Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Company, the newest Miami-Dade County craft brewery, is now open in the Bird Road Arts District (7360 SW 41st St., Miami). The taproom, which celebrated a soft opening on May 20, had a “fantastic” turnout, according to co-owner John Falco. The original plan was to open by April 30,…
American Craft Beer Week in Miami is almost over and it’s nice to think that all the fun you’ve had is because of the local craft breweries. But stop for a moment and raise your beers to the other independent players in the game, like local keg proprietor Zhi Yang…
American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) is a week of celebration that gives recognition to craft breweries in America. The Brewers Association defines a craft brewery as one that is independent, meaning that an owner who’s not a craft brewery doesn’t own more than a 25 percent stake in the company; and…
Who remembers summer camp? Long days filled with nature hikes, archery practice, and arts and crafts followed by campfires and possibly a first kiss. The popularity of adult summer camps is rising, with places like Club Getaway in the Berkshires ferrying busloads of weary New York City grownups to the…
Miami’s weather gods smiled down upon beer fans at Saturday’s Brew at the Zoo. A cool breeze fell on Zoo Miami for the annual event that pairs 100 beers with great live music. Dozens of breweries, large and small, showcased their best beers, while Grammy-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development entertained…
Happy Friday! This weekend is a big one with so many major events colliding. May is National Hamburger Month, and Miami’s own Burger Beast is celebrating by hosting his very own Hamburger House Party. Mother’s Day is Sunday. Whether you’ve got a mom or are a mom, brunch with lots…
Ask anyone in Miami where you could find a cocktail in Miami and you’ll probably get laughed out of every bar. But HOOCH, a new app that launched May 2 in Miami, gets you a cocktail for under a buck per day for a whole year. HOOCH has previously had success…
Anyone who’s been following cocktail culture the past few years knows a thing or two about mezcal, the smoky, flavorful Mexican agave spirit. In South Florida, it’s showing up on menus anywhere they serve Mexican food and tequila. But, at a newly renovated craft beer bar located in the heart…
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France on May 5, 1862 — not Mexico’s Independence, which is celebrated in September. But, hey! Any excuse to knock back margaritas! Most every restaurant in Miami celebrates this festive occasion, but here are the…
The craft beer industry in Miami appears to be far from tapping out. On April 8, Miami’s Planning Commission approved plans for Spanglish Ales, a 4,303 square foot brewery located at 55 NW 25th St. in the Wynwood Arts District. The South Florida Business Journal reports that longtime Miami resident Jurgen…
New Times’ Brew at the Zoo (BATZ), the seventh-annual celebration of suds, returns to Zoo Miami Saturday, May 7, with more beer, more food, and more entertainment than ever before. Miami’s largest beer festival (and the only one that features guest appearances by zoo creatures), offers unlimited samplings of more…
Miami is getting a new brewery. According to state and federal records, Bousa Brewing Company will be located in the Little River district of the city. It’s the latest brewery to come to Miami and an example of brewing companies setting up shop in other parts of the city besides…
There is so much to do this weekend, it’s a little overwhelming. Celebrate the full moon in the sand at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails tonight to start your Friday with a howl. Head to Wynwood for the release of a special barrel aged beer at Wynwood Brewing Company or…
Hialeah is getting a brewery. It’s called Unbranded Brewing Company and it’ll be located in the Leah Arts District. Owner Zachary Swanson confirmed to the New Times that he recently acquired a 31,000 square-foot warehouse located at 1395 East 11th Avenue that’ll serve is the brewhouse. Where most breweries in Miami…
Once again, this year’s Rum Renaissance Festival was filled with pirates, tiki aficionados, and rum. The spirit, which conjures up visions of white sand beaches and swaying palm trees, is distilled anywhere sugar is grown, which makes it the most universally loved liquid in the world. This year’s festival set…
April 20 is the international day for getting high on weed and thousands of people across Miami will get seriously fucking stoned, then they’ll get hungry. It’s called the munchies and it’s that deep, primal hunger you feel after smoking weed, dabbing, or what have you. Weed is technically still…
While Miami has perpetual good weather spring is the optimal time to do anything outside in the city. It’s not too hot and afternoons are usually accompanied by a welcomed breeze that make outdoor activities enjoyable. So what is better than enjoying a drink in German style beer gardens with…
The Florida Keys are world-renowned for perfect sunsets, a laid-back lifestyle, romantic nights, and active sun-filled days filled with fishing or diving. But it’s also the perfect weekend getaway for Miami beer lovers — especially Islamorada. This village in the middle keys consists of a chain of smaller islands. It’s…
It’s time to channel your inner pirate because the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to the DoubleTree Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center this weekend. The largest rum festival in the world, the Rum Renaissance Festival runs from Friday. April 15 – Sunday April 17 and literally features hundreds of rums from…
Award-winning New York City bar Employees Only is expanding its scope by opening several additional locations in Singapore, Austin, and Miami Beach. According to the New York Times, Employees Only will open in the Washington Park Hotel complex, located at 1050 Washington Ave. The hotel’s website confirms the imminent arrival of the…
Another lawsuit alleging deceptive beer label practices was filed in Miami. On April 1, Dr. Henry Vazquez who says Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (AB-Inbev) Leffe brand isn’t made in a real monastery. It’s the second such class action to be filed this year, the fourth since 2013, and the third filed…
Miami’s beer industry increased by one more brewery with The Tank Brewing Company, which has already started production, owner Carlos Padron told the New Times. After two years, much of the construction is complete and the brewery has effectively been making test batches for the last few months. Even though he…
