Pye Road Meadworks made some of the best honey wine ever available in the Sunshine State. They won multiple awards across the local and national beer scenes, and then the meadery announced their closure in December 2024. Parties were hosted, meads were poured, and glasses were filled, but eventually the…
The Florida Brewers Conference is coming up, and the Florida Brewers Guild has announced the 2025 keynote speaker: Jack Hendler of Jack’s Abbey Brewing Company in Framingham, Massachusetts. From the Florida Brewers Guild: Extremely happy to have Jack Hendler be our Keynote Speaker for this year’s conference! Jack Hendler is…
In the bustling St. Petersburg craft beer scene, Grand Central Brew House has carved a unique identity by embracing tradition in an industry often chasing trends. Join host Mark DeNote as he sits down with Zach Collins, Eric Trinosky, and Travis Rebstock to uncover how this relatively new brewery is…
Tallahassee’s and Tampa’s Ology Brewing is celebrating eight years in craft beer this weekend, and with that anniversary, the brewery is offering the community a unique chance – the chance to invest in Ology Brewing and their growth. From Ology Brewing: Eight years ago, we brewed our first batch in…
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” … er, beer! Dogfish Head joins forces with the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic shark film, JAWS. As the “Official Beer of JAWS 50th Anniversary Celebrations,” Dogfish Head and its products will be prominently featured at the Martha Vineyard Chamber of Commerce’s series of…
Dunedin Brewery – the oldest microbrewery in Florida – is celebrating 29 years of making craft beer in the community they serve. The Bryant family founded Dunedin Brewery as the first commercial brewery in the area, with the help of the homebrewing community of Dunedin and beyond. Dunedin Brewery became…
From late-night homebrew sessions to downtown Tampa’s newest craft beer destination, Jordan Copher’s journey with Late Start Brewing embodies the passion and persistence that defines Florida’s craft beer scene. The name “Late Start” began as a joke about how Jordan and his cousin Tyler Sankey would begin brewing after 9…
Sarasota’s Calusa Brewing is giving the details for their annual pirate-themed celebration of their core hazy IPA, Zote. Zote Day has been an annual tradition at Calusa Brewing, and it looks like this year will have something to share around: treasure! More specifically, a raffle that could lead to big…
Palmetto’s Corporate Ladder Brewing Company is celebrating seven years of making memorable and eye-popping beers just south of Tampa. On May 31st the celebration will include several new bottles of their gluten-free sours, barrel-aged stouts, and hazy IPAs – the beers that put them on many beer enthusiasts’ radar in…
Woman-owned brewery led by UCF alum to bring bold flavor and Knight Nation spirit to UCF sporting events Press Release- Brewlando®, Orlando’s rapidly growing craft beer brand, is proud to announce it has been named the Official Craft Beer of UCF Athletics. The partnership kicks off just in time for…
Press Release: This Memorial Day Weekend, Benny’s on the Beach is kicking off summer with the debut of an exclusive beer collaboration with the Boynton Beach-based Copperpoint Brewing Company at both its Pier and Oceanwalk locations in Lake Worth Beach. The beer, developed and canned exclusively for Benny’s by Copperpoint, features notes of orange peel and orange…
It looks like the saga of Cycle Brewing’s St. Petersburg Taproom is coming to an end. In a video released May 22nd on the brewery’s social media, owner Doug Dozark proclaims that Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day, is the last day of the Cycle Taproom. From Cycle Brewing: “Memorial Day…
What started as a nod to hurricane season and a local meteorologist Denis Phillips’s Rule #7 (Don’t Freak Out) has now become an annual tradition in Tampa Bay, and that yearly tradition is Crooked Thumb Brewery’s Rule #7 Pale Ale, and it is releasing soon. From Crooked Thumb Brewery: Almost…
One of the most devastating forces that affect Florida regularly, hurricanes do not discriminate and do not care about the lives they crush, they just move on their path and leave devastation in their wake. One of the businesses that was left behind to rebuild the pieces after Hurricane Ian…
Press Release: Starbase Brewing, the Austin-based craft brewery fueled by a passion for stellar exploration and exceptional beer, is soaring into Florida’s Space Coast through a dynamic partnership with Carroll Distributing. As of this month, residents and visitors in Brevard County and nearby regions can discover Starbase’s otherworldly brews at…
Straight off of their Silver Medal World Beer Cup, Orlando’s Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company announces details for their Lager House anniversary party coming June 14th. While Ivanhoe Park Brewing has been in business much longer, their Lager House is turning a mere year old, and is a cause worthy of…
The Abbey Brewing Company, one of Florida’s most iconic and longest-running bar and brewery, is celebrating 30 years on Miami Beach in June. The Abbey Brewing Company has been a craft beer landmark on Miami Beach, and while parking may be a challenge, the reward is a unique stop that…
Deep Brewing Company has the distinction of being one of the oldest breweries in Tallahassee, and it seems like they may have outgrown their home at 2524 Cathay Court. Fear not, Deep has had crews working on their new home, and it appears to be coming along, with a grand…
On the latest episode of the BeerWise Podcast, Em Sauter of Pints and Panels joins me for a conversation about craft beer, art, and visual education. When Em Sauter began drawing beer cartoons fifteen years ago, she had no idea it would transform into her life’s work. As an advanced…
One of Tampa Bay’s and Florida’s premier beer festivals is returning for 2025 with a new ticket tier and a new beer offering for festivalgoers. What has seemingly remained the same is the commitment to quality beer and a community event. This is what is known so far about Bad…