Florida's new growler law, now in effect, has craft brewery tasting rooms around the state, including those in Tampa Bay, celebrating the victory through live music, discounts on fills and other not-to-be-missed beer offers. Here are some of the Growler Day happenings in store for Wednesday.
3 Daughters Brewing Snag your first bottle of sweet, sweet legal juice for free when you purchase a 64-ounce fill throughout the day. 222 22nd St. S., St Petersburg, 727-495-6002.
Big Storm Brewing Co. This 64-ounce growler release special — score a growler, loaded with the brew of your choice, for the price of a fill — will be showcased alongside live music, life-size Jenga and cornhole. 2438 Merchant Ave. #103, Odessa, 727-807-7998.
Green Bench Brewing Co. From 2 to 6 p.m., Green Bench will offer its growlers at quart pricing. You'll also be entered into a raffle to win two complimentary growler fills every month for a year. One whole year! 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-800-9836.
Jug & Bottle Dept. In honor of America and the state's new beer bill, you'll receive $2 off your first fill with the purchase of a 64-ounce growler. Jug & Bottle, which isn't a brewery but carries a collection of various Florida suds, plans to run the deal until Saturday. 6203 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.
Pair O' Dice Brewing Co. Purchase one Pair O' Dice Palla-style flip top growler and get it filled for half off. The standard tap list as well as limited-time beers are yours for the taking. And later, from Thursday to Sunday, the brewery will feature one-off fills of special release brews like the Clearwater Honey Cream Ale. 4400 118th Ave. N. #208, Clearwater, 727-755-3423.
Six Ten Brewing Stop by to be added into a drawing for Six Ten's double-walled stainless steel 64-ounce growler, which you may stock with your favorite brew. The prize has a total value of more than $75, and you'll land one raffle entry for each growler you purchase. 7052 Benjamin Road, Tampa, 813-886-0610.
Southern Brewing & Winemaking Buy one growler fill and get your 64-ounce jug for free. You'll be able to bring in your out-of-state 64-ouncers for fills in the taproom as well, and pricing will be announced sometime Wednesday afternoon. 4500 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813-238-7800.
St. Pete Brewing Company You'll spend nothing on your St. Pete Brewing growler when you purchase a $16 fill. 544 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-692-8809.
Three Palms Brewing To celebrate the fresh growler law, Three Palms will highlight a 32-ounce can deal from 5 to 10 p.m.: buy one can, get another can of equal or lesser value for half the price. 1509 Hobbs St., Tampa, 888-813-4856.
This article appears in Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2015.