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

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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

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

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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

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Guest: John Santaniello of Bootleggers Brewing Co.

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Florida's wine industry has been around for generations, but still has not quite gotten the respect and attention it deserves. To chat about this, we went to one of Florida's largest wineries, Keel Farms, located in Plant City.

The business is now under its second generation of operation with Clay Keel, current owner and president of Keel Farms. Under his ownership, Keel Farms has turned from a farm and winery to a major destination in Hillsborough County. We spoke to him about building that destination tasting room, ciders, and beers made at Keel Farms, and (most importantly) Florida's wine industry overall and the wide variety of wine products they make. Listen in...

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Guest: Clay Keel of Keel Farms

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While Soulmate Brewing's home is in Morrisville, VT., the story begins years earlier in Boca Raton, the home of Soulmate's co-founder Jonathan Mogor; and, now, that Soulmate is distributing, the natural first stop was south Florida. During the recent Ocean Brews and Blues Beer Festival, we spoke to Joanthan to learn more about the Soulmate story, find out about the beers currently available in the south Florida market, and hear the craziest beaver infestation story ever! Listen in...

Host & Editor: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

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Guest: Jonathan Mogor, Soulmate Brewing

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This is part 2 of our experience at Cove Brewing in Deerfield Beach. In this episode, we continue our chat with Cove Head Brewer Manny Jannes and brewer Tyler Immell about growing the local footprint and enthusiasm for their beers, their relationship with Won-Tom's and Pilar restaurants next door, and the future for Cove. Listen in...

Host & Editor: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

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Guest: Manny Jannes and Tyler Immell of Cove Brewery

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I finally made it! After much reminding by head brewer and friend of the podcast Manny Jannes, I have finally made it to Deerfield Beach's first brewery--Cove Brewery! Nestled in The Cove shopping plaza, they have a fantastic lineup of beers, a comfortably inviting beachy tap room, and a location 10 (or so) minutes from the beach. We spoke to Manny and brewer Tyler Immell about their shared experience in South Florida's craft beer scene, Manny's time as Head Brewer at Cove, and creating a craft beer brand in Deerfield Beach. Listen in...

Host & Editor: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

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Guest: Manny Jannes and Tyler Immell, Cove Brewery

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