Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 186: North Miami Brewfest 2024
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Release Date: 01/01/2025
Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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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Florida Beer Podcast - 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...
info_outlineFor 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 particular hit of my entire team. Unseen Creatures has just announced a merger with Prison Pals, so we spoke once again to Prison Pals' Brewmaster Diego Setti, along with Joaquin Lozano and Nacho, the new owners of Unseen Creatures about what this partnership is going to look like. From there we touch base with Rudy and Ricardo from Rocketeer Beer, the winners of both last year and this year's Best Beer at the event, with an update on their soon-to-open Kendall brewery. We finish up with co-founders Michael and Carlos from LemonDade Hard Seltzer, an amazing seltzer that also won third place for the beer competition and their incredible seltzers. 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
Guest: Chef John Noble Massey, FIU Bistro
Guest: Kerrie Opprecht, Scarab Brewing
Guest: Joaquin Lozano & Nacho and Diego Setti, Unseen Creatures/Prison Pals
Guest: Rudy Delgago and Ricardo Abreu, Rocketeer Beer
Guest: Michael Rios and Carlos Aguerro, Lemondade Hard Seltzer
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