Toasting the End of the World with WoB & Unibroue

As you've probably heard, some claim the world as we know it will end December 21st. Why? Because this date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the Mayan calendar.

World of Beer - Palafox wants everyone to enjoy the end of days in style, so they're tapping a keg of Unibroue La Fin Du Monde on December 1st. From then until December 21st, every time you buy any Unibroue draft you'll be entered in a drawing to win a case of Unibroue beer for every month in of 2013. That is if there is a 2013...

Fittingly, La Fin Du Monde is French for "End of the World". As described by Unibroue:

It is brewed in honor of the intrepid European explorers who believed they had reached the “end of the world” when they discovered North America ‘the new world’. This triple-style golden ale recreates the style of beer originally developed in the Middle Ages by trappist monks for special occasions and as such it was the first of its kind to be brewed in North America.

The whole event draws to its big conclusion when at the stroke of midnight on December 20th everyone will toast the end of the world with La Fin Du Monde. You can even sign a pledge on the Unibroue site.

World of Beer has you covered for the event as they'll be tapping a La Fin Du Monde keg and drawing the raffle tickets at midnight.

La Fin Du Monde is a Triple-style Golden Ale with the following characteristics:

• ABV: 9.0%
• Color: Blonde with a golden hue
• SRM: 5.5
• IBU: 19
• Nose: Floral bouquet, aromas of honey, spice, coriander, malt, and alcohol
• Flavor: Mildly yeasty with a complex palate of malt, fruit and spice notes followed by a smooth, dry finish
• Suggested glass: Tulip

You can find many more details regarding La Fin Du Monde on Unibroue's site including pairing suggestions, aging guidance, as well as recipes.

RateBeer lists La Fin Du Monde as 99 overall / 99 style and Beeradvocate rates it a 96 (The Bros a 100).

If it does "all end" at midnight, why not celebrate together with a world class beer? And if the world doesn't end... you've still enjoyed a great beer with friends!

Mo Bros Host 2012 Moustache Ride

This Saturday for the second year in a row the Pensacola Mo Bros are hosting the Moustache Ride, a bar crawl by bike throughout downtown Pensacola. The event celebrates the end of Movember:

...an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of prostate cancer and other male cancer and associated charities cancer.

The bar crawl begins at 4:00 pm at the just opened East Hill Yard in the old Sacred Heart building for food and continues throughout downtown until ending up at Hopjacks' downtown location. Here's the full itinerary:

4:00 - 6:00 pm The East Hill Yard
6:15 - 7:00 pm The Fish House
7:15 - 8:00 pm Blend Lounge
8:15 - 9:00 pm Pensacola Bay Brewery
9:15 - 10:00 pm Seville Quarter
10:00 - 'til Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom

Don't have a bike? Emerald Coast Tours have 10 bikes available to rent for 10 dollars each. Gulf Coast Pedicabs will also be participating and providing their service for anyone that needs a ride.

Moustache-themed costumes are encouraged and all money raised during the event will go to Josh Cooper to help him battle testicular cancer. Tickets are available at all official stops.

Sounds like a good time for a great cause.

Thanksgiving Throwdown at Destin Wine World

This Friday and Saturday, Nov 23rd and 24th, Destin Wine World is holding a Thanksgiving Throwdown. The event includes wine, scotch, tequila, bourbon as well as a beer tasting of select SweetWater offerings.

Attendees will have a chance to win some impressive door prizes. Sounds like a great way to relax while possibly finding some holiday gift options. Check out the event website for more details.

Sweetwater LowRYEder IPA Launch Party

This Tuesday November 20th, Sweetwater Brewing Company is holding a LowRYEder IPA launch party in Pensacola at not one location but at all three Hopjack locations.

As described on Sweetwater's own websites, LowRYEder, a Bronze medal winner at the Great American Beer Festival, is:

A flame throwin’ Rye IPA ignited by a 25% shot of rye malt and capped by a booty hoppin’ blast of Mt Hood and Centennial hops that makes this IPA bounce!

And for those interested in the "specs" on this IPA:

Grains: 2 Row, Rye Malt, CaraRye, Rye Flakes, Munich
Hops: Columbus, Mt Hood, Centennial
Dry Hop: Centennial, Mt Hood
ABV: 6.2%
IBUs: 45

RateBeer gives the LowRYEder an 83 overall / 88 style and Beeradvocate gives it an 85 (The Bros an 83).

The scheduled start time for each location is:

• Hopjacks Nine Mile Road at 4:20pm
• Hopjacks Filling Station at 6:00 pm
• Hopjacks Downtown at 8:00 pm

They will be holding glassware and other shwag giveaways.

Pensacola Craft Beer Festival Saturday

The inaugural Pensacola Craft Beer Festival will be held this Saturday from 1-5:00 pm at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The festival promises over 150 craft beers from both local and national breweries.

Single admission tickets include a 5 oz. souvenir beer stein and unlimited beer tasting. The first 500 through the door will receive a free Craft Beer Festival t-shirt. Single admission tickets are available online or at the door (cash only) for 35.00.

VIP admission ticket holders have exclusive use of the Hancock Bank center for 10 exclusive craft beers, gourmet food, and a Pensacola Craft Beer Festival polo shirt. VIP tickets are 100.00.

Designated drivers wristbands will be available at the event for 10.00. Tickets are limited to 1500 online and 1500 at the door. IDs will be required.

Local ticket outlets include the Wisteria Tavern, Richie's East, and Ozone's Pizza Pub. Both location and contact information for these venues are available on our location's page.

After you're done tasting the Charlie Daniels Band will put on a concert at 6:00 pm. The event concludes with a fireworks show at 7:30. Sounds like a full day and some great beer.

Stone Week at World of Beer

When you are as well known in the craft beer world as Stone Brewery, you sometimes need more than just a night. Well, World of Beer - Palafox must be in agreement because they have designated Nov 9th - 17th as Stone Week. WOB is holding Stone Week as part of the national "Most Arrogant Bar Challenge" competition.

Stone Brewery, the largest brewery in Southern California and the 11th largest craft brewery in America , was originally founded in 1996 in Marcos, California, before moving to Escondido, California in 2006. Want to learn more? The Stone Brewery website contains tons of information.

WOB will be featuring the following Stone beers (the entire set of Bastard Releases):

• Arrogant Bastard (BA:93 / RB:99)
• Double Bastard (BA:95 / RB:100)
• Lukcy Basartd (BA:93 / RB:99)
• Oaked Arrogant Bastard (BA:94 / RB:99)

Tuesday, November 13th is Stone Brewery Night which is not only a chance to try 8 Stone brews on draft but also an opportunity to collect some precious Stone Brewery schwag! Giveaways and raffles start at 6pm.

So make sure to take advantage of Stone Week at WOB and help them:

Be the MOST ARROGANT bar in Florida!

International Stout Day 2012

IPA isn't the only beer style that has its own "beer holiday". This Thursday, November 8th, is International Stout Day. You may ask yourself, "why do I need a holiday to drink and enjoy a stout?", and I'm in complete agreement.

But beer style "holidays" are about more than just drinking beer. They share your love of craft beer while helping promote both the craft beer scene as well as the specific style.

The official website describes the holiday as:

A worldwide celebration of the iconic beer style, Stout. Taking place in homes, pubs, breweries and restaurants; it’s all about celebrating the craft beer revolution, relishing in this beloved beer style, sharing your photos, tasting notes and events with the world.

The website includes information on stout beer, including style history, recipes that incorporate stout (a versatile beer style for use in cooking), as well as descriptions of the various stout styles.

The diversity of stout styles is one of the great aspects of stout, whether you prefer a dry or sweet stout or something in-between, there is a style for you. If you'd like to try a new stout to celebrate International Stout Day, check out BeerAdvocate's list for each style to help you find the perfect stout for your celebration.

• Irish Dry Stout
• English Stout
• American Stout
• Russian Imperial Stout
• Foreign/Export Stout
• Oatmeal Stout
• Milk/Sweet Stout

No matter how you celebrate Stout Day, remember to share it with others online by using the #StoutDay hashtag when you post to social media sites. You can also join the Stout Day discussions on their Facebook page. We are not aware of any Stout Day events being held in the Pensacola area but if we hear about any, we will add them to this post. Please contact us if you are aware of any Stout Day events.

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Leisure Club Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

The Leisure Club is celebrating their 2nd anniversary with a 'Jazz Wine Dinner' tonight at 6:00 pm. The four-course dinner and wine pairing by chef Daric Ziegler will feature music by Tara Leigh and Sound Minds.

While the night isn't specifically about craft beer, the Leisure Club has a solid beer list, great food, and the best coffee in Pensacola in a laid-back atmosphere .

Located down-town, reservations are 45.00 dollars per person and reservations are required at 850-912-4229. For more information on The Leisure Club check out our locations page.