JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Born in the mountains of Western North Carolina 10 years ago, Wicked Weed Brewing quickly became not only popular in hometown Asheville NC, but all over the southeast and beyond. Their blend of hop forward West Coast styles and authentic Belgian style ales, is beloved throughout the beer community.
In 2017, In-Bev/Anheusier Busch purchased Wicked Weed Brewing, to many complaints. Some fans even poured their beers out in protest. On the upside, the original owners retain control of the beers and the creative process. More importantly, In-Bev/AB is distributing Wicked Weed to a wider audience. And this week, it means us.
As a fun incentive, during launch week you can pick up a passport and get it punched at each event. Get four punches and you are eligible to enter a raffle for a trip to Asheville and Wicked Weed's Funkatorium taproom.
Starting Saturday at the Riverside Craft Beer Festival, you will be able to sample Wicked Weed and pick up a Launch Week Passport. If you aren't attending RCBF, you can grab one at Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop on Sunday during Sour Sunday.
Here are the events:
- Monday, Feb. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. it's Wicked Pig Pickin' at the Bearded Pig BBQ in San Marco. A flight of Wicked Weed beer, pulled pork and a side will be available for $10. Beer lineup: Napoleon Complex Hoppy Pale, Astronomical Hazy IPA, Metatropics Farmhouse Ale and Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout.
- Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the party moves to Beer:30 San Marco. Murray Hill's Grater Goods has prepared an $8 cheese and nut board to go with any of the WW beers on tap or in bottles. Click on the link to see the brews.
- Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Really Good Beer Stop in Jacksonville Beach welcomes Wicked Weed and Bruer's Beer Jelly. Bruer's has made the jelly with Wicked Week beer. Sample those and 8 different Wicked Weed beers including Milk and Cookies Stout and Bourbon barrel Milk and Cookies. sours and IPA's like Pernicious IPA.
- Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Drop your passports off at 9 Zero Pour and sample any beers you haven't tried, including French Toast Imperial Stout and La Bonte Pear Brett Farmhouse Ale with Pears.
You must drop those four punched passports off at 9 Zero Pour on Thursday before 7 p.m. The winner will be announced later that night.
Cheers y'all!
