On Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m., Coppertail Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida) will recognize its 3rd Anniversary by once again hosting a Florida Weisse Party at the brewery.

Three years of bringing “quality, Florida-brewed beer to the thirsty masses” are in the books, and Coppertail Brewing Co. is more than ready to celebrate the occasion.  Just like last year, Coppertail’s birthday theme will be “Celebrate Florida Weisse”, a party boasting a ridiculous lineup of Berliner Weisse-style brews created by their brewers and several guest breweries.  We have quite a bit to go over when it comes to this anniversary throw down, so let’s get to the details.

The Basics

• What – Coppertail Brewing Co.’s 3rd Anniversary & Florida Weisse Festival
• When – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26
• Where – Coppertail Brewing Co. – 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, Florida

The Beers

Just as the name indicates, this event is all about that Florida Weisse and Coppertail Brewing is breaking out an absolute plethora of these tart, tasty brews.  Here is what they expect to be pouring during the party (**this tap list is tentative**):

• Passion of the Frank (Passionfruit)
• Frank the Tang (Orange)
• Florida Jam (Orange/Vanilla)
• Mango Grenade (Mango/Pomegranate)
• Full Rosenberry (Strawberry/Peach)
• Strawberry Limeade (Strawberry/Lime)
• Dark & Stormy (Ginger/Lime/Vanilla)
• Relish (Orange/Cranberries)
• Whoops (Hibiscus/Cranberries)
• Baby Genius (Gose)
• Summertime Rools (Watermelon Gose)
• Bay Breeze (Pineapple/Cranberries)
• Tamarind
• Quat’s up (Kumquats)
• Mojito (Lime/Mint/Vanilla)
• Cherry Lime
• Sea Breeze (Grapefruit/Cranberries)
• Papaya Patrick (Papaya/Starfruit)
• Down with OPP (Orange/Prickly Pear)
• Mother of Dragons (Lime/Dragonfruit)
• Guava Pastelitos (Guava/Raspberries/Vanilla)
• Obey Your Thirst (Lemon/Lime)
• Pinky Swear (Raspberries/Lemon)
• BOMP (Blood Orange/Mango/Passionfruit)
• Gooseberry
• Blackberry Slam Piece
• Cherry Pastelitos (Cherry/Raspberries/Vanilla)

There is no denying that the list above is pretty damn awesome, but those are not the only brews that will be pouring at this event.  That’s right . . . Coppertail Brewing Co. has invited some friends over for this party, and they are bringing a few of their own goodies to contribute to the celebration.  Guest breweries include and their beers (**UPDATE** 8.25.17):

• 7venth Sun Brewery (Dunedin, Florida): Passion Sauce
• Cycle Brewing (St. Petersburg, Florida): Drops of Juniper (Gin Barrel Aged IIPA)
• Hidden Springs Ale Works (Tampa, Florida): Pretty in Pink (Raspberry Lemon Gose) & Banshaku (Cucumber Yuzu Berliner)
• Angry Chair Brewing (Tampa, Florida): TBA
• Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida): CL Cherry Weisse
• Cigar City Cider & Mead (Tampa, Florida): Water Melon & Jam Pony Sour Express
• Tampa Bay Brewing Company (Tampa, Florida): FL Tart (Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry Florida Weisse) & Lindsay’s Mango Habanero (Passion Fruit, Mango, Acai, Habenero Florida Weisse)
• Arkane Aleworks (Largo, Florida): TBA
• Brew Bus Brewing (Tampa, Florida): Summer Lovin’
• Late Start Brewery (Tampa, Florida): TBA
• Six Ten Brewing (Tampa, Florida): CBGB
• M.I.A. Beer Company (Doral, Florida): Chango & Santísima Morada
• Motorworks Brewing (Bradenton, Florida)
• Green Bench Brewing Co. (St. Petersburg, Florida)
• Red Cypress Brewery (Winter Springs, Florida): Wild one: Foeder #1 (Foeder fermented/aged mixed culture Saison)
• Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (Athens, Georgia): TBA
• Florida Avenue Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida): Moscow Mule Weisse

Entertainment & Food

The good folks at Coppertail Brewing Co. know that you cannot possibly have a party without music, so they have booked Sun Signs, Mike Mass, and Mountain Holler to play this event.  The festival will also feature live limited-edition t-shirt printing and some tasty eats from Coppertail’s S & V Kitchen.

Admission Information

Coppertail’s Florida Weisse Festival is free to attend and tickets are not needed to gain entry.  All you have to do is show up and pay per pour.

If you are free on Saturday, in the area and have a love for tart, refreshing brews, you need to be at this Florida Weisse Festival to raise a glass with the Coppertail Brewing crew to the past three years and the many more ahead.  Make it happen, have some good times, and just be sure to arrange for a responsible way home after the party.  Prost!