Venice Brew Bash beer festival returns on Saturday

By Alan Shaw , Herald-Tribune

/ Monday, May 20, 2013

Saturday marks the return of the Venice Brew Bash to downtown Venice. The event runs from 4-8 p.m. on Miami Avenue.

A $40 ticket gets you unlimited samples of beers from distributor Gold Coast Eagle's portfolio (including Goose Island, Green Flash, Sweetwater and Tampa brewery Florida Avenue). You can save $10 by purchasing your ticket in advance, either online at BrewBash.com or at the following Venice stores:

• Brindley's Liquor, Wine and Gourmet Store (421 Tamiami Trail S.)

• Burgundy Square Cafe (227 W. Miami Ave.)

• Venice MainStreet Inc. (101 W. Venice Ave.)

There will be live music, giveaways and food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Venice MainStreet, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing downtown Venice.

The festival is like a block party, so all ages are allowed to attend, but you must be 21 to drink alcohol.

I'm honored to be the emcee of the event. I hope to see you there!

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Alan Shaw

Alan Shaw has been a fan of craft beer since the 1990s. He is partial to hops and has been an editor at the Herald-Tribune since 1997. He can be reached at (941) 361-4914, by email or mail at 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. Follow him at @alancshaw on Twitter and on Facebook.