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Orlando’s Redlight Redight has been once again named to the small list of bars and breweries to host Brussels’ Brasserie Cantillon Zwanze Day. In fact, Redlight Redlight is one of the only beer establishments in the southeastern United States to be granted hosting privileges. What is Zwanze Day?  Zwanze is…

One of the culinary-inspired beers that helped put South Florida’s craft beer scene on the map is undeniably Funky Buddha Brewery’s Maple Bacon Coffee Porter. For many years, the beer’s release has been promoted to a festival where lots of Funky Buddha beers and some guest beers were poured and…

If life is like a box of chocolates, why can’t beer be like a glass of chocolate on Valentine’s Day? For many, gifting a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day is traditional. But for the beer lover, a better gift might be a six-pack of chocolate beers. Florida Beer News…

In this episode of the BeerWise Podcast our guest is Josh Aubuchon, the Lobbyist and General Counsel of the Florida Brewers Guild. Josh has held this position for many years and serves an advisor and lobbyist to the craft brewers in the State of Florida. Josh has been a part…

Florida Beer News, like so many other work around the brewing industry is funded as a labor of love. Florida Beer News began ten years ago when Cycle Brewing’s predecessor in St. Petersburg, Peg’s Cantina, began growlering their beer. People would line up around the block for this beer, and…

The Miami-area craft brewer, J. Wakefield Brewing has hosted Wakefest, an annual invitational beer festival and anniversary celebration, for the past eight years. In a letter dated 2/9, the brewery announces that the festival will not have its scheduled slot in 2024. From J. Wakefield Brewing: This letter is to…

Press Release: Tarpon Springs-based Unrefined Brewing and Sunshine State Distributing are excited to announce their partnership for the distribution of Unrefined Brewing’s award-winning portfolio across the State of Florida. The initial product launch will be in early March with multiple brands, including Mexican Candy, Unrefined Brewing’s flagship California Common with…

Tallahassee’s Deep Brewing Company has been no stranger to statewide awards stages, but this is the first time the brewery says they have earned national recognition. From Deep Brewing Company: We are happy to announce that not one, but TWO Deep Brewing beers – SPEAR PRESSURE British-Style Golden Ale and…

— Change Will Leverage Parent Company Brand Equity — Press Release: CORONA, Calif. and LONGMONT, Colo., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) today announced that effective immediately, CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective (“CANarchy”) will operate under the name Monster Brewing Company. CANarchy’s new alcohol products, The…

Largo’s stalwart Arkane Ale Works has posted the details of their 2024 Tampa Bay Beer Week bottle set, and by the looks of it, the brewery has set up another year of sought-after releases and crowd favorites. From Arkane Ale Works: TAMPA BAY BEER WEEK BOTTLE SETS Beer Week is…

Leesburg’s craft brewery, Mammoth Oak Brewing, posted an update for their followers earlier today, announcing the brewery is the latest Florida beer maker to close its doors for good. From Mammoth Oak Brewing It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the upcoming closure of Mammoth Oak Brewing Company. After years…

One of Florida’s most unique breweries, Pompano Beach’s Odd Breed Wild Ales is announcing the release of a new wild ale for their fans and the wild-ale-curious audience. From Odd Breed Wild Ales Bottles of Fuchsia Fusion are now available on the Oznr app, and will be available for pick…

Boca Raton’s Barrel of Monks Brewing has announced the release date for fan-favorite decadent chocolate quadruple called Be Mine and new beer Verdant Embrace New Zealand IPA, featuring hops showcasing the aromas and flavors of the island’s hop crops. From Barrel of Monks Brewing Be Mine, our latest masterpiece, goes…

Orlando’s Zymarium Meadery announces a new bottled offering available on January 27th: Soliloquy of Nectar: Florida Black Mangrove. From Zymarium Meadery: If you’ve been to the Zymarium taproom, chances are you’ve had this big sweet Traditional Mead on draft! This is one we’ve gotten countless requests to release in bottles…and…

St. Petersburg’s Green Bench Brewing was announced as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award (the Oscars of the food world) in the Outstanding Bar Category for their Webb’s City Cellar. Webb’s City Cellar sits next door to Green Bench Brewing Company’s Tasting Room and according to its website “is…

As we get closer to Tampa Bay Beer Week, area brewers are beginning to release details of their special events and special releases. Angry Chair Brewing recently released details of their much sought-after Super Rad 2024 Set. From Angry Chair Brewing: With Tampa Bay Beer Week steadily approaching, here’s some…

Press Release: The Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, a regional advocate for the Tampa Bay beer community, is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Nordquist as its new Executive Director. Nordquist brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising, and community building, furthering the Alliance’s mission of raising awareness on…

Jacksonville Beach’s Southern Swells Brewing Company is celebrating seven years of bringing their unique brand of hazy IPAs, fruited sours, stouts, porters, and more to their fans. If their can release announcements all week weren’t enough, Southern Swells will also be hosting Salt Run BBQ, live bands, a new hard…

Ybor City’s Zydeco Brew Werks took the Tampa Bay craft beer community by surprise on January 11th when they posted their closing announcement. January 19th, 20th, and 21st will be Zydeco’s last weekend in business at their Ybor City Location. Zydeco will live on, as the brewery has opened a…

Florida’s craft beer and breweries seem to be on a roller coaster currently. It seems like a week cannot go by without news of a brewery opening or brewery closing. Persimmon Hollow closed their Horizon West location in November. Pinglehead Brewing in Orange Park (Jacksonville Area) closed. Lemon Street Brewing…