The debate may take place in the legislature, but in the marketplace, there is no tenable reason why Florida craft brewers cannot distribute their own products. While the opposition (mainly one or two beer distributors that also distribute products that rhyme with “Dudweiser”) continues to come up with any rhetoric…
Continuing along the sad trend of brewery closings in 2025, Fleming Island’s Barley & Pie Brewing Company, a gastropub to the south of Jacksonville has closed its doors as of Saturday, April 5th. Barley & Pie Brewing Company posted the following message to its fans on March 24th: “It is…
Crystal River, FL – Press Release: CASA of Citrus County is excited to announce the 5th Annual Hops for Hope Craft Brew and Spirits Fest, happening on Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Copp Brewery & Winery in beautiful Crystal River. This much-anticipated event brings together…
The recent BeerWise podcast episode featuring Sean Sasscer, Cigar City Brewing’s technical brewing manager, offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of one of Florida’s most iconic craft breweries. Sean’s journey from home brewing with a Mr. Beer kit in college to overseeing the legendary Cigar City brewing operation mirrors…
Mead is one of the fastest-growing beverages in the world, and Floridians are fortunate because some of the world’s best meaderies call Central Florida home. Point in case, since their opening in 2023, the meadery has continued to bring home medals and release fascinating meads. From Zymarium Meadery: It brings…
Orlando’s Sideward Brewing is hosting three days of festivities in honor of its 6th Anniversary Celebration, but they have teased some of the details before. Each day will see beer releases, special food, and more! From Sideward Brewing: SIDEWARD TURNS SIXMarch 28-30, 2025 This Weekend! We’ve been slingin beers &…
As the first craft brewery that opened after 2000 in Florida’s Capital city, Proof Brewing Company helped lead the way for many others in the community. That same business, and Tallahassee’s oldest craft brewery, is turning into a teenager in April and is announcing a celebration for the ages that…
Boca Raton’s Barrel of Monks Brewing is preparing to celebrate 10 years in South Florida Craft Beer this weekend and the brewery has posted the party details. From Barrel of Monks Brewing Company: AYCD (All You Can Drink) • BEER RELEASE • LIVE MUSIC • VINTAGE BEER TASTING TENT •…
Any brewery’s anniversary in 2025 is definitely one to celebrate, and Orlando’s Sideward Brewing has posted six years in craft beer, and while they are being tight-lipped with details, for now, they posted a save-the-date in addition to some hardware from Best Florida Beer 2025. From Sideward Brewing: SIDEWARD TURNS…
Palmetto’s Corporate Ladder Brewing are no strangers to baking a myriad of flavors into their beers, and this Pi Day (March 14th, or 3.14), the brewery is pulling out all of the stops. From Corporate Ladder Brewing Company: Pi(e) Day is just around the corner! Come celebrate with us Friday,…
This is the moment Trinity’s Escape Brewing has been looking forward to since they moved from their original brewery in August of 2024 – The Grand Opening of their new facility: The Collective at Escape Brewing. Escape Brewing joins forces with locally celebrated restaurateurs to create Trinity’s newest dining destination Escape…
Tampa Bay Beer Week is just around the corner, and this spirited annual celebration has become a prominent fixture in the Florida beer community. Gaining momentum over its decade-long history, it stands out not just for its abundant opportunities to taste and enjoy craft beer, but also for the collaborative…
One of the questions each year circling Tampa Bay Beer Week usually has to do with the details of Cigar City Brewing’s Hunahpu’s Day. Once an anchor event of the week followed with a massive festival, the event is now a more low-key celebration of craft beer with the imperial…
All of the fun, the camaraderie, and the events start this weekend with Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW). Three major events that have anchored the first part of Tampa Bay Beer Week are back for 2025 and will help kickstart the TBBW experience. The Ultimate Brew This annual event is…
There is never a bad time to celebrate smoked cuisine and libations, and Tallahassee’s Ology Brewing has decided to make an entire weekend out of smoke-related festivities. From Ology Brewing: Our 3rd Annual Smoke Fest is almost here! Smoke Bourbon, Rum, Lager, Cigars, Food, Tattoos, Face Painting, Cornhole Tournament and…
Anytime that a brewery joins the ranks of distributing breweries is definitely newsworthy, and St. Petersburg’s Grand Central Brewhouse is the latest brewery whose beer is available outside of their own walls. From Grand Central Brewhouse: Earlier in January, Grand Central Brewhouse told the world that, “Eric, Zac, & Travis…
Together again and back for an epic encore, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Grateful Dead continue their long, strange trip together with the launch of a NEW collaborative beer, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale. Joining Dogfish Head’s lineup of year-round beers, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale is now making its way to draft lines and store shelves nationwide…
USA Today releases a fan-voted 10Best Awards contest each year, and each year, venues from every corner of the United States are voted on for the title of “Best…” in the country. Each year, some head-turning nominees make the reader curious about each nominee, and then some perennial nominees don’t…
Press Release – From February 27 to March 2, Fort Myers Brewing Company will celebrate its 12th Anniversary with a monumental festival showcasing its vital role in Southwest Florida’s craft beer scene. As the region’s first and largest craft brewery, recently named Best Large Craft Brewery in Florida, the company…
As Florida begins to forget ever having cold weather, beer festival season has begun. Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha Brewery has decided to take this opportunity to host a celebration in honor of one of their most fan-favorited beers: Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival 2025. Here are the details, straight from…