Big Storm Brewing Sends Truck Full of Water to Hurricane Ian Survivors
Big Storm Brewing Co. in Tampa Bay is sending 4,675 gallons of water to the survivors of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida today.
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Big Storm Brewing Co. creates specialty beer for C&C Lemonade Factory to support childhood cancer
Press Release – Big Storm Brewing Co. is teaming up with C&C Lemonade Factory to support childhood cancer by creating a special-edition beer. Tomorrow, June 25, the Clearwater-based company is hosting a pop-up lemonade stand fundraiser with 8-year-old Caroline Gallagher and her sister 6-year-old Charlotte of C&C Lemonade Factory. In honor of the event, Big Storm has created a new lemon shandy; a wheat ale with a touch of citrus and Big Storm’s soon-to-be-released lemonade.
Big Storm Brewing Co. reduces carbon footprint with innovative technology
Big Storm Brewing Co. reduces carbon footprint with innovative technology
Clearwater-based company is first in Florida to capture and reuse carbon emissions from brewing & distilling operations
Big Storm Brewing announces upcoming taproom in Ybor City
Big Storm Brewing Co. announced today it has signed a lease to take over the vacant Hamburger Mary’s and Mary’s Pub locations in Ybor City. Big Storm plans to open an 11,000-square-foot taproom and restaurant in the Centro Ybor building by the end of the year. The location will be the fifth Big Storm location in the state of Florida.
Big Storm Brewing Company announces upcoming Ohio distribution
Florida-based Big Storm Brewing Company is coming to the Buckeye State. Big Storm announced today that Ohio Eagle Distributing will begin distributing its core beers around the Cincinnati area starting this month.
“Ohio’s craft beer scene is impressive and stronger than ever. We’re excited to be a part of this energy and to have the opportunity to share our unique and dynamic beers with consumers in the Cincinnati region,” said Big Storm co-owner L.J. Govoni.
Ohio Eagle Distributing is distributing two of Big Storm’s most popular brews, Tropic Pressure Florida Ale (Photo Attached) and Key Lime Shandy. They will also be distributing Big Storm’s Bromosa Brut IPA and its award-winning Oktoberfest Märzen Lager.
Selling about 3.5 million cases of beer annually, Ohio Eagle has a strong reach in the southwest Ohio region, serving nine counties including Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Preble, Warren.
“We are beyond thrilled to work with Ohio Eagle. Their commitment to relationship building and execution is second to none,” Govoni added.
And, the company already has strong ties to the Sunshine State, as a local subsidiary of Florida-based Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Before joining the Florida team, Ohio Eagle operated for 81 years as the family-owned Dickerson Distributing. To this day, the company prides itself on being involved in the local community, while supporting innovative craft beer brands like Big Storm.
About Big Storm Brewing Company
Founded in 2012, Big Storm Brewing Company currently has three taprooms in the Sunshine State: Clearwater, Odessa, and Cape Coral.
Led by Head Brewer Joel Moore, Big Storm’s innovative craft beers have received critical acclaim for the past seven consecutive years, winning 2016’s Best Florida Beer Championship with its Oktoberfest Märzen Lager.
Today, Big Storm uses locally sourced ingredients like citrus and wildflower honey, brewing more than 50 different beers, including their popular Arcus Southern Pale Ale, Wavemaker Amber Ale, Tropic Pressure Florida Ale, Palm Bender Gulf Coast IPA, Key Lime Shandy and Oats in Hose Oatmeal Stout.
Big Storm Brewing announces the release of 2017’s Valentine’s Day beer
Press Release: Big Storm Brewing Co passionately announces the release of their annual Valentine’s offering, “Lie To Me” Imperial Chocolate Cherry Stout. This extremely limited beer will be available on draft and in 750 ml bombers Feb. 11 in both of Big Storm’s taprooms.
“The 2016 release of “Lie To Me,” was so successful last year that we produced more this time,” said founder Mike Bishop. “We had a line waiting at the door when the taprooms opened at 11 a.m. and sold out within an hour,” he continued.
Made with cocoa nibs and cherry puree, the popularity of this stout is due to the higher ABV (11%), and balance of the fruity tang against the velvety chocolate sweetness. The female personality of the beer is evident as her aroma is chocolate candy, which is second only to roses on the best seller list around Valentine’s Day. The flavor profile on the bottle’s label describes the beer as if talking about a woman.
“She will make you stout promises, but will be gone in a heartbeat. She is full bodied (in all the right places), and meant to be savored slowly. Her perfume of bittersweet chocolate and subtle fruit will tickle your senses. Complex and creamy, she leaves a delicate lace on the glass after each sip. You will fall victim to her cherry tang that balances her velvet cocoa sweetness. Don’t delay – she is smooth, malty and only here for Valentine’s Day.”
Big Storm who is known for suggesting food pairings on their packaging, lists that there are no pairings because “she” (the beer), doesn’t like competition. Apparently, she is the jealous type.
About Big Storm Brewing Company
Founded in 2012, Big Storm Brewing Co. was created to fill a void in the Tampa Bay local craft beer market by creating approachable beer, made with spirit, authenticity and quality that everyone could enjoy. From the quintessential beer nerd to the everyday beer drinker, Big Storm beers have earned the reputation for being exceptionally drinkable. Best known for their signature brands Arcus IPA, Wavemaker® Amber Ale, Helicity® Pilsner and Oats In Hose® Oatmeal Stout, Big Storm is a true craft pioneer using locally sourced ingredients like wild flower honey to lend a subtle sweetness for a clean finish in its IPA. These award-winning suds are named after the common summer storms along the Gulf Coast of Florida. In early 2016 Big Storm opened their landmark 16,000 SF production brewery and taproom in Clearwater, FL and expanded the original taproom and brewery in Odessa, FL to 8,000 SF. Big Storm Brewing Co. is one to watch, producing beer that is artisanal, complex and catering to craft beer enthusiasts and regular beer drinkers alike. For more information, visit the website at www.bigstormbrewery.com.
Big Storm Brewing has new brewer and additional location
Big Storm Brewing Company has been just that- a storm of activity. First canning two core beers, then winning a few awards at Best Florida Beer Competition, then hiring a new brewer, now Pasco County’s first craft brewery is opening a second location in Pinellas County.
From Big Storm CEO Mike Bishop:
The Pinellas location will actually be a second location, we plan on moving our current facility in pasco to the other side of the industrial park for more space.
Combine this new facility with news in a recent Tampa Bay Business Journal post about a new brewer coming to work at Big Storm, brewer Dan Sartin, a cofounder of Service Brewing Company in Savannah, Georgia.
About Big Storm Brewing Company:
Way back in 2012, this crazy beer venture began with a few pennies and a lot of inspiration. Mike Bishop and Clay Yarn recognized a void in Tampa Bay and desired to fill it with quality, approachable craft beer.
What started as a small 3.5 BBL brewhouse is now nearly 5 times the size with a 15 BBL system and the capacity to brew between 800 and 1200 kegs per month. The local taste of Tampa Bay is now shared on tap from the Keys to the Panhandle, and our new canning line just hit the shelves!
Our brew team is a tightly knit family that shares a passion for bringing great beers to the consumer, whether you are a veteran or a newcomer to the craft beer scene. We pride ourselves on not only the great beer we serve, but also on the level of service we provide. The Big Storm Brewing Co. taproom is a community where all are welcome to have a pint, fill a growler, and enjoy a little escape from life.
Big Storm Brewing is located at 2438 Merchant Drive in Odessa.