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It's Oktoberfest time again, and Brewlando locations in Orlando and Sanford are taking things up a notch with this year's Rundreise! Roughly translated to Road Trip, Rundreise is an 8-beer virtual trip through some of the major brewing cities in Germany and Austria. In addition, there's also food, merch, and other festivities! We spoke to Brewlando Founder and Owner Shara Pathak about event detail...

Little Kings Cream Ale is an important part of the cultural identity of its hometown Cincinnati, OH. Produced and packaged in signature 7 oz. green glass bottles since the 1950's, many a resident of the Queen City has fond memories of drinking Little Kings. Now that beer is expanding under current ownership and has entered the Florida market! We spoke to Elliott Culter, COO of the Cincinnati Bever...

Since opening 3 years ago, Backyard Social has become a magnet for people looking for variety in the Ft. Myers social scene. Boasting six food trucks, a massive full liquor bar, games and regular events, Backyard Social promises a little something for everyone. It is also the new home of South Cypress Brewing and of the brand new Big Drip coffee bar. We spoke with Tucker Zahorian, Backyard Social...

Events are nothing new to the craft beer industry. Some breweries, however, take things much bigger than the traditional weekly trivia nights. Some go all pout, creating yearly spectacles that draw in patrons that have eagerly anticipated the festivities.  One such brewery is Ft. Myers Brewing. Their yearly event portfolio spans such calendar-based events as Oktoberfest and Christmas, but also bra...

This is Part 2 of our conversation at Mocama Brewing in Fernandina Beach, just north of Jacksonville. If you haven't listened to Part 1, make sure to listen to Episode 210. On this episode is continuing our conversation with Head Brewer Justin Southwell, Brewer and Production Manager Nicholas Johnson, Assistant Brewer Justin Conway, Coffee Shop Manager Elliott Terral. The conversation starts with...

Nestled in on Florida's Atlantic side, just north of Jacksonville, is the small island community of Fernandina Beach. Here, in an old car dealership and tile showroom, sits Mocama Brewing. Mocama is the word for ocean in the ancient Timacua dialect that was spoken by pre-Colombian civilizations in the area. The namesake brewery opened near the end of 2020, opened by five people that had cut their...

It is no secret that CBD infused beverages are becoming the next hot item in craft drinks. The regulation surrounding these, however, tends to still be a work in progress. Also currently undergoing refinement is how these beverages are marketed and sold to the general public. But, if you're going to have a beverage that promotes the idea of a fun sunny day, who better to pair with it then the Lega...

It is impossible to ignore what Tidal Brewing in Spring Hill used to be in a former life. The gas station pumps have long since been removed but the overhang remains, as well as the separate car wash that has been turned into a brewhouse. And an award-winning brewhosue, no less. That work was done by owners Dave and Maxine Peitzman, both former teachers in Hernando County turned brewmaster and tap...

There is nothing more cozy, warm, and inviting than a British pub. With deep colors, understated pub signs, and tons of Premier League scarves covering every potential space, the new Green Turtle Brewery and Public House on Central in St. Pete does everything right to appease our friends from across the pond.  Green Turtle is owned by its brewer Todd Bearden. His brewing path began in St. Louis wh...

The RTD, or Ready To Drink craft cocktail, has taken the craft beverage world by storm recently. These ready mixed cocktails are a perfect compliment to any occasion and give consumers that aren't necessarily interested in beer a different avenue to try.  One brewery in Florida, our friends at St Pete's 3 Daughters Brewing, has been embracing the RTD phenomenon for years, putting substantial thoug...

We are back with Part 2 of our interview at Ulele. Join us as we speak to Tim Shackton, Head Brewer and Jeff Houck, VP of Marketing for 1905 Family of Restaurants as we discuss the massive hit Ulele has been for the Riverwalk and Tampa in general. We will even discuss their future expansion plans to handle being one of Tampa's most sought-after tables.   Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on...

In 1903, a water pumping station was opened along the banks of the Hillsborough River in Tampa to supply fresh water to the growing Ybor City and residents beyond. After falling into disrepair for many years, it was purchased and heavily renovated by the 1905 Family of Restaurants to become Ulele, a destination offering pre-Columbian Florida-inspired cuisine and a rotation of local-inspired beers....

In Part 2 of our interview we sit down with Dan Rogers at Frazier Creek to chat about beer styles and how popularity comes and goes with different styles, how supply chains and supplies are changing in the industry, and the continued popularity of brown water.  Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok, @FLBeerBlog on Facebook, and visit us on the web at Fl...

In 2025, USA Today released its newest list of Top 10s in the nation. These top 10 lists are voted on by a readers poll, based on a variety of different businesses, locales, and factors. Firmly in the Top 10 for New Breweries is Frazier Creek Brewing and Distilling Co., found in Stuart, Fl.  It's a massive space with multiple rooms, a wide variety of beverages, a dance floor, and plenty of weekday...

Since May 2017, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. has been making beers in the city they readily and openly celebrate--Orlando. In that time, they've grown their regional footprint and their brewing space with the opening of the Ivanhoe Park Lager House last year, located close to Camping World Stadium.  All of that is headed up by Co-founder Glenn Closson. We spoke to Glenn about leaving Southern CA to br...

We made it to Episode 200! And to celebrate, we will be in Celebration, FL. at Celebration Brewing! This full service brewery and restaurant concept is situated cleanly in the center of Celebration Pointe, a massive new shopping and dining complex at the end of World Drive. We recently sat down with founder Frank Lozito and Head Brewer Kent Waugh about the opening of the brewery just over a year a...

We are back with Part 2 of our interview with Jillian Lynch, co-owner and co-founder at Leaven Brewing in Riverview, FL. On today's episode, we chat about Jillian's inventive Social Media channel, their incredibly far-reaching and active Mug Club, and a sneak preview of their upcoming tap room in downtown Plant City.  Listen in... Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, X,...

Deep in the wilds of Riverview is Leaven Brewing. This stalwart of the Tampa Bay craft beer scene has been serving up an amazing array of craft beers and a sense of community that goes far beyond the taps. We spoke to Leaven Brewing co-founder Jillian Lynch who, along with her husband, KJ, opened Leaven Brewing in 2018. Today, we'll talk about their shared time in Ft. Myers and the SWFL craft beer...

On today's show, we start in Tallahassee, where much lauded brewery (and distillery and coffee roaster) Ology Brewing has just launched a way for fans and business-savvy individuals to invest in the future growth of this business. We spoke to Ology COO and co-founder David Arendt about preparing a busienss to go public with investment opportunities, the future plans for Ology Brewing, and more.  F...

Starting its life as a local homebrew store, Bootleggers has become a destination brewery and a fixture of the East Tampa beer scene. In their warm and inviting tap room and attached kitchen, they are pouring a wide variety of beers, meads, and ciders, all made in house by Head Brewer, John Santaniello. We spoke to John about his time at Bootleggers and his personal philosophy behind brewing beer....

Florida's wine industry has been around for generations, but still has not quite gotten the respect and attention it deserves. To chat about this, we went to one of Florida's largest wineries, Keel Farms, located in Plant City. The business is now under its second generation of operation with Clay Keel, current owner and president of Keel Farms. Under his ownership, Keel Farms has turned from a fa...

While Soulmate Brewing's home is in Morrisville, VT., the story begins years earlier in Boca Raton, the home of Soulmate's co-founder Jonathan Mogor; and, now, that Soulmate is distributing, the natural first stop was south Florida. During the recent Ocean Brews and Blues Beer Festival, we spoke to Joanthan to learn more about the Soulmate story, find out about the beers currently available in the...

This is part 2 of our experience at Cove Brewing in Deerfield Beach. In this episode, we continue our chat with Cove Head Brewer  Manny Jannes and brewer Tyler Immell about growing the local footprint and enthusiasm for their beers, their relationship with  Won-Tom's and Pilar restaurants next door, and  th e future for Cove. Listen in... Host & Editor:   David Butler  of the  Florida Beer Blog Ex...

I finally made it! After much reminding by head brewer and friend of the podcast Manny Jannes, I have finally made it to Deerfield Beach's first brewery--Cove Brewery! Nestled in The Cove shopping plaza, they have a fantastic lineup of beers, a comfortably inviting beachy tap room, and a location 10 (or so) minutes from the beach. We spoke to Manny and brewer Tyler Immell about their shared experi...

Bonita Springs isn't quite as sleepy as it used to be. It's also cultivating a small but mighty beer scene, helped out by yearly events like the Bonita Brew Fest. This year's event took place at Riverside Park, right in downtown Bonita Springs and pretty close to my favorite Everglades Wonder Gardens. It's also sponsored by the Southwest Florida Brew Crafters, and we start today's episode speaking...