Tag Archives: Clearwater

Sea Dog Brewing Company Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Posted on by
Reply

Sea Dog Brewing has had a long standing presence in Florida. Their line-up of beers was for many of us some of the first craft beers we ever tried. Well, this month marks a big milestone for Sea Dog in the sunshine state.

Next week on April 10th, Sea Dog Brewing Company will be cutting the ribbon as they debut their new 20bbl brewhouse. Not only will this new brewery provide beer for their brew pub but it will also serve as big source for much of their draft beer in Florida.

Currently brewing their second batch on this system, Sea Dog Brewing Company will be celebrating their new brewery on Thursday. Doors open at 3pm. The Mayor of Clearwater will be cutting the ribbon on the City’s first Brewery at 5 pm.

For more information and updates visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/seadogclearwater

Sea Dog Breaks Ground on it’s Clearwater Brewery

Posted on by
Reply

CLEARWATER, FL – Sea Dog Brewing Company has broken ground on its new 20 barrel brewery at the Sea Dog Brew Pub in Clearwater, Florida.  The concrete is being poured today and the containers of brewing equipment are being moved on site from Orlando.

The 20 barrel system hails from the Shipyard Brewport which used to operate at the Orlando International Airport as the world’s first airport microbrewery.

The brewery at the Sea Dog in Clearwater will produce award-winning beer from Sea Dog and Shipyard Brewing Companies as well as special limited edition brews only available at the pub.

Florida native Bobby Baker has been named head brewer at the location and the brewery is expected to open in March. The goal is to produce 10,000 barrels annually and there is room for expansion.

The Sea Dog Brew Pub opened in February 2013 on U.S. 19 in Clearwater.  Photos of construction will be posted weekly on the brew pub’s Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/SeaDogClearwater.

“Demand for Shipyard and Sea Dog beer here in Florida has been very strong and the craft beer movement continues to grow,” said owner Fred Forsley.  “We are very excited to be part of that growth and to be brewing in Florida again.”

About Sea Dog Brewing Company:  

Our beers are brewed in a traditional English style using only the highest quality ingredients like English two-row malted barley and British top-fermenting Ringwood yeast. Our English brewing style results in brews with a distinctive, refreshing taste and crisp finish.  Founded in 1993 on the coast of Maine, our crew brews a full line of award-winning handcrafted ales that capture the spirit of Maine’s sea-faring history. Pubs located in Maine (South Portland, Topsham, and Bangor) and Florida (Clearwater and Orlando).  www.seadogbrewing.com

About Shipyard Brewing Company:  

Founded in 1994, Shipyard Brewing Company is located on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine and produces 20 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers.  Its products are distributed in over 35 states.  The Brewers Association ranks Shipyard as the 15th largest craft brewery in the U.S. and 23rd overall.  In 2013, the brewery produced 160.060 barrels (2,288,300 cases) of its award-winning brews. www.shipyard.com.

St. Pete and Clearwater Debut Craft Beer Trail

Posted on by
Reply

It’s no secret that beer fans will travel to drink good craft beer. Fortunately, the cities of St. Pete and Clearwater also understand that their breweries are important to the community and tourism. On their website, they have debuted the St. Pete/Clearwater Craft Beer Trail featuring all of the areas Breweries and Brew Pubs.

Looking to take a trip to the West Coast? Visit http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/articles/st-peteclearwater-craft-beer-trail to explore some of your beer options. Kudos to these cities for working with their breweries to bring people in!