The Brewer’s Story: Copp Brewery

On the surface, Crystal River, Florida is known more for its clear waterways and beloved slow-moving sea cows than for craft beer, at least for now.  Crystal River’s first craft brewery and its loyal following were both built by former math teacher Fran Copp.  As a...

MVP beer pairings for Super Bowl parties

Every year as February dawns and two teams duke it out for supremacy on the gridiron, one city will emerge with the Lombardi Trophy and one city will finish second in the NFL.  While the players battle it out, there is little time to leave anything to chance: great...

The Brewer’s Story: Infinite Ale Works

We recently sat down with Infinite Ale Works co-owner and co-founder Tom McDonald to talk about the story behind the brewery and plans for the future.  Pull up a stool and listen in: Tom McDonald started his life in the Florida beer community not as a brewery owner...

Ring in the New Year with some new beers

As New Year’s Eve approaches, it is a time to reflect upon the past and a time to look ahead to a bright, shiny 2018 and a few new beers to share with friends as the festivities go on.  While there are many options out there to fill the midnight toast on New...