Funky Skunk Kickstarter Project

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We originally wrote about Funky Skunk Brewing, a Pensacola Nano-Brewery in planning, back in January of last year. Shortly afterwards, we got the chance to review one of their planned flagship beers, Devil's Tail Amber Ale, which we found to be a great session ale.

Recently, Funky Skunk Brewing has taken significant steps to making the brewery a reality. The official web page has launched and a Kickstarter project was started late last month.

There are only six days left for Funky Skunk to reach its Kickstarter goal of 20K. Find out more about the brewery at their website, including the planned beer lineup, and make sure to check out the various reward levels on Kickstarter. Help Funky Skunk Brewing come to life.

Hopjacks - Downtown Celebrates 6th Anniversary

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Hopjacks Downtown 6 Year Anniversary Official Flyer Though the craft beer scene is thriving in Pensacola, it's easy to forget that wasn't always the case. Hopjacks certainly deserves credit for helping bring attention to craft beer when they first arrived downtown way back in 2008. While they've expanded to other venues in Pensacola, the original Hopjacks is still going strong, serving up great beer along with their famous duck fries.

You can help Hopjacks celebrate their 6th Birthday this Thursday from 7pm - 3am with a 'Super Hero' themed party. Arrive dressed as your favorite Super Hero and you'll enjoy 3 Dolla Holla prices all night long. There's a costume contest, Super Hero cupcakes, and a chance to win Pensacon tickets as well as other awesome prizes.

Be sure to follow Hopjack's Facebook page for additional details and we'll update this post with any new info we receive.

Event Summary
Event: Hopjacks - Downtown 6th Anniversary Party
Location: Hopjacks - Downtown
When: Thursday, February 13th 7pm - 3am
Attire: Super Hero Costume

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