Bottle of Wine before Event

Decided to share a bottle at ABBEY before I head to Ormond.  Picked out a bottle of 2004 Red Mud Cab from Australia.  Pleasantly surprised.  This one came out very concentrated with very little tannin.  All of us dug it.We also busted out a few bottles from the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp winners, including a California Common, a Weizenbock, and a double IPA.  California Common went over pretty well.  More to come.

Lazy Magnolia Event at River Grill in Ormond

Tonight is the night!!  The Renegades will be pouring Lazy Magnolia's southern inspired beers at River Grill from 6pm-8pm.  Along with a riverside location and delicious seafood, you can also enjoy a Southern Pecan Ale with your meal.  Pics and News to come after the event, but if you can make it down, the event will be a blast!

www.rivergrill.net

Sitting at ABBEY having an Apricot Mojo and reading up on some stuff.  Found this great article - taking advantage of the current cupcake craze and the craft beer phenomena.  Why not?  Two great tastes that taste great together.  Check out this link:

http://brianleppla.hoppress.com/2011/06/17/adventures-in-beer-cupcakes-part-1/

By the way, one of my buddies bought an Avery 14 last night (which is now over 2 years old) and we shared it.  I really liked this beer when it was fresh, but I LOVED it now.  The flavors just kept going and going.

We just had a guy come in, use the bathroom, and leave.  Pisses me off.  Even when I am travelling, if I have to stop in at a 7-11 to take a leak, I'll buy something.  Maybe it comes from being in the business my whole life, I dunno know.  

Trip to Tampa

Spent the weekend in Tampa at the Hoptomic Beer Festival.  Had an amazing time and had some killer brews including Boulder's own Barrel Aged Apricot Infused Mojo and Hoopla Pale Ale.  Several casks from great breweries including St. Somewhere, Terrapin, and a Randall 90. 

The highlight of the trip however was meeting Ernie, the owner of Ella's American Folk Art Cafe.  This is my new favorite restaurant and Ernie is a complete badass.  Walking into the restaurant, you are taken to a rockabilly haven made complete with some of the best southern-inspired food I've ever eaten.  I sat at the bar and was waited on by a great bartender and watched the food fly out of the kitchen into a packed dining room.  Still, the service was incredibly cool and Ernie stopped by to visit.  

I had the Fried Catfish with Fried Pickles and Collard Greens.  F-in awesome all the way around AND it included a deviled egg that was amazing.  I also watched an insane amount of food come out of the kitchen that all looked and smelled incredible.  They also have a great craft beer lineup including Cigar City and Lost Coast.  Wasn't able to drink because I was driving home, but could've done an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie.    Check them out at www.ellasfolkartcafe.com.

Am looking forward to going back.

Hoptomic Beer Festival

Up at 7:00 am and getting ready to head to Tampa for the Hoptomic Beer Festival on Saturday.  If you love IPAs, you're gonna want to come see us there.  This is a festival to celebrate all things hoppy.  Follow this link to get to their website. 

 http://hoptomic.com/about/

Will be out and about in Tampa tonight, and will keep you posted on our whereabouts.  

Boulder Event at ABBEY

Vinnie gets more attention than the guy pouring the beer

Killer Penguin from 2009.  Major hit among the crown, even in the summertime.

Prepped and ready to go

A lineup you can be confident in.

Daneaux pouring some Apricot Mojo

The beginning of our empties

We had a great time.  Thanks ABBEY!!

Just did a great event at ABBEY in DeLand, Florida.  Tasted out some Mojo IPA, Hazed and Infuzed, and Killer Penguin from 2009.  The bar also had Mojo Risin and the Apricot Infused Barrel Aged Mojo on draft.  It was a great time, and that Apricot Mojo was a massive hit!

Welcome to Renegade Blogs

This is the first of daily posting for the Renegade Reps.  We will keep you updated on where we're at, what we're doing, and what's coming up.  We are also going to keep you posted on our thoughts on booze news, sports, politics, and whatever else comes to mind.  I can't promise all of the information will be agreeable to you, but we will be fair and honest.  Besides, who wants to hang all day with people who agree with everything you say?