Each time I go to Georgia, I send out a blast to friends and family before entering back into the sunshine state. "Place your orders, I am making a beer run."
Too many beers I love aren't for sale in Florida. The last time I sent out the call, I got over 15 orders for various brews from SweetWater to New Belgium. SweetWater Brewing Company announced Tuesday that they will begin distribution in Florida in the coming weeks. The Atlanta-based brewery will have their hoppy fresh ales on draft at select bars, pubs and restaurants in Tampa and Orlando. Tampa should get the beers first, around late October.
This article appears in Aug 23-29, 2012.

