The oldest known beer recipe dates back over 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia.

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Question: What’s the difference between a lager and an ale?

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Dunedin Brewery to celebrate 29 years of craft beer

Dunedin Brewery – the oldest microbrewery in Florida – is celebrating 29 years of making craft beer in the community they serve. The Bryant family founded Dunedin Brewery as the first commercial brewery in the area, with the help of the homebrewing community of Dunedin and beyond. Dunedin Brewery became a model for running a successful brewery, as other breweries formed and thrived in different parts of Tampa Bay.

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Halfway There: A Celebration of Craft Beer

We're halfway to Tampa Bay Beer Week—and that means it's time to celebrate what makes our region one of the best craft beer destinations in the country!

Join us at the iconic Coliseum in downtown St. Pete for Halfway There, the official mid-year festival from Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW) and the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance (TBBA). This is more than just a beer fest—it's our biggest fundraiser of the year, and your support helps make Beer Week even bigger in 2026.

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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 Week

"Cheers to the nights we’ll never forget with the beers we’ll always remember."

— Anonymous

Beer Quiz Answer

Answer: The main difference is the yeast and fermentation temperature—lagers use bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temps, while ales use top-fermenting yeast at warmer temps.