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Unrefined Brewing Partners With Sunshine State Distributing for Florida Distribution

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TARPON SPRINGS, Florida – Tarpon Springs-based Unrefined Brewing and Sunshine State Distributing are excited to announce their partnership for the distribution of Unrefined Brewing’s award-winning portfolio across the State of Florida. The initial product launch will be in early March with multiple brands, including Mexican Candy, Unrefined Brewing’s flagship California Common with Jalapenos & Strawberries.

“Sunshine State Distributing is proud to partner with Unrefined Brewing to bring their brews to customers around their hometown of Tarpon Springs and throughout Florida. As makers of great stouts, sours, IPAs, and their flagship brew Mexican Candy (a California Common ale brewed with Jalapeno Peppers), they have something for every person and palate.” – Chris Larue, President Sunshine State Distributing

The initial brand rollout will focus on Mexican Candy along with their American IPA Did You Wanna Borrow My Pajamas? and Frank Dancey’s Beach Country Blonde, brewed in collaboration with Tampa singer/songwriter Frank Dancey. Unrefined Brewing will also make available some of their smaller batch seasonals, barrel-aged beers, stouts and freshly fruited sours.

“Unrefined Brewing is absolutely thrilled that Sunshine State Distributing sees the potential UB has to offer and that they are eager to partner with us, helping us share our craft beer brands with the greater Florida market”. – Tommy Scott, Owner Unrefined Brewing

About Unrefined Brewing

With an initial focus on freshly fruited sours and high-quality stouts, Unrefined Brewing has grown into brewing some of the most innovative and creative craft beer in the North Pinellas area. They have been awarded 6 US Open Beer Championship medals and 1 Best Florida Beer medal over the past three years.

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Biscayne Bay Brewing Company Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Amber Beer

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MIAMI, Florida – Biscayne Bay Brewing Company is thrilled to introduce their eagerly awaited Limited-Edition Pumpkin Amber Beer. This fall, craft beer enthusiasts can savor the ultimate autumn experience with Biscayne Bay’s latest creation.

Their Pumpkin Amber Ale is an exquisite blend of seasonal delights, featuring the warm, comforting notes of pumpkin, velvety vanilla, and aromatic cinnamon. It’s a celebration of the autumn spirit. The catch? This delightful brew is available only while supplies last, so make sure to secure your own before it vanishes into the crisp autumn air. For those looking to infuse some Halloween excitement into their celebrations, mark your calendars for the weekend of October 27th to October 29th, when this special Pumpkin Amber Beer is priced at just $6.

With an alcohol beverage volume of 5.3%, this limited-time creation captures the very essence of fall, making it an absolute must-try for all seasonal beer enthusiasts. Don’t miss the chance to savor the taste of autumn with Biscayne Bay Brewing’s Pumpkin Amber Beer – it’s a true fall delight that’s here today and gone with the
season’s breeze.

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Fort Myers Brewing Company Turns 10

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FORT MEYERS, Florida – Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating 10 years in business and will mark the occasion with a four-day 10th Anniversary Party Feb. 23-26 that features more than 50 rotating specialty craft brews, food trucks and live music.

Founded by husband-and-wife duo Rob and Jen Whyte, Fort Myers Brewing opened its doors in 2013 as Lee County’s first microbrewery, selling a few brews from a 400-square-foot taproom. Today, Fort Myers Brewing is one of the largest craft brewers in the state with a 22,000-square-foot operation and signature line of award-winning brews and seltzers.

“We were new to town when we started our brewery and hoped that the business would help us make a few new friends,” said brewery Co-owner Jen Whyte. “We never dreamed that Fort Myers Brewing would be what it is today, and it’s all thanks to Southwest Florida embracing us all those years ago.”

The brewery’s anniversary celebration features four days of beer releases that will rotate the taps throughout the weekend. Among this year’s signature brews is Fort Myers Brewing’s 10th Anniversary IPA, a 10% Double/Imperial IPA. Also on tap are the brewery’s popular Nevah’ Evah’ hazy IPA, Electric Triceratops 3 IPA and the international award-winning Chocolate Stout. The brewery is also releasing limited-edition anniversary swag that includes commemorative 16-ounce pint glasses, snifters, T-shirts and more. All items will be available for purchase in the taproom during the event, along with select canned specialty brews.

“A lot of hard work goes into making our brews, and our 10th Anniversary IPA is a special one for our brew crew,” said Co-owner Rob Whyte, whose passion for homebrewing led to the launch of Fort Myers Brewing a decade ago. “Reaching 10 years is a big milestone for our team, and we’re celebrating the way we know best – with a party. Our anniversary celebration will be our best one yet, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with all the fans and friends who have cheered us on over the years.”

A longtime destination for the region’s thriving food truck and music scene, the brewery is welcoming 14 different food trucks and seven live performances for families, friends and pets to enjoy all weekend long. Food will be dished up by new and longtime food truck partners, including Wicked Streatery, Mobstah Lobstah, King’s Tacos & Burritos, the new Smokin’ Oyster Brewery Food Truck and more. The celebration will also spotlight live shows by Ralph Curtis Band, Rock Republic, Chris Bepko, Jeff Lyons and more.

The full event schedule includes:

Thursday, Feb. 23 (2 to 10 p.m.)

  • Food Trucks: Mad Brunch, Smokin’ Oyster Brewery Food Truck, Cositas Gourmet, Island Vibez Grill, Pryceless Island Grill Food Truck
  • Live Music: Chris Bepko (3 p.m.), Briz & Lady (7 p.m.)Friday, Feb. 24 (2 to 11 p.m.)
  • Food Trucks: Wicked Streatery, South Pizza Co., Mobstah Lobstah, Cositas Gourmet, Mambo
  • Live Music: Matt Walden (4 p.m.), Rock Republic (7 p.m.)Saturday, Feb. 25 (Noon to 11 p.m.)
  • Food trucks: Wicked Streatery, Viet Yum, King’s Tacos & Burritos, Only Doubles, Beau’s BBQ
  • Live music: Virgil Cain (1 p.m.), DJ Nate (4 p.m.), Ralph Curtis Band (7 p.m.)

Sunday, Feb. 26 (Noon to 8 p.m.)

  • Kick the Keg Party
  • Food trucks: Mad Brunch, Don’t Give Up, Mambo
  • Live music: Gator Nate (noon), Jeff Lyons (4 p.m.)

The four-day celebration will be held at Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers.

About Fort Myers Brewing Company

Established in 2013, Fort Myers Brewing Company was the first microbrewery to open in Lee County and continues to lead Southwest Florida’s surging craft beer movement. Founded by Rob and Jen Whyte, Fort Myers Brewing carries a signature line of flagship beers in addition to seasonal brews and small-batch specialties. Its ales, pilsners, stouts, IPAs and hard seltzers are winners of multiple prestigious awards, including a gold at the 2022 World Beer Cup, golds at the Best Florida Beer Competition and Great American Beer Festival, and Grand National Champion at the 2021 and 2022 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championships. Fort Myers Brewing was named “Best Large Brewery in Florida” in 2016 and received the Business Resiliency and Innovation of the Year Award at the Lee County Economic Development Office, Horizon Council and Horizon Foundation’s 2021 Industry Appreciation Awards. Its beers are poured at 1,600 locations, including bars, restaurants and retail outlets, including grocery, package and convenience stores. The brewery is located at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers.

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