Free Local Beer Tonight at Lokal in Coconut Grove

American Craft Beer Week is the mother of all suds lovin’ celebrations. Lokal Burgers & Beer in Coconut Grove is embracing this momentous occasion by giving over its taps to beers brewed locally in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Starting at 6 p.m., newly-opened Due South Brewing Company from…

Top Five South Florida Beer Blogs

This week, our feature story takes a closer look at Miami’s quickly rising craft beer scene. But besides the homebrew clubs and restaurants, there are the writers who are blogging about craft beer in South Florida.We want to recognize the following blogs in honor of American Craft Beer Week. Some…

Today: My Ceviche Celebrates Locals, End of Season With $3 Stone Crab Claws

My Ceviche is South Beach’s answer to the pretentious, over-priced corporate establishments on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. Co-owners Roger Duarte and James-Beard-nominated executive chef Sam Gorenstein are one reason, and Tuesday they plan on celebrating another.”Locals are what drive this establishment,” said Duarte, between answering phones and taking orders…

The Dutch’s Cocktails: Barrel Aged and Classic

Deep in the bowels of the liquor closet of the Dutch lie some old bourbon barrels, just sitting around..or so it seems. Those barrels actually contain the Dutch’s limited edition series of libations aged in small batches.First a cocktail is invented and crafted by the Dutch’s bar team. Then the…

Brew at the Zoo: Map to Tomorrow’s Sudsy Event

Put your best drinkin’ suit on, because tomorrow is the third annual Brew at the Zoo at Zoo Miami. The event features an array of hop-laden beverages ranging from mass-produced brands like Dos Equis and Budweiser to craft offerings from CerveTech and Florida Beer Company.In addition to all the beer…

db Bistro Moderne: Free Bordeaux With Your $34 Burger

It only makes sense that a boutique burger at a bistro be paired with a glass of Bordeaux. And so starting Tuesday, May 1, db Bistro Moderne is offering a complimentary glass of the austere French wine with every hamburger purchased at lunch or dinner (a pairing long favored by…

Miami Club Rum: A Distillery Tour (Photos)

You might miss the entrance to the Miami Club Rum distillery (2320 N Miami Avenue, Miami), housed alongside the locked galleries and thrift shops that line North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. The nondescript building is rather small when compared to most rum distilleries in the Caribbean, which come equipped with…

CerveTech: Surburban Laboratory for the Wizards of Craft Beer

In a laboratory deep in the heart of suburban Miami, an overactive kettle explodes, spewing steamy, frothy wort. Just another day in the adventures at CerveTech Brew Institute, where brewing experts hone their craft in the art of making fine beer. If CerveTech is a brewing laboratory, Nick Armada is…

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Ten New Rums You Haven’t Tried Yet

View photos from Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 2012 at Deauville Beach Resort here.The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Deauville Resort concluded last evening with a 6:45 p.m. “last call”, prompting event goers to rush to their favorite rum booth for one last mojito or shot of the elixir favored…

B.R.E.W. FIU: Not Just For Students

Florida International University has plans to build a research brewery, with many thanks to the student homebrewing club, B.R.E.W. FIU, which has wielded a considerable amount of influence since their inception last Spring. The acronym stands for Biscayne Renowned Engineers of Wort. This are not just an auxiliary for the…

Rum Renaissance Ends Today: Try These Brands

So many rums, so little time!If you attend today’s wrap-up of 2012 Rum Renaissance at the Deauville Beach Resort, (starting at noon for VIP, 1 p.m. for regular admission). Short Order has you covered. Yesterday we squirmed our way through the many vendors and tasted the finest of the bunch…

Tweet Up Tonight at Wine Vault in Midtown

The official grand opening of Midtown’s Wine Vault, a sexy 2-floor tapas and wine lounge, pairs up this evening with New Times’s monthly Tweet Up. Celebrate the end of your work week and give your hurtin’ wallet a break with free L’Chaim Kosher Vodka, Palm beer, and complimentary bites. Located at…

Untappd App: Social Networking for Hops Heads

For the beer lover who shuns Facebook but feels the need to connect with his or her kind, there is a solution: Untappd app for mobile devices. It’s like sharing a virtual pint with your friends. The app for iOS and Android devices connects beer fiends worldwide, allowing users to share…