Hello again,
I know, some of you are saying, "Jeremy, it hasn't been a month! Why are you posting on your blog?" Well, I am now a really good beer blogger again. And I have something really exciting to share.
If you read the title, I'm sure you did, there is a Craft Beer Dinner Cruise coming very soon to a dock near you. If you have never heard of a "beer dinner" don't worry because it's not a dinner that just consists of beer. These dinners are designed to pair specialty beers with very exquisite cuisine. Meaning good beer and good food in one sitting.
This isn't just any beer dinner. This dinner will take place on the dinner cruise yacht
'Solaris' and will set sail just before sunset.
After the yacht sets sail, the crew will start serving their guests with the "beer friendly menu" prepared by Chef James Huckaby. Chef Huckaby came to the gulf coast from Birmingham, AL. Paired with the world class dinner will be some of the newest beer to hit the panhandle. For those you you who have been itching to find a very local brewery, waiting will soon be a thing of the past. There is a new brewery on the horizon and they are donating the beer for the dinner. The brews of the night have been specially formulated by Brewmaster Hank Standridge, of
30A Brewing Company. Hank has several years of beer formulating experience and has studied at some of the best brewing institutes in the world. Now, have I gotten your attention? If you click on the poster, you can get a good look at what will be the actual menu. I for one am really interested in the Quail paired with the IPA.
But as for the new brewery popping up in our area, I think it is about time and I will post more about it when they get a little closer to opening. They have set a late fall/winter opening, so there will be more info to come on 30A Brewing. But as for now, if you want to taste their beer, come to the dinner. One last mention. While you are enjoying your beer and dinner the original sounds of the
Tennessee Firearms will be performing. I have been listening to them while I write this and I have to say that they really capture some of the old bluegrass sounds that modern bluegrass bands just don't get. They really remind me of some of the old Bill Monroe stuff that nobody tries to recreate.
Well, I can't wait. I am eager to taste the fine foods of Chef Huckaby paired with some real craft beer all while watching the sunset on some of the most beautiful waters on Earth.
Now, you are wondering where when and all of that good stuff, well here you go.
Where: Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
When: April 28, 2011
Boarding starts at 6:30pm, ship sets sail at 7:00pm
Cost and how to make reservations (which are required): $59, contact for the Craft Beer Dinner, please call 850.650.2519
See ya there!
Everyone please remember that the Craft Beer Dinner Cruise is this Thursday. When you call to make your reservations, tell the person that you heard about the beer dinner from this blog and they might let you sit next to me. Maybe? All joking aside, call 850.650.2519 to make your reservations and I'll see you on the water!
After the yacht sets sail, the crew will start serving their guests with the "beer friendly menu" prepared by Chef James Huckaby. Chef Huckaby came to the gulf coast from Birmingham, AL. Paired with the world class dinner will be some of the newest beer to hit the panhandle. For those you you who have been itching to find a very local brewery, waiting will soon be a thing of the past. There is a new brewery on the horizon and they are donating the beer for the dinner. The brews of the night have been specially formulated by Brewmaster Hank Standridge, of 30A Brewing Company. Hank has several years of beer formulating experience and has studied at some of the best brewing institutes in the world. Now, have I gotten your attention? If you click on the poster, you can get a good look at what will be the actual menu. I for one am really interested in the Quail paired with the IPA. 
But as for the new brewery popping up in our area, I think it is about time and I will post more about it when they get a little closer to opening. They have set a late fall/winter opening, so there will be more info to come on 30A Brewing. But as for now, if you want to taste their beer, come to the dinner. One last mention. While you are enjoying your beer and dinner the original sounds of the Tennessee Firearms will be performing. I have been listening to them while I write this and I have to say that they really capture some of the old bluegrass sounds that modern bluegrass bands just don't get. They really remind me of some of the old Bill Monroe stuff that nobody tries to recreate. 
While touring around with Leslie and a couple of other folks, I was able to ask a few stupid questions and was also able to pick up a couple brewing tips along the way. If you are ever in the area on a Saturday, I suggest stopping for a tour. It is free and fun, and we all like to have Fun!
I was told that the Tennessee Whiskey Barrels held Southern Pecan, which is my favorite beer that Lazy Magnolia makes. Of course I couldn't just say "ok" and leave on that note. So, I asked more stupid questions, like when would it be out of the barrels and into my fridge and would I be able to find it in my local market? I was told that the beer in the barrels would be blended, kegged and shipped out to select accounts starting in a few months. So, it's not going to be in my fridge, because they are not bottling it. Now, this is going to be a one time deal. This isn't a beer that they will be making all of the time. Once it hits the taps, that's it. 
