J. Wakefield Brewing to host The Last Dance – final party in Wynwood

Ever since announcing his impending move out of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, J. Wakefield Brewing has alluded to an impending “last hurrah” party to send the taproom off in style. The brewery has set a date and posted some details online, with more promised to follow. From J. Wakefield Brewing:  …

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RipTide Brewing condensing operations to one taproom

Craft brewers around the country are right-sizing their operations, and Florida continues to see the same trend among its breweries. Southwest Florida’s RipTide Brewing Company announced on September 2nd that it would be parting ways with its Naples Taproom and operating solely from its Bonita Springs location. While many times…

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Zephyrhills Brewing Company has been sold

Lately, when a post begins by saying that a brewery has been sold, that post also gives patrons and fans a week (if lucky) to come and say goodbye to a beloved brewery or establishment. So, when Zephyrhills Brewing Company owner Steve Bahorski began a post that way, it felt…

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Tampa Bay Brewing Company’s Silo Society Signup is coming soon

Like many breweries, Tampa Bay Brewing Company (TBBC) has their membership club, The Silo Society. The Silo Society was founded to give a group of dedicated enthusiasts access to exclusive benefits from the brewery. 2024/25 includes new benefits not featured during the previous year’s membership. Signups only happen once yearly,…

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Garagiste Meadery taking on a new life, of sorts

When Garagiste Meadery owner Chad Wiltz announced the meadery’s impending closure, he cited the main reason as rent increases. When the meadery closed its doors in June 2024, it was not because of a lack of interest. Fast forward to September, and the meadery announces that they have found new…

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3 Daughters Brewing welcomes their 2ND Annual Oktoberfest festival

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — 3 Daughters Brewing is bringing back St. Pete’s largest Bavarian celebration, as the 2nd Annual BayFirst Financial Oktoberfest will be taking place on Saturday, September 28 from 1-6 pm in Albert Whitted Park. The German extravaganza is expected to bring thousands to St. Pete’s downtown waterfront…

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Aardwolf Brewing Company is celebrating 11 years in Jacksonville beer

Jacksonville’s Aardwolf Brewing is celebrating 11 years in the Jacksonville Craft Beer Scene on Saturday, September 14th. In traditional Aardwolf style, there will be many beers of all different types tapping at different times of the day. From Aardwolf Brewing Company: Help us celebrate 11 Years of Beers Saturday 9.14!…

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Outcast Brewing Company to host Grand Opening

After what seems like a wave of brewery closings announced recently, news of a grand opening is certainly welcome around the Tampa Bay Area. Outcast Brewing Company will be hosting their Grand Opening Festivities on Friday, September 13th beginning at 2pm. From Outcast Brewing Company Exciting Announcement from ??????? ???????…

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Calusa Brewing on Beerwise Podcast

Calusa Brewing are the latest guests on the BeerWise Podcast

In this episode, Mark is joined by Geordi Rauch, Vic Falck, & Jason Thompson of Calusa Brewing. Calusa Brewing is a powerhouse in the Sarasota area – the brewery that always seems to have something new and something traditional on tap. In this episode, the guys discuss the origins of…

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Cycle Brewing announces the end of Barrel-Aged Day

Cycle Brewing, St. Petersburg’s first craft brewery, went live on Tuesday, September 10th, with owner Doug Dozark to make announcements and discuss some of the brewery’s history and future. On September 10th, during the video, the major announcement came that Cycle Brewing will no longer be hosting their annual Barrel-Aged…

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Florida’s non-alcoholic brewery, Leader Brewing, to close its doors

Palm Bay’s Leader Brewing, Florida’s only brewery dedicated to making non-alcoholic beer, has announced that they will be closing their doors. From Leader Brewing: ENDEX. It’s time to pull chocks. Load up the iso-shelters. Pack your trash. Get on the 5-ton and head back to the barracks to clean the…

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King State to close Tampa cafe

The reality of craft beer in 2024 continues to take shape, and it has not been kind to many established brewers in the Bay Area. Many beloved brewers continue to close their doors or rework their business plans, and now King State has announced changes to operations, including closing the…

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Dogfish Head Punkin Ale Makes Autumnal Return with All-New Artwork

Press Release: With the official start of fall just around the corner, Dogfish Head unveils its list of seasonal drinks, beginning with the return of its iconic Punkin Ale! Back for the 30th consecutive year, Punkin Ale* (7.0% ABV) is a full-bodied brown ale brewed with real pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon….

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Niceville’s Strange Colt Brewery to close their doors

It seems that not a month goes by in Florida anymore without news of a brewery closing or two. This time, Niceville’s Strange Colt Brewing is announcing its closure, with at least a consolation that Pirate City Brewing in Fort Walton Beach will carry a torch and continue to craft…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcome Cigar City Brewing as craft beer partners

Tampa Bay Buccaneers announce partnership with Cigar City Brewing

Press Release: Today the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced a new partnership with Cigar City Brewing, an internationally renowned brewery founded in Tampa more than 15 years ago. “We are excited to launch this partnership with Cigar City Brewing, a local Tampa Bay company,” said Buccaneers Chief Commercial Officer Atul Khosla….

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Late Start Brewing to open Saturday, September 7th

Tampa craft beer enthusiasts have been waiting for news of Late Start Brewing’s opening for years. The announcement that the brewery had found a new home came in March 2022, and the brewery’s social media presence has been nonexistent for about that same span of time. In the meantime, Late…

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Blood of the Knights and more return to Pye Road Meadworks

Odessa’s Pye Road Meadworks is releasing their lauded Blood of the Knights mead and a Willet Bourbon-barrel-aged version just in time for the beginning of football season. From Pye Road Meadworks This weekend, our signature mead returns – TWICE! Let’s put the #HornsUp for the return of our BLOOD OF…

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