Tap Handle #729: South Beach - Strawberry Orange Mimosa

Tap size:  12.5" tall by 4" wide
Rarity:  less than 10 seen, nanobrewery, contract brewed, fragile
Mounting:  internal 3/8" nut

This next tap from South Beach is probably my favorite of the 4. The character's name is Fred Pestaire, The Pelican, South Beach's Strawberry Orange Mimosa Mascot. Per the brewery's website:

"He’s a true gentleman always dressed in a tuxedo with a top hat and a cigar. He loves his fans and thanks God each day for his wings and blue feet. Although he’s extremely friendly, if he were to wink at you it’s a secret sign that you’re part of his secret circle. Consider yourself very lucky."

Fred Pestaire is quite a dapper fellow in his top hat, bow tie and tuxedo. He is perched on an orange and a strawberry, which in turn is sitting on top of the brewery logo (Frank Sunatra). The cigar in his mouth is visible from either side. The name of the beer appears as raised letters on both sides of the beak. This is just an amazing tap and you have to see it in person to appreciate it. I listed the 4" depth from the back of the pelican's head to the tip of the beak, as it is wider than a normal tap, although if the tap is oriented correctly the wider depth won't be an issue. A couple of these have appeared on the secondary market, but to my knowledge have not sold.

For more information about South Beach Brewing, see this post.

Click through to read more about South Beach's Strawberry Orange Mimosa and to see more photos of this stylish hat...

South Beach's Strawberry Orange Mimosa is known as "The Brunch Beer". Inspired by South Beach’s famous weekend brunch parties, “The Brunch Beer” can be enjoyed any time of the day.  Perfectly balanced from the acidity derived from the Florida orange juice used in their brewing process, combined with the freshness of strawberries and champagne flavor, this beer will have your taste buds begging for more. At 5.4% ABV and infused with their proprietary electrolyte, it has the punch to turn your morning frown upside down. Recommended food pairings are waffles, pancakes, breakfast sausage, and eggs benedict.

There is no entry in Ratebeer for South Beach, and no entry for Strawberry Orange Mimosa in Beer Advocate.