Green Bench brewery tour: true mixed culture brewing

Green Bench brewery tour: true mixed culture brewing | The Craft Beer Channel

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Green Bench Brewing tour: true mixed culture brewing | The Craft Beer Channel
We're back in St Pete, Florida to visit Green Bench Brewing. Named after the city's famous green benches this brewery has immersed itself in its local culture while brewing styles the locals had never even heard of. In doing so they've led a mini beer and culture revolution. We talk the challenges of licensing, the haze craze and mixed ferm brewing, as well as the controversial history of the green bench itself.
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@prophetoftheory 5 жыл бұрын

Possibly the best video so far. Partly down to this brewer, his clear vision, clarity of thought and openness. Desperately want to visit now!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's always great to get an interviewee who is so open and eloquent

@tobarstep Жыл бұрын

Khris is such a passionate beer advocate. He's also one of the instructors in the Brewing Arts program at the USF St Pete campus. I learned quite a bit from him.

@Gibgraf Жыл бұрын

Such an enlightening episode, good job. Brewers are so diverse, never just the beer but also the culture that they foster. Always a surprise when you get to know them.

@billpenna 5 жыл бұрын

That was incredibly interesting and informative. What a great spokesman for beer and brewing.

@95gatorsfan 2 жыл бұрын

Being born and raised in Tampa, I feel obligated to say this: it’s awesome that you guys came all the way from England to Tampa Bay to check out our craft beer scene! I worked at a brewery in Clearwater (Big Storm Brewery) and had the opportunity to meet Khris & he’s a great guy. I’m a little disappointed that y’all didn’t check out the breweries in Tampa as well our amazing downtown attractions like Riverwalk and Armature Works , which in turn helped revamp St. Pete’s downtown. Anyways still amazing that y’all came to such a local brewery blows my mind! Keep up the good work!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Omkar! We were flown over by the St Pete tourist board so had to stick to their area, but hopefully will come back one day!

@coryfrancis93 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best brewery tour/video on this channel. This brewer/owner is extremely passionate and is a great advocate for craft brewing and the community it can develop

@Captain_K787 4 жыл бұрын

Best brewery i visited in St Pete, hands down. Thanks for this video guys!

@russflynn 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video, guys. Can't wait to get to St. Pete (once travel is safe, post COVID) and check out Green Bench!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Us too!

@mrougelot 5 жыл бұрын

Looks incredible, really bold brewery knowing what they want to do and just doing it. Cool stuff and as usual good production from you guys.

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Indeed - brave but with a plan is what breweries need to be these days, it's tough out there.

@robnelson9669 5 жыл бұрын

I love how Chris is crafting their brand just like their beers. Smart, well-thought-out reason for their "why". Thank you guys for your work on these videos. They get better and better. Well done.

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob!

@guillaumebourcy1619 5 жыл бұрын

I hardly never comment a video on KZfaq but this time it worths it. First I must say that I watch most of the videos of the channel, except the ones based on tasting or similar. I personally prefer to enjoy a beer than watching guys doing while my fridge is sadly packed with basic ales. Lastly I found the quality of your videos strongly increased, with all these brewery tours, the great doc you made on New England... Lot of content, not just wanking on juicy beers, or shiny SS tanks, but learning about other brewer’s philosophy, history and path. I watched John Kimmich’s interview twice. So thank you! I went back tonight pretty low after a bad brewing day and others common issues when you work as a brewer but you guys made my whole day. Thanks again and keep on going!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting! Really glad you are enjoying the more documentary side of what we do - comments like this assure us we are doing the right thing. Lots more like this one to come!

@jayceeswarts5351 2 жыл бұрын

Had the same day today. Just a very long day in the brewery, but to have a beer after work and watch a video like this about another brewer just talking about the story of how they came about makes it all just worth it.

@bama539 5 жыл бұрын

Since I found this channel I have learned so much about Beer and the love brewers have for their creation.

@the_thirsty_samurai 5 жыл бұрын

Chris is awesome and Green Bench is freaking amazing! Fantastic video!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with ALL of this.

@the_thirsty_samurai 5 жыл бұрын

Sad I missed you guys. Will have to catch up sometime! You guys coming down to Miami anytime soon?!

@walruss60 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant guys and what a great host that dude is.

@jonathanbrewster7823 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite brewery in FL. Super underrated. Absolutely beautiful space and incredible beer.

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Are they underrated out there? Criminal. Their beer is stellar.

@mgiordano1168 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. I'll never get tired of hearing how pioneer brewers introduced communities to craft beer.

@TheCraftBeerChannel 4 жыл бұрын

And khris did it RIGHT. Inspirational place

@LP290792 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys

@kelvinyoung8728 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and for me by far your best one

@TheCraftBeerChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kelvin!

@JCooper10315 5 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool look into the brewery and the history. I really need to make a trip to Tampa now

@76phat 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant with each mini doco you guys keep raising the bar ( pun intended) 🍺🍺

@CawiezellCrew 4 жыл бұрын

This is cool. Brew tours are always fun and exciting. My fiance and I did a walking brew tour in DT Denver which was awesome.

@kw2142 5 жыл бұрын

that got really deep towards the end, love it. Beer can unite the world, let's all get rid of our nuclear warheads

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that. Beer can solve everything

@mrougelot 5 жыл бұрын

Incidentally, ‘Let’s all get rid of our nuclear warheads’ is a great name for a beer. I reckon a 3% session pale ale?

@francescobandini2275 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Awesome story!

@tuomonurminen6320 5 жыл бұрын

Just great!

@THEGLOAMING78 5 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to visit St Pete for a few hours back in 2015. Only got to visit Cycle Brewing for a few beers and a growler fill. This place looks absolutely perfect. Two tap rooms with a beautiful outside space. Need to go back. Excellent video! Looking forward to the rest from Florida!!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

2 more vids to come! Popped via Cycle and loved the taproom.

@viper29ca 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool place. Never had a want to go to Florida (Other than being from cold Canada, and going there in the winter to keep warm). Green Bench seems like reason enough to me to want to visit St. Pete!

@metalandbeer 4 жыл бұрын

Oh dudes, I love Green Bench! It's such a cool and relaxed place to just sit, chill, and have some brews. Sunshine City IPA is one of my go-tos

@TheCraftBeerChannel 4 жыл бұрын

That's such a great beer - and their mixed ferm beers like Alice were world class too

@jayceeswarts5351 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video. As a brewer myself, I hope the chance comes one day to travel or work at one of these breweries in the US. Keep it up gents

@Captain_K787 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I visited this on the basis of this video, all i can say is, Thankyou guys! I barely left the place all evening (halloween) beers awesome.The Webb City taproom added that extra bit of awesomeness. This brewery is a standout in St Pete.

@TheCraftBeerChannel 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! We were blown away by the place and by Khris.

@palmada 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing guy, really made me want to go to Florida, which says a lot!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Haha - the whole of Tampa Bay was absolutely amazing. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Amazing food and beer and some of the most incredible beaches I have ever seen.

@MichaelAndersen_DK 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Looks like another spot to add to ones vacation. Great history and local foundation. Also, where can I get one of their hop lookalike lamps at 18:00? Those are gorgeous! Looks as if someone refurbished a "Kogle" by PH

@sellingtowinselling3876 4 жыл бұрын

Jackpot.my 50th birthday bash sorted.sun sea and beer.so you'll in January

@Robkeaney1982 2 жыл бұрын

Just having a Skyway DIPA and LOVING IT. Are you aware if Cigar City Brewing is no longer “independent”? The Jai Alai tastes way different these days!!

@unklestu 5 жыл бұрын

Bradders looking trim!

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

All that sweating we did in Florida...

@jolachgh 5 жыл бұрын

Really awesome! always love mixed fermentation beers! you should really try a tour at Rodenbach in Roeselare Belgium, One of the beer toures I have ever been one. Also I have to tell you.. XD My name is Jonas Karlsen, not Jonas Karlson :P I am Danish not Swedish XD

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

AH NO! We will amend it for the next video, apologies! We'd love to tour Rodenbach - never even been but it's always been on our bucket list. One day soon.

@jolachgh 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftBeerChannel haha np ^^ I will actually be going there again in week 42 this fall, as well as visiting Westvleteren and 3 fonteinen.

@mikefeatherston4078 5 жыл бұрын

While you're here in Florida come on over to Daytona Beach. I love the Tampa area breweries, but we're spoiled here as well with 8 breweries serving a much smaller population.

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly we are long gone but next time! And there WILL be a next time

@mikefeatherston4078 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftBeerChannel Thought that might be the case, but wanted to extend the invitation. Thanks for visiting and showcasing what is probably the cradle of the Fla craft brewing explosion. You guys do great work. For future reference here's an example of how the industry is growing in Fla and the rest of America. daytonastate.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/College-Catalog/Program-Guides/A-S-Certificate/Hospitality-Beverage-Science-A-S-Certificate

@noghd2560 5 жыл бұрын

How do american breweries still get away with those plastic binder things when UK public has shunned them

@TheCraftBeerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Which plastic binders?

@ReaperUnreal 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftBeerChannel I think they mean the thing that holds the cans in a group of 6. In Toronto at least we're attempting to move away from them with single cans, reusable binders, biodegradable binders, or otherwise but it's hard to change the public's mind about things like this.