New decade kicks off with globe-spanning alliance between Australia and the United States Sea Dog Brewing Co. will host supporters of Shipyard and Australia’s own Rocks Brewing Company to celebrate an alliance that brought some of Rocks’ most popular beers stateside. Sea Dog & Shipyard Brewing owner Fred Forsley, staff and partygoers will welcome Rocks’ owner Simon Osborn and worldwide beer enthusiast Dave Phillips at Sea Dog Treasure Island on Wednesday, January 8 at 5:30 p.m. Sea Dog’s sister brewery, Shipyard, has already sent beer to Australia including a blueberry ale, Export Ale, and an Aussie-inspired take on Finder IPA, that was brewed using hops from their side of the world. Rocks owner Simon Osborn, Sea Dog/Shipyard owner Fred Forsley, and beer enthusiast Dave Phillips are all available for interviews. If I can do anything to help facilitate, please let me know. What: Sea Dog Brewing to host Shipyard and Rocks Brewing for a celebration of a new beer exchange Who: Friends of Sea Dog Brewing Co. When: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (ceremonial keg tapping at 6 p.m.) Where: 9610 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, Florida |