2nd Annual Fish House Craft Beer Festival

We enjoy updating our list of beer festivals as the number of local festivals grows, especially when it is one that is held in Pensacola. This weekend will be the kickoff for the 2014 beer festival season in Pensacola. The 2nd Annual Fish House Craft Beer Festival is this Saturday, June 14th, from 3pm - 7pm.

There will be over 50 different beers available to sample. The list of participating breweries include locals Pensacola Bay Brewery and Grayton Beer as well as many regional and national craft breweries. There will also be offerings from the local Home Brewer’s Association and specialty bottled craft beers. There will also be a selection of small production vodkas, rums, and bourbons available for tasting at designated "spirit tables".

Official Festival Flyer

The Fish House will also be launching their new house-brew Fish House Fish Head Red which was developed and brewed by Pensacola Bay Brewery. The festival will include live music and special beer presentations by guest speakers. Guest Speakers will include Mark Robertson of Pensacola Bay Brewery, Trip Collins of Back Forty Brewery, and Charlie Delapena from Sam Adams.

A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to Autism Pensacola. Tickets can be purchased at the Fish House's gift and souvenir shop, Tackle Shop, or online. Advance tickets are $20 and designated driver tickets are $10. Tickets at the door on Saturday will be $25.

Event Summary
Event: 2nd Annual Fish House Craft Beer Festival
Location: The Fish House
When: Saturday, June 14th 3pm - 7pm
Cost: $20 Advance, $24 Day Of. Designated Driver $10.
Tickets: The Fish House at the Tackle Shop or Online

Pensacola Beach House Brings Local Craft Beer to Airport

Pensacola Beach House

If you've visited Pensacola International Airport lately you've noticed that long time restaurant and bar Verona's has closed its doors. The new Pensacola Beach House is set to take Verona's place sometime in August after the venue is remodeled.

Until then the Pensacola Beach House has set up a temporary bar for your drinking needs. While bottle beers include New Belgium's Fat Tire and several Samuel Adams selections, it's the draft options that should have you excited.

The three beers on draft include Pensacola Bay Brewery's Rip Tide Amber and Sawgrass Wheat, along with McGuire's Irish Red.

The next time you find yourself at Pensacola International Airport, show your approval by having a local craft beer and telling the Pensacola Beach House you're happy with their current selections.

Hopefully when the Pensacola Beach Bar moves into their new, larger venue they'll offer additional beer choices from local craft breweries (Lighthouse Porter anyone?). You can help make that happen by having your voice heard.

3rd Annual Top of the Hops Beer Festival at The Wharf

The 3rd Annual Top of the Hops Beer Festival at The Wharf is happening this Saturday, June 7th in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Participants get unlimited two ounce samples of craft beers from an impressive selection of breweries attending. The festival will also include food, music and games. This festival provides all the makings of a great day of craft beer enjoyment.

Tickets are available online. Advance tickets are $34.99 and advance VIP tickets are $75. VIP Tickets include entrance into the festival 1 hour early, access to the VIP Lounge, VIP private beer tasting selections, and complimentary food from 4pm - 7pm. Designated driver advance tickets are $15 and advance VIP designated driver tickets are $25. Tickets will be available at the door if the festival has not sold out by Saturday morning.

You can find out more about the event on their website and by checking out their Facebook and Twitter pages.

Event Summary
Event: Top of the Hops Festival at the Wharf
Location: Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
When: Saturday, June 7th 4-8pm Cost: Advance $34.99 / VIP $75, Available at gate if not sold out
Tickets: Available Online