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Brewfest supports Center for the Inland Bays

40 breweries hosted by Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill at 8th annual event
Mispillion River Brewing crew (l-r) Danny Shea, Ben Somers and Chris Shaffer, who swears his mom says he’s handsome. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Chris Flood
April 30, 2017
Despite having to put up a tent on the outside porch, Gary’s co-owners and Brewfest masterminds Holly Ski and Adam Newman were all smiles. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Center for the Inland Bays Program Manager Bob Collins, left, and Outreach Coordinator Morgan Pitts take one for the team and hang out at the bar for a good cause. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Gary’s employees volunteered their time for the event. Here, bartender Mike Bakomenko happily cleans up water from a leaking tank. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Local musician Chris Ryan provided tunes for the afternoon session. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Greenville’s Twin Lakes Brewing Co. had the prettiest display. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Breweries donated swag for the raffle. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Brian Culotta, right, describes the robust bouquet of flavors from Otter Creek to Matt Avsecc. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO

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2000 Coastal Highway
Dewey Beach, DE 19971
United States

Beer and bay lovers turned out for the 8th annual Brewfest at Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill April 22. The event is held as a fundraiser for the Center for the Inland Bays. Nearly 40 breweries and 90 beers were available. After all the costs are covered for hosting the event, the restaurant donates the rest of the money to the center. Restaurant employees donate their time for the cause.

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Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.

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