The Brewer’s Story: Funky Buddha Brewery

The origins of Funky Buddha Brewery begin when Ryan Sentz, aspiring homebrewer and entrepreneur, purchased the R & R Tea Bar and Funky Buddha Lounge in 2006.  This small and unassuming space would give south Floridians a place to smoke a tobacco hookah, enjoy tea...
Enjoy some great Labor Day beers!

Enjoy some great Labor Day beers!

As the season of summer comes to an end on the calendar, Labor Day offers one last chance to get together with friends and family at the pool, the beach, the river, or the park before September and October rattle through into winter time and relatively cooler...

These ales were made for Florida’s trails

Florida is world famous for beautiful beaches and winding waters and just when another magazine comes out with a superlative list of the “Best of…” or “Top Ten…”, Florida turns up another surprise.  Away from the water, Florida has another hidden treasure winding...

Behind the Label: Coppertail Brewing

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Coppertail owner Kent Bailey and Coppertail head brewer Casey Hughes recently, and we learned a great deal about Coppertail Brewing Company. Here are ten fun facts that you may not have known about this iconic Tampa Bay craft...

The Brewer’s Story: Coppertail Brewing

Tampa’s Coppertail Brewing Company has come a long way since they opened back in 2014.  The brewery started in 2011 as a crazy idea in the mind of owner Kent Bailey, and like the mythical monster it’s named for, Coppertail Brewing continues to grow its legend to all...