Free Beer from Bold City, All You Have to do is Find Them

It is sure to be a “Whale of a Summer” for Bold City Brewery lovers as they launch their summer tour and give away plenty of free pints, pint glasses, and T-shirts. In an article on the Amber Waves beer blog of the Florida Times-Union, Ed Stansel advises followers to keep an eye on Twitter for stops on the tour today through Thursday, June 7.

According to the article, “On Tuesday, they’ll be hitting businesses in Riverside and Deerwood. Wednesday, you’ll find them in Fernandina Beach. And Thursday, they’ll be visiting Orange Park, Ortega, Riverside and Murray Hill.”

The gang from Bold City will Tweet their location approximately 10 minutes prior to arrival on Twitter and will stay at each location for 45 minutes. Ten lucky customers at each location will receive Killer Whale pint glasses or T-shirts. In addition, the brewery crew will buy pints of Killer Whale for patrons at each stop.

Killer Whale Cream Ale is one of the breweries most popular brews and has been a mainstay in their tap room nearly from its opening. Cream ales were originally brewed to compete with lagers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast portions of the United States. They are generally light in color, low in hop bitterness and maltiness; they are generally crisp and smooth on the palate. Killer Whale falls squarely into these characteristics and is a satisfying brew perfect for hot, humid Florida afternoons.

Follow Bold City Brewery on Twitter at: @boldcitybrewery.

 

Bold City to Sell Six-Packs

Bold City Brewery has set a number of firsts in Jacksonville; they were the first craft beer brewery, they opened the first tap room, they were the first to introduce the concept of the growler, they were the first to bottle their brews, and now, they will be the first to sell bottled six-packs of locally-brewed craft beers in the Jacksonville market. Sure, Bold City brews have been available in bottles at local grocers and liquor stores, but only in bombers and case packs. Now, if you want more than a single bomber and less than 12 bottles of beer from Bold City, you will have the option.

“People have always asked me, when I’m out and about or here at the brewery, why don’t we do six packs.” said owner Brian Miller in his weekly newsletter to brewery fans today. The wait, and the questions, will be over next week when Miller expects bottles of Killer Whale Cream Ale to be available for thirsty beer-lovers at local outlets.

 

Bold City Hosts Chron’s Disease Fund Raiser Tonight

It is always amazing the philanthropy that is so prevalent in the brewing community. But, all you have to do is take a look at the walls of the Tap Rooms of most local breweries and you will notice posters for many different causes. Some advertise a benefit for that St. John’s River, others are for disadvantaged children.

Tonight, Bold City Brewing is holding a benefit for the Chron’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Because, one million, four hundred thousand Americans suffer from IBD, Bold City decided to do something to help. Tonight for every pint that you purchase, $1 will be donated to further research.

In addition to the per pint donation, a silent auction will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Again all proceeds will be donated to the Chron’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

To top it off, live music will be provided by One Night Stand.

If you would like to have a few beers, bid on the auction, and enjoy some music, stop by Bold City tonight at 2670-7 Rosselle Street. The folks at Bold City will be happy to have you and your purchases will help support a worthy cause.

 

Bold City “L” Coffee Stout Release Brunch

As I previously mentioned here, Bold City is planning a release brunch for their new “L” Coffee Stout, made with Bold Bean coffee. The brunch will take place tomorrow, Sunday April 15 at Moon River Pizza (www.moonriverpizza.net), 1176 Edgewood Ave S,  # 2, from 11:00 until 2:00.

Brian Miller, the brewer at Bold City says his new coffee creation has come out even better than expected, which is saying a lot considering the high quality of his other brews. In addition to the new stout, Dan of Moon River Pizza will by fashioning some awesome breakfast style pizzas to accompany the new brew. Expect to find a traditional breakfast pizza consisting of eggs meat and cheese, a veggie-style pie, and a dessert pizza created specifically for the new stout. While pizza may seem like an odd choice for a brunch, these pies sound out-of-this world good!

Other Bold City brews will also be available for your drinking pleasure including Killer Whale Cream Ale and Fritz-mosas (mimosas made with Fritz heffewiezen).

As if the new coffee stout and pizzas were not enough, the folks at Bold City and Moon River have also arranged for entertainment by slide guitar great John Emil. This accomplished artist has performed at major music festivals like the Telluride Blues and Brews Fest, the Lake Occonee Music Fest, the Florida and South Florida Folk Fests, and the Decatur Blues and Bluegrass Festival. Emil has supplied music for are “Dateline,” Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations,” CMT’s “Cribs,” and several international wildlife and nature documentaries.

All of these ingredients combine to make what is sure to be a fun and exciting release brunch at Moon River Pizza.

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Jacksonville Beer Week Starts Monday

The week that has been eagerly awaited by beer lovers all over the First Coast is almost here; Jacksonville Beer Week! Events keep getting added on a daily basis. If you cannot find a beer-centric event that appeals to you next week, you really are not trying very hard!

Here is the list as of today.

Monday, April 2nd

• Local beer night @ Kickbacks Gastropub (happy hour all day on local beer! 5 beers from Intuition Ale + 5 beers from Bold City + 5 beers from Green Room on tap plus visits from brewery representatives)
• $4 pints of local and coffee-inspired brews all week @ Bold Bean Coffee

Tuesday, April 3rd

• Florida beer week @ Intuition Ale Works (Florida guest beers on tap through Saturday)
• Unveiling of as-yet-unnamed Intuition Ale Works/ Mellow Mushroom collaboration brew @ Green Room Brewing
• Local beer dinner @ Pele’s Wood Fire (featuring brews from Intuition Ale, Green Room & Bold City)
• A special seasonal Maibock beer will be tapped @ Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery.
• Stone Brewing Co. night @ Brewer’s Pizza, 6:00pm. They will welcome reps from the distributors as well as Stone Brewing.
• ‘Girl’s Pint Out’ beer tasting on April 3 @ Cork & Keg in Fruit Cove! It’s a ladies-only beer tasting starting at 7pm and the $5 charge includes a variety of beer styles plus two B Nektar Meads.

Wednesday, April 4th

• Screening of Beer Wars @ Sun-Ray Cinema at 5:00pm followed by Q&A with local brewers Ben Davis of Intuition Ale Works and Eric Lumen of Green Room Brewing. Only local brews on tap at the cinema!
• Special beer/ food pairing @ Engine 15 (Oak-Aged Simcoe Imperial IPA paired with steam burger sliders and coconut rice for $10)

Thursday, April 5th

• Tapping of Amber Waves Amber Ale @ Engine 15 (all proceeds benefit St. Johns Riverkeeper – you can’t make good beer without good water, right?!)
• Local beer tasting @ Grassroots Natural Market from 4:00pm – 8:00pm (samples of Intuition Ale cans & Bold City bottles + casks from both Intuition Ale & Bold City + homebrew from Michael Payne of Aardwolf)
• Local IPA night @ Brewers Pizza (featuring IPAs from Intuition Ale Works, Bold City Brewery & Green Room Brewing plus their upcoming Landslide double IPA and an IPA soup and bread to pair with)
• Double feature movie night @ Mile Marker Brewing (screenings of “Beerfest” and “Strange Brew”)

Friday, April 6th

• Jax Beer Tap Takeover @ Engine 15 (five Engine 15 beers on tap + one Engine 15 in a Firkin + Engine 15 Old Battle Axe through the Randall! And ten beers from Intuition, Bold City & Green Room.)
• Florida beer tasting @ Green Room Brewing (25 Florida beers on tap, some breweries for the first time ever in Jax!)
• Downtown pub crawl presented by Springfield Brew Crew and sponsored by Intuition Ale Works. For more information and to purchase tickets click here. (Crawl starts at The Landing at 5:30pm and the $15 ticket includes a souvenir cup, a drink ticket good for one local beer, discounts at each venue, prize drawings at each venue, and a prize drawing for some truly awesome prizes at the final stop – including a Mug Club membership from Intuition Ale Works)

Saturday, April 7th

• Grand Tasting at Mellow Mushroom Southside (proceeds benefit Daniel Foundation). For more information and to purchase tickets click here. (Unlimited tastings of brews from Intuition Ale, Green Room, Swamp Head, Mile Marker & Bold City.)
• Shuttle provided by Jax Brew Bus between Intuition Ale Works & Mellow Mushroom. Click here to see shuttle schedule and reserve your seats today – space is limited!

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