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​Your tongues are all wagging in anticipation of the upcoming New Times Broward Palm Beach Beerfest. The bubbles will feel oh, so good tickling your throat as you sample 100 beers. Well, hopefully not all 100 beers, but potentially 100 beers.
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There's something in the air. It's the aroma of a freshly popping beer froth, the bustle of bodies gently brushing past one another, the anticipation of carefully concocted liquid refreshment about to rush past your taste buds, and the thrill of the extra oxygen rushing through your head as a gentle buzz sets in. That's New Times' Beerfest 2011, friends. We just poured your first glass (above), and there are plenty more to be had on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park. Discerning County Grind readers (over the age of 21, of course) have a chance to experience the magic free of charge.
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​New Times Beerfest arrives on Saturday, November 12. And it's going to be a lot more affordable and fancy if you pay attention today.

All of the VIP trimmings of unlimited exclusive food (via Bravo Ristorante, Charm City Burger Company, New River Pizza, Pizza Fusion, and Artisan Bakery) as well as free liquor samples, all the beer you can drink, and the best seating near the stage for Sister Hazel's performance can be yours for 50 percent of what it'll cost you at the door -- but only until midnight tonight. Get your tickets below.

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​Gainesville roots-rock band Sister Hazel has been pegged to provide musical refreshment during the 14th-annual New Times Beerfest on Saturday, November 12. RSVP here.

The all-you-can-drink event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park and should be the go-to spot for all lovers of tasty suds.

A few facts you might not know about Sister Hazel follow below.

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Beer is like Happy Pills for your liver.

​New Times Broward-Palm Beach's celebration of suds and rock hits downtown Fort Lauderdale has been moved to Saturday, November 12. And Sister Hazel is the headliner! Read our Q&A here. Get all of the details at the Beerfest site.

As we have said before, now in its 14th year, the festival boasts more than 100 varieties of beer from around the world, and for anyone of a legal drinking age, this means four hours (or five for VIPs) of delightful consumption in Esplanade Park.



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Photo by Kristian Rodriguez

Community Property's musical ability is even better than its taste in publications

​As any seasoned tippler will tell you, it's best to start a long session of drinking with the delicious stuff -- your taste buds won't care if you dip them in turpentine after a few hours of steady consumption.

Thus, as New Times Battle of the Bands winner Community Property hits the stage in the early going on Saturday -- be there at 7 p.m. sharp -- our beloved sister (brother?) blog Clean Plate Charlie lists the "Top 10 Beers to Try at the New Times Original BeerFest."

If anyone asks for our opinion, we'd opt for the Brooklyn Brewery's Summer Ale.

Beerfest, with Community Property and U2 Tribute Band UV. 7 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale Tickets cost $25 to $75 in advance, $35 to $85 at the door 954-233-1587; click here.