We’ve tracked Sylvester’s ascent from a $50 Mr. Beer homebrew kit to his very own, admittedly tiny, brewery tucked into an industrial space in Tarpon Springs. Among homebrewers who dream of turning hobby into calling, he’s a rock star. Among beer aficionados, his bottle-conditioned Belgian saison and flagship Lectio Divina strong ale are prized. He’s also stuck to his roots, literally, by producing an uber-Florida beer infused with fragrant palmetto berries and hibiscus. Bob’s an average working Joe who made the transition from the daily grind of menswear sales to churning out delicious ales. Saint Somewhere Brewing Company, Tarpon Springs, 813-503-6181, saintsomewherebrewing.com
This article appears in Sep 10-16, 2008.
