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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