Florida Weekend Craft Beer Compass for January 17th 2025

Navigating Florida's Weekend Craft Brewery Events

Florida Weekend Craft Beer Compass for January 17th 2025

Navigating Florida's Weekend Craft Brewery Events


Interesting Facts

Sumerian Hymn: The oldest surviving beer recipe is found in a 3,900-year-old Sumerian poem honoring Ninkasi, the goddess of brewing.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 Starting at 1:00 pm will be the 6th Annual Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash. Enjoy unlimited beer, mead and cider samples from 70+ Florida breweries (as well as a few from other parts of the country and the Bahamas).

Welcome to Safety Harbor's first Craft Beer Festival presented by Crooked Thumb Brewery and Troubled Waters Brewing. Two charities, two local breweries and the City of Safety Harbor have come together to bring 30+ craft brewers, homebrewers, food trucks, live music from local favorite Sweet Lick, vendors, games and more to Safety Harbor Harbor Waterfront Park on Saturday, March 8.

We are pleased to invite you to this years annual ?Irie Jungle 2025 Craft Beer Festival? A curated multi-sensory beer, wine, coffee tasting experience indoor and outdoor that will take place at our 20,000 sq/ft facility in the heart of the emerging Doral Art's District in Miami, FL.

CLICK HERE to Visit the Florida Brews Travelers Upcoming Events Calendar


Beer Quiz

Question: Which ancient civilization is known to have brewed beer over 5,000 years ago?

The answer is at the bottom of this email


The Tallahassee Beer Festival returns for 2025

2025 marks our 7th annual beer festival and we are not slowing down. In fact, the Tallahassee Beer Festival continues to grow in its influence and size and it now offers activities on both Friday and Saturday! This year, we will welcome more than 3,000 patrons, vendors, volunteers and more in the air-conditioned and weather proof Donald L. Tucker Civic Center for the festival featuring 360+ fermentations of all kinds. The event gives you unlimited sampling, access to food and entertainment, and the opportunity to DO GOOD by supporting the United Partners for Human Services. We have sold out every year, so SAVE THE DATE and get your tickets early!



Jacksonville Beach’s Southern Swells Brewing previews cans for 8th Anniversary

Another Florida brewery is celebrating an anniversary – this time, it’s Jacksonville Beach’s Southern Swells Brewing Company. There will be food, fun, and friends at their party, but most of all, there will be a beer community with something to celebrate after last year..


Visit the Florida Brews Travelers Directory

Discover the vibrant world of craft beer in Florida with the Florida Brews Travelers Directory! Featuring over 350 unique craft breweries, this is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect local brew. Don’t miss out—explore the directory today and uncover hidden gems near you: https://directory.floridabrewstravelers.com/

We'd love to hear from you if you know of any breweries we might have missed! Reach out at [email protected]. Cheers to new adventures!


Quote Of The Day

Beer, it's the best damn drink in the world.

– Jack Nicholson 


Beer Quiz Answer

Answer: Sumerians