Episode 194: Jonathan Mogor, Soulmate Brewing
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Release Date: 06/25/2025
Episode 201: Brewing in Orlando with Ivanhoe Park Brewing
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Since May 2017, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. has been making beers in the city they readily and openly celebrate--Orlando. In that time, they've grown their regional footprint and their brewing space with the opening of the Ivanhoe Park Lager House last year, located close to Camping World Stadium. All of that is headed up by Co-founder Glenn Closson. We spoke to Glenn about leaving Southern CA to brew in Orlando, supporting and being supported by Ivanhoe Village and OBT Next, and how you can own your own special part of the business. Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on...
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Episode 200: Celebrating at Celebration Brewing
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We made it to Episode 200! And to celebrate, we will be in Celebration, FL. at Celebration Brewing! This full service brewery and restaurant concept is situated cleanly in the center of Celebration Pointe, a massive new shopping and dining complex at the end of World Drive. We recently sat down with founder Frank Lozito and Head Brewer Kent Waugh about the opening of the brewery just over a year ago, catering to tourists vs. locals, being the only brewery in Osceola County, and the Central Florida craft beer scene as a whole. Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, X,...
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Episode 199: Leaven Brewing Part 2
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We are back with Part 2 of our interview with Jillian Lynch, co-owner and co-founder at Leaven Brewing in Riverview, FL. On today's episode, we chat about Jillian's inventive Social Media channel, their incredibly far-reaching and active Mug Club, and a sneak preview of their upcoming tap room in downtown Plant City. Listen in... Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, X, and Bluesky, @FLBeerBlog on Facebook, and visit us on the web at FloridaBeerBlog.com and FloridaBeerPodcast.com. Please subscribe, like us, and give us a healthy 5-star review, every little bit...
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Episode 198: Leaven Brewing Part 1
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Deep in the wilds of Riverview is Leaven Brewing. This stalwart of the Tampa Bay craft beer scene has been serving up an amazing array of craft beers and a sense of community that goes far beyond the taps. We spoke to Leaven Brewing co-founder Jillian Lynch who, along with her husband, KJ, opened Leaven Brewing in 2018. Today, we'll talk about their shared time in Ft. Myers and the SWFL craft beer scene, deciding to open a brewery in Riverview, and the joys of construction. Listen in... Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, X, and Bluesky, @FLBeerBlog on...
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Episode 197: An Investment Opportunity, Plus Meet Our New Sponsor!
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On today's show, we start in Tallahassee, where much lauded brewery (and distillery and coffee roaster) Ology Brewing has just launched a way for fans and business-savvy individuals to invest in the future growth of this business. We spoke to Ology COO and co-founder David Arendt about preparing a busienss to go public with investment opportunities, the future plans for Ology Brewing, and more. From there, we chat with New Beginning Micro, who has been restoring the scalps of Tampa residents with Micro Pigmentation for years. We spoke to owner and master barber Steve Rivera to learn more...
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Episode 196: John Santaniello, Bootleggers Brewing Co.
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Starting its life as a local homebrew store, Bootleggers has become a destination brewery and a fixture of the East Tampa beer scene. In their warm and inviting tap room and attached kitchen, they are pouring a wide variety of beers, meads, and ciders, all made in house by Head Brewer, John Santaniello. We spoke to John about his time at Bootleggers and his personal philosophy behind brewing beer. Then, we opened up the converstaion to a larger lense about craft beer and the industry overall, as well. Listen in... Host & Editor: of the Executive Producer: Field...
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Episode 195: Clay Keel of Keel Farms
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Florida's wine industry has been around for generations, but still has not quite gotten the respect and attention it deserves. To chat about this, we went to one of Florida's largest wineries, Keel Farms, located in Plant City. The business is now under its second generation of operation with Clay Keel, current owner and president of Keel Farms. Under his ownership, Keel Farms has turned from a farm and winery to a major destination in Hillsborough County. We spoke to him about building that destination tasting room, ciders, and beers made at Keel Farms, and (most importantly) Florida's wine...
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Episode 194: Jonathan Mogor, Soulmate Brewing
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While Soulmate Brewing's home is in Morrisville, VT., the story begins years earlier in Boca Raton, the home of Soulmate's co-founder Jonathan Mogor; and, now, that Soulmate is distributing, the natural first stop was south Florida. During the recent Ocean Brews and Blues Beer Festival, we spoke to Joanthan to learn more about the Soulmate story, find out about the beers currently available in the south Florida market, and hear the craziest beaver infestation story ever! Listen in... Host & Editor: of the Executive Producer: Field Producer/Photographer: Steve...
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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...
info_outlineWhile Soulmate Brewing's home is in Morrisville, VT., the story begins years earlier in Boca Raton, the home of Soulmate's co-founder Jonathan Mogor; and, now, that Soulmate is distributing, the natural first stop was south Florida. During the recent Ocean Brews and Blues Beer Festival, we spoke to Joanthan to learn more about the Soulmate story, find out about the beers currently available in the south Florida market, and hear the craziest beaver infestation story ever! Listen in...
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