include Four Kings, the Flying Coffin IPA, 
and the Blonde Bomber. As they continue 
to grow and thrive, Vannatter and Kee have 
added more than a dozen signature and 
seasonal beers to their menu. 

Idyll Hounds Brewing Company is located 

in Santa Rosa Beach and founder Frasier 
Hansen has been brewing beer for over a 
decade. This fearless leader started from 
scratch as a home brewer in Salt Lake City 
and then traveled to England to take courses 

and has been perfecting his craft ever since. 
Launching in October of 2014, Idyll Hounds 
has two phenomenal flagship beers, Divide 
& Conch’R and Man ‘O’ Wheat. You can 
visit their taproom in South Walton to sample 
their flagship and seasonal beers as well as 
other local craft beers from their 24 taps. Idyll 
Hounds is pet-friendly, so it’s always yappy 
hour there!

Hop on your beach cruiser and bike over 

to visit founder, Jamey Price at Grayton 

Beer Company. Their original brew, 30A 
Beach Blonde Ale, is always a crowd pleaser. 
Building upon their success, the brewery has 
more than doubled their production in two 
years, producing some of the most well known 
locally brewed beers. Visit the Grayton Beer 
Taproom for some brews and corn hole and try 
out their new lines of Barrel Aged beers being 
introduced this year. With so many exciting 
local beers to try out, you better start your 
brewery tour now. 

 The Emerald 

Coast is 

officially 

riding the 

craft brewery 

wave which 

is growing in 

popularity 

with tourists 

and locals 

alike.

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