October 6, 2018: If it's the first Saturday in October, it must be time for Pink Up The Pace 5K through the streets of St. Augustine, Florida!
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Pink Up The Pace raises funds to assist those affected by breast cancer and to bring awareness to the community. The annual 5K coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The organization was founded by Cindy Ortiz Chaconas and Amy Kaelin, both breast cancer survivors. Over two thousand participants were expected for the 2018 Pink Up The Pace 5k, held on October 6, 2018.
No matter what your goal is -- to run fast, improve your 5k time, or just to finish the 3.1 miles -- one thing is certain: this is a fun and loving event for a great cause.
The morning began before sunrise, as volunteers set up tables at Francis Field, adjacent to the Visitors Information Center and parking garage in downtown St. Augustine. Music filled the air, as bottles of water and bagels filled tables and tubs. A warm-up Zumba class, led by Funkytown Fitness, got bodies moving and feet tapping:
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Gator Tales: St. Augustine Alligator Farm Croctoberfest was a Walk in the Park
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Local lager from Dog Rose Brewing, St. Augustine, at St. Augustine Alligator Farm's first Croctoberfest |
The fest was unique in that a number of local conservation organizations were set up alongside Florida brewery and local food vendors. The tree-lined backdrop provided a beautiful evening setting, and the zoo residents also provided entertainment.
Educational activities began before the doors opened, as zoo staff introduced two gharials to attendees outside the event entrance.
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making HEADlines: Bog Brewing Bottle Release
making HEADlines:
BOG BREWING, ST. AUGUSTINE, SET FOR SECOND BOTTLE RELEASE DECEMBER 16
December 10, 2017
St. Augustine, FL:
Seven days after making its inaugural beerfest appearance at the Florida Brewers Guild ("FBG") Barrel-Aged, Sour & Cider Fest, Bog Brewing Company is set for its second bottle release on December 16, at its tap room in St. Augustine.
Bog Brewing will release its "Light in the Dark" Belgian Tripel, aged in bourbon barrels from St. Augustine Distillery. The brewery introduced its new barrel-aged beer at the FBG Fest in Jacksonville on December 9. In a statement, the brewery described the beer as having "a golden color and vibrant bourbon aromas, with a warming finish," at 9.9 ABV. "I love the interaction of wood and beer, because it creates flavors and nuances that you can't get from a stainless steel tank," said Steve Mendoza, co-owner and head brewer. Aging the beer in St. Augustine Distillery's bourbon barrels is a "match made in heaven," and "it will only get better with age."
BOG BREWING, ST. AUGUSTINE, SET FOR SECOND BOTTLE RELEASE DECEMBER 16
December 10, 2017
St. Augustine, FL:
Seven days after making its inaugural beerfest appearance at the Florida Brewers Guild ("FBG") Barrel-Aged, Sour & Cider Fest, Bog Brewing Company is set for its second bottle release on December 16, at its tap room in St. Augustine.
Bog Brewing will release its "Light in the Dark" Belgian Tripel, aged in bourbon barrels from St. Augustine Distillery. The brewery introduced its new barrel-aged beer at the FBG Fest in Jacksonville on December 9. In a statement, the brewery described the beer as having "a golden color and vibrant bourbon aromas, with a warming finish," at 9.9 ABV. "I love the interaction of wood and beer, because it creates flavors and nuances that you can't get from a stainless steel tank," said Steve Mendoza, co-owner and head brewer. Aging the beer in St. Augustine Distillery's bourbon barrels is a "match made in heaven," and "it will only get better with age."
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St. Augustine Breweries Light Things Up With Nights of Pints
November 2, 2017: The four St. Augustine breweries are lighting things up this holiday season by introducing the first "Nights of Pints" celebration of local beer in the historic city during the annual Nights of Lights tradition.
Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewing Company, Old Coast Ales and Dog Rose Brewing have teamed up to highlight the city's craft beer presence and give locals and visitors alike a fun way to experience their breweries -- and, receive a complimentary pint of beer at each. To participate, just purchase the special-edition Nights of Pints commemorative t-shirt ($25) at any of the four breweries, get your beer passport, and get ready to explore!
Dog Rose Brewing, St. Augustine: It's Opened Up!
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Dog Rose Brewing, seen at sunset |
Dog Rose Brewing quietly opened just off of downtown St. Augustine Friday night. After months of working on construction, permitting, and licensing matters, owner Doug Murr brewed the first batches of beer. Opening weekend features six house beers on tap, with more on the way.
The area's newest brewery offers a spacious, open tap room and might be described as casual-upscale. The former art gallery property has been transformed into a comfortable, intimate, yet friendly and interactive local bar, with beers that will appeal to any type of palate.
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A Rose by the Name of Dog Rose Brewing to Open in St. Augustine
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Dog Rose Brewing, St. Augustine
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That's a First: Bog Brewing Company To Celebrate First Anniversary March 4 With First Bottle Release
[UPDATE, 2/26/2017: The Anniversary Ale referenced below will be subject to a two-bottle limit, at $15 each. Sales of bottles will begin at the back door of the tap room on March 4, 2017. Cheers!]
On March 4, 2016, brothers Steve Mendoza and John French quietly opened Bog Brewing Company on West King St. just off of US 1 and downtown St. Augustine (see pre-opening story from this site here). The brothers opened the 3.5 barrel brewery and tap room in a building that housed a former drugstore and a pawn shop with the intention of bringing a neighborhood brewery to the area. Over the course of the first year in its young existence, they have done just that. Walk into Bog Brewing anytime, and guests are immediately made to feel welcome while enjoying a glass of house-made craft beer (and, yes, this writer speaks from experience).
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Old Coast Ales, St. Augustine, Set to Share the Beer on Opening Day, February 1

On January 30, Old Coast Ales, 300 Anastasia Blvd., held a "soft opening" preview night and will make it official on Wednesday, February 1, when the long-awaited Opening Day finally arrives.
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Old Coast Ales: Riding Into St. Augustine on a Bicycle Built for Brew
The wheels are in motion for Florida's newest brewery to open during Nights of Lights in the nation's Oldest City. Inspired by the St. Augustine community and a passion for brewing locally-made beer, Old Coast Ales is gearing up for an opening date by the end of 2016.
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Opening Day in St. Augustine: Bog Brewing Company
It may be Spring Training elsewhere in the Sunshine State,
but yesterday, St. Augustine witnessed
its own Opening Day: Bog Brewing Company officially opened its doors to the
public. Serving up six original house
craft beers, owners Steve Mendoza, John France and Jeffery Hayes unlocked the
front door at 218 West King St. to guests already waiting to be among the first customers to sample their beers. With a soft
opening scheduled for noon, Steve let those folks in a few minutes early, and
the steady stream of well-wishers continued throughout the day. I arrived
shortly before 4pm, and I found the place humming with guests at the bar and
tables. If you haven’t heard about the
newest addition to the local North Florida brewery scene, take a look at my
earlier story from a couple of weeks ago, where I got a sneak peek before
opening day.
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Shhhhh! ..... Bog Brewing Company Ready to Open in St. Augustine
EDITOR'S NOTE: OPENING DAY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 12pm
See also: my follow-up story from March 5
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Quietly, over on West King St. in St. Augustine, just west of the US 1/King St. intersection which leads to downtown, three guys who love beer have been hard at work converting a building which previously housed a former pawn shop and an old drugstore/soda shop into a craft brewery and community tap room.
See also: my follow-up story from March 5
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Quietly, over on West King St. in St. Augustine, just west of the US 1/King St. intersection which leads to downtown, three guys who love beer have been hard at work converting a building which previously housed a former pawn shop and an old drugstore/soda shop into a craft brewery and community tap room.
From the outside, you may not have noticed much going on at 218 W. King St., but inside, the transformation is just about complete, and within the next couple of weeks or so, you'll be able to visit and taste the small batch brews crafted by Bog Brewing Company.
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
May your pint glasses, steins and mugs be full of Christmas cheer!
Thank you!
Peace, Love, Pints®
Linda
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It Was Cookin' at Brewz n Dawgz' First Beer Dinner with Cigar City Brewing

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Now Twinkling and Dazzling in St. Augustine: Nights of Lights!
'Tis the Season..... for lots of things, including the acclaimed "Nights of Lights" celebration in Downtown St. Augustine. On Nov. 21, the downtown came alive with the illumination of 3 million+ tiny white lights and a dazzling Christmas tree in the Plaza. After some early rain, the ponchos came off. A few thousand other folks also witnessed the holiday spectacular. I worked my way through the crowd right there in front of the tree. Check out one of my YouTube videos here:
Twinkle, Twinkle.... Hey, Lighten Up! St. Augustine Switches on Nights of Lights Nov. 21 (From the Perspective of A Holiday-Frenzied Local Beer Blogger)
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I'm a bit festive, especially at this time of year. I'm the the midst of Holiday decorating at my house, and there haven't been any casualties involving ladders, snowmen, reindeer or Santas. The Pilgrims and turkeys are getting along nicely with the elves and string lights waiting patiently in the background for their turn to shine.
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St. Augustine Distillery Releases Rum Discovery Series Sept. 3

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A Happy First for First Magnitude Brewing
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It was more than a one-day party! |
Back in April, I made the drive to Gainesville for my third annual visit to Hogtown Craft Beer Fest (see blog post here). Being that First Magnitude was the new brewery kid in Gainesville, there was no doubt that I would also include a stop there. I was really glad I did -- check out my initial blog post here.
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Hey, Have You Heard?....Brewz |n| Dawgz Is Now Open in St. Augustine......

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Fill 'er Up at Obi's Fillin' Station on the Beach
Cue the Beach Boys, Dino the Dinosaur, Happy Days, and Grease. They say "enter empty, leave full" ... and, trust me, you will. Get your appetites revved up and cruise on over to Obi's Fillin' Station, now open on A1A Beach Blvd. at St. Augustine Beach.....
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Ready to "Flip Flop Til You Drop"?
Walk it or ride it. Enjoy food and drink specials. Support local St. Augustine Beach businesses. And, last but not least, support a local charity. Grab your special t-shirt -- then put your creative touches on it -- put on your flip-flops, and get ready to "Flip Flop Til You Drop"!
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