We’ve probably all had this fantasy before, that one where we’ve commandeered a badass ship stocked to the gills with delicious craft beer and nothing to do except watch rock and roll bands play while drinking said beer. This is the essentially the idea behind the first ever Lebrewski Cruise, which takes place March 1-5, 2016. Sailing out of Miami aboard the Norwegian Pearl, this four-night, full-charter inaugural voyage will visit tropical ports Nassau/Paradise Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and feature daily craft beer tastings; celebrity brewers participating in Q&A’s, meet & greets and events; live performances from over 20 bands. If that’s not enough to get you salivating, the cruise is hosted by brewer and member of The String Cheese Incident, Kyle Hollingsworth (who is also performing). Check out the full lineup of brewers:
Glide Magazine is excited to offer you a chance to win ONE 2 PERSON CABIN (double occupancy) on this beer and jam-centric cruise. All cabin fares include: your accommodations on-board the ship, access to live music performances, all meals in the main dining room(s) and cafeteria, other casual dining throughout the day, non-carbonated beverages (coffee, tea, juices, etc), use of the ship’s pools, health and fitness centers.
To enter, all you have to do is LIKE Glide Magazine on Facebook and leave a comment below telling us which brewery on the lineup you are most excited about! WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN ON January 15, 2016!
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To give you an inside look at the awesomeness that is Lebrewski Cruise, we caught up with cruise host Kyle Hollingsworth, who recently wrapped up a fall tour with String Cheese Incident that culminated with their Hulaween Festival in Florida.
Did you personally have a hand in choosing the lineup?
To some degree yes, we recommended some bands and concepts, but more so we helped with the beer angle.
There seems to be a bit of a bend toward Southern and older rockers. Was that intentional?
Not really. Just like the variety in beer styles, there’s a wide variety of music across jam, Southern rock, Americana, Alt Country, Indie and more. Really a good mix that will make for a lot of unique and fun experiences to be enhanced with great beer.
The cruise is called Lebrewski. Can fans expect any Big Lebowski themed events on the cruise?
YES! We are shooting a fun take on this great film. From theme nights to bowling events, it’s gonna be awesome.
What kind of connections do you have in the craft beer industry and did you pick out the breweries?
I have been working in the brewing industry for many years. In fact I have made about 30 beers with national breweries over the last 6 years, from Stone to Boulder Beer to Cigar City, coast to coast. I feel there is a connection in how I approach brewing and musical improvisation. Taking chances is part of the creative process and can lead to spectacular results (well..mostly).
Do you homebrew these days, and if so what was the last brew you did?
Yup, I still have a great saison on tap here at the house. Going to work a good “festivale” for the holidays soon.
Do you have any more brewing collaborations in the works?
For this cruise I hope to be able to have at least 3 or 4 personally influenced brews.
Will fans get a chance to play you in beer pong or any other beer related game?
Hell yeah! Pin the tail on the brewer for sure.
What kind of activities will people be able to do off the ship at the cruise stops?
I’m hoping for a “brew day” with fans, either on shore or on the boat, plus lots more.
Will any of the other members of SCI (besides Kang and Hann) be coming on the cruise just for fun?
Probably not but I do want to invite “The Dude,” Jeff Bridges, on board. That would be epic!
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