#simplehonestcraft

Words to describe beer are synonymous with the delicious and decadent food we eat. From toasted malt, smooth caramel character, to bitter chocolate, fresh cut citrus and fruit-like esters. Essentially, beer is food. 

With this is in mind we teamed up with Pinellas Chocolate Company, to create our Maven Chocolate Milk Stout.  Dark and Ominous This medium-bodied brew aged on Venezuelan cocoa nibs sourced from PCC, has interwoven flavors of dry roasted malt character, slight creamy sweetness, notes of cocoa, dark chocolate and roasted coffee. 

The Pinellas Chocolate Company are local Bean to Bar Chocolatiers. Here is more on this truly unique local company from their website : 

“Pinellas Chocolate is a family-owned chocolate maker, located in Pinellas County, Florida. Through our roots in confectionery R&D, we were introduced to the fascinating world of bean to bar chocolate while working on a contract project for a Hawaiian cacao grower.

Soon after that, we began experimenting with cocoa beans from all around the world. We learned how each step of the chocolate-making process influences the flavor and quality of the finished chocolate, and how each bean has it’s own unique flavor profile, depending on origin country, growing region, tree variety, and other factors.

As our trials continued to yield delicious results, it was only natural for us venture deeper into the world of bean to bar chocolate making. With the overwhelming support of our test batch recipients, we decided to turn our love for this special chocolate into a business and share it with you.

Our product line consists of single origin, Florida-inspired and seasonal varieties of bean to bar chocolate, to accommodate a variety of palettes and preferences. Regardless of which bar you choose, we think you’ll agree that Pinellas Chocolate is a delicious escape, ready any time to share with friends and family, or keep all to yourself!

We’d love to hear from you, you can reach us by phone at (727) 914-9866 or Email Us. “

Convenience is a beautiful word. From the first pizza delivery to vacuuming robots, humans keep finding ways to make our lives easier. Recently opened in the Tampa and Saint Petersburg area is a new service that will not only bring joy to many, but also offer a safer alternative to the “beer run." Introducing Drizly, alcohol delivered to your door.

Drizly partners up with local area retailers to bring you an array of alcohol at ZERO markup. That means there is no inflated fee for using this app. Locally, they have teamed up with Florida-owned ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, giving you access to all of their inventory with a touch of a button. The future is here.

Here is more about Drizly from there website:

“Drizly™ is the technology company powering a superior shopping experience for beer, wine and liquor. Combining the best selection and price, content-rich and personalized shopping experiences, and the speed and convenience of on-demand delivery, Drizly delivers “The Joy of Drinking™” to legal-age drinkers across the United States. Backed by a world-class group of angel and institutional investors, the company has raised $17.8 million to become a superior place to shop for beer, wine and liquor in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hoboken/Jersey City, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, New York City, Providence, Seattle, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Washington D.C. and Edmonton, Alberta.”

Groundbreaking stuff right here! You can order your favorite Barley Mow products with FREE delivery by entering code BMOW5 on checkout. Make sure to check out this app and download it today!

We are excited to announce our first 22oz bottle release at the brewery!

Dark Track is a 10% ABV Imperial Stout aged on whole Madagascar Vanilla Beans. This full bodied Imperial Stout has huge aromas of vanilla bean and cocoa, followed by a rich and complex roasted malt and chocolate character that has slightly warming finishing. Pairs well with an open fire, roasted marshmallows and the wailing of weary souls. 

Rejoice BMBC fans, the wait is finally over! Our Oktoberfest and Lord of the Gourd fall seasonals are here! These two beers will be available on draft around the state and in cans across the Tampa Bay Area. Look for them at your favorite bars, restaurants and retail outlets!

Oktoberfest Marzen Style Lager 5.5% ABV

Our take on this classic german style lager pours into your stein, it unleashes a rich malty-sweet aroma backed up by a fresh perfume of spicy/herbal hops. the flavor is deep and opulent dominated by Munich malt with a tad of caramel sweetness and toastiness followed by a firm hop character on the finish. So hoist your glass and toast to cheer and good times! prost!

Lord of the Gourd Pumpkin Porter 7.5% ABV Named after the famed cooperstown pumpkin weigh off, where each contestanttries to grow the biggest and heaviest pumpkins in the world. Through nutureand love these pumpkins must survive the harshest of conditions and even sabotage to make it to the famed day. In this spirit we created our pumpkin porter using the choicest pumpkins and blend of fall spices combined with the deep robust flavors of an American Porter. 

Simple. Honest. Craft.   As the craft beer scene continues to explode across the country and especially here in FL,  we needed to dig down deep and find out who we are and what type of brewery we want to be. After a few beers and a eureka moment or two we came up with something that we believe truly fits who Barley Mow is. "Our beers are brewed simply, with hard work and thoughtful ingredients by honest people who are sincerely and wholly dedicated to our craft."

Simple. Honest. Craft.

You will see this on all of our posters, glassware and merchandise in the upcoming months. Thank you for the continued support as we grow and try to create great beer for you each and everyday.

Join us this upcoming Saturday in Lakeland, FL as we pontificate on the palatable power of pairings. For $20 you get a flight of BMBC brews paired to 4 different types of pizza slices. A true journey for your taste buds, you will learn beer pairings 101 and how easy it is to become a beer and food aficionado! 

$20 - 1/24 - space is limited. Contact the Lakeland Brass Tap for more details! See you out there Tampa Bay.