The Grand Cru, a tradition that dates back to the Old World traditions of Belgian brewing, is typically the beer named by a brewery or winery as their best work released for enthusiasts to enjoy in a given year. As a Belgian-inspired brewery, Boca Raton’s Barrel of Monks Brewing proudly…

More than four decades removed from its humble beginnings, the American craft beer industry will now formally recognize the individuals whose efforts elevated it to become one of the nation’s most favored beverages. The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame celebrates not the beer itself, but the human hands, minds, and passions…

For the last four years, Bastet Brewing has been one of Tampa’s hidden gems on the outskirts of Ybor City. However, as of July 30th, the brewery’s owners have announced it will be closing its doors. Bastet Brewing has made a name for itself by pouring at beer events and…

Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewing was one of the last large independent craft breweries without Florida distribution. As of July 2024, cans and kegs of Deschutes’ offerings have been spotted at bars, pubs, and bottle shops around the state, but no official word from Deschutes Brewing or any distributor had been…

In this episode, I am joined by James Herrholz, the co-founder of Corporate Ladder Brewing Company in Palmetto, Florida, in a conversation recorded in February 2024. Corporate Ladder Brewing has a certain appeal to everyone who wants to break away from their corporate jobs and brew beer or pursue a…

Press Release: The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advocating for small and independent American craft brewers—today announced the retirement of president and CEO Bob Pease. After 32 years with the Brewers Association, Pease will step down in early 2025 once his successor is in place. “After careful…

In another unfortunate turn of events in the Sunshine State, Pompano Beach’s Odd Breed Wild Ales has announced that the brewery will close at the end of July 2024. From Odd Breed Wild Ales: After 8 years in Pompano Beach, our rental rate is scheduled to increase to a rate…

When Orlando’s Zymarium Meadery opened in the Winter Park area, it was a unique space that indicated it was not finished. Now, the meadery announces that it is opening Phase 2, a multi-purpose space called RīZōM. From Zymarium Meadery We’re so excited to welcome you to “Phase 2” of the…

Jacksonville’s Veterans United Craft Brewery has announced the impending release of their IPA for a great cause – WatchStander IPA. This beer is a beer with a mission to stop soldier suicide. From Veterans United Craft Brewery: WatchStander IPA is a special limited-release New England-style IPA. To create the juicy…

Press Release: Just in time for the official start of summer, Dogfish Head and Dan-O’s Seasoning are giving everyone another reason to fire-up their grills – a limited-edition, collaborative grilling kit with everything needed to host the ultimate backyard barbeque! Complete with beers, seasoning blends and recipes, the Dogfish Head x Dan-O’s grilling kit will…

This weekend, Odessa’s Pye Road Meadworks has announced the upcoming release of two new meads from the award-winning meadery. BA GLASS ELEVATOR Our new Bourbon BA Glass Elevator – created in collaboration with Pontoon Brewing – is an exercise in dark fruit excess! Already fermented on huge doses of Red Raspberry, Black Raspberry, Boysenberry, and Black…

St. Petersburg’s 3 Daughters Brewing is serving a pale ale for beer lovers and a few cans of nostalgia for the summer heat wave, as the brewery highlights several new releases in their recent newsletter. From 3 Daughters Brewing: SUMMER DAZE PALE ALE HAS ARRIVED! Citrusy and bright with a…

Pompano Beach’s Odd Breed Wild Ales announces Escalation of Commitment – a beer five years in the making. From Odd Breed Wild Ales: This Friday May 17 at Noon, bottles of Escalation of Commitment will go on sale on the Oznr app, and will be available for pick up when…

The 120th day of the year (Monday, April 29) is upon us, and at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, that’s considered a holiday! To celebrate “120 Day”, Dogfish Head announces the annual return of its fan-favorite 120 Minute IPA, and unveils its all-new beer packaging artwork, complete with brighter, more eye-catching graphics and a bigger,…

Press Release: The World Beer Cup (WBC), the largest beer competition in the world hosted by the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—honored the best beers in 110 categories covering 172 different beer styles (including all subcategories).The World Beer Cup awards ceremony was held on April…

Press Release: SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc., (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), today announced a design refresh to make the Sweetwater brand more impactful, cohesive, and memorable to consumers. SweetWater’s updated portfolio of beers is available…

Having beer available in a major retailer is a big deal for any brewery. Looking back through the archives of Florida’s breweries, it is usually an occasion for celebration when cans or bottles are first available in a grocery store like Publix or Winn-Dixie. Congratulations to Tallahassee’s Ology Brewing stands…

Press Release — The Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard and Dogfish Head, debuts a new first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic beverage with General Admission (<0.5% ABV). An exceptionally refreshing non-alcoholic fruit brew, General Admission combines the flavor attributes of a non-alcoholic beer and a fruited seltzer…

Orlando’s young but fierce Zymarium Meadery is announcing several new meads coming tomorrow in cans and on draft. From Zymarium Meadery: Florida Lychee cans are BACK!! Along with a brand new Pineapple Passionfruit session mead! *Tomorrow, Thursday, the 28th at 5pm* After selling out of Florida Lychee with our first…

Sometimes news comes quickly and at a furious pace around the Sunshine State. Florida Beer News tries to cover each story, but rarely can the small team get to each opening and event. In this case, the local new outlets provide coverage (occasionally with some back story), so until the…