Regional craft brewery taps into hidden pent-up demand

Fort Myers Brewing was the first brewery and taproom in Southwest Florida. After going through two five-year business plans in six years business is still hopping.

Rob and Jen Whyte have grown Fort Myers Brewing from a hobby to 12,000 barrels per year with a popular taproom and a prominent presence in bars and restaurants in Lee County and beyond. JimJett.com photo
Rob and Jen Whyte have grown Fort Myers Brewing from a hobby to 12,000 barrels per year with a popular taproom and a prominent presence in bars and restaurants in Lee County and beyond. JimJett.com photo
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Just a few days removed from celebrating its sixth anniversary, Fort Myers Brewing co-owner and brewmaster Rob Whyte contemplates, only for a split second, his long-term goal. 

 

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