Category Archives: Brewers

From beer to beef: Finding feed from fermentation

By Jack Payne Guest writer If you’re a brewer and haven’t already done so, consider visiting a local cattle ranch. That’s not shilling for ranchers. It’s a business tip. The Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville feeds dozens of University of … Continue reading

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Veteran Florida brewer on the move

From Denver, Colorado, during the Great American Beer Festival, the news broke this weekend that one of Florida’s most veteran brewers has been named head brewmaster at a new Central Florida brewery set to open in the next few months. … Continue reading

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Cigar City and Carnival usher in new era for craft beer

When I first read of the agreement by Carnival Cruise Lines to carry a couple of Cigar City Brewing’s beers, I was ecstatic. Not because I’m a big cruiser (I’m not, though I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the few I’ve experienced, except … Continue reading

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Florida breweries gain respect at Great American Beer Festival

The 2013 Great American Beer Festival is in the books, and I survived it relatively unscathed. I have several stories coming out of it that will be published either here or on my RoadTripsforBeer.com site (or if I can swing … Continue reading

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