USA, FL: Calusa Brewing Co preparing to open its doors on April 28

Sarasota County's newest craft brewery, Calusa Brewing Co., plans to open to the public this week after months of work, Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported on April 26.

Sarasota natives Vic Falck and Geordie Rauch said they got inspired to create a brewery while living in San Diego, a craft beer mecca. They were friends with a California homebrewer, Jason Thompson, and asked him if he'd like to go pro with them. He jumped at the opportunity.

Together they created Calusa at 5701 Derek Ave., off Clark Road in Sarasota County, and say its tasting room will open on April 28 at noon. The brewery is named in honor of the American Indians who lived here for thousands of years.

"We want to do a bit of a barrel aging program moving forward," Falck said. Their first focus will be on hoppy beers, saisons and sour ales.

Calusa will be open Thursdays from noon to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. For now the beers will only be available on tap and in to-go growlers at the tasting room, Falck said.

26 April, 2016