Sarasota’s Calusa Brewing is celebrating their ninth anniversary on April 24th and 25th, and it will take two days for all of the festivities. From Calusa Brewing: We’re turning NINE and you’re invited to the celebration! Two days of beer releases, food specials, live music, and maybe a few surprises….
The funny thing about anniversaries is that they come around the same time each year; in 2025, an anniversary is something to celebrate. This is the case with Jacksonville Beach’s Southern Swells Brewing, as they gear up to release two canned offerings for their ninth rotation around the sun, which…
Palmetto’s Corporate Ladder Brewing Company does not miss an occasion for a beer release. Previously, they have released horror movie beers, Pi Day Beers, Game of Thrones beers, and more. Well, it’s almost Star Wars Day, and the team is ready to go and the only thing uncertain is what…
The much-anticipated new headquarters of Crooked Can Brewing Company has just begun construction with a groundbreaking ceremony this week. According to an article in the South Lake Tablet: “The Crooked Can Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery based in Winter Garden, marked a major milestone this week as it broke ground…
What does it really take to succeed in Florida’s craft brewing industry today? Opening a brewery in 2025 is unlike any other time in history. Attorney Trevor Brewer pulls back the curtain on the business challenges facing brewery owners across the Sunshine State in this revealing conversation with Florida Beer…
Press Release: Get ready to slap some palms and spread positivity at Fort Myers Brewing Company this National High Five Day on Thursday, April 17th! An electrifying evening awaits with live music, gourmet bites, and fantastic vibes—all for a heartwarming cause. From 12 to 10 PM, proceeds from every High…
Dania Beach’s 3 Sons Brewing is releasing their collaboration with southern New York’s Equilibrium Brewery for another thick stout to satisfy the sweet palates of South Florida. From 3 Sons Brewing: The Drop You’ve Been Craving: Even Caramel SundaysWe have teamed up with our fam at Equilibrium Brewery to drop…
The debate may take place in the legislature, but in the marketplace, there is no tenable reason why Florida craft brewers cannot distribute their own products. While the opposition (mainly one or two beer distributors that also distribute products that rhyme with “Dudweiser”) continues to come up with any rhetoric…
Continuing along the sad trend of brewery closings in 2025, Fleming Island’s Barley & Pie Brewing Company, a gastropub to the south of Jacksonville has closed its doors as of Saturday, April 5th. Barley & Pie Brewing Company posted the following message to its fans on March 24th: “It is…
Crystal River, FL – Press Release: CASA of Citrus County is excited to announce the 5th Annual Hops for Hope Craft Brew and Spirits Fest, happening on Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Copp Brewery & Winery in beautiful Crystal River. This much-anticipated event brings together…
The recent BeerWise podcast episode featuring Sean Sasscer, Cigar City Brewing’s technical brewing manager, offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of one of Florida’s most iconic craft breweries. Sean’s journey from home brewing with a Mr. Beer kit in college to overseeing the legendary Cigar City brewing operation mirrors…
Mead is one of the fastest-growing beverages in the world, and Floridians are fortunate because some of the world’s best meaderies call Central Florida home. Point in case, since their opening in 2023, the meadery has continued to bring home medals and release fascinating meads. From Zymarium Meadery: It brings…
Orlando’s Sideward Brewing is hosting three days of festivities in honor of its 6th Anniversary Celebration, but they have teased some of the details before. Each day will see beer releases, special food, and more! From Sideward Brewing: SIDEWARD TURNS SIXMarch 28-30, 2025 This Weekend! We’ve been slingin beers &…
As the first craft brewery that opened after 2000 in Florida’s Capital city, Proof Brewing Company helped lead the way for many others in the community. That same business, and Tallahassee’s oldest craft brewery, is turning into a teenager in April and is announcing a celebration for the ages that…
Boca Raton’s Barrel of Monks Brewing is preparing to celebrate 10 years in South Florida Craft Beer this weekend and the brewery has posted the party details. From Barrel of Monks Brewing Company: AYCD (All You Can Drink) • BEER RELEASE • LIVE MUSIC • VINTAGE BEER TASTING TENT •…
Any brewery’s anniversary in 2025 is definitely one to celebrate, and Orlando’s Sideward Brewing has posted six years in craft beer, and while they are being tight-lipped with details, for now, they posted a save-the-date in addition to some hardware from Best Florida Beer 2025. From Sideward Brewing: SIDEWARD TURNS…
Palmetto’s Corporate Ladder Brewing are no strangers to baking a myriad of flavors into their beers, and this Pi Day (March 14th, or 3.14), the brewery is pulling out all of the stops. From Corporate Ladder Brewing Company: Pi(e) Day is just around the corner! Come celebrate with us Friday,…
This is the moment Trinity’s Escape Brewing has been looking forward to since they moved from their original brewery in August of 2024 – The Grand Opening of their new facility: The Collective at Escape Brewing. Escape Brewing joins forces with locally celebrated restaurateurs to create Trinity’s newest dining destination Escape…
Tampa Bay Beer Week is just around the corner, and this spirited annual celebration has become a prominent fixture in the Florida beer community. Gaining momentum over its decade-long history, it stands out not just for its abundant opportunities to taste and enjoy craft beer, but also for the collaborative…
One of the questions each year circling Tampa Bay Beer Week usually has to do with the details of Cigar City Brewing’s Hunahpu’s Day. Once an anchor event of the week followed with a massive festival, the event is now a more low-key celebration of craft beer with the imperial…