Brewing craft beer since 1997, Florida Beer Company is based in the city of Melbourne, near Palm Bay. One of the state’s premier craft brewers, Florida Beer Company
encompasses a number of popular brands including Key West, Hurricane Reef, Ybor Gold, and Tropical - creating a unique lineup of Floridian inspired brews. The company prides themselves on exclusively utilizing the finest local ingredients to support Florida Agriculture.

Florida Beer Company is run by president Humberto Perez, a third-generation brewer whose grandfather founded Cerveceria Regional, the second largest brewery in Venezuela in 1929. His father continued the business and worked at Cerveceria Regional for fifty years before moving the family to the United States in 1994. Today, Humberto’s goal is to create a regional brewing force and establish Florida as a leader in microbrewing.

Humberto’s efforts are certainly paying off as he works closely with Florida Beer Company brewmaster Jack Owen to create individualistic beers through traditional brewing methods. This month’s Craft Beer Club features are from the popular Key West brand, epitomizing the laid-back, tropical Florida spirit and offering unique, refreshingly balanced flavors to compliment the warm Key West climate. Cheers!