Exploring the Brewing Scenes of New York, Colorado, and Florida
/Exploring the Brewing Scenes of New York, Colorado, and Florida
Our recent trip across the United States allowed us to dive into the brewing scenes of three incredible locations: New York City, Colorado, and Florida. From small homebrew operations to massive global breweries, we had the privilege of meeting passionate, innovative, and dedicated people who are crafting some of the world's finest beers, meads, and ciders. In this post, we'll take you through our journey, sharing the highlights and the amazing people we met along the way.
NYC’s Christler building
New York City: A Brewing Metropolis
Our trip began in the bustling city of New York, a place known for its vastness and the unique personalities that call it home. The brewing scene in this city is equally diverse, stretching from Manhattan to Queens and Brooklyn. We encountered a range of breweries, from small hobbyists to major players in the global market.
We were honored to visit Finback Brewery, where Kevin and Dan treated us to a fantastic experience. We're excited to bring a collaboration brew back to the UK with us. We also owe a huge thank you to Julio at LIC Beer Project, who was a gracious host despite our unexpected arrival.
Finback, brooklyn, ny
Colorado: The Rocky State's Brewing Scene
Leaving the city behind, we ventured into the rocky landscapes of Colorado. The change of pace and temperature were noticeable, but so was the vibrant brewing scene. Small homebrew operations like Mountain Sun Pub and major players like San Miguel-owned Avery Brewing showcased the state's diversity in the brewing world.
One of the highlights of our time in Colorado was our visit to the fiercely independent Left Hand Brewing. The team at Left Hand has built a business centered around beer, treating their staff like family. Our time in Denver was laid-back, culminating in the highly anticipated Nitro Fest.
the heist team in sunny (but cold!) bouler, co
A special thank you goes to Chris at Left Hand, who was a fantastic host, and to Zach, Woody, and the team at Mockery Brewing for welcoming us. We hope to bring some of the collaboration brews back to the UK as well.
nitrofest, denver co at mission ballroom
Florida: A Beer Lover's Paradise
Our final stop was the sunny state of Florida, where we discovered a thriving brewing scene, particularly in Tampa and St. Petersburg. With craft breweries on nearly every corner, we were blown away by the variety and quality of IPAs, sours, pastry sours, and imperial stouts being produced.
YBOR CITY, tampa. main strip.
A huge thank you goes to Josh and his family at Hidden Springs Ale Works for their invitation and hospitality. We're looking forward to bringing their collaboration brew to our taproom in the UK in a couple of months.
Heist x hidden springs, collab launching soon!
Closing Thoughts
Our journey through the United States' brewing scenes was an eye opening experience, and we're grateful for the incredible people we met along the way. From the breweries and taprooms to the Uber drivers who entertained us daily, we were met with warmth and enthusiasm at every turn. We can't wait to share the fruits of our collaborations with our friends back home, and we look forward to future adventures in the world of brewing. Cheers!