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Native Brewing Co. founder plans brewery in South Florida

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Gerard Walen

The founder of a Florida-based beer company, which has contract-brewed its offerings for years, announced today that he will bring it home to South Florida and open a brewery. Adam Fine started Native Brewing Company in 1999, eventually putting four … Continue reading →

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Brew Hub partner brewery opens in Lakeland

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Gerard Walen

The experiment called Brew Hub officially becomes reality today as the 51,000-square-foot “partner brewery” holds the grand opening of its tasting room in Lakeland. Briefly, the concept is to have a place for existing craft breweries and brewpubs to expand … Continue reading →

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Florida breweries are the focus at two September events

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Gerard Walen

Only a couple of years ago, it would have been extremely difficult for a craft beer bar to dedicate more than a few of its taps to beer produced in Florida, much less have a decent-sized beer festival dedicated exclusively … Continue reading →

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Cigar City and Carnival usher in new era for craft beer

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Gerard Walen

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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