Florida's Food & Brew Network

In this episode we sit with owners Kevin and Steve Shanks from Troubled Waters Brewing Company. Still in the first year of providing beer for Safety Harbor and surrounding locals, Troubled Waters is moving into people's hearts at a quick pace. With their creative beer and community feel, this is a staple to the area.

In this episode we chat with Diana and Joe Eibler, owners of Naughty Monk Brewing. This brewery has been making a big name for itself in Lakewood Ranch and stands out with their heavy focus of Belgian style beers. With a name like Naughty Monk you can expect to have some fun every time you visit.

In today's episode we sit with some of the crew at Palm City Brewing located in Fort Myers, FL. This awesome family friendly brewery is pumping out some great beer. If you love your hazy and juicy IPA's this is a brewery you need to check out.

Shortly before opening we sat down with some of the guys at Hammerstein Brewing. A new brewery opening in Largo, FL with a great story. While they have officially opened on now we eagerly await the day when there beer is on tap. Stop by Hammerstein to support your local brewery and be a part of their future.

We took a trip down to Cape Coral and Fort Myers for the weekend and our first stop was Eight-Foot Brewing Company. This place has been on our bucket list for a little while now as they are doing some amazing things in the SW Florida beer world. From using Kveik to mixed culture and blended beer, there is always something unique to try. Join us as we sit with Roger and Alex Phelps. https://floridafoodandbrew.com/shop/

In this episode we drove out to Apopka, FL to visit with Jennifer and Mike Fox along with another member of the team Jeff. The three of them are on a new journey to be a part of creating a fresh hop industry in Florida. They have a great story and a lot of passion for this new venture. Fox Valley Farm and Hopyard is a beautiful place to visit and quickly developing into an amazing Florida farm. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our...

In this episode we sit down with Kyle from Central Florida Hops and Richard from Florida Hops LLC. These two are very experienced and educational in what it takes to grow hops in Florida. With their experience they are helping Florida beer drinkers to experience fresh wet hop beers from local brewers or in their own home brew batches. If you want to learn about growing hops in Florida or how it can help your brewery, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Thank you for your support....

We had a great chat with Rich Knowles, Owner and Head Chef at EnRich Bistro in Bradenton, FL. Chef Knowles has had an interesting entry into the culinary world and his passion has been leading the Bradenton restaurant scene. His attention to detail and the constant drive to be creative shows in the consistency and quality of this restaurant. Join us to learn his story. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and...

Sitting down with Keith Pratt from Beagle Bay Organics in Bradenton, FL. We learned all about the true way to make Sauerkraut and Kimchi along with the tons of health benefits. Keith is a neat guy with a lot of passion and knowledge to share. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

Sitting down with Tony and Leah Zook from Colonial Shrubs in Bradenton, FL. We learned all about this ancient method of syrups that is once again making a splash in your favorite drinks and foods. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these links: https://www.facebook.com/FLFoodNBrew https://twitter.com/FLFoodNBrew https://www.instagram.com/flafoodnbrew/ Thank you for your...

We sit down with Matt & Shaina Sanford at S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau, NY. This farm has been around for 6 generations and although the farm shut down in the 90’s Matt and his family are working hard to revitalize the farm with their brewery. Truly a wonderful story and from some amazing people. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

We sit down with Carrie Blackmore at Good Nature Farm Brewery in Hamilton, NY. What a beautiful area and what an awesome brewery. Good Nature Farm Brewery was the first farm to beer brewery in NY, a movement that has exploded in recent years. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

We sit down with Adam, Rob, and Chris of Crossroads Brewing Co. in Catskill, NY. Crossroads with its two locations has been leading the way in giving people the beer they want meanwhile giving them something they can’t get anywhere else. This amazing brewery has tons of accolades and after our visit, there was no question as to why they were so popular. Truly amazing brewery. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food...

We sit down with Jim Eaton of Fort Orange Brewing in Albany, NY. Fort Orange is newer brewery with three friends providing fresh beer to the community. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these links: https://www.facebook.com/FLFoodNBrew https://twitter.com/FLFoodNBrew https://www.instagram.com/flafoodnbrew/ Thank you for your support. If you want some FLFNB Gear click the...

In this episode we sit down with Peter Voelker, owner of Helderberg Meadworks. Located in beautiful Esperance, NY, we chat about mead, cider, and drinking horns. May Coupon Code: maypod gets you 15% off all orders over $50 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

In this episode, Coco & the Pool Boy sit down with DeAnna Kent, owner of the Traveling Cheeseboard in the brewery of Pair O’ Dice Brewing. Join us while we learn about cheese, distribution issues, and how to pair cheese with beer. May Coupon Code: maypod gets you 15% off all orders over $50 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

In this episode, Coco & the Pool Boy sit down with Nick & Nicolette Spears of Flying Cloud Tea in Dunedin, FL. Join us while discuss loose leaf tea and all its colors. May Coupon Code: maypod gets you 15% off all orders over $50 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

In this episode, your hosts Coco & the Pool Boy sit down with Bren & Jon Cueni from Cueni Brewing Co. in Dunedin, FL. Co-founders Bren & Jon tell us how to say Cueni, the start from home brewing, moving from Ohio to Florida, working next to so many Dunedin brewers, fruit in beer, and the Randall!!! May Coupon Code: maypod gets you 15% off all orders over $50 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage...

In this episode on Florida's Food and Brew Network, your hosts Coco & the Pool Boy sit down with David & Maxine Peitzman from Tidal Brewing in Spring Hill, FL. Co-founders David & Maxine are amazing people working hard at building a community around their brewery. We had an awesome time with these two wonderful people. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage industry check out these...

In this episode, your hosts Chloe & Ron, AKA Coco and the Pool Boy get together for a sit down chat to welcome you. In the introduction episode it is a chance to get to know this wacky crew and their personality. They will discuss where they came from and what to expect with the show. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!! This episode is just an intro and you don't want to miss what is coming up. To get in touch with us and keep up with our stories about the food and beverage...