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November 9, 2016: DARWIN BREWING PARTNERS WITH LUCKY'S MARKETS FOR EXCLUSIVE RETAIL SALES OF "CHOCOLATE CHERRY BIG DEAL IMPERIAL STOUT"









Bradenton, FL:   Darwin Brewing Co. announces its partnership with Lucky's Market for exclusive retail sales of its Chocolate Cherry Big Deal Imperial Stout. The brew will be available in 750 ml bottles at all Florida Lucky's Markets. Sampling events began on November 9 in Tallahassee. The next sampling will take place at the Lucky's Markets in Gainesville on Friday, November 18, 5-8pm, and Tallahassee, 4-7pm; followed by another tasting in Tallahassee on November 25, 4-7pm.  This marks the initial offering of bottles outside of the Darwin Brewing tap room.  The beer rings in at a 10.3 ABV.  The Darwin Brewing team "was excited to create an exclusive edition of one of our very favorite beers for Lucky's Market. We look forward to developing new brews that celebrate the spirit of Lucky's and local collaboration in the future," says Jorge Rosabal, brewmaster.  Darwin Brewing's beers are inspired by culinary creations, and the brewery is proud to partner with local businesses through collaboration beers and special events.  The sentiment is summed up by Matt Cornelius, owner and general manager: "[t]he opportunity to work with a partner that shares our love of all things local like Lucky's is incredibly important to us." Lucky's Market sources from local vendors and earmarks 10% of proceeds from its signature "L" brand to the local communities where its stores reside. Lucky's Market, based in Colorado, currently operates stores in five Florida cities, with three additional locations opening soon. (For a review of the beer, see the BrewNymph Instagram post from Nov. 14).