It will be a while before you can call the craft brewery scene in Tampa “crowded,” but the opening of a new brewery in the Seminole Heights neighborhood brings it a little closer.
Cold Storage Craft Brewery at 4101 N. Florida Ave. started distributing its beer in December. It already has taps in local pubs and restaurants, and bottles of its beer are showing up on the shelves of Tampa Bay area stores, as well as the tasting room at the brewery.
The brewery was founded by Andy DeLaParte, Bruce Talcott, and Brent Berthy. According to their website: “The founders of Cold Storage Craft Brewery; Andy, Brent and Bruce were born and raised in the Tampa Bay area and have focused their efforts on creating craft beer that reflect the unique environment that is Florida.”
They currently produce three styles under the “Florida Avenue” brand: Ale, IPA and Blueberry.
I haven’t been to the brewery yet or tasted its beers, but this certainly calls for a road trip to Tampa; I’ll report back to you.
Being a native of Tampa myself, I’m happy to see another craft brewer joining Cigar City Brewing and the Tampa Bay Brewing Company (which recently received permission to start selling growlers).
You can learn more at the Cold Storage Craft Brewery website. You can email them at mail@coldstoragecraftbrewery.com or call 813-374-2101.
Congratulations! I would love to come by and see your new place!