Fall weekends in Florida offer plenty of reasons to explore, and this week’s Weekend Compass points toward festival steins, brewery pours, and a little Halloween fun. Our latest roundup includes Oktoberfest celebrations in Panama City Beach, the Beaches, Upper Tampa Bay, and Fort Myers, alongside spooky paint-and-sip fun and a doggy Halloween costume party. Whether you’re heading across the state or meeting friends close to home, let Florida Brews Travelers help you find an outing worth putting on your calendar.

Start planning with the Events Page of the Florida Brews Travelers Directory, where we’re adding more ways to enjoy Florida’s beer scene throughout the season. Watch for fresh weekend ideas in our newsletter every Friday, and help us keep the compass pointing toward great local events! Know about a brewery festival, special beer release, or taproom gathering we should feature? Send the details to [email protected] so we can share it with fellow Florida beer explorers.

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Question: What causes beer foam?

The answer is at the bottom of this email

Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing Company

Your next favorite fall beer could be waiting on tap! Fort Myers Brewing Company is bringing Southwest Florida beer fans together for a four-day Oktoberfest celebration featuring small-batch seasonal brews, outdoor live music, and plenty of local flavor. The brew team starts developing some festival beers up to nine months ahead, perfecting recipes for their October debut—including a popular pumpkin release and Oktoberfest-style lagers and ales. Gather your friends and make this brewery celebration part of your fall plans.

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Annual Doggy Halloween Costume Party

Your favorite brewery buddy deserves a Halloween night out! Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co.’s Annual Doggy Halloween Costume Party brings local beer fans and their four-legged companions together for a festive Saturday evening. Dress your pup as a tiny pumpkin, spooky sidekick, or caped superhero, gather your friends, and enjoy a family-friendly celebration with plenty of personality.

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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

“Good beer is brewed. Great beer is shared.”

— Unknown

Beer Quiz Answer

Answer: Foam forms when carbon dioxide rises and proteins in the beer help trap bubbles into a head.