridge Mystery Cask @ Das Bier Garten

05-17-2013 6:00 PM - Jupiter

Drink Like A Local Tap Takeover

05-17-2013 6:00 PM - Jensen Beach

Friday Firkin @ WoB Key West

05-17-2013 7:00 PM - Key West 

Black Out Friday @ Tryst 

05-17-2013 7:00 PM - Delray Beach 

Saturday, May 18:

The Das Disc Golf Open @ Abacoa Town Center

05-18-2013 10:00 AM - Jupiter

Summer and the Livin' Easy @ WoB Coco Creek

05-18-2013 11:00 AM - Coconut Creek

Brewery Ommegang Tasting @ Total Wine and More

05-18-2013 12:00 PM - Stuart

Old School Square Beer Festival @ Old School Square

05-18-2013 6:00 PM - Delray

Julian's Secret Stash @ Riverside Market

05-18-2013 7:00 PM - Fort Lauderdale

Randall The Enamel Animal @ Tipsy Boar

05-18-2013 7:00 PM - Hollywood

Old School After Party @ Coffee District

05-18-2013 10:00 PM - Delray Beach 

Sunday, May 19:

Pig Roast and Randall @ The Sybarite Pig

05-19-2013 12:00 PM - Boca Raton

World Of Beer Midtown To Open Monday

World Of Beer in Midtown will have its grand opening this Monday, May 6th at 3pm. I have seen the tap lineup for this first week and it is pretty unbelievable. See below for all of the info.

"Join us for our Grand Opening!

Expect a killer draft lineup, live music, and an awesome party to kick off the opening of the 41st World of Beer.

May 6: Raffles benefiting the non-profit C.O.P.S. (Care for Police Survivors) will be going on from open to close.

Prizes include a Magic Hat bike & speaker system, a Radeberger bike, a Brooklyn longboard, a RedHook 2 person tent, gift cards from our partnering restaurants, and a multitude of craft beer schwag! TShirts, bottle openers, flags, pub lights, hats, beer buckets, and more.

Our friends / owners / brewmasters from Wynwood Brewing Co. will be joining us and pouring a selection of their brews. Their official opening is right around the corner and we are pumped to be partnering with them for our Grand Opening.

All raffle tickets are $1 - CASH ONLY!

May 9: Meet the Craft Brewjas & Most Wanted Brewery - the 2 will be pouring their collaboration brews starting at 7PM. Come try some delicious Black IPAs.

May 10: FIRKIN FRIDAY w/ Tequesta Brewing Co.
Our kickoff for Firkin Fridays will feature a one time, one night only brew from Florida's own Tequesta Brewing Co.

Are you ready for a..... Dry Hopped, Oak Aged Gnarly Barley CASK!? We only have one night to kill 10.8 gallons of beer! So get here. Event kicks off at 6PM.

We can't wait to meet you! Always remember to drink local and to make it a craft beer."

World Of Beer- Midtown

3252 NE 1st Avenue, 

Suite 112, 

Miami, Florida 33127

Abraxas Hosts Dogfish Head Tap Takeover

This Thursday, February 28th, Abraxas will once again be hosting one of it's famous tap takeovers.  This time Dogfish Head will be the featured brewery with the debut of their newest collaboration with Sierra Nevada, Rhizing Bines.  One of only a few kegs in South Florida you don't want to miss out on trying this great beer.  If that wasn't enough for you how about some Palo Santo, World Wide Stout, Bitches Brew and just for good measure a little 2011 AND 2012 Olde School, all on draft.

Thursday, February 28th 8pm
Abraxas
407 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Abbey Brewing Company 1 Year Expansion Anniversary

Miami's oldest peddler of craft beer, The Abbey Brewing Company, is celebrating the one year anniversary of it's expansion this Sunday, February 17th from 1pm-5am.  To celebrate this special occasion, they will have an open bar from 1PM-2PM, (Select Draft Beers & Liquor), and 10 Craft Beer Taps to choose from, for $5 each, all day long! They will also have $5 shot & Mixed Drink Specials, for the non beer drinkers, and complimentary pub grub.  You do not want to miss your chance to try the great selection at such a low price.

Sunday, February 17th 1:00pm-5:00am
The Abbey Brewing Company
1115 16TH Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

South Florida Beer Week

One of the biggest beer weeks of the year is upon us once again, South Florida Beer Week. This is the week that focuses on local breweries from Florida.  Some of the breweries aren't even available in South Florida yet but they've sent some kegs down just for this week.  If you want to see what other great beers are being made in Florida head on out to at least one of these events.  Check out the calendar for all the events and below for some other events.

 Saturday January 19th - Tap 42 7-9 pm. Florida Beer Company  Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle IPA.
Monday January 21st - Total Wine Pembroke Pines 630 - 830 pm. Meet the Locals featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle IPA.
Monday January 21st - Total Wine Pinecrest 6-7 pm. Sample our Local Craft beers along with some fine food in the training classroom.
Monday January 21st - Krawl off Duval 6-9 pm. Florida Beer Company Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle IPA.
Tuesday January 22nd - World of Beer Kendall 6-9 pm. Florida Beer Company Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle IPA.
Tuesday January 22nd - World of Beer Coconut Creek 7-9 pm. Florida Beer Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle.
Tuesday January 18th - Total Wine Plantation 630-830 pm. Florida Beer Company Meet the Locals.
Wednesday January 23rd - World of Beer Kendall 6-9 pm. Miami Brewing Company 6-9 pm. Meet the owner night.
Wednesday January 23 - World of Beer Kendall 6-9 pm. Anchor Brewery tap Takeover.
Wednesday January 23rd - American Social Ft Lauderdale 8-10 pm. Florida Beer Company Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle IPA.
Thursday January 24th - World of Beer Dadeland 6-9 pm. Florida Beer Company Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle IPA.
Thursday January 24th - World of Beer Wellington 6-9 pm, Florida Beer Company Tap Takeover featuring Gaspar's Porter and Devil's Triangle.
Thursday January 24th - Sports Grill North Miami Beach 8-10 pm. Brooklyn Brewery Tap Takeover.
Friday January 25th - Tabica Grill Jupiter. Florida Beer Company Beer Dinner.
Menu:
1st Course - Black Bistro Mussels in BBQ Butter paired with Key West Southernmost Wheat
2nd Course - Tuna Croquettte Roasted Tomato Relish paired with Key West Sunset Ale
3rd Course - Grilled Organic Airline Chicken Breast with Yucca Fries and Chimichurry paired with Florida Lager
4th Course - Passion Fruit Tres Leches Cake paired with Swamp Ape IPA
Saturday/Sunday January 26th/27th - Fairchild Tropical Gardens Chocolate Festival 11am - 430pm. Join Phil for a Beer Garden Sampling with some perfect chocolate pairings.

Miami Beer Festival

The inaugural Miami Beer Festival will take place at the West Plaza of Marlins Park on Jan 19th, from 6pm to 10pm.  Tickets are $40 for general admission and $50 for VIP, which will give you an extra hour of drinking.

Participating Florida brewers and home brewers include:  Miami Brewing Company, Florida Beer Company, Gravity Brew, Titanic Brewing, Wynwood Brewing, Fourth Age, Misfit, Opus Ales, Cervetech Brewing, Subvert Ales, Most Wanted Brewery, Wakefield Brewing, Sailfish Brewing, Moron Brothers, Due South, Holy Mackerel, Cigar City, Florida Ave, Native Brewing, and Inlet Brewing.  The collection of Florida based breweries and home brewer makes the inaugural Miami Beer Fest the largest collection of participating local breweries.  In addition, the event will also include Abita, Anchor, Sam Adams, Yuengling, Bells, Brooklyn, Harpooon, Magners, Sierra Nevada, Crispin, Blue Moon, Blue Point, Cisco, Shipyard, Highland, Lagunitas, Eurobrews, Anderson Valley, Global Imports, Hebrew Beer, Lost Coast, Kona, Red Hook, Widmer, Shock Top, Capital, Green Flash, Goose Island, and Estrella.

Admission will include unlimited beer samplings, with food sold separately. Food trucks will be on hand featuring a broad range of beer friendly food:   Latin Burger, Che Grill, Monty's Grill, Top Fried, and AZ Canteen (Andrew Zimmern's truck from the Travel Channel)

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.miamibeerfestival.com

Or you can check out these discounted tickets via Travel Zoo that gets you general admission tickets for only $25.  Click here