Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 36: Best of the Belgians Beerfest & Crooked Thumb Brewing

This is going to be quite the busy episode of the Florida Beer Podcast, so hang in there... We start in Boca Raton, close to where the 2nd Annual Best of the Belgians Beer Fest is going to be held on Sat., Feb. 8th. This event celebrates Belgian and Belgian-style beers with a rather impressive list of breweries, domestic and direct from Belgium as well. It is put on by Boca Ballet Theatre and Barrel of Monks, and proceeds go to support the Ballet Theatre. To get some more info, we chat with Barrel of Monks co-owner and brewmaster Bill McFee to learn more about the festival, the beneficiary, and whether Westvleteren will appear. From there, we go across the state to Safety Harbor, to an interview I've been wanting to do for some time. It's the home of Crooked Thumb Brewing, rapidly growing and making big bounds in the Pinellas Co. and Tampa Bay beer scene. We chat with Travis Kruger, co-founder of Crooked Thumb, to learn a bit more about their expanding footprint, that name, and the kitties that run around the tap room. Listen in...

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Host: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala

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Guest: Bill McFee of Barrel of Monks/Best of the Belgians Beerfest in Delray Beach, Florida

Guest: Travis Kruger of Crooked Thumb Brewery in Safety Harbor, Florida

Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich

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This is going to be quite the busy episode of the Florida Beer Podcast, so hang in there... We start in Boca Raton, close to where the 2nd Annual Best of the Belgians Beer Fest is going to be held on Sat., Feb. 8th. This event celebrates Belgian and Belgian-style beers with a rather impressive list of breweries, domestic and direct from Belgium as well. It is put on by Boca Ballet Theatre and Barrel of Monks, and proceeds go to support the Ballet Theatre. To get some more info, we chat with Barrel of Monks co-owner and brewmaster Bill McFee to learn more about the festival, the beneficiary, and whether Westvleteren will appear. From there, we go across the state to Safety Harbor, to an interview I've been wanting to do for some time. It's the home of Crooked Thumb Brewing, rapidly growing and making big bounds in the Pinellas Co. and Tampa Bay beer scene. We chat with Travis Kruger, co-founder of Crooked Thumb, to learn a bit more about their expanding footprint, that name, and the kitties that run around the tap room. Listen in...

Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here

Host: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala

Title Sponsor: Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today!

Guest: Bill McFee of Barrel of Monks/Best of the Belgians Beerfest in Delray Beach, Florida

Guest: Travis Kruger of Crooked Thumb Brewery in Safety Harbor, Florida

Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich

Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network and Listeners Like You!!

Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Media Kit

We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows.

Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!

FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network