If you’ve been listening to the Boozy Blondes over these past two seasons, you’ve learned they love their food and booze festivals! This episode reviews another fun festival – right in their own backyard at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park! If you like booze, local eats, music and animals (especially reptiles), this fest is for you!
Similar to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival in Episode 016 and Busch Gardens Bier Fest in Episode 015, CROCtoberfest pairs great drinks with great munchies at a place that offers extra entertainment (in this case a zoo!) to keep fest-goers busy while they enjoy sampling around the park. Unlike Epcot and Busch Gardens, there is much less real estate to cover as you wind through the park to the sampling booths, and major bonus, everything is included with your admission ticket!
The DOE is Lavender Lemonade by Jacksonville’s Camp Craft Cocktails gifted by Field Drinker Tanya to the Boozy Blondes (thanks, Tanya!). These cute concoctions housed in mason jars come in a variety of fun flavors – just add your choice of liquor! Easy and delicious!
As stated earlier, all food, drinks, animal viewing and music are included with the price of admission – plus you get a souvenir mason jar glass! Tickets are $75 for general admission and $150 for VIP – and $40 for designated drivers! If you’re reading this before October 7, 2023 (2023 festival date), click here to see ticket options. (If you’re reading this after that date, be sure to check back next year for ticket options and details!)
CROCtoberfest announces vendors on its Alligator Farm social media sites, so be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram. In 2022, the girls visited all the booths at the festival! #overachievers
The girls talk about the pros and cons of this event but both agree, they would love the opportunity to attend again and would highly recommend this festival to all their boozy friends and designated drivers out there! Listen to this episode to hear about all drinks and food the girls sampled and some tips and tricks for attending.
PROS
CONS
offers local St. Augustine beer
one day only each year
not as crowded as other festivals
during hurricane season
good pricing
some vendors ran out of food and/or beer early
opportunity to see animals
Have you been to CROCtoberfest? Do you have another awesome boozy fesitval the blondes should know about? Send them a message below or on Instagram!
The blonde booze cruisers are back with another episode packed with valuable information for anyone planning a cruise. Since Episode 013, the girls have added a combined four cruises to their resume! For the best overall cruise-planning and packing tips, be sure to listen to Booze Cruise Vol. 1, but if you’re an old pro like the Boozy Blondes, Booze Cruise Vol. 2 dives deeper into holiday cruising, European cruising and transatlantic cruising!
The DOE for this episode is a Lemon Gin Fizz. Served over ice, this summertime libation was crafted with Barrhill Gin, fresh lemon juice, rosemary simple syrup and splash of soda, garnished with a rosemary sprig.
The girls spent Thanksgiving 2022 on board Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. At the time, it was the largest ship in the world. Holiday cruising comes with its list of pros and cons as the girls discuss, but there is no question how much fun they had on the Wonder. From amazing specialty dining restaurants (faves are Hooked Seafood, Wonderland and The Mason Jar) to themed parties to Boardwalks and Central Park, listen in as the girls take you through their Thanksgiving adventure at sea – and spoiler alert – landed a bonus day! The cruise stopped at St. Thomas and St. Kitts – listen to Episode 045 to hear all about the adventures the girls had in the islands!
During the 2023 Independence Day holiday weekend, the Boozy Blondes cruised on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas (fitting, right?) with friends and family to celebrate Chrissy’s birthday. When the ship stopped at Nassua, the girls introduced their dirty dozen to one of their most favorite places – Rip Ty’d Brewing! You can listen to their interview with owner Christine Albury in Episode 019! This was a down and dirty 3-night party cruise and the group definitely got the most of the short voyage celebrating Chrissy with an 80s-themed night and onesie party!
Chrissy took one for the team and cruised on MSC’s Sinfonia out of Venice, Italy, to the Greek Islands. It’s an older, if not oldest, ship in the fleet, and although certainly not in style, it did take Chrissy to her ultimate bucket-list place, Santorini. English was not the first language on this ship, so none of the trivia hosts, comedians, etc spoke English during their performances. However the beer selection on Sinfonia was second to none!
Lucky for Chrissy she sailed on Sinfonia before boarding onto a world of luxury on Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. She sailed on this transatlantic cruise from Miami to Barcelona and gushes about the amazing food, mezcal tasting, free Champagne parties and kid-free sailing. She reminds listeners drink packages are not offered on Virgin Voyages, so this is one big difference booze travelers need to remember when booking a Virgin cruise.
The girls break down these three cruise lines and decide they are each best for the following:
Royal Caribbean = drinks, parties, families
MSC = beer selection, European travling, commuting
Virgin Voyages = foodies, adventure seekers, adults only
Tune in for more details like all there is to explore on Wonder of the Seas and a breakdown of the Splash of Romance package on Virgin Voyages – you’re granted permission to board!
Napa South Wine Bar in Clayton, Georgia, merges two wine worlds for the vino lovers – Napa Valley, California wines meet southern wines. The Boozy Blondes love their wine, and Chrissy found her home away from home when we stumbled upon this new bar in the heart of downtown Clayton. She ventured here three times during her visit to the north Georgia mountains!
It’s no surprise Chrissy is sipping on wine as the DOE. She enjoys a glass of Dark Horse Red Blend while she chats with Tracey about Napa South and how her dream of opening a wine bar became a reality just a few months before this interview – Napa South opened its doors September 2022!
Tracey and her husband moved to Clayton, Georgia, from northern California during the pandemic in 2020. Having a great deal of love, knowledge and experience with Napa Valley wines, Tracey wanted to bring these varieties to Georgia while also showcasing southern wines. Every two months she shakes up the offerings with four new Napa Valley wines and four new southern wines, which guests can enjoy by the glass, by the bottle or in a flight!
Napa South is open every day of the week (except Wednesdays) so locals and visitors have a place to go on the traditionally quieter days of the week, like Mondays and Tuesdays. In addition to wine, they offer beer, sparking cocktails and small plates with an ever-evolving menu. Both Chrissy and Tracey chose the Napa Nachos as their favorite menu item.
There is no shortage of events at Napa South like Hometown Tuesdays and The Sunday Sip! Be sure to follow Napa South on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest news and releases.
Future plans for Napa South include building an outdoor deck area. And the best part is, there are three lofts available for rent right above Napa South – what could be better than visiting Clayton with a wine bar just below your room? The Boozy Blondes can definitely get behind that kind of wine cellar!
The Boozy Blondes are thrilled to interview a pair of their boozy idols, Adrian and AJ of Hard Cider Guys! The Hard Cider Guys have supported the Boozy Blondes from their inception, and the girls appreciate the love and positivity so much! They learned a lot in this interview – the Hard Cider Guys have so much knowledge about the cider industry, listeners are guaranteed to learn a lot and maybe even have a new appreciation for cider – the blondes sure do.
Get to know Adrian and AJ and how their shared love of jujitsu and cider turned into a life-long friendship and blew up online! During the pandemic they guys started vlogging, reviewing ciders. Then they began to visit cideries and offered owners free promotion on social media. After a while, asking to be invited turned into cideries inviting them.
If you have ever wanted to build a strong brand and online presence, listen to this episode. The guys’ dedication to consistently create content is incredibly admirable. When it comes to The Boozy Blondes and Hard Cider Guys, all agree the time spent together is invaluable, but keeping up with your brand is demanding – but fun!
Many preconceived notions about ciders are that they are sweet. Which appeals to some, but not to others (like the Boozy Blondes). The guys explain many mass-produced ciders you find on shelves is of the sweeter variety, but if you’re looking for something more on the dry side, find a craft cidery and try their product. For example, it took AJ five tries before he warmed up to ciders!
For cider lovers, the annual event CiderCon is for you! Adrian was fortunate to attend the 2022 CiderCon through a scholarship he won – Cider Scholarship for BIPOC Beverage Professionals! This annual event brings beverage professionals together to enjoy workshops, classes, parties, networking.
While the Hard Cider Guys have quite the portfolio of cideries, Angry Orchard and Keel & Curley Farms rank high on the bucket list. (Listen to Boozy Blondes Episode 009Keel & Curley Farm to learn more about this winery, brewery and restaurant!)
Future plans for this duo is to sometime open a bar dedicated to all the cideries the guys visited over the years. The girls definitely approve of these future plans! Follow the guys and all their adventures on Instagram and YouTube
If you’ve been listening to the Boozy Blondes podcast, chances are you’ve heard the girls talk about their drinker in the field, Tanya Nash! Tanya is constantly out and about, exploring new breweries and fun bars, and she always reports back to the blondes. Tanya’s professional bio even states, Her bucket list includes “traveling around the world to find that perfect craft beer.”
In this episode Molly interviews Tanya while out in the field (aka Tanya’s field drinker workspace). They are actually enjoying drinks before their flight at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. The DOE is a double Captain and ginger beer for Molly and Sierra Nevada’s Hazy Little Thing (6.7% IPA) for Tanya.
Listen in and learn more about Tanya and the important qualities it takes to be a good field drinker. This short but sweet episode is a rapid Fast Five with this boozy brunette.
The Boozy Blondes interview their boozy doppelgängers in this episode of the Boozy Blondes Podcast! Cameron Teske and Jonathan Eckelberg are the creators and hosts of Pour Another Round podcast, and they like beer! Pour Another Round is a podcast by beer lovers, for beer lovers with beer creators. At the time of release, these boozy bros have interviewed over 100 boozy creators all over the world!
Fun Fact – the beers the guys drank were both created in honor of Pour Another Round’s one year anniversary! #BoozyBlondesGoals
Listen to this episode to learn about Cameron (former contributor to Alcoholmanac Magazine and boozy book author) and Jonathan (retired stock car racer turned director of WI High School Racing Association) and how Pour Another Round was created! The guys share their podcast wins, challenges and offer advice to anyone out there wanting to create a podcast.
Future goals at time of recording for these boozy bros is to host their own beer festival – and spoiler alert – they did just that earlier this year! The inaugural Outdoor Winter Beer Festival highlighted people and stories behind local breweries – and also highlighted the dedicated attendees who chose to drink beer outside in the frigid March weather of Green Bay, Wisconsin!
Be sure to listen to Pour Another Round if you like beer, like breweries and like some bad jokes and great puns! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see which breweries on are tap and keep up with this bromance. We hope you enjoy this episode and all the boozy banter between this 4-pack. Cheers!
Join the Boozy Blondes as they visit Cuba’s oldest brewery, yet one of Miami’s youngest! If you’ve been listening to the Boozy Blondes podcast, this will be the third time you’ll hear about Cerveceria la Tropical in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, Florida. (Episode 20 and Episode 37)
Chrissy met Harold Perez Mendoza, Cerveceria la Tropical brewer, in the Keys at Hemingway’s Rum Co. Distillery in 2022, and she gushed about the brewery. She invited Harold to be on the podcast and the girls met up with him at the beginning of 2023.
The DOE is la Original Reserva, an amber lager, one of Cerveceria la Tropical’s core beers. Harold poured it straight from the tank. This is the original Cuban recipe from 1888! When you listen to this episode, It’s safe to say this was not the girls’ first drink of the day – Harold is a great Boozy guide!
Harold is from Venezuela and started with Cerveceria la Tropical from the beginning. Prior to here, Harold worked for a few other breweries (including Veza Sur, another Boozy Blondes favorite featured in Episode 20) and owned his own brewery in Venezuela.
So a brief history for you (read the full story here), Cerveceria la Tropical started in Cuba in 1888 but was nationalized when Castro’s government took over in 60s. So the Cerveceria la Tropical founders and family moved to Miami and forgot about the beer business. Fast forward to more modern day and the founder’s grandson partnered with Heineken to bring Cerveceria la Tropical brewery back!
In Cuba Cerveceria la Tropical was located in a beautiful tropical garden in Havana. It was the center of entertainment! In Miami Cerveceria la Tropical replicates much of what it was in Havana – the giant birdcage, pictures of the original brewery adorning the walls, the gates at the entrance, the stage, the garden! It’s truly beautiful here. And caters to everyone – beer drinkers, wine drinkers, liquor drinkers, mocktail drinkers, foodies, kids, pets – everyone can find something they love here.
Harold mentions it’s important to produce beers favorable to the masses but also get creative. Cerveceria la Tropical is starting to make more creative and unique beers. They are growing organically but quickly! Their goal is to release two to three new beers in the taproom each month. In addition to beer they are developing ready to drink (RTD) beer based options. In the taproom you can try numerous beer-based cocktails and plans include canning these for distribution.
There is always something going on at the taproom and you can rent out the space for your special events too! Be sure to follow Cerveceria la Tropical on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website to see beers on tap, upcoming entertainment, food menus, tour info and so much more!
The girls are headed back to the 305 in this episode and explore more fantastic neighborhoods of Miami! From South Beach to Wynwood and Brickell to Little Havana, those boozy blondes definitely make the most of their time, absorbing as much culture and libations as possible!
Today’s DOE is palomas! It seems fitting with the tropical vibe this episode brings. When it’s time for refills the girls add some mezcal – what do you think? Do you like regular or smokey palomas?
The girls began this adventure together with brunch at Limonada Breakfast Bar + Brunch in South Beach. They loved their time here, enjoying the avocado toast and starting their day off as boozy as possible drinking tequila from a coconut and a refreshing gin Limonada. The drinks didn’t stop here, because one of the great bonuses about Limonada is that it has drinking games! Wheel of Fortune, Shake for Shots and Beat the Glass. Shout out to Gaston (@gastoncipriani), the fantastic bartender who helped the blondes start their boozy day right!
From here the girls headed to the Wynwood neighborhood to one of their faves, Cerveceria la Tropical to interview their new boozy bestie Harold Perez Mendoza (@haroldprz). You can learn all about this brewery in Season 1, Episode 020 and take an even deeper dive in Season 2, Episode 038. Things got pretty boozy while the blondes were here, but can you blame them? Beer was flowing straight from the tanks!
Harold escorted the girls to their next bar, Beaker & Gray, armed with Ohh! Icy Wtr and a bottle of La Original Reserva beer. Beaker & Gray is one of the best restaurants and craft cocktail bars in Wynwood and three amigos indulged in rum old fashioneds. Harold had to leave for a wine event (he is definitely a boozy bro!) so he pointed the girls in the right direction to carry on their adventure. First stop – food.
Huge shout out to Love ‘n Gyros, the first Greek gyros shop in Miami serving, you guessed it, gyros and also some amazing French fries. Fantastic street Greek food! Just what the blondes needed to carry on.
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They still needed some more food, so they ventured across the street to Suviche, a Peruvian restaurant with an Asian kick. With both inside and outside seating, this popular place was pretty packed when the girls arrived. They each had a cocktail, sushi and noodles. With enough food back in their systems, they carried on to their last stop in Wynwood – The Sylvester.
The Sylvester offers cutting-edge cocktails, culturally-influenced sounds and a nostalgic ambiance. The owners also own Beaker & Gray, so it appears the girls have a type. While things were pretty fuzzy at this stop, both girls distinctly remember how carefully crafted their cocktails were.
Day 2 was a Chrissy solo mission. She impressively completed an aggressive schedule! She started at the Loews Miami Beach pool bar with an Aperol Spritz and got her plan together. She wandered past the famous life guard towers on South Beach and headed north to Lincoln Road Shopping District, eight blocks of shops and restaurants scattered with cool sculptures by Richard Orlinski. Chrissy stopped in Wilde on the Porch just as the rain started and enjoyed a mojito.
From here she absorbed some nostalgic PA vibes in Sweet Liberty, offering a selection of food and drinks from sophisticated to simple to downright delicious. She opted for the Fancy Paloma and oysters. Sweet Liberty won Tales of the Cocktail Spirited award and was ranked one of the world’s 50 best bars in 2017!
After eating her dozen oysters (east coast? west coast? she can’t remember!), Chrissy managed to get to the rooftop bar at One Hotel – WATR at the Rooftop. Note, you need a room key to access the elevator, so without a room or dining reservation, it might be hard to get up here! But luckily, our stealthy blonde found a way and passes on the fabulous details in this episode. While she was here, there was a photo shoot taking place with a model and a jungle cat! Chrissy enjoyed the amazing views, live DJ, a coconut water and some edamame before moving on.
Broken Shaker was next although not on her list – she heard a party going on and went to investigate. It’s a hidden courtyard tucked inside the famous Freehand Hotel with incredible cocktails. Broken Shaker has been nominated for two James Beard awards, was named one of the world’s 50 best bars twice and was awarded the best American hotel bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
Since it was time to eat again, Chrissy next found herself at Hoja Taqueria inside the Generator hotel. It’s a mezcal bar! She ordered a mezcal old fashioned and carne asada tacos with chips. When she left here, she dipped into the Faena Hotel to check out the gigantic mastodon fossil, four restaurant, three bars, amazing gardens and beautiful artwork.
The grand finale on Day 2 was a visit to Cecconi’s at Soho Beach House, where she instantly felt whisked away to the golden era of Italy. Cecconi’s sits in the courtyard on the ground floor of Soho Beach House and offers amazing Italian cuisine and made Chrissy a lactose-free pizza that she washed down with a glass of Pinot Noir.
Day 3 started off as another solo mission for Chrissy as she rented bikes and rode south to the Beacon Hotel, a 1936 art deco style boutique hotel. She had a mimosa and breakfast and absorbed the whole South Beach scene!
Chrissy met up with Molly later that afternoon to Interview Maria Littlefield, co-founder of Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea! Listen to the interview (Episode 036) to learn about this boozy alternative made with real ingredients that are actually good for you!
After the interview the girls parted ways again and Chrissy went to explore Little Havana. She started at Cafe la Trova which is ranked #6 on the list of North America’s 50 Best Bars and #21 on the list of the World’s 50th Best Bars! To say Chrissy loved this bar is an understatement – she came back here three times! The bartenders, known as cantineros, took Chrissy under their wing and made her feel at home.
From here she wandered through Calle Ocho in the heart of Little Havana. It’s full murals, art, shops, restaurants, music and Cuban culture. Her walk led her to Ball & Chain where she enjoyed great music, great food and great drinks, including the best rum old fashioned ever! Shout out to Ellwood, her friendly and attentive bartender, and she made friends with the epic jazz band members.
Although it was time for her to head back to South Beach, Chrissy got drawn into Olds Havana because of the great live music coming from the establishment! This bar is the most authentic Cuban bar in Little Havana. Olds Havana is the place to order a mojito – they can serve 300 – 500 a night here! She again made friends with the incredible band and shared mojitos with them. Shout out to @andresalejandroficial and the band. #groupie
Day 4 – shocker – back to Little Havana for Chrissy! She started at Cafe la Trova to attend the Master Class with Maestro. The Maestro is Salvatore Calabrese, and he’s basically the godfather of the craft cocktail. Chrissy was honored to attend (Boozy Blondes dream!) and was extremely impressed with Salvatore and his team and the knowledge they are sharing with the next generation in the beverage industry.
From here Chrissy went to get lunch in Brickell at Sexy Fish – one of the coolest bar restaurants she’s ever seen! And you just have to see it for yourself – it’s maximalism design on steroids. Julio was her amazing bartender and even met her for drinks later!
Following her lunch at Sexy Fish, Chrissy grabbed dairy-free ice cream wrapped in cotton candy at Icy-N-Spicy on South Beach (another Boozy Blondes dream!). She swung back by the hotel to meet Molly and field drinker Tanya at the pool bar for a drink, then went to the Versace Mansion for a St. Germain spritz.
Next on her list was Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery, a bartender-owned speakeasy on South Beach. Swizzles offers over 150 rums where the mixologists craft sophisticated cocktails – like the Japanese Highball which was what Chrissy ordered. She stopped at Sunny’s to grab an empanada (when you listen to the episode, if you take a drink every time Chrissy orders an empanada, you’ll have a decent buzz going by the end of the episode!) while she waited for her Uber to go BACK to Cafe la Trova!
The Salvatore Calabrese and the Donovan Bar team takeover was happening, and Julio, the Sexy Fish bartender, met Chrissy to explore the special menu. Donovan Bar is in London and offers a cocktail menu curated by Salvatore. A new must-see for the Boozy Blondes abroad!
One final stop before wrapping up her evening was to grab a Cuban sandwich at El Pub – great for late night food; they are open late!
Leaving Miami, Molly made one last stop in Wynwood at Coyo-Taco serving up delicious Mexican street food. There is a speakeasy in the back – a garage bar with tequilas and mezcals, craft beer and paletaritas (popcicle-based margarita cocktails)!
This episode covers A LOT and gives listeners insight on a variety of different bars in multiple pockets of Miami full of fantastic drinks, food, bartenders, brewers, music and culture! Be sure to share photos with the blondes if you venture to any of these places! Cheers!
Did you know there is a way to get the benefits of tea while also catching a buzz? Let the Boozy Blondes introduce you to Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea! Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea is made with REAL ingredients and is REALLY delicious! Fresh-brewed tea + real fruit juice + 4.8% ABV = Boozy Blondes dream drink! The girls were so excited to interview their boozy idol, Maria Littlefield, co-founder with Jennie Ripps of Owl’s Brew.
So obviously, you can guess what the DOE is for this episode – different flavors of Boozy Tea! It’s hard for all the girls to pick a favorite – these drinks are seriously good – not overly sweet or synthetic tasting. Full disclosure, Molly was very hesitant to try Owl’s Brew when Chrissy shared one with her. Chrissy tends to lean towards the fun, boozy alternatives that don’t always fit Molly’s palate. BUT! Molly loved this product as much as Chrissy! The Boozy Blondes are now Owl’s Brew pushers – they share them with everyone!
Maria shares her background with the blondes and how she and Jennie connected and developed Boozy Tea based on their own wants for drinking. They met at a marketing firm in NYC, and Jennie was really taking a deep dive into the benefits of tea at that time. Maria teamed up with her to develop tea concoctions for co-workers, and the concept evolved from here. Welcome to the market – Owl’s Brew!
Boozy Tea officially launched in 2020 embracing the idea of “drink wise,” the Owl’s Brew slogan, which means knowing what you’re putting into your body, confident your drink of choice uses real ingredients and does actually taste great!
Learn the difference between real ingredients versus natural ingredients versus artificial ingredients! You may be surprised to learn that natural ingredients mean anything from the earth – so by anything, that can be beaver anal glands, as an example. (*insert puke face emoji here*) So actually, there may be no nutritional difference between a natural ingredient and an artificial ingredient.
With that being said, listen to this episode to hear about the struggles finding a partner to mass distribute your home-kitchened product. What Maria and Jennie were brewing in their kitchens (or hotel bathrooms; you just gotta listen) needed to be packaged in an independent can – millions of times over! If you’ve ever thought about mass-producing you’re greatest invention (hello, Shark Tank), Maria touches on all aspects of the venture. Including hilarious behind the scene stories of glamorous events and run ins with TSA!
Getting deeper into this episode, all the girls chat about another love – books! What’s better than reading a good book? Having a great drink to pair with that book. Owl’s Brew hosts a boozy book club! They highlight all female authors, and it’s a new book every month! Join the club for great books and fun giveaways!
Make sure to follow Owl’s Brew on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with all things boozy including funny reels! Speaking of social, right now (May 2023) Owl’s Brew is donating $1 to Women’s Voices for the Earth for every post with the hashtag #teafortransparency. This effort, the book club and so much more supports Owl’s Brew Wise Women Collective of women supporting women – “At Owl’s Brew we use the term Wise Women to signify who we are, the community we support, and the love and care with which we craft our products.”
To find Owl’s Brew by you, visit the store finder on the Owl’s Brew website.
The girls extend a huge THANK-YOU to Maria and the Owl’s Brew team for making this interview possible. Drink wise, lushes!
Get an inside look at the great brews and events happening at Azalea City Brewing Company in Palatka, Florida, as the Boozy Blondes share drinks with brewery owner, Andrea Conover. Andrea always said “someone should open a brewery here in Palatka.” Turns out, she became that person, and Azalea City opened on Thanksgiving Day 2020! Now, over two years later Azalea City has become a community gathering place, hosting numerous events and serving delicious and creative craft brews!
The girls chat in Azalea’s courtyard enjoying the Coffee Cream Ale, a 5% cream ale with a powerful roasted coffee scent, Ravine Red, a 4.3% Irish Red Ale and the seasonal 5.5% Peppermint Stout. Andrea shares that she had no prior brewing experience before opening Azalea, but she wanted to bring something revitalizing to Palatka. She did her research, traveling around the state to check out other breweries (sounds familiar, doesn’t it – she could totally be a Boozy Blonde!) as the old Coca Cola bottling plant transformed into Azalea City Brewing Company.
Before they officially opened head brewer Eli would brew ten gallons at a time, and the team would share these beers at local festivals and events to promote the new brewery. You can still find them at these events today in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Palatka and Deland.
Azalea City hosts 20 taps of its own beers and hard seltzers and also offers wine. While they don’t have a kitchen (yet), there is always a food truck out back serving up something delicious to complement all the beers!
Be sure to follow Azalea City on Facebook and Instagram and sign up for their weekly newsletter to keep up with all the events they are hosting and attending, music and food truck schedules and new beer releases!
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