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With so many beers being released in time for the holiday, it is not uncommon to see events like Deep Brewing Company’s Stout Days of Christmas, where patrons can sample and enjoy holiday stouts over a few days, but Lake Park’s Coastal Karma Brewing Company is doubling down and releasing…

Since beer festivals declined heavily after COVID, the remaining ones are picking up and growing by offering a unique experience for festivalgoers. Tripping Animals Brewing Company has raised the bar with Irie Jungle as a festival with a wonderful brewery list, but also expands beyond craft beer with other beverage…

Established industry voice to lead the Brewers Association beginning in 2025 Boulder, Colo. — The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—announced today the appointment of Bart Watson to president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the trade association. As the current vice president of…

Press Release: Moody Tongue, the world’s first brewery to receive MICHELIN Stars, is opening its first Florida location, Moody Tongue Sushi West Palm Beach on Tuesday, January 7, the newest addition to its impressive culinary portfolio, at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Opening under the direction of acclaimed Brewmaster Jared Rouben and Executive…

In another illustration of how challenging 2024 has been for craft breweries across the Sunshine State, Cape Coral’s Eight-Foot Brewing has made the post that has been all too common recently – that they have their sights set on a closing date. From Eight-Foot Brewing: Dear Friends, It is with…

While the holidays are enough to make any beer drinker crack open a bottle of “the good stuff,” what the qualifies as good stuff can vary. Many drinkers drink seasonally and reach for richer, thicker, and higher alcohol beers during the colder days. In Florida, we don’t necessarily have colder…

Tampa Bay Beer Week’s annual celebration of homebrewing and the roots of Tampa Bay’s craft beer scene is coming soon, and tickets are available now! From Tampa Bay Beer Week: Tampa Bay Beer Week is just around the corner (March 1st–9th), and we’re brewing up something special to get us…

As 2024 goes on, Tampa area breweries are starting to post information and details about their events for Tampa Bay Beer Week. First, Angry Chair Brewing posted details about their Dark Embrace Invitational. Now, Largo’s Arkane Ale Works is releasing information and tickets to their Arkane In The Membrane event…

Delaware-based Dogfish Head Craft Brewery holds the claim as the brewery that brought many drinkers to the craft beer party, and as the brewery enters its 30th year in operation, it is giving a preview and calendar of what its family and fans can expect in the coming year –…

Tripping Animals Brewing, the Doral-based brewery known for its innovative brews and vibrant culture, is taking its talents to Oakland Park, Florida. Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director Ignacio Montenegro shared a few insights with Florida Beer News about the new taproom, which is set for its grand opening on Friday,…

Months ago, Orlando’s Gatlin Hall Brewing Company abruptly closed with a vague notice to say they will reopen at some point. Now, news is emerging of the business that is remodeling and planning to reopen in the space. Florida Beer News has been contacting Gatlin Hall/ Runabout for several months…

The Fort Myers Brewing scene is anchored by several breweries that have been around the Florida and back along with many that are still relatively new. In the current craft beer climate, it’s a good time to celebrate milestones, and Point Ybel Brewing’s 11th Anniversary is the perfect occasion, especially…

Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing has let loose the news that they will be celebrating ten years in Tampa’s craft beer scene the way they do- with a bottle release and celebration. Along with news of the anniversary comes the first hints of what will be for The Dark Embrace, the…

Odessa’s Pye Road Meadworks has continued to drop wonderful cellar bottles ever since announcing that December 1st would be their last weekend. The most recent cellar drop includes two crowd favorites. From Pye Road Meadworks: Our second-to-last CELLAR DROP ALERT! We’ve found a handful of two favorites that we THOUGHT…

St. Petersburg’s Cycle Brewing is hosting a massive barrel-aged bottle sale for Black Friday this year with one catch: you have to show up in person in order to get these deals. From Cycle Brewing: Want to save some cash this holiday season? Head over to our taproom in 7…

Each Black Friday, national breweries (and one in particular) concentrate their efforts on trying to capture beer drinkers’ attention with barrel-aged beers and variants of the barrel-aged beers to try and grab drinkers attention. This year, though, the atmosphere and environment around craft beer and breweries is different. Like many…

St. Petersburg’s 3 Daughters Brewing has announced two new beers just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. One, an experimental beer with flavors of a holiday dinner, the other just in time for dessert. From 3 Daughters Brewing: Our newest Brewer’s Batch is here! Everything But The Turkey Thanksgiving Ale…

Barrel of Monks Brewing has posted that their annual holiday ale, Father Christmas is now available. This limited-edition brew is the perfect companion for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or simply unwinding by the fire. Its robust profile and seasonal charm make it a standout for both beer enthusiasts and casual…

Idyll Hounds Brewing Company of Santa Rosa Beach will celebrate its tenth anniversary this weekend with Houndfest X, a festival that celebrates both the community and craft brewing culture. WEATHER UPDATE FOR HOUNDFEST X: READ THROUGH: IMPORTANT CHANGES First things first, Houndfest X on Saturday 9.28.24 is NOT cancelled at…

West Palm Beach’s Steam Horse Brewing is next in the line of impending Florida craft brewery closings. The brewery took to social media on Monday, September 16th at 10am to announce that this week would be its last week open. From Steam Horse Brewing We have made the challenging decision…