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170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Florida Beer Podcast is the official podcast of Florida Beer Blog, a blog covering everything beer and brewery-based in the Sunshine State. Host David Butler will be interviewing key players and cultural leaders in Florida’s brewing scene, reviewing their latest brews, and sharing industry news and events.
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Episode 171: Tripping Animals Brewing
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBHot off the heels of Irie Jungle last week, we are featuring the rest of our recent interview with Tripping Animals Co-Founder, Ignacio Montenegro, and Sales Manager, Alejandro Masferrer. We spoke about the formation of Tripping Animals, finding a home in Florida and Doral, their wide selection of beers, the collaborations they engage in, and so much more. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Edit...
Episode 170: Irie Jungle at Tripping Animals This Saturday!
April 19, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.32 MBThis Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (and yes, the date is intentional), Tripping Animals is holding their much-loved Irie Jungle Craft Beer Festival. As a sneak preview of the event and our interview at Tripping Animals, we spoke to Co-Founder Ignacio Montenegro and Sales Manager Alejandro Masferrer to get more details! Listen in to this bonus sneak peek... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delga...
Episode 169: Dr. Rob Streisfeld, Brewsaki
April 16, 2024 19:26 - 41 minutes - 29 MBBrewsaki is a south Florida-based rice lager starting to gain significant traction in both the restaurant scene and package sales around the state. It is the brainchild of Dr. Rob Streisfeld--part of a larger vision to bring the fun of the sake bomb out of sushi bars and to the masses. I spoke to Rob about his sake bomb invention, the recipe for Brewsaki, and next steps for growing the brand. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Produ...
Episode 168: Ancient City Brewing Part 2
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWe are back for Part 2 of our interview with St. Augustine's Ancient City Brewing. We are sitting down with Founder, Greg Tuttle, and VP/General Manager, Britta Messler, in their downtown tap room--located in what used to be the lobby for the Matanzas Theatre. We talk about business post-COVID, the rising cost of business, and what is coming next for Ancient City. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekal...
Episode 167: Ancient City Brewing Part 1
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAncient City Brewing is the only dual-location brewery in the Nation's Oldest City, St. Augustine. With a production facility by Interstate 95 and a satellite tap room downtown, Ancient City also brings their unique style of beers throughout the north Florida region. I sat down with the founder of Ancient City Brewing, Greg Tuttle, along with VP and General Manager, Britta Messler, to talk about St. Augustine's rapidly growing craft beer scene, the birth of Ancient City, and celebrating the ...
Episode 166: St. Augustine Experiences, the Craft Beer Tour
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFor this week's episode, we are in the nation's oldest city, St Augustine. It has no shortage of tours to take, from the near ubiquitous trams to an overwhelming plethora of ghost tours each evening. Very few take a look at both the history of the city and the amazing things that are going on right now. St. Augustine Experiences is different. Their founder, Alex Drywa, has crafted a number of fantastic tours that obviously look at the history, but also take a look at some of the amazing thin...
Episode 165: Dunes Brewing, Part 2
February 21, 2024 23:27 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBIn part two of our episode with Dunes Brewing, we are back with Michael Benedict and Sasha Staton to talk about their growth, the Volusia County brewing community at large, and that Luchador wrestling event that they have become very well known for. Listen in.... (And, if you haven't, make sure to listen to part one of our interview to get the full story!) Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel De...
Episode 164: Dunes Brewing, Part 1
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWhile the city of Port Orange is not Daytona Beach, they are close enough to where the uninitiated could easily be confused by the two. Even though Dunes Brewing is in Port Orange, it is just over the Dunlawton Bridge in a tiny little portion of Port Orange that sits on the barrier island completely surrounded by Daytona Beach Shores. Since opening in 2021 (almost underneath the Dunlawton bridge), Dunes has been releasing an amazing amount of beers and special events--even including a full d...
Episode 163: 4 Hands Brewing, St. Louis, MO
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBFounded in 2011, Four Hands Brewing has become one of the largest craft breweries in all of eastern Missouri. Their flagship beer, City Wide, is just that--available pretty much everywhere in St. Louis proper and beyond. They've been the inspiration and collaborator to a number of breweries around the country--especially Tripping Animals in Doral. In fact, Tripping Animals was one of the five breweries chosen for their current series of collaborations based around the famous '80s television ...
Episode 162: Halpatter Brewing, Part 2
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBIn Part Two of our interview with Halpatter Brewing co-founders, Chris Candler and Jeremy Gable, we will go into the future of Halpatter Brewing, and also a nod to the past--especially the importance of the name "Halpatter" to both of them and to Lake City itself. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guests: Chris Candler and Jeremy Gable of Halpatter Brewing Equipment S...
Episode 161: Halpatter Brewing, Part 1
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBSituated in north Florida, just south of the intersection between Interstates 10 and 75, is the town of Lake City. Formerly known as Alligator Village by the Seminoles, it became a major railroad hub in the early 20th century. Its influence is starting to rise again with Halpatter Brewing--Lake City's only brewery and a significant player in the north Florida beer scene. In their historic building, we sat down with co-founders Chris Candler and Jeremy Gable to talk about building their brewe...
Episode 160: 2023 Stormhouse Brewing Holiday Cheers & Beers Brewfest
December 27, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWe are back at Stormhouse Brewing with another beerfest and another episode! This time, Stormhouse Brewing was celebrating their 2023 Holiday Cheers and Beers Brewfest--a celebration of beer, spirits, and shopping to get everybody in the holiday spirit. There's a lot of fantastic beers to be had; and, while the Brewfest was definitely well-attended, it still had a delightfully relaxed and fun atmosphere. On today's episode, we will be speaking to people from Bay 13, Coastal Karma, Frazier Cr...
Episode 159: 2023 North Miami Brewfest
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBA couple weeks ago was the latest iteration of the North Miami Brewfest, put on by and benefiting the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University. This year, the popular festival was at NoMI Village--a wonderfully designed, relaxed event space in the heart of North Miami Beach, just off Interstate 95. As usual, this is one of the best beer festivals in the state of Florida and had no shortage of amazing food and beer to enjoy. For today's episode,...
Episode 158: Swamphead Brewery, Gainesville, FL
November 29, 2023 18:47 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBSince being founded in 2008, Swamphead Brewery has grown well beyond its Gainesville home to become a major beacon of craft beer in Central and North Florida. With a combination of craft beer, environmental care and consideration, and a killer taproom, Swamphead shows no signs of slowing down. To learn a bit more, Producer Steve and I visited The Wetlands (that killer taproom) and sat down with Shane Matthews, head brewer and cellerperson, to talk more about the recipes and Florida's love fo...
Episode 157: Cypress and Grove, Gainesville, FL
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBI can hardly think of a building in Florida more apt to house a brewery than a 100+ year old ice plant with its own aquifer well on a tree-lined street in a college town. This is Cypress and Grove, named for the old intersection on which the brewery sits (now known by the decidedly less colorful 10th Ave. and 4th St.). We sat down with founder and owner, Gary Heil, to talk about the brewery, it's incredible history, and the importance of community. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“...
Episode 156: Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail (Plus a Trip to Great American Beer Festival)
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIt's time once again for the Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail Festival! This annual festival celebrates everything about the growing craft beer, wine, and now distilleries in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. Last year, we visited the festival and spoke to representatives from all three counties. This year we are back and speaking to the breweries themselves! We spoke to Derek Gerry and Pat Kirchner from Mash Monkeys in Indian River County, Dwayne Buchholz and Chef Jesse from ...
Episode 155: High Springs Brewing, High Springs, FL. (Part 2)
October 25, 2023 21:28 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBIn Part Two of our time at High Springs Brewing in High Springs, FL., we speak to Head Brewer and Co-Founder Kiffin Ayers and brewer Evan Ekasala about some of the legal issues facing Florida's breweries and how they are hoping to help turn the tide. This includes recent visits to Washington, DC and visits from their local representatives, hoping to change state laws and enact new federal ones, helping to promote and support small businesses like them. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaim...
Episode 154: High Springs Brewing in High Springs, FL., Part 1
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHigh Springs in Alachua County is known primarily for the nearby springs and for a good amount of antiquing stores. But since opening a few years ago, High Springs Brewing has become a central meeting point for the city. In Part One, we speak to Head Brewer and Co-Founder Kiffin Ayers and Brewer Evan Ekasala about creating a brewery in this North Florida town, revamping an old ironwork studio for their use, and bringing the residents and municipality of High Springs on board with their visio...
Episode 153: Upcoming Beer Festivals and Hiatus Brewing, Ocala, FL
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWelcome to Ocala, home of the Ocala National Forest and Horse Capital of the World! While either of those would make an excellent theme for a local brewery, Hiatus Brewing instead decided to make their brewpub operation more of a tropical oasis in the middle of North Central Florida. On today's episode, we speak to Hiatus Brewing co-founder and brewer, Lucas Frank, about his medical background and moving to Ocala, deciding to open a brewery, some of the challenges and benefits of brewing in ...
Episode 152: Tripping Animals at the Center For Great Apes & Ulele Celebrates Autumn Equinox with DryFall
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to a busy episode of the Florida Beer Podcast! For the past 30 years, the Center For Great Apes in Wauchula, FL. has cared for orangutans and chimpanzees that were rescued or retired from medical research, private homes, the entertainment industry, and more. To celebrate and bring awareness to their mission, they are hosting a series of events in Florida along with releases of three beers brewed by Tripping Animals Brewing in Miami. We will speak to Tripping Animals co-founder Ignaci...
Episode 151: Homebrewing at SFL Hops Beer Fest 2023!
September 20, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MBSFL Hops is a south Florida (obviously)-based beer organization disseminating information, organizing meetups, and doing so much more. One of their recent events was the SFL Hops Beer Fest, a beer festival and homebrew competition that was held this summer in June at Riverside Market South. They were gracious enough to invite us, and we were smart enough to bring our recording equipment to learn more about what some area homebrewers think about the state of homebrewing today. We start with S...
Episode 150: Ryan Sentz, Funky Buddha Brewing
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHeard any interesting news about Funky Buddha Brewing? For Episode 150, we are heading to Oakland Park for a super-sized episode with Funky Buddha Brewery owner (re-owner?), Ryan Sentz. Interestingly enough, we recorded this right after their 10th anniversary--also the day they signed the paperwork officially repurchasing the brand from Constellation! We had a nice conversation about the humble beginnings, lessons learned from Constellation, the how and why of repurchasing the brewery, and w...
Episode 149: Tom Moench, Orange Blossom Brewing Co.
August 30, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBFor as long as I remember in Florida craft beer, Orange Blossom Pilsner has been there. OBP and the company that makes it, Orange Blossom Brewing, is the brainchild of brewer Tom Moench, brewed for and firmly rooted in the central Florida brewing community. On today's episode, we spoke to Tom about the creation of OBP and its sister brands OBP2 and City Beautiful IPA, brewing at BrewHub in Lakeland, Orlando's craft beer scene, and the past and future of Florida craft beer. After listening, m...
Episode 148: Barrel Of Monks, Part 2
August 23, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBBoca Raton's Barrel of Monks has been thrilling beer drinkers since 2015. If you haven't listened to Part 1, go back and listen! Their specialty is Belgian-style ales, and that focus comprises the vast majority of the styles and recipes coming out of their tap room and production facility. We spoke to two of the founders, Bill McFee and Kevin Abbott, about how they met, bringing Belgian-style ales to Boca Raton and South Florida, the joys of proper bottles, and so much more. Listen in... E...
Episode 147: Barrel Of Monks, Part 1
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBoca Raton's Barrel of Monks has been thrilling beer drinkers since 2015. Their specialty is Belgian-style ales, and that focus comprises the vast majority of the styles and recipes coming out of their tap room and production facility. We spoke to two of the founders, Bill McFee and Kevin Abbott, about how they met, bringing Belgian-style ales to Boca Raton and South Florida, the joys of proper bottles, and so much more. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Ent...
Episode 146: Ray Hooker from Indian River Distillery
August 09, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBThere is nothing like a good Florida Rum... A quick stone's throw from Walking Tree Brewing (literally, if you play MLB) in Vero Beach is Indian River Distillery, Florida's newest distillery! Opened by Ray and Mandy Hooker earlier this year, Indian River Distillery has opened with an initial spread of rum, corn whiskey, vodka, and a lot more currently aging away for us to enjoy in the future. As craft distilling is really taking off in the state, we spoke to co-owner Ray Hooker about opening...
Episode 145: Derek Gerry, Mash Monkeys Brewing
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWe are back in Sebastian, FL with Mash Monkeys Brewing! Situated on the anchor end of a strip mall in front of a car repair shop, Mash Monkeys has been serving up some of the most fantastic beers in the Treasure Coast since 2018. We spoke to brewmaster and co-founder, Derek Gerry, about the amazing beers they've been making, the love of craft beer in Sebastian, and the rather interesting story behind the Mash Monkeys name. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief ...
Episode 144: Live at Mezcal Lauderdale 2023
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBLast year was the first Mezcal Lauderdale event, and it quickly became one of our favorites! This year, we decided to bring the recording equipment to give you a great feeling of the event for yourself. We spoke to representatives and owners from Mezcal Santo Gusano, Mezcal Amaras, Mezcal Rosaluna, Cuentacuentos, El Viaje Raicilla, Xicaru, and Granja Nomada. PLUS, I also have a special interview with chef and Master Mezcalier Benjamin Nava geared up for you. And, we have a few special crowd ...
Episode 143: Pete Anderson at Pareidolia Brewing, Part 2
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBWe are back with Part 2 of our interview with Pete Anderson from Pareidolia Brewing. In this episode, we speak to Pete regarding his time with the Florida Brewers Guild working on helping to change some of Florida's laws to make things more equitable for Florida's craft brewers. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guest: Pete Anderson, Pareidolia Brewing Equipment Spons...
Episode 142: Pete Anderson at Pareidolia Brewing, Part 1
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBFinally, Pete is on the show! If you've been listening to the Florida Beer podcast, you will have heard about Pete Anderson, Owner and Brewer at Pareidolia Brewing. We finally visited the brewery in Sebastian to hear from the man himself where all of his brewing magic happens. In Part 1, we spoke to Pete to learn more about the creation of Pareidolia Brewing, bringing craft beer to Sebastian, and finding the right space for a great brewery and tap room. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jai...
Episode 141: Magic 13 Brewing in Miami
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIt's always an exciting time to scope out a new brewery! That's why, when taking a look at breweries in Miami to go interview on a recent trip, I was amazed and intrigued to see the brand new Magic 13 show up on my radar. The brainchild of Co-Founders Richard Fayad, Ricardo Romano, and head brewer Jean Taboada, Magic 13 is exactly the swanky, cool vibe of a brewery and taproom Miami loves. With a massive outdoor beer garden, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a killer tap list, Magic 13 is a ...
Episode 140: Enjoying Stormhouse Brewing's 2nd Anniversary Brewfest
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBWelcome to a special episode of the Florida Beer Podcast! North Palm Beach's Stormhouse Brewing recently held their 2nd Anniversary Brewfest, and we sent Florida Podcast Network Lead Content Producer, Amber, out to record some interviews with happy festival goers. We'll hear what she thought of the event and hear what attendees thought as well! Listen in to this bonus episode featuring our guest host, Amber! Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Pr...
Episode 139: Mezcal Lauderdale 2023 with Andrew Martineau
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMezcal Lauderdale is back! Last year this amazing festival launched to rave reviews. We were able to go, and it was an absolutely fantastic time: very well-organized, a lot of fantastic expressions to try, and a ton to learn! Since the event is back, we welcomed organizer Andrew Martineau to the show. He'll tell us about his personal mezcal journey, how well last year's event was received, and everything coming to Mezcal Lauderdale 2023. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) ...
Episode 138: Daniel Morales, Lost City Brewing Co
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFrom the shadow of the Abraxas craft beer bar on Miami Beach, a new civilization has risen ... Lost City Brewing Co. Daniel Morales is one part of the team that brought this North Miami brewery to life. Listen in as we interrupt his brew day to talk about the founding of Lost City, building a brewery in North Miami, and their love for Belgian beer styles. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Edi...
Episode 137: Stormhouse Brewing's 2nd Anniversary Brewfest
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIt's been almost 2 years since Stormhouse Brewing opened in North Palm Beach, and how time has flown! To celebrate, they are throwing an anniversary brewfest on Sunday, May 21st, 2023. There will be beers from around the state, artisans, activities, and animals from this year's beneficiary, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter. We welcomed Stormhouse co-founder and co-owner Josh Brinzo to the podcast to talk all about the last 2 years, everything going on with this year's birthday party, and ...
Episode 136: Fort Mosé Bourbon with Victor George Spirits
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWhile Florida is best known for rum, a lot of other spirits are finding a home in the Sunshine State. Two of those spirits are Victor George Vodka and the fantastic Fort Mosé Bourbon. Both are the brainchild of industry veteran, Victor Harvey. We recently sat down with Victor to understand his impetus in creating both brands and how advertising two distinctly different spirits with two very different brands can be challenging. We also spoke about the real Fort Mosé, going into the history (a...
Episode 135: Mitch Steele, New Realm Brewing (Part 2)
April 19, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBWe are back again with Mitch Steele, Co-Founder, brewmaster, and COO at New Realm Brewing in Atlanta. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of our interview, we strongly recommend starting there! In this episode, we continue the discussion around creating and developing New Realm Brewing along Atlanta's famed BeltLine, preferred beer styles in the Peach State, and the development of a distillery at New Realm. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer ...
Episode 134: Mitch Steele, New Realm Brewing (Part 1)
April 10, 2023 18:13 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBToday's guest wrote the book on IPAs. Literally, it's available now and pretty popular. That author is Mitch Steele, former brewmaster at Stone Brewing and currently the co-founder, brewmaster, and COO at New Realm Brewing in Atlanta. He is also a prodigious collaborator, even having traveled to Florida to brew with people like Doral's Prison Pals. Over the next few episodes, we will speak to Mitch regarding his time at Stone and helping to make the IPA what it is today, creating and d...
Episode 133: Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA
April 04, 2023 16:39 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWelcome to Georgia! From time to time to time I travel, and if I'm going to hit the road, you're coming with me. We are starting our adventure in Georgia in Decatur, home of the Brick Store Pub. They were highly recommended to me, and it's not difficult to see why. An absolute killer of a constantly rotating tap list, a 130+ year old location retaining every single ounce of charm, amazing food (with a kitchen staff exuding an energy that literally explodes from the back), and Neil. Neil is N...
Episode 132: Woop Woop Beer Fest at Bay 13 Brewery
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBRemember when we spoke to Greg Berbusse -- Head Brewer at Bay 13 Brewery in Coral Gables? Well, that interview was amazingly gracious, since he was in the middle of getting ready for Woop Woop Beer Fest, Bay 13's first beer fest and celebration of Australia Day! What follows is a little smattering of what attendees got to see, from a small portion of the breweries that attended. You'll hear mini-interviews with Haidar Hachem from Shojo Brewing, Betty Mejia from Motorworks Brewing in Bradento...
Episode 131: Greg Berbusse at Bay 13 Brewery
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBBay 13 is a bit of an anomaly: an Australian brewpub in the heart of Coral Gables. It sounds like a lot on paper, but it works quite well. It has a fantastic location, great food, and, of course, great beer. That last part is the handiwork of Head Brewer, Greg Berbusse. Originally from Little Rock, Greg was scouted by Bay 13 and made the move to Miami-Dade just before COVID. We joined him as the final preparations for their first Woop Woop Beer Fest were being finished to talk about his educ...
Episode 130: Fran Andrewlevich, Part 2
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIf we didn't record this right before Tequesta Brewing's 12th anniversary party, I would have stuck around much, much longer. We are continuing our conversation with Fran Andrewlevich, the visionary behind Tequesta Brewing, Twisted Trunk Brewing, and Steam Horse Brewing. Here are some more stories, and the future of the brands. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guest: F...
Episode 129: Fran Andrewlevich, Part 1
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThere are very few people on my 'wish list' of interviews, and Fran Andrewelevich was near the top of that list. Ask any Palm Beach County brewer, and you'll see why. After leaving his head brewer position at Brewzzi, Fran created three of Palm Beach County's biggest breweries: Tequesta Brewing, Twisted Trunk Brewing, and Steam Horse Brewing. We'll chat with Fran about his background, opening up three completely different breweries in Palm Beach, and hear some of his stories as a mainstay in...
Episode 128: Dixie Grill and Brewery with Rachel and Jason Matta
February 15, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIt's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it sort of location--but, hopefully, not for long! Situated in a former gas station, the Dixie Grill and Brewery opened as the Dixie Grill and Bar along U.S. 1 (Dixie Highway, hence the name) in 2004. The original owners were twins, Richard and Jay Preefer--themselves series restauranteurs. Richard has since passed the business on to his daughter, Rachel, and her husband, Jason Matta--both craft beer afficionados and the driving force behind installing their smal...
Episode 127: The Florida Room Coming to Alga Beer Co.
February 01, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBPensacola’s Alga Beer Co. has been going gangbusters since its opening in 2020. Now it’s time to expand and create The Florida Room, described as an 80s-themed Cocktail Experience next door to the brewery itself. We spoke to Brett Reid, Alga Beer co-founder and brewer, to get details about what the Florida Room experience will be like, along with a solid rundown on what's been happening at Alga. Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram and Twitter, @FLBeerBlog on Facebook, a...
Episode 126: Dave Lester at Unseen Creatures Part 2
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBWe are back with Part 2 of our interview with Dave Lester, Head Brewer at Unseen Creatures Brewing and Blending in Miami. We're getting into a lot of great beer discussion now with talk about their massive foeders, experimenting, and that fantastic label art they are so widely regarded for. We are also going to chat about Florida Strong, the collaboration beer release beaded up by Dave himself along with brewers from across South and Southeast Florida to help victims of Hurricane Ian. Listen...
Episode 125: Dave Lester at Unseen Creatures, Part 1
January 04, 2023 23:05 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHappy 2023! We are kicking off the new year releasing our interview with Dave Lester, Head Brewer at Miami's Unseen Creatures Brewing and Blending. This part of the interview will give us a good historical basis of both Unseen Creatures and Dave's history in the Miami-Dade craft beer scene. Listen in... Host: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado ...
Episode 124: Holiday Village at 3 Daughters Brewing
December 21, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIn Florida's craft beer scene, few breweries have traditions as sought after and anticipated as the holiday village at 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Pete. Now encompassing 13 tables and over 300 individual houses, this is set up and maintained by Bruce Harting, military vet and grandfather to the eponymous 3 daughters. Since his son and daughter-in-law own the brewery, he has been asked to set up this rapidly growing village every year since they opened. We spoke to Bruce to get the details abo...
Episode 123: Back to Prison Pals
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's almost to the end of World Cup 2022! And that is important to note since the preferred team of this week's interview is still in the mix for winning it all. We are back in Doral, back with Prison Pals, and back with friend of the podcast Juan Pipkin--Founder of this amazing brewery that has, in recent years, exploded in popularity. They have opened up one tap room in Oakland Park, the second one in Doral is about to open, and they basically have two different lines of beers running conc...
Episode 122: Live at Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Festival
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIf you didn't go to the Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail, you definitely missed one of the most chill, enjoyable, and fun beer festivals in Florida. You also missed a great celebration of three of the most relaxing and fantastic counties in the state: Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River! That is where we are starting our podcast today, chatting with Ian Centrone from Discover Martin, Kirk Funnel from Visit Indian River, and Charlotte Bierley from Visit St. Lucie. I spoke with each of them t...