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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...

In Part  2  of our interview at  Bonita Springs' Chubby Mermaid Brewing , we sp eak  to founders Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover about  becoming a part of the SWFL beer scene, the incredible local reaction to their October opening, brewing a truly gluten-free beer, and more .   Listen in... Host:   David Butler  of the  Florida Beer Blog Executive Producer:   Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusias...

Since opening in October of 2024, Chubby Mermaid has quickly cemented itself as an integral part of the growing SWFL craft beer scene. In Part 1 of our interview, we spoke to founders Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover about live brewing on YouTube, getting into craft beer, and exactly why they chose Bonita Springs as their new home.  Listen in... Host:   David Butler  of the  Florida Beer Blog Executive...

In the second part of our interview with David BuShea and Brian Tonnessen from Sailfish Brewing, we talk about expanding the brand well beyond the Treasure Coast, what it's like being in other areas of the state, and using the power of Sailfish to help support their community. Listen in... Host:   David Butler  of the  Florida Beer Blog Executive Producer:   Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthus...

Happy New Year! Let's start 2025 off BIG. Sailfish Brewing is easily the largest brewery in St. Lucie County, possibly the entire Treasure Coast. There are a few others that may hold claim to that, but Sailfish has been doing quite well for themselves in their downtown Ft. Pierce home. We sat down with President and Co-Founder of Sailfish Brewing, David BuShea, and longtime friend of the podcast a...

For the Florida Beer Podcast, North Miami Brewfest is the gift that keeps on giving with amazing breweries celebrating beer and the south Florida beer scene every year. Our gracious hosts once again are the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University, as they put this festival on every year. We start this episode with Chef John Noble Massey, head chef o...

I do enjoy a good beer fest. Happily, I was able to enjoy a good beer fest and one that I had not been to before! And while Champions Beerfest has been on the Florida Beer Podcast before, that was pre-COVID and, unfortunately, I never got the chance to attend. But, it was back--in a new home at Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach. I spoke with organizer Jim Hammett and host Virginia Sinicki of 9...