Hamlin Craft Beer Festival Program 2024

A BREW-TIFUL DAY: Welcome to the Hamlin Craft Beer Festival

On behalf of Legacy Events for Education and the Observer Media Group, we’d like to welcome you to the first Hamlin Craft Beer Festival — New Beer’s Eve! We are super excited you are here to celebrate this event with us. We hope you are ready to sample some of the finest craft beers from throughout the country!

Like so many of the great events in Horizon West, this festival is the culmination of a few local leaders seeing a need and working to fulfill it — all in hopes that it brings joy to attendees and benefits the community at-large.

DAVID TERRY President and Executive Director Legacy Events for Education

Legacy funds these efforts though the production of community fundraising events such as the Central Florida Chili Cookoff and Hamlin Craft Beer Festival, generous sponsorships from local businesses and individual donations from the local community. For more information, visit Legacy’s website at legacyeventsfored.org.

MICHAEL ENG Editor and Publisher Observer Media Group

After many months of planning, we are thrilled to welcome more than 20 breweries from throughout Florida — and beyond — to our hometown. We are sure you will find at least one new favorite (and most likely, more than one)! Inside this guide, you’ll find spotlights on each of these breweries and their offerings.

In addition to the beer, please make sure to visit our interactive games area; peruse the local artisan market; and grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks. For you gear heads, don’t miss the Hamlin CruiseIn Car Show.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Legacy Events for Education, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. Our mission is to inspire students, teachers and communities to leave their legacy on the world. We believe it is important to encourage involvement and making a difference in our local communities. Since inception, Legacy has delivered more than $120,000 in scholarships and grants to local graduates and their schools.

The Observer Media Group publishes the West Orange Times & Observer, Southwest Orange Observer, OrangeObserver. com and all associated social-media channels. For more than a century, the Observer has been the local paper of record for Winter Garden, Windermere, Ocoee, Oakland, Dr. Phillips and Horizon West. For more, visit our website at OrangeObserver.com or follow us on all social media channels at OrangeObserver.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors: Shannon Till — State Farm; Skyline Chili; Horizon Custom Home Technologies; Truly Nolen; Austin Arthur; McKinnon Groves; GPK Holdings; Hamlin; Horizon West Happenings; IQ Portfolios; Holes to Go Orlando; A Rack Above; Jake Petroski; Floor Coverings International; SOS Contractors LLC; Orlando Outdoor Living; Sweathouz; Surveillance Plus; Community Health Centers; and Clermont Watersports Complex. We also thank City Beverages and Progressive Distribution for helping recruit some of the breweries represented at this year’s festival.

And with that, we invite you to grab your glass, visit our inaugural vendors and delight your palates. Cheers!

CEO: Colin Vanatta

CBO: Lexi Schimdt Vanatta

COO: Marco Reyna

CIO: AJ Alix

ABOUT HOME STATE

Home State Brewing Co. is two years young in the Town Center of Hamlin! One of the owners, Colin Vanatta, grew up not far from here in Winter Garden and has a passion for enhancing the community he loves. We aspire to craft an experience where everyone feels at home — what we call a “Home State of Mind.” At Home State, the craftsmanship doesn’t end with our beer but rather, it begins.

THE EXPERIENCE

Home State Brewing Co. is a familyowned brewery and kitchen with an ever-changing variety of delightfully crafted beers, including specialty lagers, IPAs, sours and traditional styles. In addition to beer and food, we offer wine, RTDs, seltzers, ciders and non-alcoholic options, so there’s something for everyone!

Make yourself at home in our taproom, on our patio or among the trees in our biergarten. Strike up a conversation with your neighbor or our friendly staff, grab a board game for the table, or come participate in our weekly events — whatever floats your canoe!

NOW POURING

Adults Are Talking: Pilsner

Camper Van: West Coast-style IPA

Sea Level: Pineapple prickly pear gose

Chris Couch teaches all levels of players including juniors, beginners, college golfers, and low handicap golfers. His teaching knowledge, combined with his playing experiences, will make your lesson a great learning experience!

Private golf lessons for golfers of all skill levels

Video golf swing analysis

Learn the mechanics of the game, course management, and teach drills that help players improve their game

Works with aspiring golfers who want to improve their game

ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY

CEO: Alan Beal

Chief brewing officer: Bob Rupprecht

Lead brewer: Dale Lazar

Year founded: 2019

NOW POURING

Preamble: Patriotic Light Lager, 4.2% ABV

Cat Shot: American Craft Lager, 5.5% ABV

Special Hops: IPA, 6.7% ABV

Grunt: Double IPA, 9.0% ABV

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @armedforcesbrewingcompany

BREWERS ANONYMOUS HOMEBREW CLUB

WEBSITE: brewersanonymous.org

Club president: Mike Thompson

Club vice president: Matt Hunsworth Year founded: 2016

NOW POURING

Carrate Cake: Carrot cake sour, 7% ABV

Banana PPQ: Bananas Foster stout, 10% ABV

Murder Hornet: Hot pepper amber ale, 6% ABV

Florida Day Drinker: American wheat beer, 5% ABV

Muzzle of Bees: Double IPA with honey, 8.5% ABV

Blue Butterflies: Blue raspberry hard seltzer, 5% ABV

FACEBOOK: BrewersAnonymous • INSTAGRAM: @brewers_anonymous

CARIB BREWERY USA

NOW POURING

Carib Beer. A full-bodied golden brew that bursts to life with every pour. A rich combination of flavor and aromatics blends perfectly to create a unique balance between malt and hops, sweet and bitter. 5% ABV, 15 IBU

Hurricane Reef Pilsner. Hurricane Reef is brewed with a daring blast of citrus, much richer in hops and alcohol volume, for fullbodied satisfaction, producing an exceptionally refreshing brew. A perfect complement for those with a thirst for adventure and thrillseeking, Hurricane Reef is best enjoyed by the not so faint at heart. 4.7% ABV, 70 IBU

CELEBRATION BREWING CO.

1601 Future Way, Celebration, Florida 34747 • (407) 625-7306 • celebrationbrewing.com

NOW POURING

Water Tower Wheat. his refreshing wheat ale is brewed with a blend of wheat and barley malts, giving it a hazy golden color and a smooth, creamy texture. 5.2% ABV, 15 IBU

No Sleep Till Celebration. This rich and robust stout is brewed with a blend of premium malts and roasted coffee beans. 6.1% ABV, 15 IBU

Storm Strong: This robust and flavorful ale is brewed with a blend of premium malts and a variety of Belgian yeast strains. 9.0% ABV, 10 IBU

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @celebrationbrewing

121 W. First St., Sanford, Florida 32771 • (407) 878-4367 • deviantwolfebrewing.com NO. 7 NO. 6 NO. 5

CROOKED CAN BREWING COMPANY

426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787 • crookedcan.com

Owners: Andy Sheeter and Alan Delahunt

Brewmaster: Todd Glass

Year founded: 2015

NOW POURING

Citrus Kicker IPA. An IPA to help bring in springtime with a light malt presence that features generous additions of grapefruit and orange peel. 6.4% ABV, 56 IBU

Rind Down Watermelon Wheat Ale. The unmistakable fragrance of fresh watermelon mingles with the subtle notes of wheat, creating an inviting and invigorating bouquet. 5.2% ABV, 15 IBU

FACEBOOK: CrookedCanBrewingCompany • INSTAGRAM: @crookedcan

DEVIANT WOLFE BREWING

Owner: Matt Rolfe

Brewer: Heather Opheim

Year founded: 2018

NOW POURING

Sourmanjaro: Coffee sour blonde conditioned on a blend of African coffee beans. 5.1% ABV

Norwegian Wizard Crisis: IPA brewed with Citra and Cascade hops for a smooth-drinking orange citrus-forward beer. 6% ABV

Easy Aura: A summer blonde ale with a peach and mango aroma, dry-hopped with Citra and Simcoe for a citrus finish. 5.6% ABV

FACEBOOK: DeviantWolfeBrewing

• INSTAGRAM: @deviantwolfe

FMB BREWING

(517) 316-5094 • fmb.beer

Owners: Eric Flowers, Tim Bryan, Michael Kurley and Ray Sun

Brewmaster: Eric Flowers

Year founded: 2021

NOW POURING

Double Wide Trailer: This unique double IPA combines a robust hop profile with notes of citrus, pine and locally sourced honey.

Keys in the Bowl: Unleash a wave of refreshment with FMB’s Key Lime Belgian White Ale — where Florida sunshine meets Belgian charm in a symphony of citrusy zest.

FACEBOOK: fmbbrewing • INSTAGRAM: @fmb_brewing

GATLIN HALL BREWING

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @gatlinhallbrew 4721

Owners: Mike Brady, Mary O’Donnell and Kevin Reynolds

Brewmasters: Baker Thorpe and Joey Davis Year founded: 2021

NOW POURING

Ghost Dog: Our house Hazy Pale Ale. Brewed with Citra, Strata and Idaho 7 hops.

Lore: 2022 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medalist. Vienna lager brewed with Vienna malt and Saphir hops.

MOTORWORKS BREWING

Owners: Frank and Denise Tschida

Brewmaster: Bob Haa

Year founded: 2014

NOW POURING

Pulp Friction: Pulp Friction is a grapefruit IPA that boasts a massive, freshly squeezed grapefruit aroma.

V-Twin: Our flagship lager is a bright copper color with a lightly toasted Munich malt aroma and moderately firm hop bitterness.

Intellectual Property Ale: This American IPA is filtered and bittered with high alpha hops from the Pacific Northwest.

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @MotorworksBrewing

MYTHK BREWING

WEBSITE: mythkbrewing.com

Owner/brewmaster: Mike DeLancett

Year founded: 2022

NOW POURING

The Beholders: Rye lager. The Beholders is made with craftmalted heirloom grains and old-world hops. This rustic lager features notes of toasted brown bread, sweet honeysuckle and subtle wisps of baking spices.

Oak Thorn: Sour wheat ale with chokecherry and lavender stems. We have created a refreshingly tart wheat beer, gently flavored by bright, sour chokecherries and balanced by the floral and pie-spice character of lavender stems.

FACEBOOK: mythkbrewing • INSTAGRAM: @mythkbrew

NEW YORK BEER PROJECT

9230 Miley Drive, Winter Garden, Florida 34787 • (407) 798-8304 • nybeerproject.com

FACEBOOK: NYBPOrlando

1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, Florida 32765 • (407) 542-8248 • oviedobrewingco.com NO. 13 NO. 2 NO. 12

Owners: Kelly and Kevin Krupski

Brewmaster: Sean Hamilton

Year founded: 2015

NOW POURING

Orlando Lager: Created especially for NYBP Orlando, our best-selling flagship lager is wonderful to enjoy alongside your favorite NYBP dish, or simply on its own while enjoying the little things in life.

Destination IPA: This bright, juicy beer is bursting with flavors of citrus, tropical fruits and a resiny bitterness, resulting in a well-rounded, insanely fresh American IPA that is a true delight to drink.

OVIEDO BREWING COMPANY

Owners: Vishal Chunilal, Vishal Chawhan and Prajesh Mohan

Brewmaster: Nolan Clark

Year founded: 2017

NOW POURING

Florida Boi: Light lager. American light lager brewed with all pilsner malt and fermented with German lager yeast. Light, crisp, easy drinking light lager. Perfect for a hot Florida Day. 4.0% ABV, 12 IBU

OWS Chamber ALE: A Florida-style citrus pale ale brewed with Valencia orange peel and grapefruit peel. This slightly sweet and citrus forward pale ale presents flavors of honey bread, slight tropical fruit, as well as aromas of fresh orange and citrus peel. 5.0% ABV, 30 IBU

FACEBOOK: OviedoBrewingCo

• INSTAGRAM: @oviedobrewingcompany

PARK PIZZA AND BREWING

6941 Lake Nona Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32827 • parkpizzalakenona.com

Owner: Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Brewmaster: Martin Eiler

Year founded: 2018

NOW POURING

Standard lager: A slightly sweet malt flavor profile that finishes bright and dry. 4.5% ABV, 10 IBU

Diamond Dog: A rich, malty body and a toffee and caramel finish. 8% ABV, 21 IBU

5 Hops This Time: This one is for the hop heads who can’t get enough IBUs. 8.9% ABV, 100 IBU

Super Sabro: A juicy, hazy IPA loaded with Sabro and Mosaic hops. 6.6% ABV, 40 IBU

INSTAGRAM/FACEBOOK: @parkpizzalakenona

TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY

13937 Monroes Business Park, Tampa, Florida 33635 • (813) 247-1422 • tbbc.beer

INSTAGRAM: @tbbco

Owner: David Doble

Brewmaster: Anthony Stone

Year founded: 1995

NOW POURING

Reef Donkey: Dry-hopped lemon and lime aroma with citrus, slight tropical fruit flavor. 5.5% ABV

Coral Head IPA: Notes of stone fruit, passion fruit and papaya with a big citrus twist. 7.0% ABV

Citrus Grove: Malty and sweet with a fruity character, finishes dry with huge citrus character in the body and aroma. 6.1% ABV

THREE ODD GUYS BREWING

48 E. Fifth St., Apopka, Florida 32703 • (407) 703-2051 • threeoddguysbrewing.com

Owners: Trod Buggs, Phillip Deems and Darryl Richardson

Brewmaster: Jason Gordon

Year founded: Opened for business in 2020

NOW POURING

Beachline Kolsch: Light and crisp traditional kölsch-style ale with slight fruit esters. This is your poolside beer.

APK IPA: This is a balanced India pale ale that’s not too hoppy and not too bitter. It has hints of orange from the citra hops.

Chiefs Horse Feathers Blonde Ale: We go big on the pilsner malt to give the beer a clean, crisp and bready character.

Midknight Bike Ride Double IPA: This malt-forward beer, with hints of orange, will quickly become one of your favorite double IPAs.

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: ThreeOddGuysBrewing

TOLL ROAD BREWING COMPANY

101 West McKey St., Ocoee, Florida 34761 • (407) 395-2742 • tollroadbrewing.com

Owners: Duane Morin, Melissa Morin and David Strickland

Brewers: Duane Morin, Amanda Smythe and David Strickland

Year founded: 2018

NOW POURING

Sun Ryes: Rye IPA, 7.3% ABV/85 IBU

Struggle Buggy: Pre-Prohibition lager, 5.6% ABV, 30 IBU

Obstacle Illusion: American amber ale, 5.7% ABV, 34 IBU

FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @tollroadbrewing

WICKED WEED BREWING

FACEBOOK: WickedWeedBrewing

Colada Coast: Pale ale infused with 100% real pineapple and coconut for a piña coladainspired brew. Whether you’re enjoying a day at the beach or just relaxing in your backyard, Colada Coast Pale Ale is the perfect beer to transport you to a tropical oasis. 111 W. Fifth St., Windermere, Florida 34786 • (407) 217-2953 • windermerebrewing.com NO. 4 NO. 20 NO. 3

91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, North Carolina 28801 • (828) 575-9559 • wickedweedbrewing.com

Owners: Ryan Guthy and Walt Dickenson

Brewmaster: Joe Pawelek

Year founded: 2012

NOW POURING

Pernicious IPA: Straw pale resinous with pine and citrus. Dry, crisp, light-bodied with aromas of tropical fruit, candied orange and light grassy notes. 7.3% ABV

Perni-Haze IPA: Tangerine, stone-fruit, ripe tropical juicy aroma with a balanced bitterness. 6.9% ABV

Strawberry Kiwi Burst: Vivid pink color, juicy, refreshing and tart with semi sweet finish. 4.9% ABV

WINDERMERE BREWING COMPANY

Owners: Joe Ata and Andy McGhee

Brewmaster: Sean Combes

Year founded: 2018

NOW POURING

Watermann: An easy-drinking Bavarian style light lager perfect for any day on the lake. Light, crisp and r efreshing.

FACECBOOK: WindermereBrewing • INSTAGRAM: @windermerebrewingco