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.
Read MoreJust 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.
Read MoreSpooky 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.
Read MoreEvents. 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreAs 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!
Read MoreChef John LoScalzo has three requirements before he agrees to do a pop-up. “Good people. Good beer. Let me do my thing,” he says, chuckling. “And y’all [at Green Bench] got it.”
Read MoreSince 2019, Bryan has become our neighborhood friendly face. He has a tremendous attitude and his customer interactions are described as nothing short of “lovely.” Not only does he have a friendly demeanor, he’s also a true example of a friend. Whether it’s building customer relationships with regulars and newcomers or lending a helping hand to his co-workers, Bryan always goes the extra mile to show others they are embraced and accepted.
Read MoreIt’s peak summer in sunny St. Petersburg and we’re doing our best to embrace the heat. Coolers packed with pilsners for poolside hangs & pitchers of Lime Life (have you heard!?) paired with unparalleled St. Pete sunsets in the beer garden work for us - how about you?
We’ve lined up a July full of events to distract from & celebrate the rising temperatures. Let’s get into it.
Read MoreAshley is a STAPLE of Webb’s City Cellar by Green Bench. She’s literally been with us since the opening of Webb’s back in 2019. Raving about us since her first sips of Les Grisette back in 2015, she moved her family from Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg preliminary to work for the brewery and has since become a fixture of our cellar.
Read MoreSummer is HERE! Officially? Not so much, but if you’re a St. Petian or resident of the Tampa Bay area, you know that summer is in fact here. We think about summer a lot at Green Bench because it’s not so much a season as it is a lifestyle ‘round these parts. Check out our blog post with our Summer Survival Guide to Flavor. We cooked up some pretty perfect pairings for y’all.
Read MoreLauren is one of, if not our most, tenured bartenders here at Green Bench. If you’ve frequented our establishment over the years, there is no doubt you’ve encountered Lo’s infectious good vibes.
Read MoreImagine, if you will, a beer that pairs with everything. Cheese? Perfect. Grilled chicken? Flawless. Date night? Romance. Being a couch potato? Better snag a 4-pack. Imagine now that once a week at Webb’s City Cellar, you can have four ounces of that beer just for simply existing. Well around these parts we call that Table Beer Thursday. See you there?
Read MoreEsan Guerin came to us by way of the USF Brewing Arts Program. After graduating the program, Esan started as an intern here at Green Bench and it was instantly realized that he was a piece of the puzzle we didn’t even know we were missing. This quick revelation led to him joining our production team full time in March 2021.
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