Episode 178: Mezcal Lauderdale 2024 with William Scanlan of Heavy Metl Premium Imports
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Release Date: 07/24/2024
Episode 193: Cove Brewery, Part 2
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This is part 2 of our experience at Cove Brewing in Deerfield Beach. In this episode, we continue our chat with Cove Head Brewer Manny Jannes and brewer Tyler Immell about growing the local footprint and enthusiasm for their beers, their relationship with Won-Tom's and Pilar restaurants next door, and the future for Cove. Listen in... Host & Editor: of the Executive Producer: Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Guest: Manny Jannes and Tyler Immell of Equipment Sponsor: | Featured Product: | Interested in becoming...
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Episode 192: Cove Brewery
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I finally made it! After much reminding by head brewer and friend of the podcast Manny Jannes, I have finally made it to Deerfield Beach's first brewery--Cove Brewery! Nestled in The Cove shopping plaza, they have a fantastic lineup of beers, a comfortably inviting beachy tap room, and a location 10 (or so) minutes from the beach. We spoke to Manny and brewer Tyler Immell about their shared experience in South Florida's craft beer scene, Manny's time as Head Brewer at Cove, and creating a craft beer brand in Deerfield Beach. Listen in... Host & Editor: of the Executive...
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Episode 191: Bonita Brew Fest 2025
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Bonita Springs isn't quite as sleepy as it used to be. It's also cultivating a small but mighty beer scene, helped out by yearly events like the Bonita Brew Fest. This year's event took place at Riverside Park, right in downtown Bonita Springs and pretty close to my favorite Everglades Wonder Gardens. It's also sponsored by the Southwest Florida Brew Crafters, and we start today's episode speaking to John Newman, president of the Brew Crafters to learn more about the organization, the event, and the SWFL beer scene in general. From there, we will also be chatting with the CEO of...
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Episode 190: Chubby Mermaid Brewing, Part 2
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In Part 2 of our interview at Bonita Springs' Chubby Mermaid Brewing, we speak to founders Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover about becoming a part of the SWFL beer scene, the incredible local reaction to their October opening, brewing a truly gluten-free beer, and more. Listen in... Host: of the Executive Producer: Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Guests: Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover, Equipment Sponsor: | Featured Product: | Interested in becoming FBP’s next Title Sponsor? ...
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Episode 189: Chubby Mermaid Brewing, Part 1
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Since opening in October of 2024, Chubby Mermaid has quickly cemented itself as an integral part of the growing SWFL craft beer scene. In Part 1 of our interview, we spoke to founders Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover about live brewing on YouTube, getting into craft beer, and exactly why they chose Bonita Springs as their new home. Listen in... Host: of the Executive Producer: Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Guests: Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover, Equipment Sponsor: | Featured Product: | Interested in becoming...
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Episode 188: Sailfish Brewing, Part 2
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In the second part of our interview with David BuShea and Brian Tonnessen from Sailfish Brewing, we talk about expanding the brand well beyond the Treasure Coast, what it's like being in other areas of the state, and using the power of Sailfish to help support their community. Listen in... Host: of the Executive Producer: Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Guest: David BuShea, President and Co-Founder of Guest: Brian Tonnessen, Sales Director of Equipment Sponsor: | Featured Product: | Interested in becoming FBP’s...
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Episode 187: Sailfish Brewing, Part 1
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Happy New Year! Let's start 2025 off BIG. Sailfish Brewing is easily the largest brewery in St. Lucie County, possibly the entire Treasure Coast. There are a few others that may hold claim to that, but Sailfish has been doing quite well for themselves in their downtown Ft. Pierce home. We sat down with President and Co-Founder of Sailfish Brewing, David BuShea, and longtime friend of the podcast and Sailfish Sales Manager, Brian Tonnessen, to talk about their humble beginnings in the yellow house and bringing craft beer to Ft. Pierce. Listen in... Host: of the Executive...
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Episode 186: North Miami Brewfest 2024
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For the Florida Beer Podcast, North Miami Brewfest is the gift that keeps on giving with amazing breweries celebrating beer and the south Florida beer scene every year. Our gracious hosts once again are the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University, as they put this festival on every year. We start this episode with Chef John Noble Massey, head chef of the ultra-exclusive and frankly amazing looking FIU Bistro on the FIU/Chaplin School's Biscayne Bay campus. From there we speak to Carrie from soon to open Scarab Brewing, who's Golden Stout was a...
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Episode 185: Champions Beerfest 2024
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I do enjoy a good beer fest. Happily, I was able to enjoy a good beer fest and one that I had not been to before! And while Champions Beerfest has been on the Florida Beer Podcast before, that was pre-COVID and, unfortunately, I never got the chance to attend. But, it was back--in a new home at Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach. I spoke with organizer Jim Hammett and host Virginia Sinicki of 97.9 WRMF's KVJ show about the festival, brands represented, and their beneficiary Little Smiles (LittleSmilesFL.org). From there, I chatted a bit with Lorenzo Borghese, founder of South Beach Brewing,...
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Episode 184: Ft. Myers Brewing and Wicked Dolphin, Part 2
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Welcome to Part 2 of our joint interview episode with Ft. Myers Brewing and Wicked Dolphin Distillery! We are back with Jen Whyte and TJ Jewell from Ft. Myers Brewing and Joseph Termini from Wicked Dolphin to talk about Ft. Myers Brewing's Spyk'd hard seltzer, new flavors of Wicked Dolphin rum and their new tiki bar, and everything they were able to do in the community supporting and handling the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in 2022. Listen in... Host: of the Executive Producer: Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Guests: Jen Whyte...
info_outlineWe continue our annual celebration of all things Mezcal with William Scanlan, founder of Heavy Metl Premium Imports. Heavy Metl is the exclusive importer of several top Mezcal brands such as Real Minero, rey Campero, and Caballito Cerrero. They had what was easily the biggest lineup at this year's Grand Tasting, and we spoke to William about what to expect out of some of the incredible expressions they were able to bring. Listen in...
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Guest: William Scanlan, Heavy Metl Premium Imports
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