Gerard Walen

The latest craft beer news and events in Florida. Author of Florida Breweries (Stackpole Books, April 2014), available in bookstores and online.

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

Are any Florida breweries holding events or releasing beers to raise money/awareness for Ukraine and its people? Please add a link in comments, if you have one. Thank you. 🍻🌻

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

This sucks!
West Tampa brewery closes taproom after deadly weekend shooting nearby https://t.co/0fClyIhfK2

[Fort Myers Brewing @FMBrew]

Everyone is gearing up for Oktoberfest, including Dale the Sloth!

We're looking forward to celebrating with you on October 29! Be sure to grab some merch or a commemorative Oktoberfest glass to take home. RSVP today: https://t.co/sP48vCAInF

#Oktoberfest #FMBrew

[St. Pete Pier™ @StPetePier]

Beer at the Pier is returning for it's 2nd year on November 12th, 2022! 🍻🎉 A variety of local breweries will be represented in this unique beer festival featuring local craft brewers, local food vendors, beer talk, and more! 🍺

Grab your tickets! 🎟 https://t.co/LplKQCQ5Uc

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

Congratulations to the 11 Florida breweries that brought home medals from the @GABF - 4 gold, 1 silver, and 7 bronze. https://t.co/fE07e559B8

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@indianabeernews @SunKingBrewing @Indybeersleuth @FloridaBeerBlog @FLBeerNews @SFLBeerBlog @flcraftbeer Hey, I might pop in there this Friday!

[Indiana Beer & Spirits News @indianabeernews]

Grand opening of the @SunKingBrewing Sarasota Florida location is July 22nd!

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@John_Holl That's why I always carry a fake ID that says I'm 21.

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@mauriceryman Marker 48 Brewing & Casino. You’re welcome!

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@MikeLovesBeer Born and raised in Florida and I say it.

[Andy Crouch @BeerScribe]

After a long and unexpected slumber, @John_Holl and I are proud to announce that we have bought @allaboutbeer and brought it back to life. We're excited to restore this important voice in beer and help guide it into the future. Cheers!

https://t.co/GVHeF7g4yE

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

Happy National Beer Day! #DrinkLocal #DrinkFlorida

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@JoelBrews Video or it didn’t happen!

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@ReneeDeLuca Understood. ❤️

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@ReneeDeLuca Come see me in Florida! 😎

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@ReneeDeLuca Also, I’m the youngest of 11 children, which proves the rhythm method isn’t really a good method of birth control.

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@ReneeDeLuca When I’m asked to state my religion, it’s “I just hope the nuns weren’t right.”

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@Cusebeerchick Thanks!

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@MikeLovesBeer @JoelBrews Definitely a feather in your map!

[Gerard Walen @BeerInFlorida]

@ReneeDeLuca What time should I be there? 😋