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Background Co-founders Ryan Dowdle and Shane Mozur opened Tampa, Florida’s Angry Chair Brewing in late 2014. They are known for their stouts and sours. Head brewer, Ben Romano started home brewing in 2006. In 2009, he started brewing professionally for …
Experience – Granite Mountain Brewing Tucked between antique shops on historic Cortez Street in downtown Prescott AZ, Granite Mountain Brewing is a hip and trendy little brewery and taproom. The gorgeous handcrafted wood bar is the centerpiece of this bright establishment. …
Background – Sin City Brewing Co. When Richard Johnson moved to Las Vegas in 1996, “There was nothing there in terms of craft beer. One brewpub, that was it. He was in charge of the next three that opened. Sin City …
Background – Big Dog Brewing In 1990, Tom Wiesner from Wisconsin, founded Big Dog’s Hospitality Group, a local chain of Wisconsin-themed bar-restaurant-casino properties. In 1992 he opened Southern Nevada’s first brewery. The company started as the Holy Cow Brewery on the …
Background Mike Bisaha started Big Top Brewing in 2013. Their brewmaster, Josh Wilson of Parrish, had been homebrewing for 25 years and was encouraged by a distributor to go pro. Bisaha’s 6,000-square-foot facility started with a 30-barrel system with a goal …
Background Banger Brewing opened its door in 2014 by five friends who have worked together for years. The Banger fivesome are Marc Longwith, Nick Fischella, Eddy Quiogue, Roberto Mendoza and Michael “Banger” Beaman. They met while working for restaurants at …
Background – Monterey Coast Brewing Charles and Lucy Lloyd opened Monterey Coast Brewing in 2001. The brewery is located in old town Salinas. They also offer a full menu including premium steaks, seafood, gourmet pizzas and burgers. Experience Looking for a craft …
Background Darwin Brewing Company traces its roots back to January 2012. Brewing started on a modest brewing system within the brewpub Darwin’s on 4th in Sarasota. They brew artisan ales and lagers influenced by the flavors and spices of South …
Background Frank and Denise Tschida opened Motorworks Brewing in 2014, becoming Bradenton’s first craft brewery. As soon as they laid their eyes on the Bradenton property, they knew they had found something Special. The facility was built in 1923 and …
UPDATE: We are very sad to announce Scottsdale Beer Co did not survive the pandemic. We are happy to find out their brewer Brad Williams did move to the new Throne Brewing! One of Scottsdale’s newest breweries is the Scottsdale …
