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Style of the Month
Lambic
Lambic beers originate from the Brussels area and the Senne Valley to the southwest. They are brewed from 1/3 unmalted wheat and 2/3 malted pale malted barley using aged hops to avoid bitterness. Lambic is brewed in Belgian Farmhouse tradition utilizing spontaneous or wild fermentation where the beer is open air cooled to get the local yeasts to start fermentation. Later the mixture is transferred to open wooden casks, which harbor other bacteria and different yeasts which continue to work on the process for 1 to 3 years. The primary yeast is known as Brettanomyces which imparts musty, sour and acidic aromas and flavors. The resulting complex wheat ale is quite refreshing. There are two major types of Lambics; Gueuze and Fruit. Gueuze is a blend of 1,2,and 3 year old beer. Fruit Lambic has fruit, generally cherries, raspberries or black current, added after the spontaneous fermentation.
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Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival
The Jupiter weekend of beer events, Jan. 24 - 25 are the first of the year and mark the end of South Florida Beer Week. The Field of Beers is the Friday night before the festival. There are 15 stations; each features a beer paired with a special dish made for the event. The next day the festival happens with many different craft brewers bringing a special brew or two for the festival. Tickets are still available; there will also be some at the door. More at Jupiterbrewfest.com
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South Florida Beer Week
January 18 - 25, 2014
Get ready for South Florida Beer Week 2014. The week is dedicated to all local beer, breweries and beer bars. There are many different events from Miami to Jupiter. The week finishes off at South Florida's premier beer festival, the Jupiter Craft brewers Festival. During the week there will be tours of breweries, special release beers and more. There is even a Brew Bus to ride to tour breweries, allowing people to enjoy the tours and beers without driving. There are too many events to list here and more being posted everyday. Check the website for times, places and updates.
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Brewery of the Month Moat Mountain Brewing Co.
Fear no Beer is the motto of Moat Mountain Brewing, located in North Conway New Hampshire. They are near the White Mountain National Forest where over 7 million people visit every year. Those who discover Moat Mountain find a place with great food and beer. That has been true since they opened in 2000. I first visited in 2006 where our family group enjoyed a BBQ feast to remember. There was a bit of everything they make on that platter; the leftovers became lunch the next day near Mt Washington. Last September I visited again and found the some good food and beer. They have out-grown the basement brewery and are building a larger brewhouse. The beer list has more and different brews; several that are now canned. Moat is open year round; it is a good stop after a day outdoors any season. See MoatMountain.com for more. My review is on my 2013 page.
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