The public relations folks at Sea World Orlando have been nice enough to share with us the names of the beers they will be serving at this year's Band's, Brew's, and BBQ.  This year's festivities will run on Saturdays and Sundays from February 9th to March 17th.  Hall and Oates fans who enjoy good beer will be beside themselves when they get a look at this year's lineup of both bands and beers!

    Local folks familiar with Orlando's craft beer scene will likely note that pretty much all of the beers on this list are distributed by Orlando's City Beverage.  Orlando Beer Guide friend Gerard Walen pointed out a similar occurance a couple weeks back in his blog discussing the beers being served at the same event that will take place at Tampa's Busch Gardens. 

    You can check out the Sea World website for additional details on the list of bands who will be performing as well as the different packages available to get some food and drink some beers!  American craft beer selection for Bands, Brew, and BBQ is listed below.  Cheers!

Florida Beer Co -

Florida Lager
Swamp Ape IPA
Key West Sunset Ale

Vermont Hard Cider Co -

Amber Cider
Granny Smith Cider
Spring Cider

Goose Island -

312 Urban wheat
Honkers Ale
India pale Ale

Sweetwater -

420

Green Flash -

Hut #7
Hop Head Red


Stevens Point -

2012 Black Ale


 Victory Brewing Co -

 Hop Devil IPA
 Headwaters Pale Ale
 Golden Monkey


 Widmer Brothers -

 Drifter Pale Ale
 Rotator IPA
 Columbia Common


 Magic Hat Brewing Co -

 #9
 Ticket to RYE
 Pistol
 Heart of Darkness


 

Starting at 5:00 pm this Thursday Taps Restaurant Bar and Lounge in Winter Park will have 10 unique beers from Gainesville's Swamp Head Brewery on tap!

Draft list for thursday night.....

-Big Nose IPA
-Wild Night
-Cottonmouth
-Stumpknocker
-Midnight Oil
-Hoe Hoe Hoe
-Katherine's Inspiration
-Doughball
-My Thai IPA
IPA
-Saison Du Swamp

    This Friday January 18th, Jake's American Bar at Loew's Royal Pacific Resort (Universal) will be having a four course beer dinner featuring Clermont's own Effinheimer beer!

    
    Friday's beer dinner will be highlighted by four courses featuring entrees and desserts made by award winning chefs from the Loew's Royal Pacific Resort.  Each course will be paired with select Effinheimer beers.  Tickets are $55 including tax and gratuity.  Must be 21.  Call 407-503-5300 for resevations.

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Salmon & Halibut Carpaccio 
Micro Mustard Green Salad / Pomegranate Reduction
 Paired with Effenheimer Scapegoat Helles Lager

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Whole Oven Roasted Quail
Porcini Mushroom Duxelle / Rosemary Demi
Paired with Effenheimer IPA
 
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 Sous-Vide Lamb Chop
 Ricotta and Spinach Cavatelli / Mint Sauce
 Paired with Effenheimer Winter Ale (Belgium Brown Ale)

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 Dark Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
 Mocha Caramel
 Paired with Effenheimer Porter

    

    Orlando Beer Guide friend Michael Curran was lucky enough to check out the last beer dinner at Jake's a couple of months ago.  Click Here to read his review and to see the pictures!

    Our friends at Whole Foods Market in Dr. Phillips are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of their beer and wine bar this weekend.  They sent us the following earlier today to share with all of our friends.  Cheers!

    "Join us this weekend as we celebrate the one year anniversary of our Whole Foods Market Wine & Beer Bar.  This weekend long celebration will kick off on Friday, January 11th with a
5pm toast, live music and a tap takeover by Cigar City Brewery."


Weekend  Celebration Schedule:

Friday, January 11th

2:00pm-9:00pm  Drink Special: Buy 1, Get 1 Beers

4:30pm-5:00pm  Champaign Toast – First 100 customers to stop by the bar will receive a complimentary commemorative glass.

6:00pm-9:00pm    Appetizer Hours: Watch the clock!  Every hour we’ll be putting a different appetizer item on sale.

Saturday, January 12th

2:00pm-9:00pm  Drink Special: Buy 1, Get 1 Wine with purchase of food item from the Bar
Menu.

Sunday, January 13th

2:00pm-9:00pm   Drink Special: Buy 1, Get 1 Beer with purchase of food item from the Bar Menu.