On November 2nd, 2024, Neptunian Sky attended the Treasure Coast Brew Fest in Stuart, FL! The TC Brew Fest is the Treasure Coast’s largest and longest-running beer festival! In years past, attendees have had the opportunity to sample over 200 brews from over 50 different breweries. In addition to craft beer tasting, guests can sip wine, dine al fresco food truck style, enjoy live music and play games. All of the net proceeds directly benefit Treasure Coast charities each year. In 2023, the Treasure Coast Brew Fest was able to donate $27,000 to three local charities!
The local benefiting charities of the event included:
We Do Good - WeDoGood.org is a non-profit organization here to help those who inspire us all. WeDoGood.org works with veterans and their families for a well-earned future. They help first responders and healthcare workers rest easier after long shifts, allow single parents to have peace of mind that they are not alone, and help children reach for the stars.
Angler Action Foundation: Angler Action is a growing army of anglers recording their fishing trip and catch data to benefit the future of gamefish. Their tools are developed through collaboration between research scientists and anglers.
Angler Action data fills a critical need in fishery management by collecting data on released, as well as harvested fish. They collect information on fish relative sizes, numbers and locations that is only available from anglers recording their fishing trips.
Angler Action is a service project of the Snook & Gamefish Foundation, undertaken in partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida researchers, and other partners. The current update of Angler Action's database, software and phone apps are made possible by a grant from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Florida Brewers Guild: The Florida Brewers Guild is a nonprofit trade association committed to preserving the rights and interests of all craft brewers throughout the state. Since 1996, the Florida Brewers Guild has been responsible for helping increase bottle size standards, permitting the influx of import and craft beers into the market, and fostering the growth of craft beer in Florida.
We were lucky to take breaks and sample a handful of the many breweries at the event. Some notable east coast Florida breweries included:
Hydrosaurus Brewing - Hydrosaurus Brewing is a brand-new, family-owned brewery, run by husband-and-wife team Scott and Nikki Corning in Titusville, FL. Their focus on brewing is to keep it new and interesting, while still paying homage to the classic styles that have made beer a staple across the ages.
Cigar City Brewing Company: Founded in 2009, Cigar City Brewing was born out of a desire to bring the unique culture, history, and cuisine of Tampa, FL to an international audience. Always looking to expand the palate of flavors, Cigar City Brewing began introducing beers with unique tropical inspiration and culinary lineage that has grown to be a recognized beer name in all of Florida.
Civil Society Brewing in Jupiter, FL is all about the inspiration and the gratitude of friends and family. It is all about a passion for great beer, a pleasure in developing the craft, and creating a great place for the community.
Hop Life Brewing Company - As home brewers, Jim and Rob of Hop Life Brewing Company in Port St. Lucie, FL take pride in embracing the art of the brewing culture. Their commitment is to use only the finest ingredients for their specialty- made hand crafted beer. Hop Life Brewing Company is more than a craft brewing company, it’s a way of life. Owners Jim and Rob are both aware of the importance of values, passion, and dedicated teamwork due to their successful careers in the fire service.
Between beer tasting and socializing with other local vendors, we were able to engage with many local boaters, fishermen, and even neighbors about our BILGE-B-DRY line of products and accessories. The experience was a fun and interactive way for us to spread the word about the importance of a dry bilge and to demonstrate how our BILGE-B-DRY pumps operated. If you are visiting in Florida for a fall vacation, make sure to check out these local breweries, as well as the 250 other breweries across the state!
The winter season is almost here! Don't forget to update your low-profile pickups or pickup filter material to keep your BILGE-B-DRY unit running efficiently! Stay tuned for exciting news on updates to our BILGE-B-DRY pumps!
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