Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

Starting this Friday, craft beer enthusiasts will be able to enjoy beer from Bradenton-based brewery, Motorworks Brewing, in area bars and restaurants. The brewery announced that it will begin distributing its beer to establishments in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week, via a partnership with Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. To kick things off, the brewery will host a pub-crawl, complete with door prizes and giveaways, to coincide with the launch of its beers, Indy IPA, Cruiser Kolsch and Pit-Crew Porter.

The pub crawl schedule is as follows:

• 3 to 4 p.m. - Mr. Beery's
• 4 to 5 p.m. - Cock & Bull Pub
• 5 to 6 p.m. - World of Beer
• 6 to 7 p.m. - Beef O'Brady's at State Road 70
• 7 to 8 p.m. - Evie's Tavern, Ellenton
• 8 to 9 p.m. - Paddywagon at State Road 64
• 9 to 10 p.m. - Lost Kangaroo