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...

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Host & Editor: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala

Guest: Jillian Lynch, Leaven Brewing

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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 about micro pigmentation (or SMP), what to expect from a visit to New Beginning Micro, and more. Plus, if you're interested, use code "FLBEER1000" for a HUGE discount and let them know Florida Beer Podcast sent you!

Host & Editor: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala

Guest: David Arendt of Ology Brewing | Ology Brewing Investment Opportunity

Guest and Sponsor: Steve Rivera of New Beginnings Micro (Instagram: @NewBeginning_Micro) | PromoCode: "FLBeer1000" to get your Florida Beer discount! It will earn you: $250 off of New Beginning Micro services up to $2,000 in value and a discount of $1,000 for New Beginning Micro services above that in value. Thank you, Steve!

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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: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala

Guest: John Santaniello of Bootleggers Brewing Co.

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