Well… Here we are. After almost never opening two years ago to being one of the most well-reviewed breweries in Orlando, RockPit is celebrating our second anniversary this weekend with live music, SEVEN beer releases, and general debauchery.
Beer Releases This Week
Buried Sunshine – New England IPA – 6% ABV
Buried Sunshine is a New England IPA shining with the brightness of tropical fruits such as mango, guava, citrus with a slight hint of coconut.
Soft bitterness with full body and mouthfeel. Coal Miner’s used to call coal “Buried Sunshine” in reference to, “It’s just as good as finding gold”!
And yes, those glasses are on sale.
On tap now
Available in four-packs, growlers and crowlers at https://rockpitbrewing.com/store
Yankee Savage – New England IPA – 6% ABV
Yankee Savage is our original New England IPA and what we judge all of our other NEIPAs by. We’ve tweaked the recipe to give it better balance, more mouthfeel, and softer bitterness.
Brewed and dry-hopped with Citra, Azacca, and Motueka hops for a citrusy, hoppy, and smooth NEIPA.
On tap now
Available in bottles for mug club at https://rockpitbrewing.com/store
Be My Sourtine – Hibiscus and Rose Hips Sour – 5% ABV
There are no hearts in this beer, but we can assure you it was made with love. 💕
Our traditional German Berliner beer aged with hibiscus and rose hips to give it a berry-like, fruity and floral flavor as well as naturally give the beer a pink hue.
On tap Friday for 2nd Anniversary
Tartan Soldier – Scotch Ale – 8% ABV (Collaboration with Castle Church Brewing)
Treated with Madagascar Vanilla this scotch ale is bursting with sweet malty tones and a hint of smoked oak chips.
On tap Friday for 2nd Anniversary
Astoria – Imperial Red Velvet Cake Stout (Bottle Release Only) – 9.5% ABV
Max Furth from the Brewer’s Anonymous homebrew club came in a helped us whip up a pastry stout made with red velvet cake mix, then aged for a few months on vanilla beans and cacao nibs.
It’s like we blended a piece of cake and put it in the bottle.
9.5% ABV
Available in bottles (pick up on Saturday) at https://rockpitbrewing.com/store
Baptiste – Belgian Quad (Bottle Release) – 11.3% ABV
Brewed with the winner of our Hot N’ Humid homebrew contest, Graciany Miranda Grajales. Gracianny brewed his award-winning Belgian Quad at RockPit a few months back and now it’s ready to be released at its peak.
You’ll get that dark fruit character, caramel, and dark sugar that you love in Belgian Quads. Except this one won the award for “best in show” at our homebrew contest. Which means it’s pretty damn good.
11.3% ABV
On tap Friday for 2nd Anniversary
Available in bottles (pick up on Friday) at https://rockpitbrewing.com/store
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Soliloquy- Vanilla Imperial Stout Aged In Garrison Bourbon Barrel (Bottle release) – 11.4% ABV
Last year, we brewed Soliloquy with the help of our friend Jamal (@thehopcircles).
The original was an imperial stout aged with lots of vanilla beans. We took some of it and aged it in a Garrison Bourbon Barrel for the last few months. Then we aged it again with even MORE vanilla and cacao nibs and bottled it up.
It’s a boozy, chocolatey, vanillaey (made up word), and sweet concoction that will have you shouting your own soliloquy in a matter of minutes.
11.4% ABV
On tap Saturday for 2nd Anniversary
Available in bottles for (pick up on Saturday ) at https://rockpitbrewing.com/store
Happenings At RockPit This Week
Trivia – Thursday. Feb 11th, 7:30PM-9:30PM
Thursday Nights are the worst, right?
It’s almost the weekend. You’re pretty tired from working all week and there’s nothing to watch on TV.
That’s why we have our Trivia Night on Thursday!
You can come to test your useless knowledge to win $100 in gift cards for showing off your smarts. We will have social distancing in place so please get free tickets through eventbrite so we can assure you a seat.
Reserve your table to ensure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.
Please arrive 15 minutes early if you reserve a spot.
2nd Anniversary Kickoff with Haze Over Hollywood / February 12th / 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
To help us kick off our (sort of) 2nd Anniversary party we have the uber-talented Haze Over Hollywood coming to RockPit to put you in the right mood to celebrate this momentous occasion.
If you haven’t seen Haze Over Hollywood live yet, get yourself to RockPit on the 12th.
Not only will you listen to one of the best live bands in Orlando, but you’re going to be treated to new beer releases, good food, and even better times.
Saturday Morning Yoga & Beer / Saturday, Feb 13th, 10:30-11:30 AM
It’s every yoga and beer lover’s favorite time of the week!
Come join us this Saturday morning for some socially-distanced, rejuvenating yoga and a pint of craft beer deliciousness at the end.
$10 at the door and don’t forget to bring your yoga mat or pre-purchase at https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BG-Y53ii/modality/pickup/#BG-Y53iiUaa5cwkSDREnXyOr
RockPit Brewing’s 2nd (sort of…) Anniversary
Does 2020 count?
We’re not sure, but we’re still celebrating our 2nd (sort of…) Anniversary anyways…
…and we’re celebrating making it through that dumpster fire that was 2020.
To celebrate, we’ll have live music from Haze Over Hollywood and Fiddlerat, on-tap beer releases, three bottle releases, and tons of fun hanging with you.
So come on out on Friday or Saturday and let us raise a glass together.
Haze Over Hollywood is live from 7-10 PM on Friday.
Fiddlerat is live from 7-10 PM on Saturday night to close out our anniversary party.
Fiddlerat @ RockPit – 2nd (sort of) Anniversary Closeout Party – Feb 13th / 7-10PM
Let’s close out the 2nd (sort of) Anniversary Party with some down-home, foot-stomping, head-bobbing bluegrass.
Fiddlerat blew us away the last time they were here and we’re honored they’re helping us celebrate our 2nd (sort of) year of being in business.
You will not find a finer bluegrass band playing that night or most any nights in Orlando.
They’re the real deal and are going to make you feel like your sitting in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains sipping on some shine.
Except, we’re not allowed to sell shine. But we’ll have plenty of damn good beer for you to enjoy.
Valentine’s Day Brunch – Sunday, February 14th / 11 AM – 2 PM
This Valentine’s Day, Chef Gypsy is whipping up a special brunch to indulge you and your special someone.
For $20, you get your choice of either the Steak and Eggs or Chocolate Waffle A’la Mode + Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls + cheese & fruit.
For $12, you get 3 eggs your way, served with cheesy, buttered grits OR hashbrowns + Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls + cheese & fruit
All breakfasts include a mimosa or any beer on tap.
Here’s what she’s whipping up for this week.
🥩 Steak & Eggs Your Way – New York Strip Steak, cooked to order, with a pair of eggs your way and country fried potatoes.
🍨 Chocolate Waffle A’la Mode – Fresh chocolate waffles topped with vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a cherry. Served with your
choice or bacon or sausage.
🍳 Eggs Your Way – Three eggs, cooked any way you like. Served with cheesy, buttered grits OR hashbrowns.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls – Warm cinnamon filling wrapped with red velvet cake, served warm from the oven.
See more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/276780937247312
