Tampa Bay Beer Week 2024 is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! 

Here’s a sneak peak at what Green Bench is getting into this year…

Tuesday, March 5th IPA Tap Takeover with Hazy IPA Release

Hop heads rejoice! The Green Bench tasting room will overfloweth with hoppy, hazy, citrusy, dank, and tropical crushers all day long. All that AND a new hazy IPA? You betcha. See you there. 

Wednesday, March 6th Webb’s Lager Night with Bierstadt Lagerhaus & Friends

We’re thrilled to once again host our friends for an evening of celebrating all that lager can offer - from the crisp and bitter, to the dark and roasty. It’s such an honor to have offerings from both Bierstadt Lagerhaus (Denver, CO) and Sacred Profane (Biddeford, ME), so it’s surely not an evening to miss. 

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Joanne loves beer, and when we say that, we mean it. Joanne is notorious for spontaneously strapping on her travel boots and jet setting around the world, always making sure to hit up the as many well-recommended breweries and eateries as her schedule will allow. Not only is she dedicated to the experience of beer, she’s dedicated to the learning and sharing of beer, cider, and wine. Joanne is one of the kindest and most approachable humans we know, making her an incredible ambassador for the beer industry. 

Owner/Head Brewer, Khris thoughtfully says, “Joanne spends her time exploring different styles and traveling anywhere she can to develop her beer experiences. She's wisely opinionated and yet fiercely objective. Joanne is eager and excited, and on top of all of these intangibles, she's educated. I love talking to her, and so do our customers. She's kind and open and wants nothing more than to provide quality customer service, and we're lucky to have her.”

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‘Tis the season for…giving! For gifting! For Floridians to come out of hiding for fear of melting into a puddle of sunscreen and regret for leaving the house! And whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, we’ve got a cooler full of beer and some fancy new merch to show off. So let’s get into The 2023 Green Bench Gift Guide and how to shop for all the beer folks in your circle. 

Gifts for…

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Representing Green Bench Brewing from Sarasota to Orlando, Florida Stephen has been a key factor in our sales growth since he came on board. His journey with us has been marked by a strong commitment to the brewery, a good-natured approach, and a remarkable ability to turn complexities into relatable insights.

“Stephen has been an integral part of growing our Green Bench footprint throughout the state of Florida. His calm demeanor, friendly disposition, and trusted opinions have served him well in establishing great relationships with both retailers and wholesale partners. Throughout his years with us he's been a fantastic ambassador for our brand and someone we can always count on to do what's best for our customers,” says Owner, Nathan.

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Green Bench recently added a citrusy, zesty summer seasonal to the lineup - LIME LIFE! A zippy sibling to core brew Bench Life, Lime Life introduces all-natural lime extract and citric acid to the conversation which lends a bright, summery, sunshiney flavor to an already refreshing light lager. 

It’s not often that Green Bench introduces a new seasonal brand to the catalog and I wasn’t sure of the process, so I went to three of our department heads - Khristopher Johnson, founding brewer and co-owner; Coleman Berra, sales director; Micki Bell, director of marketing and communications - to learn more about the process.

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In the heart of our brewery, where the art of crafting exceptional beer comes to life, one name shines brightly – Dan. More than just a colleague, Dan is a cornerstone of our production team. He’s an embodiment of experience, leadership, and unwavering dedication. Dan is our most tenured employee at Green Bench, starting just 9 months after we opened. Since day one he's always shown true dedication to his craft of brewing beer and to ensuring that Green Bench is manufacturing the best product possible.

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Between the Tampa Bay Rays’ absolutely stunning record and the Beat-The-Heat-level temps*, St. Petians are flocking inside like the Sunken Gardens flamingos taking cover before Hurricane Ian. 

At Green Bench, a few upgrades have been made to the outdoor space including an abundance of umbrellas for shade, as well as two large cooling fans flanking the beer garden to keep the air circulating. But the wheels of the GB team are always turning, so guests can look forward to other means to assuage the sweaty grasp of summer. 

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With her infectious personality, commitment to Green Bench, and exceptional sales skills Estee shines bright in her role as Territory Manager for Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco county. She possesses a warm energy that effortlessly draws others towards her. Her friendly and approachable nature has enabled her to forge strong relationships with our esteemed retail partners, customers, and distributors.

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Green Bench enthusiasts might be privy that this year the brewery is turning ten! But all may not be aware that Green Bench’s beloved neighbor, Bodega, also turned ten on March 15th. 

In honor of the Edge District staples’ respective decades of delicious, here are some recommended pairings of Best Florida Beer medaling brews and eats from Bodega: 

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COLD BEER! HEY COLD BEER! If you’ve been to the brewery and heard this called out, we’re not just talking about our literal cold beer…we might also be referring to John, one of our Production team members. John came on board back in August 2021 by way of our friends at Calusa Brewing down in Sarasota, FL.  Along with him came his nickname, Cold Beer. And what a fitting nickname it is!

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To love Green Bench Brewing is to know that we’re always tweaking something. We’re always trying to make something a touch better, a little more efficient, a deeper conversation. And y’all - we’ve done it again. 

If you’ve been to either tasting room in the last week or so, we may have even mentioned it to you. Our Front of House team has been pretty excited. 

We got new lager glasses with…

…NUCLEATION POINTS!

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Joan is our resident Certified Cicerone, Blogger, Shift Lead, and Merchandise Extraordinaire. To say she wears a lot of hats at Green Bench is truly an understatement. From event committees to photo shoots, Joan has been our go-to, go-getter since joining the team in 2020.

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Happy Holidays from Green Bench Brewing! As the heat lifts off of Saint Petersburg and we begin our goodbyes to 2022, we’re reflecting on all we have here: the very best ownership team and staff we could ask for, an absolutely gorgeous city to host and surround us, and both our local and global communities who amaze us with their support. The feelings of gratitude are overwhelming.

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We're excited for what 2023 has in store and for the ability to continue to grow with our community. As we close out 2022, let’s raise a glass to…our whole incredible staff. THANK YOU!

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As the year winds down and plans for celebratory time with family, chosen family, and friends ramp up, it’s easy for the mind to wander to traditions – and traditions are not in short supply when it comes to the origin and development of beer.

I wanted to explore the tradition of decoction in brewing as we enter this new season, as I feel it isn’t as well-known or -explored as, say, Oktoberfest or Reinheitsgebot.

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Just as his nickname implies, Kyle’s presence oozes into nearly every aspect of Green Bench. As our Packaging Manager, Kyle works with each department within the brewery to ensure our beer goes from production to its proper destination. From the tasting room to distribution and everything in between, he plays a crucial role in our overall execution.

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Spooky season is upon us folks! And whether you’re a hardcore horror-movie watchin’, costume-makin’, pumpkin-carvin’, Werewolf-Bar-Mitzvah-singin’ Sanderson Sister or you’re simply a person living on the planet in the month of October I want to make sure we all recognize the reason for the season - CANDY.

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Events. Events. Events. Here at Green Bench, we host a myriad of private events in all of our beautiful spaces for every kind of special occasion. It’s a BIG part of what we do in our physical space. From beer garden weddings to milestone birthdays in our cellar to showers and rehearsal dinners on our balcony to company gatherings in Webb’s second floor bar…we do it all. Kendra joined us back in January, in the thick of our peak event season, as our Events Manager. To say she jumped right into the role without hesitation is an understatement. With her expansive event and brewery experience (from around the country, we might add), she didn’t skip a beat.

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On Friday, September 23rd we’ll be celebrating our 9th (NINTH!!) anniversary here at Green Bench with our second Annual Mic Drop: Craft Karaoke Clash. If you missed last year, I’d recommend canceling your plans…or just making these your new ones.

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As soon as Cole came on board, he reviewed and analyzed how we had been operating and immediately came up with a plan to develop better systems and spreadsheet tracking (he’s really good at spreadsheets) to allow all corners of the brewery better communication while increasing efficiency and accuracy in real-time. Because of his immediate dedication to the role, Cole’s first full year with GB proved a record sales year in distribution!

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