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FMBrew Anniversary Celebration. -COURTESY PHOTO<\/p>\n
Fort Myers Brewing Company, Lee County\u2019s pioneering craft brewery and one of Florida\u2019s largest brewing operations, is celebrating its \u201cLucky 13th Anniversary\u201d with a four-day festival featuring 50+ specialty beers and seltzers, live music, food trucks, and exclusive anniversary merchandise through February 22, 2026.\n<\/p>\n
Since opening its doors in March 2013 with just 400 square feet of taproom space, Fort Myers Brewing Company has grown into a 22,000-square-foot operation producing 15,000 barrels annually and distributing to more than 1,600 locations across Southwest Florida. The brewery\u2019s journey from a modest startup to a regional craft beer destination mirrors the explosive growth of the craft beer movement in Lee County.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we moved to Fort Myers and opened our brewery 13 years ago, we hoped to make a few new friends through our shared love of craft beer,\u201d said Jen Whyte, co-owner of Fort Myers Brewing Company. \u201cWe never imagined we\u2019d become what we are today, a community gathering place that\u2019s earned national recognition while staying true to our local roots. We\u2019ve always said we brew \u2018the best beer you\u2019ll ever drink in a parking lot\u2019, and with our Lucky 13th Anniversary, we\u2019re celebrating that Southwest Florida spirit that makes drinking great beer with great people in our taproom something truly special.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Award-winning beer, community-focused mission<\/p>\n
Fort Myers Brewing Company has earned multiple awards for their beers and seltzers including gold at the 2022 World Beer Cup for its Chocolate Stout and recently expanded its presence with a new location at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The airport taproom features the exclusive \u201cOn Time Lager\u201d alongside flagship favorites, introducing travelers from around the world to Southwest Florida\u2019s craft beer scene.\n<\/p>\n
But for the Whytes and their team, the real success story is what they\u2019ve built right here in Fort Myers.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur greatest point of pride has been creating a fun, family- and pet-friendly place where the community can come together,\u201d said Rob Whyte, co-owner. \u201cFrom food truck operators and musicians to yoga instructors and local vendors, we\u2019ve built something special by supporting each other and giving back to Southwest Florida.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
A hub for local businesses and entertainment
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FMBrew festival crowd at the 10th anniversary party. -COURTESY PHOTO<\/p>\n
The brewery has become a launching pad for local food truck vendors, providing consistent business and exposure that has helped many mobile food businesses grow. Weekly live music showcases local and regional artists, giving musicians a platform to perform for enthusiastic crowds. The taproom regularly hosts community events, from Music Trivia to Food Truck Thursday, creating opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Lee County.\n<\/p>\n
Fort Myers Brewing has also partnered with organizations like the J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge, creating special edition brews that support conservation and education efforts. In 2021, the brewery received the Business Resiliency and Innovation of the Year Award from the Lee County Economic Development Office, recognizing not just its business success but its commitment to the community during challenging times.\n<\/p>\n
Four days of Lucky 13th Anniversary celebration<\/p>\n
The \u201cLucky 13th Anniversary\u201d Festival kicks off Thursday, February 19 and runs through Sunday, February 22, featuring:\n<\/p>\n
Thursday, February 19\n<\/p>\n
Official anniversary merchandise drops!\n<\/p>\n
Food Trucks: Chop It Up, Cousins Maine Lobster, South Pizza Co.
\nLive Music: Soapy Tuna \u2013 3 PM | Back Country Boys \u2013 6 PM<\/p>\n
Friday, February 20\n<\/p>\n
Food Trucks: Detour Diner, King\u2019s Tacos & Burritos, South Pizza Co., Wicked Streatery
\n Live Music: Weaver & Wilkins \u2013 3:30 PM | Ben Allen Band \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 21 \u2013 Main Event\n<\/p>\n
50+ specialty beers & seltzers rotating all day\n<\/p>\n
Fine-line tattoo pop-up with TayInk starting at 12 PM
\nFood Trucks: Chop It Up, Detour Diner, South Pizza Co., Wicked Streatery
\n Live Music & DJs: Virgil Cain \u2013 12 PM | DJ Smash \u2013 3\u20137 PM | Rock Republic \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n
Sunday, February 22 \u2013 Drunch\n<\/p>\n
That magical mashup of Drinks + Lunch. Join Matt & Zack (Matt Walden & Zack Couron) as we pour fan-favorite fest beers and serve up all the greasy, cheesy, brunch-worthy goodness Fort Myers Brewing fans can handle, until the kegs tap out.\n<\/p>\n
Food Trucks: DonutNV, Fat Cowboys BBQ, Blades of Glory
\nLive Music: GATOR NATE \u2013 12\u20133 PM | Matt & Zack \u2013 3\u20136 PM<\/p>\n
Throughout the four-day celebration, local food trucks will serve up everything from fresh lobster rolls and gourmet tacos to pizza, BBQ, and donuts, perfectly complementing the rotating selection of craft beers and seltzers.\n<\/p>\n
Community at the Core<\/p>\n
The \u201cLucky 13th Anniversary\u201d celebration embodies everything Fort Myers Brewing stands for: great beer, local food, live music, and bringing people together. It\u2019s also a celebration of what makes Southwest Florida living unique \u2013 the kind of place where enjoying an award-winning craft beer in a laid-back outdoor setting, surrounded by food trucks and live music, is just another Thursday afternoon.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve built our reputation on brewing \u2018the best beer you\u2019ll ever drink in a parking lot,\u2019 and we mean that as the highest compliment to both our beer and our community,\u201d said Rob Whyte. \u201cWhether you\u2019re living here year-round or just visiting paradise, there\u2019s something special about the Southwest Florida lifestyle, and we\u2019ve created a space where everyone can experience it together.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
With 50+ specialty beers rotating throughout the weekend, attendees will have the chance to taste experimental brews and limited releases alongside the flagship beers that have made Fort Myers Brewing a household name across Southwest Florida.\n<\/p>\n
The four-day \u201cLucky 13th Anniversary\u201d celebration will be held at Fort Myers Brewing Company, located at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers. The event is family- and pet-friendly, and admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, especially on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n
For more information, beer release and event schedule visit FMbrew.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n About Fort Myers Brewing Company\n<\/p>\n Established in 2013, Fort Myers Brewing Company was the first microbrewery to open in Lee County and continues to lead Southwest Florida\u2019s craft beer movement. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Rob and Jen Whyte, the brewery produces a signature line of award-winning ales, pilsners, stouts, IPAs and hard seltzers using a four-vessel, 30-barrel system. Fort Myers Brewing\u2019s beers are available at more than 1,600 locations including bars, restaurants, retail outlets, and now at Southwest Florida International Airport. The brewery is known for its community-focused atmosphere, featuring daily food trucks, live music, and special events throughout the year. For more information visit www.fmbrew.com\/<\/a>.\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FMBrew Anniversary Celebration. -COURTESY PHOTO Fort Myers Brewing Company, Lee County\u2019s pioneering craft brewery and one of Florida\u2019s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":162750,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[209,211,210],"class_list":["post-162961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral-headlines","tag-cape-coral-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162961"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162961\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/162750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}