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The Florida Beer Podcast is the official podcast of Florida Beer Blog, a blog covering everything beer and brewery-based in the Sunshine State. Will be regularly posting reviews, news, and interviews from key players in the brewing scene and also cultural leaders as well. Visit us at floridabeerblog.com.
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Episode 7 - Gummy Toes

Florida Beer Podcast - Powered by FloridaBeerBlog.comMar 21, 2019

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Episode 15 - Engineering Sucks (Chicago, Part 1)

Episode 15 - Engineering Sucks (Chicago, Part 1)

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com. This episode is the first of our two part journey to Chicago! On this episode, we start at Corridor Brewery and Provisions, talking with Director of Brewing Operations Brant Dubovick and Lead Brewer Patrick Burda about the location, the styles of beer they focus on, and Chicago brewing as a whole. From there, we had to Dovetail Brewery to chat with brewers and owners Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink about their time in Europe, their love of traditional German styles, and pretty much everything in between. Make sure to subscribe, rate us, and tell your friends!
May 16, 201952:05
Episode 14 - Come For the Beer, Stay For the Avenue

Episode 14 - Come For the Beer, Stay For the Avenue

Hello, and welcome to the 14th episode of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com! Today's episode is all about festivals coming up pretty soon here in the Sunshine State. Up first is the Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest at Old School Square, and we chat with Director of Events Leanne Griffith about everything coming to the event this Friday, May 10th. The next day, May 11th, brings St. Augustine's 1st craft beer festival at the Fountain of Youth. We're talking to Courtney Murr from Dog Rose Brewing about details concerning this first-ever festival in the Nation's Oldest City. Finally, on Sat., May 18th, the city of Deerfield Beach is holding their 3rd Ocean Brews and Blues festival right on the beachwalk. Frank Barecich will be here to talk about the event and give a special discount code for listeners to the Florida Beer Podcast! Find us on social media at @floridabeerblog and reach out at floridabeerblog@gmail.com!
May 08, 201949:38
Episode 13 - Balance, My Son (An interview with Rauf Khoffner)

Episode 13 - Balance, My Son (An interview with Rauf Khoffner)

Episode 13 is the largest so far! Welcome to the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com. On today's episode, we spend the entire time in Ft. Lauderdale with Rauf Khoffner of Khoffner Brewing, talking about his beers, cigars, logal brewing, and even his water (and trust me, he has the best water I've ever tasted). Settle in and enjy this interview with one of my favorite brewers in Florida! Once you're done, please subscribe, rate us, and follow us @floridabeerblog for more!
May 02, 201901:19:21
Episode 12 - Getting the Name Wrong

Episode 12 - Getting the Name Wrong

Welcome to a slightly delayed Episode 12 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com! On today's episode, we speak to Stephen Kubiak, Social Media Manager at Visit Florida. We'll be chatting with him about Florida tourism and the role beer can play in this all-important aspect of the Florida economy. Then we chat with John McGregor, Co-Founder at Escape Brewing in Trinity. Tomorrow is their Seeds of Hope beer release event, so we'll find out a little more about the beer and what visitors can expect to see. Finally, we are in Pensacola talking to John and Brett at Alga Beer Co. They are close to finding a tap room and we'll talk about that, how they got started, and what they are bringing to Craftathon in a few weeks. Like us, rate us, subscribe, and Drink Florida Craft!
Apr 27, 201946:04
Episode 11 - The Big Lebowski, All Day, Every Day
Apr 18, 201935:10
Episode 10 - Yes, We Have No Bananas

Episode 10 - Yes, We Have No Bananas

Episode 10 of the Florida Beer podcast is here! On today's show, we visit Palm CIty Brewing in Ft. Myers to talk about being family friendly and their recent 2 year anniversary. Then we get ready for the Ft. Lauderdale Taco Battle and Craft Beer Fest with a chat with Yeasty Brews from Lauderhill, who will give us a preview of what they are bringing to the event. Finally, we refresh our palates with Mother Kombucha from St. Petersburg, whose kombuchas are now availalble at Whole Foods. Make sure to listen, like, rate, and subscribe to us!
Apr 11, 201929:00
Episode 9 - Axe Throwing

Episode 9 - Axe Throwing

Wecome to the 9th episode of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Florida Beer Blog! Today we go to Boca to visit Crazy Uncle Mike's and everything they're doing with their new facility, which includes a kitchen, brew system, and excellent concert stage. From there, we chuck axes at Chops & Hops, the new full liquor axe throwing bar in Ft. Lauderdale's Flagler Village area. FInally, we stop in with Lauderale ahead of their 5th annual Homebrewers competition. Thank you for lsitening! Remember to like, subscribe, tell your friends, and more!
Apr 04, 201949:50
The Sparge - Apr 2, 2019

The Sparge - Apr 2, 2019

The Sparge is the bi-weekly rundown of all recent posts on FloridaBeerBlog.com. On this episode, we will go over the recent events on the Carnival Magic with Carnival Cruise Line's beer program. After that, we go to the grand opening of Beat Culture, close to Miami International Airport. We then celebrate the 5 year anniversary of FloridaBeerBlog.com, try Passion of the Heights from Florida Avenue Brewing, and eat some snack mixes from Brewhouse Legends. Enjoy, like, subscribe, and give us a nive 5-star rating!
Apr 03, 201922:27
Episode 8 - Our 5th Anniversary!

Episode 8 - Our 5th Anniversary!

Episode 8 of the Florida Beer Podcast celebrates 5 years of FloridaBeerBlog.com! Hooray for us! On today's episode, we speak to Tim Shackton at Ulele in Tampa to learn the beer history of the Columbia Restaurant Group and the background of Ulele. From there, we chat with Jesse and Tyler at Tallahassee's Lake Tribe Brewing about their upcoming 4 year anniversary party this weekend. We end with Gulfstream Brewing in Ft. Lauderdale to learn more about them and the upcoming South Florida Taco Battle and Craft Beer Fest. Like us and subscribe!
Mar 28, 201950:27
Episode 7 - Gummy Toes

Episode 7 - Gummy Toes

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Florida Beer Podcast - Powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com! On today's episode, we board the Carnival Magic for a preview of three new craft beers that are now available fleet-wide! Then we speak to GroovyGuyGifts.com about some of the awesome offerings available in their family of online stores. Finally we are off to Boca Raton for a visit to Robot Brewing and some music from The Rustbelt. Like and subscribe to the Florida Beer Podcast on the app of your choice. Take a picture of your subscription and tag us at @floridabeerblog for your chance to win one of two SWFL Ale Trail passports!
Mar 21, 201953:32
The Sparge - 3.18.19

The Sparge - 3.18.19

Welcome to The Sparge! This is our occasional rundown of all of the blog posts from FloridaBeerBlog.com, dictated for those of you that aren't able to read the blog on a redular basis. In this Sparge, we'll go to San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine for a holiday ale from Ancient CIty Brewing, Mendez Fuel in Miami for a beer from 7eventh Sun, And Lucky's Market for their collaboration ale with Saltwater Brewery. Once that's done, it's off to Tarpon SPrings with 24 other national farmhouse breweries for Saint Sebastian's 2018 Farmhouse as F*ck, and we finish with the KVJ Show from 97.9 WRMF and Due South with Full Gorilla. Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and more!
Mar 18, 201918:13
Episode 6 - The Winner's Circle, or I Owe Mel Gibson Money

Episode 6 - The Winner's Circle, or I Owe Mel Gibson Money

Welcome to episode 6, the longest (so far) episode of the Florida Beer Podcast powered by floridabeerblog.com! This episode is featuring winners from the recent Best Florida Beer championship in Tampa. We start with a visit to Big Bear Brewing in Coral Springs, talking with brewmaster Jeff Evans about his three gold medals, amongst other things that he has won recently. We also talked to Pete Anderson from Pareidolia Brewing, winner of a medal and currently preparing for a great brew fest in Sebastian along the Treasure Coast Ale and Wine Trail. Next we go to Spring Hill and Dave Peitzman from Tidal Brewing Company. They won a few medals in this, the first year that they attended the Best Florida Beer championship. Finally we end with the big winner, Joel Kodner from West Palm Brewing and Wine Vault who won Best Florida Beer with 561 Hefeweizen. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast app for a chance to win one of two Southwest Florida Ale Trail passports!
Mar 13, 201958:48
Episode 5 - History On Tap

Episode 5 - History On Tap

Welcome to Tampa Bay Beer Week 2019! In Episode 5 of the Florida Beer Podcast, we talk to Christian Bruey from WFTV Channel 9 in Orlando, the host of the exclusive web series Bruey On Tap. We then talk to Zac Barson, one of the guys in charge of the Southwest Florida Ale Trail, a passport book that just released volume 3 last week. We finish up talking to Rodney KIte-Powell, a Director at the Tampa Bay History Center, about their brand new exhibit History by the Pint. This new exhibit chronicles the history of beer and brewing in Tampa Bay. Make sure to listen to this week's episode, as we will be giving away to Southwest Florida Ale Trail passports to two lucky listeners!
Mar 07, 201931:35
Episode 4 - Undead Iguana Invasion

Episode 4 - Undead Iguana Invasion

On this episode we visit the soon-to-open 3 Sons Brewing in Dania Beach where we meet a friendly bull terrier and a recently arisen from the grave iguana, we speak to Luis Suarez of Old Deck brewing in Miami-Dade County, and we finish with Bill Tabone from Play Harder Tours, talking about beer destinations both domestic and international. Like us and subscribe for more Florida Beer Podcast. Drink Florida Craft!
Feb 27, 201930:39
Ep. 3 - Running a Tap Room

Ep. 3 - Running a Tap Room

It's episode 3 for Florida Craft Beer Day! On this episode, we talked to Southland Taproom in Fort Myers, Biscayne Bay Brewing and Doral, plus we check in on Green Bench and Proof Brewing. Come check us out!
Feb 15, 201933:53
Ep. 2 - Apparel!

Ep. 2 - Apparel!

This episode contains interviews with Florida clothing designer Eola Apparel, Exit 1 Tap Room, and reviews of American Icon Brewing, Aardwolf Brewing, and Wicked Barley at Mojo BBQ in St. Augustine!
Feb 08, 201924:04
Ep. 1 - At The Source

Ep. 1 - At The Source

The first podcast from Florida Beer Blog! In this episode, we hear from Danny Aller of TLH Beer Society about the grand opening of Proof's new facility, reviews from Bowigens and Biscayne Bay, and a contest from Barrel of Monks!
Feb 02, 201919:59