Shark Week may have just wrapped up, but that does not mean the fintastic fun has to stop. A few of our friends in the local beer scene are keeping the shark-centric shenanigans going. I can hear the Jaws theme song building already.
First, we’re hammerheading to Crooked Hammock Brewery. On July 25th, Hammock will be hosting their annual Shark Party event, which celebrates the release of “Shark Party”, a blood-red sour ale brewed with a boatload of berries. They’re calling on you and your crew to come take a bite out of summer whilst wearing your best shark costumes and attire. Decade 80 will be rocking out from 5 to 8 pm. There will also be a ticketed 21+ VIP Experience. VIPs will take over the Porch Bar, where they will find sharky decor, temporary tattoos, super soakers, Shark Party samples, and a toothsome Shark Feast Buffet that includes wings, ribs, sliders, shrimp skewers, and more. Feeding frenzy anyone? Tickets are available at crookedhammockbrewery.com for $55.
Before you put your Shark Party pants on, learning a thing or two about the creature we’re celebrating may be worthwhile. From 3 to 5 pm on July 25th, Center For The Inland Bays will present an Education and Ales happy hour session at Thompson Island Brewing Company. Mako your way on over, they’ll be talking all about fins, rays, and of course, sharks. A $15 donation gets you in and gets you a beer to boot.
Is it just me or is that theme music getting louder? On July 26th, Thompson Island will be showing Jaws in their backyard beer garden. The movie will kick off at sunset (around 8 pm). Guests are encouraged to bring a comfy chair and an appetite, as there will be themed snacks and free popcorn all night. If that isn’t enough, Thompson Island will also be releasing Jawsome Sauce, a blood orange IPA available on draft and in cans to-go.
Alright chums, I hope I’ve finfluenced you to check out one or all of the above. Enough of the puns and sharkasm already. Go dig out your old shark tooth necklace from middle school and brace yourself… a sharktastic week awaits you.
Zeke Ottemiller has been working in and around beer for the last decade. As a Certified Cicerone® (think Sommelier but for beer), he has covered all things craft from coast to coast, from sunny San Diego to the laid back Lower Slower. Zeke is the owner of Otter Craft Consulting, where he specializes in supporting craft breweries in their branding and marketing efforts.
