Celebrate the suds next weekend at Brews by the Bay and OktoBEERfest
September 25, 2009 at 3:10 pm by Franki WeddingtonIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, when buxom lasses and dudes in lederhosen lift steins to praise the amber liquid that 
will sustain us through the cold, cold winter — Oktoberfest! But how will you be able to take advantage of the two simultaneous brew celebrations next weekend? No worries, you won’t have to.
Do you like the crisp and simple taste of American and international macro-brews, sampled in refined comfort while sharks and rays look on in jealous hunger? Head to the CL-sponsored Brews By the Bay: Oktoberfest 2009 at The Florida Aquarium. Along with the full repertoire of Anheuser-Busch, you’ll be able to sample beers from Magic Hat, Boddington’s, Stella Artois and many others, all while noshing food from restaurants like Datz Deli. Smoke, and more. Next up, OktoBEERfest.
If local craft brew floats your sudsy boat, then Dunedin Brewery’s ninth annual OktoBEERfest is more your cup of tea. Or, well, beer. The line-up of events this weekend include the brewery’s Liter Release and Appreciation night on Thursday, and a huge party on Friday and Saturday that spills out onto the streets from Dunedin’s tasting room. “Notoriously German food” and live music accompany the constantly flowing beers. Brews by the Bay, Sat., Oct. 3, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, $50 in advance, $60 at the door, 813-273-4000 or flaquairum.org; OktoBEERfest, Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 4, Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, 727-736-0606 or dunedinbrewery.com. – Brian Ries
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