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SUP SPOTS GUIDE TO WEST PALM STREET ART GUANABANAS RUM PROGRAM

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IN CONTENTS JUL.AUG 2016

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Community All of the top local stand up paddleboarders are turning out for the 2016 Ocean Warrior Challenge in Jupiter, with proceeds going to the US Lifeguards Association of Palm Beach along with the Stand Up Foundation.

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Arts

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R hythm

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Summer SUP Spots

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0 Tips To Stay Fit 1 This Summer

How does one keep up with the booming street art scene in West Palm? For starters, we’ve provided you with a quick guide to murals done by artists local to our region.

Still running strong after 14 years, Moska Project releases their fourth album of Reggae-Rock sounds.

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Whatever SUP environment you’re in the mood for, our guide can put you in the right spot.

Getting and staying in shape this summer isn’t as difficult as you may think if you follow some of these simple tips courtesy of our friends at Gravity + Oxygen Fitness.

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Restaurant Bio

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Spirits

Authentic Brazilian fare finally hits our area with a healthy helping of vibrant culture thanks to Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill.

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Guanabanas again sets the bar as they showcase unique rums from all over the world.

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Summer

SUP SPOTS GUIDE TO WEST PALM STREET ART GUANABANAS RUM PROGRAM

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THIS SUMMER SALTWATER SIX PACK RINGS

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BARRACUDA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL THE STICKY BUN

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IN COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTEWORTHY

GET YOUR PADDLES READY FOR

THE 2016 OCEAN WARRIOR CHALLENGE

by Cash W. Lambert

On Sunday, September 11, the

It all starts at the Jupiter Civic

Town of Jupiter and Blueline Surf &

Center/Carlin Park at 7:30 am with

Paddle Co. are teaming up to pres-

registration. The arduous 8 mile

ent the 2nd annual Ocean Warrior

paddle is slated as the first paddle

paddle race scheduled for

ensue, including music, food

Challenge, a day that will see SUP

race of the day. The start of the

10 am. The Elite SUP and Prone

and of course, awards for the

races for all age divisions, along

race will begin at the Jupiter Civic

course will take shape in figure

finalists, along with the crowning

with food, games and live music.

Center itself, and it follows a rect-

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of the man or woman who over-

angular-like path, stretching south,

Center, an area just south of

comes wind, water conditions

then north of the starting point

the Jupiter Inlet.

Because the 1st annual event in 2015 was a resounding success, contest organizers decided to continue the growing tradition in an area that epitomizes an active, healthy and salty lifestyle.

The 2nd annual event represents both the booming population of

A lively after party will ensue, including music, food and of course, awards for the finalists, along with the award for the crowning of the man or woman who overcomes wind and water conditions and strong competition to become the acclaimed 2016 Ocean Warrior.

and strong competition to become the acclaimed 2016 Ocean Warrior.

The best part of this event, besides the exercise and community gathering, is that all proceeds will be donated to the United States Lifeguard Association of Palm Beach

those who call themselves stand

and south again, finishing

A Kids/special needs heat will

County and The Stand Up Founda-

up paddle boarders in our South

at the Civic Center.

begin at noon and a Lifeguard

tion. If you’re not planning on com-

exhibition and prone race will

peting, feel free to join the ranks of

Florida culture, as well as the community’s desire to gather

The Elite 6 mile paddle will run

follow at 1, serving as the last heat

the cheer section on the beach and

together for a cause.

at 9 am, followed by the Prone

of the day. A lively after party will

in the park. Happy training!

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WHERE & WHEN

Uproot Hootenanny @ The Field Irish Pub — Ft. Lauderdale

5k Fun Run w/ DBRC: 5k Loop @ Saltwater Brewery

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Monday Night Reggae @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Jahfe’

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Barrel of Monks Presents Bogo at the Brewery (every Tuesday)

JULY 1

JULY

Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour

First Friday Art Walk

@ American Airlines Arena (2nd show on July 3)

@ Old School Square — Delray Beach

Future Prezidents @ Longboards — WPB

Slipknot @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

Trae Pierce and The T-Stone Band

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Vans Warped Tour Presented

by Journeys

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Ladies Night

311 with Matisyahu @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater — Boca Raton

311 brings their rock, reggae, hip hop, and funk style to Boca with 17 albums under their belt. Don’t miss this one. Jewish-American reggae vocalist, beatboxer, and alt rock musician Matisyahu opens.

Tickets at axs.com. Show starts at 7:30pm

Monday Night Reggae @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Brothers United

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Weedline

Summer Gill

@ ER Bradley’s — WPB

@ Friday Night Sound

@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

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Uproot Hootenanny

@ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park

@ Lauderdale Beach

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@ Deck 84 — Delray

Spred The Dub

Living To Be Funny

Dead 27’s

Twenty-One Pilots

Electric Piquete

@ BB&T Center

@ Guanabanas (Happy Hour)

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Damian Louviere

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@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

“Celebration of Life for Thomas Fekete” feat. Surfer Blood @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Independence Day—Happy Birthday America!

Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration —A1A and Atlantic Ave.

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Jupiter Green Market @ Jupiter Medical Center

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Saltwater Tap Takeover @ Castaways —

@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

Waves Concert Series

@ Due South Brewing (every Tuesday)

The Clark Rabbitt Band

Jensen Beach

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Sailfish Marina Big Dog and Fat Cat KDW Shootout — Singer Island

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Once Upon A Mattress

Garrett Fogg @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Morning Fatty @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

The People Upstairs

@ FAU Studio One Theater (July 9-31)

@ Hurricane Bar and Grill — Delray

Bryce Allen Band

Blues Crusaders

@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

@ Lafayette’s Music Room — WPB

Twisted Tapestry

The People Upstairs

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@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

@ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter

Culture Club

New Kingston w/ EarthKry

@ Au-Rene Theater @ Broward Center

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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Sting Assassins, Sprockets and Spokes Custom Bicycle Show @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

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AUGUST

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Goombay Sunday @ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

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Uproot Hootenanny

Uproot Hootenanny Photo: Ian Jacob

@ Deck 84 — Delray

Grateful Sundays @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Crazy Fingers (Every Sunday)

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Reinstated @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

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Barrel of Monks and Tucker Dukes—Burger and a Beer for $10 @ Barrel of Monks — Boca

Funky Biscuit 5 Year Anniversary Celebration feat.

Butch Trucks and the Freight Train Band Bachaco @ Old School Square — Delray Beach

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Acoustic Soul @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Ted Nugent @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater

Counting Crows and Rob Thomas

JULY

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Join Jerry’s fans and your friends at Guanabanas and celebrate all day and all night with several bands including Uproot Hootenanny, Greatest Story Ever Told, Reflections (Grateful Dead Tribute), Guavatron, Unlimited Devotion, The Southern Belles, and Funkin Grateful. No cover. Starts at 1:00pm

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National Night Out Rally to Take A Stand Against Crime

Future Prezidents

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@ Blue Anchor Pub — Delray Beach

311 w/ Matisyahu

Uproot Hootenanny

@ Delray Beach Tennis Center (family event)

@ Sunset Cove Amphitheater

Ladies Day

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@ Funky Biscuit — Boca

Tunnel Vision

Funky Biscuit 5 Year Anniversary Celebration feat. Leon Russell

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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Gwen Stefani

Ace

@ Due South Brewing (every Tuesday)

@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

Vibe and Direct

Uproot Hootenanny

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The People Upstairs

@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

—Boynton Beach Arts District

@ Rhum Shak — Lake Worth

The Go Go’s Farewell Tour

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@ Au-Rene Theater @ Broward Center

Trial By Fire @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Future Prezidents @ 3rd and 3rd — Delray

BBAD Live

Hunny and the Frights @ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park

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Detox to Retox

Dave Mathews Band @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

@ Twisted Trunk Brewing — PBG

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Alien Ant Farm

Street Photography: Candid Portraiture

@ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale

@ Old School Square— Delray

Spred The Dub

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Mad Decent Block Party

@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Inna Sense

@ Revolution Live — Ft. Lauderdale

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Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration feat. Crazy Fingers @ Funky Biscuit — Boca

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@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

@ Friday Night Sound Waves Concert Series — Ft. Lauderdale

@ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

Monday Night Reggae

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Saltwater Sunday Brunch: Food Truck/ Live Music/Special Releases @ Saltwater Brewery

Future Prezidents @ Twisted Fish — Boynton

Pitbull: The Bad Man Tour @ BB&T Center

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Green Market @ FAU Stadium

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Whiskey Wasps @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

First Friday Art Walk —Young Marine Artists @ Old School Square — Delray

Jimmy Stowe @ Friday Night Sound Waves Concert Series — Ft. Lauderdale Beach

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Blink 182

@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

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Subgroove @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Sub Groove

Uproot Hootenanny

@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

@ Sticky Bun Anniversary Party — Deerfield Beach

Fort Defiance

Bryce Allen Band

5k Fun Run w/ DBRC: 5k Loop

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@ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Nip and Tuck

Future Prezidents

@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

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@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Goombay Sunday

@ Saltwater Brewery

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Monday Night Reggae @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Brothers United

Monday Night Reggae

@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Delray Beach Summer Green Market

@ Au-Rene Theater @ Broward Center

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Inna Sense

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Barrel of Monks and Tucker Dukes— burger and a beer for $10

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@ Tennis Center Parking Lot

County Line Road @ Deck 84 — Delray

Alice Cooper

Slightly Stoopid w/ SOJA and Fortunate Youth @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater

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Elysian Feel

SOWFLO

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Barrel of Monks — Boca

Hank Williams Jr. and Chris Stapleton @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

Eric Steckel

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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JL Fulks

Ray LaMontagne

BBAD Live

@ Fillmore Miami Beach

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Brad Paisley

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

Mainstream Dreamers @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

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Grateful Sundays

@ Deck 84 — Delray

SOSOS

Canvas and Cocktails

JL Fulks

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Delray Beach Summer Green Market @ Tennis Center

@ Hard Rock — Hollywood

Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons (PreSeason Home Game)

AUGUST

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@ Kahuna Bar — Deerfield Beach

Slightly Stoopid with SOJA and Fortunate Youth @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater — Boca Raton

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Monday Night Reggae

@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Jahfe’

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Barrel of Monks Presents Bogo at the Brewery (every Tuesday)

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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach

@ Friday Night Sound Waves Concert Series — Ft. Lauderdale Beach

Future Prezidents

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Boynton Beach Arts District

Nag Champayons

@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Crazy Fingers (every Sunday)

Raggy Monster

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Photo: Leon Legot

The boys from Ocean Beach, Cali hit the stage with their huge repertoire of music and feel-good vibes. SOJA and Fortunate Youth join at one the best venues around.

Tickets at axs.com.

Show starts at 6:20pm

Acoustic Soul

Deal James and Summer Gill

Uproot Hootenanny

@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

The Helmsmen

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Sea to Shore Alliance Fundraiser Catered by Delivery Dudes w/ Live Music/ Raffle/ Charity @ Saltwater Brewery

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Garrett Fogg

@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park

Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84 — Delray Beach

Future Prezidents

@ Twisted Fish — Boynton

Saltwater Sunday Brunch: Food Truck/ Live Music/Special Releases @ Saltwater Brewery

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Monday Night Reggae

@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Brothers United

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AC/DC

@ BB&T Center

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Drake: Summer Sixteen Tour

@ American Airlines Arena

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Guide To West Palm Street Art

W

est Palm Beach has seen a boom of street art in the last twelve months. With

projects like Canvas bringing international artists to town, more and more

walls that were once blank have been brought to life with a variety of beautiful

murals. Since our local artists get the credit for starting this boom, we thought

it was important to dedicate this quick guide to murals done by artists we call our own. From the exteriors of a kickboxing gym to a former firefighting training facility, these artists have brought life to the mundane buildings we are all too familiar with. Some created to provoke thought, others to take you into an artificial reality created by the minds of these talented individuals.

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Metamorphosis

by Craig McCinnis Location: 2417 Spruce Ave.

Walk In The Park

by Eduardo Mendieta Location: 540 Clematis Street

Dia De Muertos

by Amanda Valdes Location: 501 Fern Street

Autism Speaks

To discover more of West

by Anthony Hernandez

Palm’s street art, download

Location: 1030 N Florida Mango Rd

the Vivid Arts App in the App Store where you can be directed to more murals and get a behind the scenes look at each piece.

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Northwood Mermaids

by Amanda Valdes Location: 444 25th Street

In Flight

by Eduardo Mendieta Location: 915 N Dixie Hwy

You’re Not In Control

by Anthony Hernandez Location: 321 Datura Street

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RHYTHM

MOSKA PROJECT FOREVER By: Dana Krangel

New music from one of South Florida longest-running bands

i

n an area full of new

band grew to include Jorge

stage with 311 and SOJA.

music, it’s the bands

Orellana on bass and vocals.

But high up on that

that endure the test

Three years ago, they added

list of achievements

of time that go on to

Jean Araque on percussion,

is the release of their

define our music culture

Amir Tal on guitar and

fourth album, Cuatro.

here in South Florida. Creat-

Markis Hernandez (previ-

ing original music as a band

ously of Spred the Dub) who

for a whopping 14 years, Jupiter’s Moska Project paved

Homegrown in Jupiter,

different. Some songs are

Cuatro took about 15

heavy on the vocals and

“Production was an

months to perfectly mix

reggae vibes, especially ‘Mr

takes things up a notch with

enriching experience for

and master and was

Bobby’. With the lyrics ‘Hey

saxophone and flute.

all of us as we have spent

released May 21st. And

Bobby Marley / sing some-

most of our musical careers

while it’s Moska Project’s

thing good to me,’ it’s clear

the way for the encompassing reggae scene that you see

Moska Project’s accomplish-

performing live,” said

fourth record, it’s important

these guys haven’t forgotten

and hear today.

ments go much deeper than

Gonzalez. “We feel that we

to note that it’s their first as

where their music came

just the sheer amount of

have a better understanding

a six-piece which means a

from. The Latin flavor gives

The band was originally

years they have been play-

about the creative process

lot more sound elements to

this record a dance beat,

founded almost a decade and

ing music. They have toured

after finishing this album.”

experiment with.

but the traditional sounding

a half ago by guitarist and

the East Coast, including a

And that’s no surprise con-

vocalist Gilly Gonzalez and

recent performance at Cali-

sidering the band recorded

The Moska Project sound is

drummer Carlos Chaumer.

fornia Roots’ the Carolina

and mixed Cuatro them-

a foundation of reggae-rock

As they found their voice

Sessions, a mega-reggae fest

selves with guitarist Amir

with the addition of Latin

Then you have can’t miss

and songwriting rhythm, the

that saw them sharing the

Tal taking the lead.

and African rhythms. The

tunes like ‘Mamita Dura’

result is pure danceability

where Hernandez goes so

when seeing them perform

heavy on the flute solo, he

live, and this album is no

puts Jethro Tull to shame.

reggae vocals mean there is something for everyone.

It’s just the type of nontraditional move that showcases why Moska Project has been doing so well for so long: they evolve. Other standout tracks include the rousing ‘Dame Tu Carlor’ and the sax-heavy ‘Chill Out Dub’ that you will, well...want to chill out to.

Even with the killer record released, Moska Project is showing no signs of slowing down. Gonzalez says “This year we are looking forward to taking our music to new places while continuing to play for our friends and family here at home.”

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These time-honored doctrines are conceptualized as seeds which inevitably sprout the people, products, and process of his organization. Schmidt characterizes it as a unification that serves as a compass which provides his team members with a clear mission. He summarizes that, “When retailers do business with us they get the real deal. We tell

FLORIDA SALT SCRUBS

by Joe Pregadio

Creators of an Authentic Florida Experience

i

it like it is, and deliver on lime, orange, grapefruit,

concept was introduced to

time every time or we

lemon, lemongrass, coco-

this South Floridian local,

make it right. Business

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while dining one evening

for us has to be win/win

questionable fabulous

in Key West; and, in the

or it’s not worth it in the

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experience is created that is

of pioneers, Schmidt fol-

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went with his gut. Since

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Along with these benefits,

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transforming and

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tants that are easy to use -

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animal rights advocates.

simply apply a small scoop

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spas, hotels, surf and dive shops.

making us rethink the way we use an everyday product. How many testi-

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monials just from the dai-

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hands brim with the

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words, “love, love,” and are

The moral foundation, vision, pace and quality of

When Schmidt was asked

products from Florida Salt

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what separates his com-

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judging by the success,

pany from the competition,

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t

he end of the summer

there’s a lot of barges in the

months are still some

water and wrecks along the

of the better months

beach you find acres of

of the year for fishing. By

snook wrapped around all

now we’ve had most of our

this debris. You’ll also find

heavy rains. As you know

cobia, amberjacks, and the

all the spillways are

mammoth schools of tar-

opened up and it has

pon. These schools of tarpon

flushed out all the canals

are moving up and down

with dirty brown water

the beach waiting on the

that flows right into the

mullet run to start, which

ocean. This moves all the

usually starts in the Septem-

fish out of the canals into

ber-October timeframe. As

and around the inlets, so

the mullet migrate from the

you have filthy black water

south, the snook and tarpon

going out on the outgoing

feed on them. As I have

tide and you have to go out

always said, during that

and find the clean water.

time of year we have “the

What you’ll find is that on

greatest show on earth”

the start of the incoming

because the visual activity

tide around the inlets all of

of these fish leaping through

the snook, tarpon, all of the

the schools of mullet is be-

baitfish, jacks, and ladyfish

yond beautiful.

will tend to congregate in one area making them

Best time to fish snook in

much thicker and easier to

the inlet is at the start of

catch. Also, the snook will

the outgoing tide. So for

wait to spawn until July

example, if the tide started

and August. On the full

running in at 4:00am, you’d

moon in July you can guar-

have 6 hours and 13 min-

antee there will be a bite.

utes between the tide

Growing up here I used to

change, so it would start

bet $1000.00 that on the

going out at, say 10:00am,

are the worst for fishing. I

full moon in July I could go

and then the next day it

recently got a call from the

to the jetty on the Boca

would be one hour later at

Jupiter area and the guy

inlet and catch my limit of

11:00am, then the next day

told me the water was ice

snook in one hour. Never

12:00 noon, and so on—

cold, and I told him it was

been wrong on that recom-

one hour later every day.

because of the west wind.

mendation.

So now you know when to

Wind affects water tem-

be there and where to

perature—it’s very simple.

Also this time of year these

catch your fish. Tides are

Along our coast in the

fish migrate on the beach.

one of the most important

Boca/Delray/Lauderdale

They will move away from

things in all of fishing.

area the water is very deep.

10 miles you reach 1000

As you head north towards

feet. A west wind comes in

the inlet and they’ll lay

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along the coastline in 10-20

Southeast winds are al-

Stuart you have to go out

and it blows the top of the

feet of water, and if you are

ways great for fishing.

8-10 miles to reach 100

water off and blows it off-

in the Stuart area where

Southwest or west winds

feet and here if you go out

shore, and cold water gets

“HEY TOM, SUMMER’S HERE IN FULL SWING. ANY SUMMER RELATED ADVICE?”

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sucked back from underneath the deep water and fills the void; if you pour water in a bucket and watch how it acts, it’s gotta go somewhere. This is just another one of those idiosyncrasies that you learn from doing this a long time and why 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish.

Tight lines and good fishin’!

By Tom Greene

“If you are fishing in the summertime late in the afternoon we have a little problem, but a good problem to have — we have a lot of locals kayak fishing. After work they head out of the inlets so if you’re heading in from snapper fishing, for example, be more careful than normal — they make these kayaks blue and other colors that are hard to see. It’s recommended that kayak fishermen have double lights and a flag to protect themselves, and you.

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SUMMER

SUP SPOTS Coral Cove Park

Photos: Ian Jacob

Riverbend Park

The Scoop: Famous for its clear intracoastal

The Scoop: The access to Jupiter’s western

water. Great beach access and snorkeling

waters. Lose yourself deep in the trees

locations that are very easily reachable

and swamp grass of this fresh water

via SUP and kayak. Best to adventure on

eco-system. A true backwaters tour of

a high tide!

Jupiter’s skinny water.

1600 Beach Road, Tequesta

9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter

Burt Reynolds Park

Sawfish Bay Park

The Scoop: Located In Central East Jupiter

The Scoop: Historic Park at the base of Alt

with protected waters and great access to

A1A Bridge, dumps into Jupiter’s main

Guanabanas Restaurant and other local

waters at the famous Jupiter Lighthouse.

eating and drinking establishments.

Be cautious of the inlet and tides.

805 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter

1133 Alternate A1A North, Jupiter

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Biscayne National Park The Scoop: South of Key Biscayne with lots of options

and

tons

of

small islands you can get to by boat. If you’re an experienced paddle boarder

you

can

go

from Biscayne to Stiltsville, which is a group of housing on stilts out in the middle of the ocean.

West side has cool mangrove paddling. There are also some thin long sandbars to hang out.

9710 SW 328th St, Homestead

Johnathan Dickinson

New River

The Scoop: One of Florida’s premier State parks with access to the Loxa-

The Scoop: This spot delivers a more urban feel and on this SUP trail you

hatchee River. Great camping and a short drive to the beach and heart

can go under bridges, see the cityscapes, yachts, and more. Probably not for

of Jupiter. A Florida travelers or daycationers paradise!

beginners due to boat traffic. Runs through the heart of Fort Lauderdale.

16450 SE Federal, Hobe Sound

100 North Victoria Park Road, Fort Lauderdale

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Oleta River State Park The Scoop: Very friendly for SUP. Not much boat traffic. Also has mangrove trails and the water can be very clear at times as it used to be a limestone quarry. Tent camping, cabins to rent, good place to mountain bike and more.

3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach

Lake Wyman Park The Scoop: Canopy of mangroves. Go during high tide.

Good fishing too. Secluded. You could even paddle across to Gumbo Limbo.

1500 NE 5th Ave, Boca Raton

Spanish River Park The Scoop: If you’re around Boca and want to launch, it’s a great spot. Can paddle north past Spanish River Bridge where you’ll find over a half mile of mangrove trails on your left. Better at high tide.

3001 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton

John D MacArthur State Park The Scoop: Can be accessed from PGA Blvd. or Blue Heron Rd. Has nature center and access to beach on ocean side.

Cool suspension bridge, nature trails and more.

10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, West Palm Beach

Local SUP Knowledge Courtesy of

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TIPS

10

TO STAY FIT

THIS SUMMER

2

STAY HYDRATED: Water is the source of life. Need we say more?

During the heat of summer, monitor your urine.

If it’s bearing strong color, chances are you may be dehydrated.

The clearer the better.

3

TIME YOUR NUTRITION FUELING.

Pre-workout intake (45min-1hr before) of protein and complex carbohydrates (CC’s) loads your muscles with the required nutrients to endure your workout. Drink Amino Acids during the chaos, and once again replenish the body with protein and CC’s post sesh. You’ll thank us later.

4

These healthy tidbits of advice from Paul Christopher, co-owner of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness in Boca Raton, are can’t miss suggestions to help you make the most of your summer season. Whether you follow each one of these just a little or follow a few of them all the way, you’re promised to see the results you desire.

by Paul Christopher of

1

H.I.I.T. YOUR WORKOUTS WELL:

Research shows that short duration, intense exercise for 10-30 minutes (High Intensity Interval Training), provides efficient fat burn, both during AND after the session is complete.

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“ABS” ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN: You may have heard this cliché statement before, because it’s true.

Every human was built with a core and torso; it’s simply a case of whether they’re visible or not. Cue the next tip.

5

LET VEGETABLES

BY THY FRIEND:

Can NEVER eat enough of the colorful stuff. Vitamins and minerals galore. Sweet potatoes, broccoli, and carrots, oh my! Low glycemic index and energy packed.

6

BE KIND TO YOUR SKELETON: STRETCH! Mobility of our joints is a hot fitness trend, and rightfully so. Yoga, Barre, and Calisthenics are your helpful tools for an orthopedic surgeonvisit-free lifestyle.

TAKE IT OUTSIDE! Paddleboarding, kayak, beach runs, adventure course races.

Try one or try them all! Summer is meant for being outdoors, so play by the same rules for your fitness.

8

PRE-PLAN YOUR MEALS:

Listen, we’re all guilty of impulse eating.

Feed the machine, not the brain’s pleasure center. Preparing your quality food, optimally in bulk, discipline’s the crave.

Sunday evening’s at the G + O house are ritual for baking batches of grilled chicken, sweet potato fries, and guacamole.

CHOOSE YOUR ALCOHOL WISELY: Although we’re not advo-

cating this pastime, we can recommend how you choose to enjoy your summer vacations and get-togethers. For example, choose liquor over beer or wine.

Order them neat or on the rocks. It’s the sugar and carbs in the mixers that will get you into trouble. A 1.5 oz. serving of vodka, gin, whiskey, rum or tequila has roughly 100 calories. Not too shabby.

Photos: Carl Dawson

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9

10

THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION, SO HAVE FUN!: If

you travel this season, try fitness classes wherever you go. Perhaps even try seeking an adventure destination vacation.There are plenty to search for online, so get started designing your summer and your life!

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A taste of our local food culture

RESTAURANT BIOS

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill: Savannah Sheehan A Peek IntoByThe Flavors And Culture of Brazil

by Savannah Sheehan

A1A fosters a multitude of restaurants, bars, stores and of course, the ocean.

c

hoosing a place to eat poses a challenge for most people, especially with so

many options available. Located on 2nd Street off A1A in Deerfield Beach, Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill makes the decision for you by offering a cuisine formerly unavailable in the area, and delivered with excellence.

Barracuda focuses on a mix of northern Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine. Husband and Wife

Photos: Kelly Coulson

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MUNCH

RESTAURANT BIO

Kenny Nassar and Andrea

hand-in-hand, “I make all

Careinalli took over the

the sauces myself at the

restaurant a year ago. Since

restaurant,” she states.

their reopening they have

Under the ‘Flavors of Bra-

created a friendly, seafood-

zil’ segment of the menu,

focused, fun atmosphere for

the consumer favorites

all to enjoy. Hailing from

are listed, and includes

Brazil, Andrea recreated

the Bobo de Camarao, a

the menu to embody “the

blend of sautéed shrimp

flavors of Brazil,” as she

in coconut milk, saffron,

knows. Andrea felt frus-

palm oil and yucca cream

trated that the common

baked in a cast iron skillet

conception of a Brazilian

and served with jasmine

restaurant was a buffet or

rice and vegetables. A

steak house. Utilizing the

combination of mouth-

local seafood that is preva-

watering, hearty ingredi-

lent in the South Florida

ents that is indigenous to

area, Andrea displayed the

Brazil, yet available in our

skills, know-how and expe-

own backyard. The menu

rience to prepare specific

proffers an array of dishes

dishes that translate “The

varying from Maryland

Flavors of Brazil” into

baked Crab Brûlée to

unique, memorable meals.

Portuguese Clams,

Kenny and Andrea share,

Mussels and Chorizo

“nothing comes out of a

that is sure to enchant

truck here. It’s always fresh,

the palate with parsley,

as if we were shopping

garlic, white wine and

for ourselves.”

fresh lemon juice served

Once their vision was

made concrete, Andrea

While Barracuda is a re-

sat down with their Chef

laxed, tame restaurant by

to prepare each new dish,

day, at night the ambience

with Portuguese bread.

The Caipirinhas (kY/pee/REE/NYah), Brazil’s national cocktail, is traditionally made with cachaca, sugar, and lime; however, Barracuda offers 6 sensational variations infused with respective fruits of Brazil like the Acai or passion fruit Caipirinhas. turns up a notch with live music nightly accompanied by a full bar. The Caipirinhas (kY/pee/REE/NYah), Brazil’s national cocktail, is traditionally made with cachaca, sugar, and lime; however, Barracuda offers 6 sensational variations infused with respective fruits of Brazil like the Acai or

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Andrea and Kenny strive to supply their clientele with an exclusive, original experience that is not merely fabricated, it is a lifestyle.

Kenny strive to supply their clientele with an exclusive, original experience that is not merely fabricated, it is a lifestyle. In order to accomplish this, Andrea

passion fruit Caipirinhas.

shares, “I make sure I’m

Each night of the week

creating the right plates

takes on a certain theme.

and right atmosphere for

Wednesday is ladies night,

everyone.” The earnest ef-

Thursday the winner of

fort made by both owners

Brazilian Idol plays live,

is apparent in all facets

Friday night is Forro night

of the restaurant.

(a traditional Brazilian

dance), Saturday the run-

With sights set on

ner up of Brazilian Idol

continuously growing

performs live, and on Sun-

the ambience, Kenny and

day’s there is Samba which

Andrea plan to create a

is the dance of Brazil. With

bamboo and water garden

events every night of the

alongside the property to

week, there is never a dull

add more seating capacity

moment at Barracuda. Be-

and a visual effect; success-

tween the food and the

fully stimulating all the

atmosphere, mundanity of

senses. Barracuda renders

the day to day fades into a

you a dining experience

memory while vacation has

that will surprise and

just begun. Andrea and

exceed expectations.

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MUNCH

RESTAURANT BIO

The Sticky Bun: Not Your Mama’s Sandwich Shop

a

by Savannah Sheehan fairytale story, two

was time for Mike to saddle up next

sticky buns that do not sell are giv-

only four hands on deck during

love birds dreaming

to his partner and complete the

en a new purpose as sticky bun

most hours, these two produce a

of a place to call their

vision. The namesake is attributed

french toast or bread pudding.

large supply of amply portioned

own in which he cooks and she

to Pauline’s favorite pastry from her

bakes, all for the friendly faces of

home state of New Jersey and her

A Jersey sandwich is not complete

Deerfield Beach. Years later, that

love of baking them. Pauline bakes

without the salty sought after taste

dream became a reality, but not

all the English muffins, biscuits,

of pork roll. Chef Mike takes the

The Sticky Bun has offered a

without hard work and long hours.

pastries, and various desserts on

reign in the meat department of

unique lounge, restaurant, and

the spot and all day long. The Eng-

this dangerous duo. Mike smokes

dog haven for the Deerfield locals

The Sticky Bun, located in The

lish muffins, which are far more

all the meat on site including but

and passersby alike. “I’m a local. I

Cove Plaza in Deerfield Beach,

substantial and delicious than the

not limited to turkey, pork, and ba-

would only do this here in The

opened its doors on April 1st of

common conception, are a key

con. The latter has become so popu-

Cove.” The sentiment of localism is

2015. The actual day- April Fools,

player in one of the noted dishes

lar that The Sticky Bun goes

always growing within the com-

a once humorous omen that it all

dubbed ‘The Jersey.’ What to expect?

through 120 pounds of bacon a

munity and we have Mike and

may end up a joke. Fortunately,

Two English muffins stacked high

week. The ‘Six Slicer’ is definitely

Pauline to thank for upholding

quite the opposite transpired. Own-

with cheesy eggs and smoked pork

not your mama’s BLT. This bad boy

something contradistinctive to the

ers Mike and Pauline Hrabosky put

has 6 slices (naturally) of thick,

area and providing the city with a

in many years in the restaurant

juicy, meaty bacon dressed with

truly special experience.

industry. Mike was the Executive

lettuce, tomato and avocado. With

Chef at JB’s on the Beach for over a

decade. Pauline resumed a position at the same restaurant after attending culinary school for baking. They worked together for some time until Pauline finally tossed the dice and embarked on

roll. An extraordinary, seemingly

their dream endeavor. “We never

simple meal, however, simple is the

thought it would happen,” Pauline

desired adage. “People like simple,

states with emphatic surprise.

clean food,” Pauline shared. Following through with utilizing clean

Soon after the openening, business

ingredients and methods, nothing

grew faster than anticipated and it

goes to waste at the Bun. All the

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home-style dishes that the average person simply cannot recreate.

Open until 2 AM Craft Beer $5

MON. - SAT. 11 A.M. - 2 A.M SUN. - 12 P.M - 12 A.M

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561-367-7227

SCENE ➼

Nightlife, events and more

SPIRITS ❘❘ BEER ❘❘ SNAPS

r

um. To the average person, this simple, short, yet elegant word evokes images

of pirates, sailors, and fruit juiceladen cocktails under a tiki hut. But like most spirits in this new age of discovery, there is a larger breadth to be explored than what usually

Sugar and Spice

Explore The International Rum Program At Guanabanas

By Doug Fairall

bubbles to the surface.

For the uninitiated, and for those with a discerning palate, local waterfront and tropical-consumed restaurant Guanabanas in Jupiter provides a width and depth of rum from all over the world. It’s a program that has been cultivated to encompass rums from the Caribbean, South America, England, Austria, and India. It’s an eyeopening experience to explore the possibilities of rum beyond the veritable rum-runner drink.

Currently, Guanabanas shares 36 different rums, many of which were difficult to find. “We seek

Photos: Ian Jacob

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➼SPIRITS

“

Rum is still an underground craft.

Most people haven’t learned about it yet, but those who have are already taking advantage of our brands.

“

out rums that are obscure,”

For example, take the

are candied caramel and

bar manager Matt

Amrut Old Port Rum, pro-

molasses, with flavors of

Balachandran explained.

duced in a distillery in

sweet caramel, cinnamon,

“You can go to any bar

Bangalore, India. The dis-

and spice. “This is great

and you’ll see Bacardi.

tillery sits in the midst of

for the dark rum lover,

We want to try to high-

the tropics with its water

or someone who enjoys

light the obscure with

source derived from the

a good port or sherry,“

great stories.”

Himalayan mountains.

Balachandran adds.

The word ‘amrut’ comes Stories are entwined

from Sanskrit and can be

Or there’s the Smith &

with every interesting

translated as “nectar of

Cross Navy Strength 114

rum that passes across

the gods”. The gods and

Proof rum out of Jamaica,

the bar. “What’s memo-

demons, according to Hin-

a blend of rums aged be-

rable?” he asks, referencing

du mythology, churned up

tween 18 months and three

both the production of

the oceans and this elixir

years in white oak barrels.

each product and the

emerged from the ocean

The idea of ‘Navy Strength’

experience he wants

depths, ready to give im-

is that if the rum were to

people to have at

mortality to those who

spill during an ocean voy-

Guanabanas.

consumed it. Aromas

age, it would not prevent

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the gunpowder from

colored rum with aromas

Guanabanas doesn’t shy

igniting. “I would not

of earthy sugar cane va-

away from that. They

something that’s not

consider this a sipping

nilla. Sweet honey gives

embrace that side of their

expensive… Our well

rum… but man does it

way to toffee and oak. “This

consumers. “Mojitos are

rum is four year aged

make a great cocktail and

is for the cognac lover… it

still the biggest seller.

Flor de Cana Gold

probably one of my most

drinks like a Remy Martin.”

However, we want people

and Silver. Where

to know that there are

else can you get that

“Rums can be like scotches,

other options for drinking

kind of quality for

On the cost side, and who

with flavors that are identi-

rum besides just mixing it

$3 at happy hour?”

doesn’t like a good return

fiable,” Balachandran said.

or muddling it. It can be a

on investment, I asked

“Our efforts to source so

stand-alone spirit.”

Balachandran to share the

many different brands

best ‘bang for your buck’

from around the world is

Ultimately, it’s about

rum on the menu. He

because you can actually

educating people on

simply smiled and said,

taste the nuance.”

an experience that they

favorite Jamaican rums.”

“Kirk and Sweeney. It’s

“People can enjoy

might be missing. And

my default strategy to take

“Rum is still an under-

with the tropical setting

drinkers from other spirits.”

ground craft. Most people

at Guanabanas, it makes

haven’t learned about it

the experience that much

Named for a wooden

yet, but those who have

more intriguing.

schooner used to smuggle

are already taking advan-

rum during Prohibition,

tage of our brands.” It

“We want to make it

this 12 year aged spirit

seems most consumers

approachable,” Balachan-

from the Dominican

still regard rum as a spirit

dran said, which includes

Republic is a mahogany

to use with mixers, and

both flavors and cost.

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SCENE

➼BEER

Making Waves Saltwater Brewery Jumps Into Eco Friendly Edible Packaging

t’s the environmental

material for the brewery’s

story that’s been rock-

line of canned beers. It’s

ing the nation over the

similar to how manufactur-

last few months: Delray

ers create packaging mate-

Beach’s Saltwater Brewery

rial from other plant-based

is working with manufac-

sources, such as mycelium

turers on producing carry-

(mushrooms), sugar ba-

ing rings for a six-pack of

gasse (leftovers from sugar

beer that’s made of organic byproducts of the brewing process.

Earlier this year, the brewery got in touch with WeBelievers, a co-creation advertising agency based out of New York City. “Together we decided to tackle the issue of plastic six-pack rings head on and make a statement for the whole beer industry to follow,”

“

We ideated, designed, prototyped and manufactured Edible Six Pack Rings.

A 100% biodegradable, compostable and edible six-pack packaging design, made with byproducts of the beer making process…

said Chris Gove, Saltwater

“

i

By Doug Fairall

Brewery’s President. “We

cane processing), and even

market in about six to eight

ideated, designed, proto-

bio plastics, where the

months. “We are working

typed and manufactured

starch contained within a

on scaling. Later this year,

Edible Six Pack Rings. A

plant is processed to pro-

the goal will be to move the

100% biodegradable, com-

duce a polymer.

production to a facility near Saltwater Brewery. “

postable and edible sixpack packaging design,

It’s the next step in going

made with byproducts of

green for an industry that is

the beer making process

beginning to take strides in

such as barley or wheat,

reducing waste. With over

help scale this product so

that instead of killing ani-

70% of all water usage in

that everyone can use it.”

mals, feeds them.”

breweries ending in effluent, some large breweries,

“For us at Saltwater

The idea was to create a

for example, have begun to

Brewery, giving back to

product that is both needed

treat their wastewater to

the ocean and protecting

by the beer industry and

create biogas, which helps

safe for the environment.

to create a source of renew-

For the team at the brew-

a beta phase. “The re-

sion and way of life. But if

Parts of the spent grain, the

able energy.

ing facility, the effects of

sponse to our edible six

these edible can rings

this new packaging idea

pack rings has been in-

could be implemented on

pieces of barley that are left

it is part of our brand mis-

over after a brewer extracts

The rings are currently in a

have been immediate and

credible. We’ve received

a larger scale, think of how

the sugars, are being used

research and development

far reaching. It’s created a

countless inquiries from

game changing that would

to formulate a sturdy and

phase, which Gove says

conversation around a

breweries all over the

be and how many ocean

biodegradable packaging

will be moved out into the

product that’s currently in

world and can’t wait to

lives it would save.”

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âž¼SNAPS

Kelsey Theater

& Brewhouse Gallery Grand Opening

Photos: Jeff Biege

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2 Year Anniversary