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Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe

Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe

New Brewery In Ybor City To Open

Author Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe

There is a new brewery in Ybor city that is set to open. And one thing about this brewery that is super cool, is that it used to be an old fire station. It’s called Sky Puppy Brewing. I heard about this new place and cannot wait to check it out. I was reading an article on Creative Loafing about it and checking out a ton of pictures. It looks like a cool place to check out next time you’re on the hunt for a new brewery.

The building is located at 1313 E 8th Ave, in Ybor City. It sits on the site of Casa Bomberos, where Tampa Fire Station No. 2 was until 1924, and it’s technically the city’s oldest fire house still standing. After the fire house, it was turned into New World Brewery which was there for 22 years. They relocated a few miles away to Sulfur Springs after the property was sold to a developer. Now it has just been transformed into Sky Puppy Brewing. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with dogs. Looking through the photos that have posted to their Instagram, it’s quite the opposite. Most breweries are dog friendly, however, it doesn’t say if Sky Puppy is.

Breweries are so popular in the Tampa Bay area. And now there is a new brewery in Ybor city. It seems everywhere you go, you will find another one down the road. A Brewery, often referred to as a brewpub, is a unique in it’s own way because it combines the functions of a pub or restaurant with a brewery. This means that the beer served in these establishments is brewed on-site, providing patrons with a unique experience of enjoying freshly brewed beer. There are breweries that do not brew their own beers and just serve others, but most in the Tampa Bay area brew their own.

Next time you are in Ybor City, check out Sky Puppy Brewing. There is more to learn about this new place and the owners who made it all happen. They have a great story that includes how they met at New World Brewery and now are the owners of Sky Puppy Brewery.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.

5 Best Breweries In Tampa Bay

The 5 best breweries in Tampa Bay.  We have so many great breweries in the area, that it was hard to pick out my favorites.  Seems like in the last 10 years, more have popped up in the Bay area.  My fiancé loves to visit new breweries all the time so I have been to a lot in the area.  I love the light beers but he loves trying all the different flavors.

Whether it’s sours, ales, or lagers, he will try them all. He would much rather go to a brewery than to a regular bar.  For his birthday every year, we usually end up at a brewery or jumping on one of those brewery tours.

Reasons I Love Breweries In Tampa Bay

One of the reasons I love visiting breweries is most of them are dog-friendly.  When you walk into a brewery, you can usually find a couple of dogs hanging out.  Most breweries don’t specialize in food so it’s perfect.  Plus, you’re more likely to sit at a brewery longer.

Beer made at local breweries is usually stronger than your typical domestic beer, so it’s not one to be slammed.  More sipped and enjoyed.  Food trucks are sometimes found outside of breweries.  It’s a great way for the food trucks to get business and those visiting the breweries can order food.

If you’re not a fan of brewed beer, no worries.  Some places do carry other brands, wine, and full liquor.  Not all do though, so make sure you call ahead first and ask.  Brewed beer is an acquired taste.  But there is usually so much to choose from on their menu, you will surely find something.

I recommend doing a “flight” first.  That consists of 4 to 5 samples of different beers they offer.  That way you can find the one you like best.  Also, ask for samples.  They are usually great about giving out a small sample before you buy a whole glass full.

With all of the breweries in Tampa Bay,  it was hard to decide on my favorites, but here is a list of the ones I like the best.  This is according to me, Launa.  Based on nothing but my experience at these places.

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