As the rising tide of craft beer swells around the Sunshine State, at no time was the popularity of craft beer more apparent than this past weekend as four craft breweries around the state opened their doors for the first time.

Veterans United Craft Brewery of Jacksonville opened on Friday.

About Veterans United

Veterans United Craft Brewery is a small, independent, craft brewery focused on producing high quality American & European style ales.

Orchid Island Brewery of Vero Beach opened Saturday.

About Orchid Island

OIBC is a 3bbl artisan brewery. Great care is put into our recipe designs to provide a unique twist on trendy styles using local Indian River citrus. We look towards the history of Vero Beach in creating beer recipes.

First Magnitude Brewing Company of Gainesville opened Saturday.

About First Magnitude

First Magnitude is a new brewery in Gainesville, FL. We are a full production brewery and tasting room. Come by and try a pint!

Ulele Native Inspired Food and Spirits soft opened with a grand opening on Tuesday.

About Ulele

Ulele, featuring native-inspired foods and spirits, will open on Aug. 26 in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building. It anchors the north end of the Tampa Riverwalk, 400 yards from the Straz Center.

Congratulations to all of these breweries and their achievements!