Tallahassee-based Ology Brewing took over and re-opened the facility on Florida Avenue and Fern Street from Angry Chair Brewing almost two years ago. That event will be commemorated this Saturday, 9/21, and that calls for beer releases, a new liquor release, and more from Ology Brewing.
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, and those are coming soon, starting this week on Friday, September 20th.
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.
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 in a day full of great beer, classic Bavarian food, live Oompah music, and traditional Oktoberfest games for all to compete and enjoy.
St. Pete and Tampa Bay are Florida’s hub for craft beer – dubbed the Gulp Coast – and 3 Daughters Brewing is proud to help lead the charge in bringing community-minded festivities and cheer to the area. The award-winning independent brewery announced that its Oktoberfest Marzen Lager, a highly anticipated fan favorite, will begin hitting stores, bars, and restaurants throughout Florida this weekend.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring back our 2nd annual Oktoberfest festival, one of the biggest and best in all of Florida! This is the time of year when we get to break out our Marzen beer, Lederhosen, Dirndls and really turn up the fun.” Said Brian Horne, COO. “The energy, the music, the incredible beer—it’s all coming together for an epic celebration, and we can’t wait to raise a glass with everyone!” said Mr. Horne.
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.
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 Calusa, opening day, and leaving the original taproom on Derek Ave for their new digs on McIntosh Road in Sarasota in early 2024.
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.