Nestled in on Florida's Atlantic side, just north of Jacksonville, is the small island community of Fernandina Beach. Here, in an old car dealership and tile showroom, sits Mocama Brewing.

Mocama is the word for ocean in the ancient Timacua dialect that was spoken by pre-Colombian civilizations in the area. The namesake brewery opened near the end of 2020, opened by five people that had cut their teeth in the craft beer industry in locations like Creature Comforts.

It is currently owned and operated by husband and wife team Kim and Andrew Batey and operates a full service kitchen, coffee shop open at 7:30 am daily, and (of course) the production brewery and tap room. In charge of much of that is Head Brewer Justin Southwell, Nicholas Johnson, Brewer and Production Manager, Assistant Brewer Justin Conway, plus the voice you'll hear for a lot of this episode, Coffee Shop Manager Elliott Terral.

We start with a discussion of the coffee side of things, the rise of that segment of the third space, and Fernandina Beach's place in Florida craft beer (even after I horribly butcher the pronunciation). Also, listen as we chat about the expected morning crowd of coffee drinkers as they transition to beer drinkers in the afternoons, and starting Mocama's new liquor program.

Host & Editor: David Butler of Florida Beer Blog

Executive Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer: Steve Pekala

Guests: Head Brewer Justin Southwell, Brewer and Production Manager Nicholas Johnson, Assistant Brewer Justin Conway, and Coffee Shop Manager Elliott Terral from Mocama Brewing

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It is no secret that CBD infused beverages are becoming the next hot item in craft drinks. The regulation surrounding these, however, tends to still be a work in progress.

Also currently undergoing refinement is how these beverages are marketed and sold to the general public. But, if you're going to have a beverage that promotes the idea of a fun sunny day, who better to pair with it then the Legacy of Florida favorite Jimmy Buffett?

That was all the idea behind Coral Reefer, a new non-alcoholic CBD infused beverage. Produced with the inspiration of everyone's favorite parrot head, these beverages come in a variety of flavors and THC strengths.

We spoke to the co-founders behind Coral Reefer, Joe Snyder and Peter Hanley, about the legacy of Jimmy buffett, creating a beverage with the marketplace and the Margaritaville inspiration in mind, and the future of these beverages in Florida and the United states.

Plus, listeners will have access to a special discount code to order Coral Reefer shipped directly to you!

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Host & Editor: David Butler of Florida Beer Blog

Executive Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer: Steve Pekala

Guests: Joe Snyder and Peter Hanley of Coral Reefer

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It is impossible to ignore what Tidal Brewing in Spring Hill used to be in a former life.

The gas station pumps have long since been removed but the overhang remains, as well as the separate car wash that has been turned into a brewhouse. And an award-winning brewhosue, no less.

That work was done by owners Dave and Maxine Peitzman, both former teachers in Hernando County turned brewmaster and tap room manager for one of the area's hottest breweries. I sat down with Dave and Maxine to discuss beer in the region, how Tidal reflected their own backgrounds in education, and the joys of converting a car wash to a brewhouse.

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Host & Editor: David Butler of Florida Beer Blog

Executive Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer: Steve Pekala

Guests: Dave and Maxine Peitzman, Co-owners, Tidal Brewing

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