Care package from Lakeland, FL

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by HoistinBrews, Jul 21, 2015.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. HoistinBrews

    HoistinBrews Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2011 Minnesota

    A buddy is moving back to MN from Lakeland and is kindly picking me up a package from what seems to be a store with a better selection in the area. Obviously getting lots of Jai Alai. Want to try Coppertail Freeride and really hoping for some selections from Funky Buddha.
    Can anyone offer some ideas of the better local brews available? Possibly some seasonal goodies or must-haves that I'm missing out on? My tastes tend to veer toward pales/IPAs/IIPAs, Imp stouts and sours.
    My friend really doesn't drink so isn't any help on recommendations so where else better to turn than BA?
    Cheers!
     
    #1 HoistinBrews, Jul 21, 2015
  2. The_Snow_Bird

    The_Snow_Bird Grand Pooh-Bah (3,557) May 7, 2015 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I still see cigar city cow boss on the shelves. And coppertail unholy.
     
    #2 The_Snow_Bird, Jul 21, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  3. The_Snow_Bird

    The_Snow_Bird Grand Pooh-Bah (3,557) May 7, 2015 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    There's a really awesome bottle shop in Brandon, it's right next to lakeland. This is where i go to get all my stuff. It would be an easy one stop for your friend. They have beer from all over the south including the funky buddha, cigar city and coppertail. Its called the craft beer cellar. I would also pick up a bottle of funky buddha blueberry cobbler ale.
     
    #3 The_Snow_Bird, Jul 21, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  4. wingnutter

    wingnutter Initiate (0) May 18, 2005 Florida

    The only place in Lakeland that has Coppertail Free Dive is ABC. Ive seen it at the N Lakeland store but dont know if the one on the South Side has it.

    If your buddy can go to the Craft Beer Cellar in Brandon, I recommend he pick up some Reef Donkey APA by Tampa Bay Brewing Co. Also CCB Invasion APA sounds right up your alley.
     
    #4 wingnutter, Jul 21, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  5. The_FishermanJay

    The_FishermanJay Pundit (936) May 16, 2010 Florida
    Trader

    +1 for Reef Donkey!
     
    #5 The_FishermanJay, Jul 21, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  6. Lapalou

    Lapalou Pundit (880) Dec 21, 2014 Florida
    Trader

    The only Funky Buddha stuff that is around, is Hop Gun and recently I've seen the Blueberry Cobbler at places like ABC and even Fresh Markets. I see these in Tampa now, so I assume they made it out to Brandon area. Niether is fantastic, as Funky Buddha's wheelhouse is their Porters, but they are available.
     
    #6 Lapalou, Jul 21, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  7. HoistinBrews

    HoistinBrews Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2011 Minnesota

    Thanks all! I'll write all these down. I'm planning to order from ABC on the N side of Lakeland as he drives past it to work every day. It may take a larger mule fee to get him to go to Brandon!

    I also see that Jester King has limited distro in FL. I know the chances are slim to none but does JK hit that area?
     
    #7 HoistinBrews, Jul 21, 2015
  8. mangoman39

    mangoman39 Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2015 South Carolina

    About a year ago I bought a bottle of JK Le Petite Prince here in St Pete. I haven't seen any JK in this area since then, though they are still listed as being distributed here.
     
    #8 mangoman39, Jul 22, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  9. studyinmoppishness

    studyinmoppishness Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2014 Florida

    The south side ABC generally has a better selection. Have your friend check out Beer Revolution and Brew Hub too. Brew Hub may have Psuedo Sue soon. Tuckers Southside is my go to beer store in Lakeland, talk to Jamie aka the beer mistress.
     
    #9 studyinmoppishness, Jul 22, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  10. The_Snow_Bird

    The_Snow_Bird Grand Pooh-Bah (3,557) May 7, 2015 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Kingdom liquor in brandon carries but is sold out
     
    #10 The_Snow_Bird, Jul 22, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  11. Beer4B

    Beer4B Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2014 Florida

    He can get you Funky Buddha's Blueberry Cobbler and More Mora on top of Hop Gun. None of which are great but are available to try.

    Also on the shelves that might be of note:
    Dogfish Head World Wide Stout & Raisen d'Extra
    CCB Cow Boss
    Cascade bottles, I believe Kriek is still at Brew Hub
    Brew Hub Sinkhole stout
    Bruery bottles *nothing great, but likely Tart of Darkness & Oude de Tart
    Terrapin's new Peanut Butter & Jelly porter

    Just send me some Todd the Axeman when it comes out for a finders fee! :grinning:
     
    #11 Beer4B, Jul 22, 2015
    HoistinBrews and The_Snow_Bird like this.
  12. The_Snow_Bird

    The_Snow_Bird Grand Pooh-Bah (3,557) May 7, 2015 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Coppertail's night swim is probably one of the better porters i've had.
     
    #12 The_Snow_Bird, Jul 22, 2015
    HoistinBrews and The_FishermanJay like this.
  13. FLgonnaFL

    FLgonnaFL Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2005 Florida

    The Beer Revolution bottle shop at 2972 Lakeland Highland Rd. They also have 6 growler taps. They had a lot of local stuff plus PAA .
     
    #13 FLgonnaFL, Jul 23, 2015
    HoistinBrews likes this.
  14. HoistinBrews

    HoistinBrews Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2011 Minnesota

    Thanks again all. Got nowhere with ABC. Going to place an order with Beer Revolution - talked with Mike and he was extremely helpful.
     
    #14 HoistinBrews, Jul 23, 2015
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.