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.
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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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I’ll start with the Boulder Beer and try them all!!
Rogue beer for me on the cruise! Roll on March 1st!
Cascade. The best crafted sour beers around.
I am looking forward to trying some samples from a brewery I have never tried before – like Hoppin Frog and Brewery Ommegang!
I would start with Boulder Beer. A first for me!
Cascade! I still would LOOOOOVE to see Green Flash in there!! 🙂
Well since I’m from Colorado I’m gonna have to say Boulder beer!
Looking forward to trying all of them – but I’ll start with Cigar City!
I am most excited for Left Hand!!! They are my favorite by far!!!!
ROGUE
The Bruery for sure
Rogue…Best f*king beer hands down! Dead Guy Ale kills…
Rogue, but haven’t tried any Funky Buddha so interested to try it!!!
Boulder Beer! All of them!!
In lieu of ALL OF THEM…would LOVE to see what TERRAPIN has to offer!
Stone Brewing Co! Definitely a must visit if your out in San Diego. This is going to be a pretty epic cruise.
Cigar City!!!!
I’ll try everything! Really want to try some Lagunitas, heard good things!
Ballast point is my jam! But I definitely would be getting a feel for all of them!
I must agree Boulder Beer is all around yummy and would be my first stop. Hazed n Confused with the Dude, yes please! I’d get my Hoopla on and cruise it up!!! Thennn I’d head to my Left Hand frenns. CO love!
Cigar City!! Followed by all the others of course!
Excited for Cigar City as it’s not distributed in my neck of the woods and everything I’ve had from them has been outstanding!
Hoppin frog!!! As an Akron Ohio girl seeing a local home grown brewery at an event this Awesome is pretty amazing!! In March is much rather be drinking their brews on the sunny decks rather then the cold snowy Akron brewpub 🙂
I would like to try beer from all of them variety is the spice of life!!!!
I want to go on this cruise SO bad!! My favorite brewery Left Hand Brewing will be represented, and Young Dubliners are o e of the bands!!! MUST GO!!!!
Boulder beer and rogue!! This booze cruise looks like so much fun!!
Ballast Point
Boulder is the only one i am familiar with so I’ll start there
FOUNDERS!
OB brews all day.
Left Hand for sure.
BOULEVARD
Which brewer am I looking forward to most? Surely you jest. The question is like asking me my favorite color. I’m not five years old any more. Variety is the spice of life. I’m certain I can avoid wheat beers and please don’t fruit my ale.
I’m super excited to taste more Hoppin Frog!
FUNKY BUDDAH!!! To go with Kyle’s funky style.
Stone! But really, all of them! 🙂
How about that dogfish head! Though from the looks of it there’s some tasty heavy hitters on board! Bring on the hops!
Terrapin! Always excited about the new crafts they have out, however I do love all of these breweries
Never had any would live to try craft Beer
Never had craft looking forward to it
I would say rogue! Looks like a fun time! It would be great to get a break from Minnesota snow!
Terrapin!! My hometown and favorite brewery, I haven’t had a terrapin beer in over a year!
Would love to try some of Funky Buddha’s brews! Sounds like a blast.
Ommegang. Hands down. Brews and bands on a boat?!? This sounds like a perfect dream trip and I would love to be able to go!
Since this cruise is going to be funky as hell, I’d really like to get a chance to kick it with Sam and the folks over at Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales
I Love Ommegang!!
Dogfish head for sure!
Funky Buddha!
NINKASI BREWING!!! Dawn Of The RED!!!
Most excited about…that’s a hard one with so many of my favorites attending! I’ll go with Cigar City, though!
Hard to choose between all those great breweries, but if I had to choose one I would go Cigar City.
Rogue
Left hand! The milk stout nitro will put hair on your chest 🙂
As a Pacific Northwest girl, I gotta go with Rogue!
Left Hand for sure! I love their Nitro Milk Stout especially on draft. But would love to see what all the other breweries bring to the table. Love some craft beer and Cheese!!!!!!!
I am more excited about seeing O.A.R. and the big Cheese while on an extravagant cruise with a bunch of great vibes from all of the great people around than the beer. If I HAD to choose just one of those fine brews, it would have to be Funky Buddah! Because, you know, it sounds funky.
Rouge, fo sho.
Founders
Oskar blues!
Dogfish Head!
Terrapin no doubt! Hopsecutioner brewed 50 miles from home in Athens and by far my favorite beer. Not to mention the cruise is during my birthday (March 4) and my favorite band being cheese would just make my year if I somehow won!
Omme Gang!!! I’d be happy to be there and drink any/all of them!!! 🙂
Ballas point!
Most excited to try Funky Buddha Brewery because.. I’ve never heard of it and I love funky things!
ROUGE !!!
Founders all day IPA’S sailing in paradise listening to some rad jams
I’m very familiar with Boulevard, but I’m excited to try Boulder and everything else. I lived, and drank, through Germany and would LOVE this trip!
Ballast Point! Love the sculpin
Redstone Meadery!!
Avery, all day! Tastes like home!
The Funky Buddha is calling my name, look forward to trying them all though!
Cheers!
Rogue
If I HAD to pick one – Stone. But I’m pumped for all of them!
Gotta start with a dog. As an East Coaster Dogfish Head is my go to. Also wanna try whatever Kyle is mixin up. Yeewww!
Cigar City is on the top of my list. I’ve enjoyed their beers before but they don’t currently distribute to Ohio.
Excited for rogue!
Ballast Point for sure!
No question. Rogue Dead Guy Ale for this pirate.
Dogfish Head
I am so looking forward to Stone Brewing Company and OAR! It would be a dream come true 🙂
Rogue!
Dogfish head!
Cigar City!
Dogfish!
Terrapin just might be the beer start my crawl. But I won’t stop there.
Funky Buddha in one hand, Hoppin’ Frog in the other while reliving old times jammin’ with Kim Wilson and the Fabulous Thunderbirds! Sail away indeed!
Had the pleasure of visiting Funky Buddah a couple years ago and want to make sure they are still pleasing my palate! 🙂 Nice line-up of crafters, truly something for everyone – always nice to see a Meadery in there too, Redstone Rocks!
I work in a craft beer store,really love founders beer !!!
Most excited for Cigar City!
Boulevard is the way to go! Kansas City is only a short distance from me and I am proud to say I love their beer! Cheers!
Cascade. or any of them really.. They all sound great!
ROGUE ALL THE WAY!!!
Rouge beer dor me please! Thanks for the chance!
Boulevard Brewing!
I REALLY want this to be my first cruise!!! Stone and Dogfish Head are my favorites!!!
Rpgue, Stone, Boulevard and Funky Buddha. Couldn’t pick just one! Lol
Lefthand
Dogfish Head was my introduction to craft beer when I was in college 15 years ago, so I feel a sentimental connection with them. My tastes have evolved and changed over time, but I still respect DFH and would love to support them and drink some of their beers on the cruise.
Always loved Boulder beer. But equally excited for a variety. This looks like a blast…
I would start out with Stone. Thank you!
Funky Buddha!! And then all the rest! :))
I can’t think of a better way to spend a vacation than by drinking some Founder’s on a cruise ship! Being from California, we have a ton of really great craft beer but nothing beats Michigan Founders!
Cascade. And the others!
boulevard! plus all of the other ones =)
Most excited about Cascade! Love their sours!
Left Hand makes my favorite domestic stout, but Cigar City has some awesome beers, as do Funky Buddha, and Terrapin. This is shaping up to be an awesome cruise!
Funky Buddha>rogue>terrapin
Terrapin has been on my list to try!
Boulder Beer all the WAY!!!
Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
Ballast Point . . . Grapefruit Sculpin. Enough said.
Boulder Beer to start….
Lagunitas is my favorite (I hope they bring some Day Time)!
I’m most excited about Avery Brewing!
Boulevard! Absolutely 🙂
The Bruery!!
Cascade. The best crafted sour beers around.
Boulder beer!
Cascade Brewing
I’ll start with the dogfishhead and progressively drown myself in brews from there!
I live in the land of craft beer in Colorado! But I would be most excited for cigar city because that is true home for me in Tampa!
i’m excited about Boulder Beer brewery
Excited to see that The Bruery is representing the best of SoCal brews!
Terrapin and Cascade peak my interest!
I’m going for the Bolder!!!
Funky Buddha.
Redstone Meadery of course
Here, Here to the Heavy Seas on LeBREWski Cruise, taking the #1 spot in my excitement agenda! Tough call with Terrapin also on board.
Funky Buddha all day
I would start with Rogue then Boulder and so on & on & on 🙂 sounds like so much fun !!!!
Cigar City would be a top pick of a brewery for sure and OAR is a must see!
I love Cigar City Brewing! Does beer taste better when on a boat and listening to OAR? I want to find out!
I’d start with Terrapin because it’s a local (to me) brew then go ’round the country with the others…
Funky Buddha. It justs sounds cool.