Brew pubs tap into expanding craft beer trend

Something big is brewing along the Gulf Coast of Florida, and new players in the beer-forward restaurant industry seek to hoist a tall one and toast their success. 

Sensing a growing thirst for a variety of craft beers among an expanding regional population, purveyors of wide-ranging beer options have begun capitalizing on a largely untapped market, albeit with a twist — an emphasis on food that goes beyond the stereotypical sports bar that also appeals to families.