The 2nd annual IPADay takes place this Thursday, August 2nd 2012. Ashley Routson and Ryan Ross founded IPADay in 2011 with the following intent:
IPA Day is opportunity for all breweries, bloggers, businesses and consumers to connect and share their love of craft beer. It is an opportunity for the entire craft beer culture to combine forces and advocate craft beer through increased education and global awareness.
Pensacola's newest craft beer location opened to the general public July 4th and Pensacola Beer was there. Boasting 50 taps and 150 bottle beers, the World of Beer opening was well attended and lively.
Jerry's Cajun Cafe, a Pensacola landmark restaurant since 1993, recently shut its doors for good. Owner Jerry Mistretta blamed a poor economy, the BP oil spill, a 2007 fire, and legal issues for the closing.
While the restaurant did not boast an extensive list of craft beer, the offerings did include selections from Pensacola Bay Brewery and Abita. A bigger loss, however, is that Pensacola has now lost its best source of authentic cajun dishes to pair with great beer.
Mistretta expressed a hope that he would return in the near future with another restaurant in the Pensacola area. Here's hoping he brings the craft beer with him.
It was February when we first reported that World of Beer would soon be coming to Pensacola. The wait is almost over.
The newest addition to the Pensacola craft beer scene will officially open its doors at their Palafox location on Wednesday, July 4th. However, a "pre-grand opening" was announced on their Facebook page for July 3rd from 3 to 7 PM.
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