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We are excited to be celebrating “4 MOW YEARS” this Saturday with all of you, our amazing friends and family! For those who have just discovered us, here is a little bit about us and details on the event. 

It all started with the desire to bring aggressive and interesting beers to the the Tampa Bay area. Jay and Colleen Dingman set out to create an atmosphere that was friendly, communal and open to all. "It's all about great beer for everyone" Said Colleen Dingman. This husband and wife team opened in Largo, FL, noticing the lack of a local brewery in a very large populated area that is primed for a boom. 

With the love of art, folklore and literature they set out to make brands that were a little darker and enticing rather than focus on the Florida Sunshine or coast. "This opens our brands up to have a life and story of their own and be larger than a geographical or regional area, it also has helped set us apart amongst the growing craft beer scene in FL", said owner Jay Dingman. 

This will be the last time we will be hosting the event at our current tavern location in Largo. By next year we will be in a brand new location. 

PLACE - Barley Mow Brewing Company in Largo, FL

DATE - Saturday July 23rd, 2016

TIME - Noon - 10pm 

No admission charge. Rain or Shine.

$2.50 Token = 8oz pour of any beer (2 tokens = 16oz)

Food- Charlie Tulum's Dos Tacos Food Truck Out Of The Pot Catering and Events

Live Music- IMPULSE 3-6pm The Fermenters 6-8pm Trigger City Trio 8-11pm

Over 50 BMBC beers on tap, and we'll be filling growlers!

Cans and growlers are to-go only.

Vendors -

 Urban Canning and HopCloth.

GEAR - 

(There will be discount pricing on cans, bottles, T-Shirts, and other merchandise.)

Limited Edition 4 Year Anniversary shirts designed by Tracy Copes from HopCloth, Leather Pint Koozies from Oowee and more! 

THE TAP LIST

Dark Track Imperial Stout       10.0%

Reynard Biere de Garde         5.8%  

Cranberry Spice Strong Ale    9.8%  

Three Grover Moon Belgian Strong    7.0%  

Sun Mountain Fiddler Old Ale barrel aged 10.0%

Tassel Twirler Blonde Ale with Raspberry and Vanilla  5.4%    

The Illustrious Sir Simcoe IPA  6.1%  

Three Little Pigs Rauchbier      5.5%  

Woody Brown   5.5%  

Lamplighter Amber Ale  5.9%  

Wendigo Dark European Common   5.9%  

Lazy Spinner Hefeweizen  5.0%  

Nuada Chocolate Coffee Stout 6.5%  

Harvest Wind Wheat  American Wheat 4.3%  

Gregily Mixed Berry Wheat       4.3%  

Seabiscuit  Amber Ale with Serrano peppers  5.9%    

Seabiscuit  XXX     5.9%  

Seabiscuit  Scorpius with Basil and Haberno    5.9%  

Tassel Twirler thru Hibiscus on Randall   5.4%  

 Wendigo with Figs + Dates  5.9%  

Nipperkin Porter   6.2%

Black Flower Coconut Vanilla Porter     6%

Choc Jalapeno Porter  6%

Orange Chocolate Porter Pinellas Chocolate Company   6%

Choc Cherry Stout    6%

Raspberry Choc Chipotle Porter           6.20%

Bleak House Cocoa Mint Mate infused Porter  6.20%  

Ravanna Chai Tea Porter      6.20%

White Hart  White IPA with Juniper berries     5.5%  

Magpie Black Mulberry Hefeweizen      5.0%  

The Fields – Lemongrass infused Saison      5.8%  

Saison aged on Rainer Cherries  5.8%  

Blackberry Saison    5.8%  

The Fez  Amber Ale  5.1%          

Mogwai Mandarin Orange Amber Ale   5.2%           

Decatur Peach Golden Ale    4.8%  

Broken Meadows Grapefruit Pale Ale              

Abattoir American Double IPA  9.5%  

Americana Golden Ale 4.8%  

Red White and Bluebeery Golden Ale 4.8%  

Limericana Golden Ale w/ Fresh From Florida Lime Juice  4.8%  

Calliope – Tart Cherry Lemon Shandy  4.0%  

Foolery American Barleywine    10.0%

I Am Ocean  Tropical Pale Ale  5.4%  

Maven Nitro Stout   6.5%  

Maven Choc Milk Stout w/ Cocoa Nibs from Pinellas Chocolate Company 6.5%

Chocolate Dragon - Maven Choc with Cinnamon bar and   Jalapeno   6.5%  

Maven aged on Jameson Oak on Cask   6.5%  

Quackalope American IPA  6.8%  

James' Peach - Quackalope with fresh GA peaches     6.8%  

Unkindness American Black Ale   7.4%  

Unkindness – Barrel Aged 7.4%  

An Unkind Wakeup Unkindness with Buddy Brew Coffee  7.4%  

Cider    5.5%  

Holiday Toast – Maple Cinnamon Brown          5.5%  

This event is family and dog friendly. For any questions or more information email us at [email protected]

We are proud to partner up with Uinta Brewing and Sea Salt in Saint Pete for a fun and unique beer pairings experience. Here is the menu and more information from our friends at Sea Salt:

“Our July 20 beer dinner features craft beers and a four-course menu of our signature seafood dishes and delectable desserts. Brews from Barley Mow Brewing Company and Uinta Brewing are expertly paired with oysters, octopus and scallops in a meal that would impress Poseidon and his sea maidens. The July 20 dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., and is $65 per person. Contact Sea Salt at 727-873-7964 for reservations.

First Course

Oysters on the ½ shell East coast vs West coast  Barley Mow Calliope (Tart Lemon Shandy) Baba Black Lager (Dark Chocolate, Mild Coffee, Brown Sugar)

Second Course

Grilled Spanish Octopus yellow tomato | grapefruit | fennel | papaya vinaigrette Barley Mow I Am Ocean (Mango, Citrus, Orange, Grapefruit) Uinta Gose (Mango, Coriander, Sea Salt, Acidity)

Third Course

Seared Diver Scallops porcini risotto | truffle perfume | mint | walnuts | Gorgonzola Barley Mow Abattoir (Double IPA) Uinta Detour (Double IPA)

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate-Espresso Torte raspberry sorbet | cocoa Chantilly Barley Mow Nipperkin Porter (Coffee) Uinta Birthday Suit (Tart Raspberry)

The blazing days of summer are here and what better way to keep refreshed while enjoying these endless days, then with a crisp, bright and flavorful local shandy. Our Calliope (K-AH-LY-UH-PEE) Tart Cherry - Lemon Shandy is the perfect oasis for your palate. 

Our Summer seasonal is named after the legendary woodland fairy who feeds off the blood of unicorns. This tart fruit beer combines bushels of tart cherry and puckery lemon flavors balanced out by a crisp, light malt character. This refreshing shandy is made with the finest blend of organic tart cherries and Fresh From Florida Lemon Juice. Pairs well with Grilled Root Vegetables, Rhubarb Pie and Echanted Forests. 

For the Calliope label design we kept it local and worked with variety performance artist and great friend of the brewery Amanda Jay AKA “Mayven Misbehavin”, JS Fotography and artist Frank Zig to bring our woodland fairy to life.

Calliope cans will be available at our tavern starting TODAY. Make sure to pick up six pack and look for it on draft out in the world starting next week and all summer long. 

Meet our 9.5% ABV, 100+ IBU Double India Pale Ale, Abattoir. One of our tavern favorites, we decided to brew 30 bbls of this intense DIPA. 

The Onslaught of bitter and resinous hop character slices through one’s palate like a cleaver, decimating your taste buds and leaving carnage in its wake. So it goes… 

We Named our bloodbath of a double india pale ale Abattoir, which means slaughterhouse. This intense and unapologetic brew is pungent and dank, combining massive amounts of the choicest cascade, simcoe and columbus hops. One sip and you’ll be hooked, Like a lamb to the slaughter. 

Our limited brew will be Available on draft and in 4 packs ($10) starting TODAY at our tavern and available next week at your favorite package store, bar and/or restaurant! Make sure to grab some of this limited brew before it is gone. 

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. “

Join us and our friends at Skinny Water Culture on Thursday May 5th for a night of MOWFLY fun!

Fly Tying, Casting Challenge, Food by Out of the Pot, & Barley Mow Brewing Company Brews with Skinny Water Culture going down May 5th at 6:30 pm! #MowFly This is a FREE event for all skill levels! So if you have always wanted to try and never had a chance or you're a Hardcore Fly Tyer this night is for you. We will have challenges with great prizes up for grabs and even a casting challenge with a $250 valued prize up for grabs courtesy of our friends at The Orvis Company! Out of The Pot will be at the tavern with a delicious Cinco De Mayo menu!

Bring some friends and come hang with us! Vises and materials will be available but, if you have a vise to bring please do so.

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!

As we continue to grow, we forge great partnerships along the way. Kings Street Food Counter in downtown Saint Petersburg is no exception. They have brought back the retro love of simple and great food. From the mint green colored seats and hand-painted signs adorning the walls, to hand-spun milkshakes and diner classics like the Royal Reuben, it’s like walking into a time capsule from the 50′s with a modern vibe.

We wanted to offer a beer that is classic and timeless, just like the atmosphere and food at Kings Street - what better than a nice, steady, golden ale. Just like the restaurant itself, King Street Golden Ale is tried and true. Lots of clean and mild malt flavors throughout, followed by a subtle citrus hop character. Crisp, clean and refreshing.  

They are taking things a step further by infusing the beer into a few of their more popular items. 

                                            ‘Merica Poutine 

Crinkle cut fries, beer chili, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and bacon 

                                                 East L.A

Hot dog served with swiss, pastrami, chili, chopped onions, spicy mustard,

                                        wrapped in a burrito 

                                              Nacho Libre 

      Queso fresco, pork carnitas, pickled onions, salsa, jalapeno, beer chili

                                           Chili Cheese Dog 

                  beer chili, shredded cheese, chopped onion, fritos 

Make sure to stop by and check out this truly unique and locally owned spot while in the burg. 

Follow us on our blog for more updates on new Barley Mow brews on tap around the bay area and the state!

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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. 

Supper Club Sunday is here! Join us for our second supper club sunday! $35 (includes tax and gratuity) for 3 courses of family style goodness, plus 3 delicious beers all on our patio aka "The Nest". 

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.

Breweries have always been a staple in the community. A place where people can come gather around with their families in a safe and friendly environment, an environment that happens to make delicious brews. We at Barley Mow decided what better way to reinforce this traditional idea then to host our very first Sunday Supper Club on our Patio AKA “The Nest”. 

This family-style dining and pairings experience will give us a chance to talk with our neighbors, patrons and tighten our bond with our local community. 

Chefs Bryan Gallagher and Nick Papolos from First We Eat , have created a delicious menu that is straight from grandmothers secret cookbook. 

Tuscan herb baked chicken served with orzo infused with chicken stock and white wine along with an array of roasted vegetables (yellow squash, zucchini, japanese eggplant, shallots and sweet peppers) Roasted Garlic parmesan focaccia bread served with olive oil and herbs Strawberry sponge cake with fresh macerated strawberries and Maven Milk Stout infused whipped cream.

This menu is just comfort food for the soul. We will be pairing a few of our beers to this feast. So join us on Sunday June 14th at 5PM. $30. 

Just like the old saying goes “Everything that is old, is new again”, At Barley Mow Brewing Company,  we are giving the original beer cocktail some new life. Over the past few months we have paired our beers to some delicious spirits that either contrast, compliment or enhance each others flavor for a more dynamic beer pairings experience. 

Here are few Boilermaker Pairings for you to try at your favorite bar or at home:

Fernet Branca and The Unkindness Black Ale  - mellow, citrusy, herbaceous, 

The Fernet adds huge herbal notes and subtle spice notes to this assertively hopped black ale. The grapefruit and citrus quality from the hops are mellowed out by the Fernet and so is the sharpness of the dark roasted malts, leaving a lasting herbal bitterness and cooling throughout. While the malt profile of the beer helps take the dryness and sharpness out of the fernet. A lot of flavors working together for a unique yet approachable pairing. 

Quackalope American IPA and Palm Ridge Reserve Whiskey - spicy, fresh cut citrus, sweet and "oaky"

Our American IPA is well balanced, with a juicy hop character throughout, and pairs nicely with this FL bourbon-style whiskey. They use toasted orange wood which enhances the deep citrus flavors throughout. This pairing,  from the hops and the bourbon, adds another depth of complexity that carries out long after both are gone. 

The “H” is “O” across our fair state and with that comes the time for more sessionable beers. We wanted to brew something that still has character and heart while also being refreshing to the palate. Our new brew Americana Golden Ale, at 4.8% ABV is just that. 

Our Golden Ale embodies the American dream of -

“Life ,Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness".

The Heart of the American Microbrew revolution, this is a beer for everyone who has dared to dream big. This approachable Golden Ale has aromas of sweet malt and doughy white wheat followed by a crisp and clean body that finishes slightly dry with a subtle citrus Hop character.

Look for this new Barley Mow brand at your favorite bars, restaurants and on draft at our tavern.

We have been awash with events in April and this week is no exception. Here are three upcoming Barley Mow events that you will not want to miss. 

Feast of the Raven Beer Dinner at Station House St. Pete

On April 22nd we are teaming up with Brewery Ommegang, Saint Petersburg Distillery and Station House to bring you a beer dinner of medieval proportions! The dinner consists of two parts, a VIP reception in the Ravens Den at 6:30 that will feature our specially brewed, gin and tonic “inspired” White Hart White IPA randalled through cinchona bark. Saint Pete Distillery will also be featuring their Royal Mead which can be drank alone or as a boilermaker pairing with the White Hart White IPA.

The dinner will follow at 7:30 in the main dining room with 4 GOT inspired courses and Brewery Ommegang will feature their newest Game of Thrones beer “Three-eyed Raven” a Dark Saison Ale. Along with a few rarities from us and them throughout the dinner paired to each course.

For more information and Reservations call Station House at - 727-895-8260

Barley Mow Takes over Fat Cat’s Tavern Largo

Join us Friday April 24th at 5PM for a night of sampling, giveaways and country music at Fat Cats Tavern in Largo! We will be on hand pouring samples of some of brews and getting to know our local largo people!

"The Four Elements" Burlesque & Beer Special Show @ Barley Mow Brewing Company

As we continue to grow throughout the sunshine state so does our quest of brewing different styles that are full of character and that embody our “Simple.Honest.Craft.” mindset. 

 Recently we brewed The Huntsman Red Ale (7%ABV) in our new production facility making it readily available for the masses. This beer has always been a tavern and staff favorite. 

Rooted in myth and lore the Huntsman refers to the leader of the wild hunt, a horde of hounds and men. hurtled through the night sky, their passing marked by a tumultuous racket of pounding hooves, howling dogs and raging winds. one should stay indoors, safely shut away from the fiery paths of these ghastly riders.   This Medium-bodied red ale has a cunning balance of big malt sweetness and large woodsy hop character. from it’s bold resiny aromas to it’s deep red malt color this beer will make an easy prey out of your palate. 

At 6:30PM April 9th at Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, our Owner/Head brewer Jay Dingman, Brewer Lance Shipley and Marketing Director Thomas Barris will be going “bare” for an amazing cause. They will be voluntarily shaving their beards and for some of them even their heads to help bring awareness to Pediatric Cancer and the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.  

“We want these kids and their families to know they are not alone. Count on us to contribute in any way to help get closer to a cure. We will be shaving our beards and heads to bring more awareness to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Please join our fight!” 

                                                               -  Team #Mowbeard 

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The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. Our focus is to fund research to find less toxic, more targeted therapies by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide.

With its national headquarters in Tampa, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. Our focus is to find less toxic, more targeted therapies by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide.

The Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF) relies on five primary sources of funding for its financial support: individual contributions, corporate contributions, planned giving, grants, and fundraising events. Approximately 90% of expenses are allocated to program services, which is our research.

Current Sunshine Project Initiatives:

Clinical Research: Conducting two Phase 1 clinical trials at 14 hospitals nationwide

Pediatric Total Cancer Care Program: Blood and tissue banking program to further personalized medicine for children

Translational Research: PCF laboratory at Moffitt Cancer Center is rapidly evaluating agents for Phase I trials

Preclinical Studies: Funded 8 pre-clinical grants totaling $600,000 to Sunshine Project investigators

Proud to Announce:

Named a national top 10 “Charity Worth Watching” by Charity Navigator

90% of total expenses are directly allocated to program services

4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator and a Gold Level by GuideStar for sound fiscal management

Donated more than 1 million dollars to the Sunshine Project during the 2013-2014 fiscal year

For more on the Pediatric Cancer Foundation CLICK HERE

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