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The contest is now over. Please check your email if you entered.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s been awhile since Beer in Florida has done a giveaway, so let\u2019s do one, especially since it has a bit of a St. Patrick\u2019s Day theme.<\/p>\n Late last year and earlier this year, seven breweries across the country released special beers in conjunction with Jameson Irish Whiskey as part of the distiller\u2019s Drinking Buddies program. These breweries aged beer in Jameson barrels, and one of them was Downtown St. Petersburg\u2019s own Cycle Brewing, with is Buddy Shots brew.<\/p>\n In addition, Jameson aged some of their whiskey in stout beer barrels from a local craft brewery back home in Ireland and released those spirits under the Caskmates brand.<\/p>\n The good folks at Jameson sent me samples of each \u2014 as well as some swag that I\u2019ll be giving away to some Beer in Florida fans. (NOTE: YOU MUST COMMENT ON THIS POST, NOT ON FACEBOOK, OK?)<\/strong> Read on to find out the rules, but first, here\u2019s the info from Jameson regarding the program.<\/p>\n JAMESON\u00ae IRISH WHISKEY PARTNERS WITH SEVEN AMERICAN BREWERIES IN A CELEBRATION OF CRAFT & COLLABORATION, TO FORM JAMESON CASKMATES\u00ae DRINKING BUDDIES\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n Seven Hand-Selected Craft Breweries Across the U.S. Create Limited Edition Beers Aged In Jameson Whiskey Barrels<\/p>\n NEW YORK, NY \u2014 Recognizing those with a shared passion for quality and craft, Jameson Irish Whiskey continues its craft brewery partnerships with Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies. A collaboration with seven American craft brewers, Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies is the result of bringing like-minded individuals together with a common bond of creating superior quality beer and whiskey.<\/em><\/p>\n Returning breweries include Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in New York, Deep Ellum Brewing Company in Dallas, and Great Divide Brewing Company in Denver. Rounding out the final three collaborating breweries are Stoup Brewing in Seattle, Cycle Brewing in St. Petersburg, and Fat Head\u2019s Brewing in Cleveland.<\/em><\/p>\n Inspired by the creation and end result of Jameson Caskmates, a one-of-a-kind whiskey born out of conversation and collaboration with local Irish craft brewery Franciscan Well, Jameson took a similar approach and worked with the seven local breweries by giving them Jameson barrels to age their craft beer for a select period of time. The end result? Limited edition beers featuring hints of Jameson Irish Whiskey incorporated with their already distinct craft beer flavors.<\/em><\/p>\n The Jameson family motto, Sine Metu, means without fear, and the Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies program celebrates the fearlessness of each brewer as they continue to pursue their passions. The same spirit and tradition of the family motto lives on through the creation and partnership with the seven local breweries.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cJameson Irish Whiskey has always taken pride in celebrating those who share the same passion and focus when it comes to their craft,\u201d said Sona Bajaria, Vice President, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Pernod Ricard USA. \u201cJameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies allows us to put the spotlight on these local craft brewers who ultimately embody the same spirit as our motto, Sine Metu.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Each Jameson inspired craft beer will be available in their respective market for a limited time only.<\/em><\/p>\n Here are the breweries and the beer each released.<\/p>\n Cycle Brewing<\/a><\/p>\n Buddy Shots<\/em><\/p>\n Angel City Brewery<\/a><\/p>\n ACB Imperial Irish Red Ale<\/em><\/p>\n Captain Lawrence Brewing Company<\/a><\/p>\n Deep Ellum Brewing Company<\/a><\/p>\n The Fascinating Bellman<\/em><\/p>\n Great Divide Brewing Company<\/a><\/p>\n The Smoothness<\/em><\/p>\n Stoup Brewing<\/a><\/p>\n Dublin Down Imperial Red Ale<\/em><\/p>\n Fat Heads Brewing<\/a><\/p>\n Strange Trip Barrel Aged Imperial Stout<\/em><\/p>\n And as far as the Jameson Caskmates Whiskey<\/a>:<\/p>\n Two heads are said to be better than one, and this whiskey adds serious weight to that argument. Emerging from a conversation between our head distiller and the head brewer of Cork\u2019s Franciscan Well Brewery, Jameson Caskmates has been finished in stout-seasoned whiskey casks. While our triple-distilled smoothness is very much intact, notes of cocoa, coffee and butterscotch confirm the stout influence.<\/em><\/p>\n Caskmates is a head-turning, modern Irish whiskey.<\/em><\/p>\n Unfortunately, the Cycle bottles for sale at the taproom are long gone, according to the brewery, though there may be a keg or two tucked away in local craft beer bars. The Caskmates whiskey is still available in liquor stores around the area.<\/p>\n What I have to give away is this:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Two T-shirts, one Extra Large and one Medium (Note: The sizes seem to run small, especially for a XXL dude like me). \u00a0The T-shirts have the Jameson logo on front, and the logos of the seven breweries in the program on the back.<\/p>\n Two Jameson Whiskey tote bags. They are bags to tote things in.<\/p>\n If you wish to enter, here are the rules.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll run this through Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m., at which time I\u2019ll use the Random.org<\/a> service to choose a winner. The winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to respond with a shipping address. If I don\u2019t hear back by then, another winner will be chosen.<\/p>\n As I mentioned above, Jameson Irish Whiskey provided this swag through its marketing arm, but the company has no involvement in this giveaway.<\/p>\n Slainte!<\/p>\n Gerard<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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