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…
In a 2025 trend that is claiming more and more breweries, Coconut Creek’s Rule G Brewing Company has shut their doors permanently. The brewery opened around March 2024, and after just over a year in business, the doors have been closed permanently. From Rule G Brewing, April 2025: End of…
Boynton Beach’s Copperpoint Brewing Company is celebrating 10 years of making craft beer on Saturday, May 10th. From Copperpoint Brewing: Time flies when you’re making beer. Celebrate 10 Years of Beers in Boynton Beach with us here at The Point! Our 10th Anniversary Party is this Saturday (May 10th) from…
Pensacola’s Coastal County Brewing Company has released some of the details for their 2025 IPA Festival happening May 30th-June 1st, and they are ready to light up the Florida Panhandle with bitter beer. From Coastal County Brewing Company: TRIGGER WARNING: Hopheads, prepare to salivate! Where IBUs meet OMGs… Your go-to…
Cycle Brewing, St. Petersburg’s first craft brewery, announced this weekend that their taproom will be closing “this month.” In a video posted to the brewery’s social media, Cycle founder and owner Doug Dozark brings the worst news since the cancellation of Barrel-Aged Day, this time the news that the tasting…
Press Release: Sebastian Inlet State Park, St. George Island State Park receive trail upgrades through ‘Two For The Trails’ program Two generous grants from Athletic Brewing Company’s Two For The Trails program will provide for significant renovations to trails within two of Florida’s iconic beachfront state parks, the Florida State…
One of the most popular times to release beers has become around Star Wars Day, May the 4th, and Gainesville’s Swamp Head Brewery is joining several other Florida craft brewers in releasing Star Wars-themed cans on this day. From Swamp Head Brewery: We celebrate May the Fourth Beer With You…
Congratulations to three breweries who brought home medals from The World Beer Cup in Indianapolis: Tampa’s Barriehaus Beer Co won a silver medal for Family Tradition in the Vienna-Style Lager Category.Orlando’s Ivanhoe Park Lager House won a silver medal for Rosenbock in the German-Style Bock or Maibock Category.Tampa’s Sky Puppy…
One of the next unorthodox but appropriate days for beer releases is Star Wars Day, or May the 4th. Florida’s craft brewers are not missing an occasion for this, and Largo’s Arkane Ale Works have beers that touch on all different styles lined up. From Arkane Ale Works: 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘…
Sarasota’s Calusa Brewing is celebrating their ninth anniversary on April 24th and 25th, and it will take two days for all of the festivities. From Calusa Brewing: We’re turning NINE and you’re invited to the celebration! Two days of beer releases, food specials, live music, and maybe a few surprises….
The funny thing about anniversaries is that they come around the same time each year; in 2025, an anniversary is something to celebrate. This is the case with Jacksonville Beach’s Southern Swells Brewing, as they gear up to release two canned offerings for their ninth rotation around the sun, which…
Palmetto’s Corporate Ladder Brewing Company does not miss an occasion for a beer release. Previously, they have released horror movie beers, Pi Day Beers, Game of Thrones beers, and more. Well, it’s almost Star Wars Day, and the team is ready to go and the only thing uncertain is what…
The much-anticipated new headquarters of Crooked Can Brewing Company has just begun construction with a groundbreaking ceremony this week. According to an article in the South Lake Tablet: “The Crooked Can Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery based in Winter Garden, marked a major milestone this week as it broke ground…
What does it really take to succeed in Florida’s craft brewing industry today? Opening a brewery in 2025 is unlike any other time in history. Attorney Trevor Brewer pulls back the curtain on the business challenges facing brewery owners across the Sunshine State in this revealing conversation with Florida Beer…
Press Release: Get ready to slap some palms and spread positivity at Fort Myers Brewing Company this National High Five Day on Thursday, April 17th! An electrifying evening awaits with live music, gourmet bites, and fantastic vibes—all for a heartwarming cause. From 12 to 10 PM, proceeds from every High…
Dania Beach’s 3 Sons Brewing is releasing their collaboration with southern New York’s Equilibrium Brewery for another thick stout to satisfy the sweet palates of South Florida. From 3 Sons Brewing: The Drop You’ve Been Craving: Even Caramel SundaysWe have teamed up with our fam at Equilibrium Brewery to drop…