Books
THE GREAT FLORIDA CRAFT BEER GUIDE
The Great Florida Craft Beer Guide is a history and a snapshot of the Florida Craft Beer Scene circa 2013. This book chronicles the history of Florida’s craft beer and breweries from 1897 to 2013 and speaks about many of the breweries that have been lost to time and tides. From Destin to Key West, The Great Florida Craft Beer Guide speaks of a Florida that had 93 craft breweries in the State and endeavors to faithfully tell those brewers’ stories.
TAMPA BAY BEER: A HEADY HISTORY
Tampa Bay Beer: A Heady History is a story of the formation of Tampa Bay’s beer scene. From a time when more than thirty breweries called the Tampa Bay area home. With a history that spans a century, the brewing industry has experienced highs and lows. The end of Prohibition allowed more to join in on the brewers' art. Anheuser-Busch's emergence as a powerhouse caused a decades-long lull in craft brewing beginning in the 1960s. From the ceremonial brewing vessels of native peoples to the sleek brewhouses of modern craft brewers, the Bay area is a shining example of the developing trade. Author Mark DeNote recaps the sudsy history of beer makers in the Big Guava.