Space Coast EDC and Office of Tourism Partner to Introduce Beer Trail Passport for Residents and Visitors

By  //  November 22, 2022

Launches and Lagers pair local beer or spirits with local spacecraft

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) and the Space Coast Office of Tourism have partnered to launch an official Beer Trail Passport for Florida’s Space Coast. The Space Coast Beer Trail Passport encourages users to set off on a mission by visiting featured breweries and Oceanside Distillery to earn “passport stamps” and watch one live launch on the Space Coast to earn an official Launches and Lagers Mission Patch.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) and the Space Coast Office of Tourism have partnered to launch an official Beer Trail Passport for Florida’s Space Coast.

The Space Coast Beer Trail Passport, part of the EDC’s Launches and Lagers program, is now available to be picked up in locations across the state.

The Space Coast Beer Trail Passport encourages users to set off on a mission by visiting featured breweries and Oceanside Distillery to earn “passport stamps” and watch one live launch on the Space Coast to earn an official Launches and Lagers Mission Patch.

First launched by the EDC in 2020, Launches and Lagers pair local beer or spirits with local spacecraft as a creative spin on a food and beverage pairing guide.

“The successful economic growth on Florida’s Space Coast has spurred diversifying lifestyle amenities such as these great local breweries and distillery,” said EDC President and CEO, Lynda L. Weatherman. “We are excited to see the Launches and Lagers Passport further engage residents and visitors alike in exploring the craft beer industry within our community.”

“The successful economic growth on Florida’s Space Coast has spurred diversifying lifestyle amenities such as these great local breweries and distillery,” said EDC President and CEO, Lynda L. Weatherman.

“We are excited to see the Launches and Lagers Passport further engage residents and visitors alike in exploring the craft beer industry within our community.”

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, influencing change on government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high-tech companies.

The EDC is a private, not-for-profit coalition whose stakeholders are business leaders committed to the economic growth and stability of Florida’s Space Coast. Visit www.SpaceCoastEDC.org.

“This program is just one of many examples as to why the Space Coast is such a great place to live, work, play and visit,” said Peter Cranis, Executive Director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism.

“This program is just one of many examples as to why the Space Coast is such a great place to live, work, play and visit,” said Peter Cranis, Executive Director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism.

“We are so excited to have a brewery trail for Brevard County! The Launches & Lagers Passport elevates the Space Coast Craft Beer scene and is a fun way to experience all the breweries in the area,” said Zach Featherstone, Chief of Everything, BeachFly Brewing Company. “Adding the rocket launches makes it a unique program you can’t find anywhere else in the world. And the patch you get when completing the “mission” is a pretty cool cherry on top.”

The Space Coast Office of Tourism is responsible for managing the allocation of the Tourist Development Tax and conducts the day-to-day operations of promotion and advertising, administering grant programs, visitor information services, and more with the input and guidance of the Tourist Development Council and appointed committees.

The Space Coast Beer Trail Passport encourages users to set off on a mission by visiting featured breweries and Oceanside Distillery to earn “passport stamps” and watch one live launch on the Space Coast to earn an official Launches and Lagers Mission Patch. First launched by the EDC in 2020, Launches and Lagers pair local beer or spirits with local spacecraft as a creative spin on a food and beverage pairing guide.

Locations included in the Space Coast Beer Trail Passport and where the Passport can currently be picked up include:

■ BeachFly Brewing Company, 513 Barton Blvd Rockledge FL
■ Bugnutty Brewing Company, 225 King St Cocoa FL
■ Carib Brewery, 200 Imperial Blvd Cape Canaveral FL
■ Dirty Oar Beer Company, 329 King St Cocoa FL
■ Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing Company, 1002 E New Haven Ave Melbourne FL
■ Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd Melbourne FL
■ Playalinda Brewing Company – Hardware Store, 305 S Washington Ave Titusville FL
■ Playalinda Brewing Company – Brix Project, 5220 S Washington Ave Titusville FL
■ Oceanside Distillery, 240 W Central Blvd Cape Canaveral FL

Residents and visitors can also pick up passports at the Space Coast Visitors Center at 267 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy. in Cocoa Beach.

CLICK HERE to see more about Launches and Lagers.

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