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“Breweries complement the larger story of Coastal Mississippi,
where food, music, and culture are central to the visitor experience,”
Young said. “Many of our breweries host live entertainment, food
trucks, and community gatherings, which aligns perfectly with the
relaxed, social atmosphere people expect when they visit the Coast.”
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company began nine years ago and
takes its name from the off-shore island that’s a popular fishing
spot. General Manager Gina Prater says things are going well at the
brewery, owned by Kam and Cain Roberds. They have exciting news
for Pascagoula where the new Chandy Depot opened in the restored
train depot.
Located in Downtown Gulfport, Chandeleur Island Brewing
participates in the Brewery Pass, leads tours and hosts frequent
events for non profits. “On Tuesdays we give back to special causes
where a part of the tab goes to a certain charity. It changes each
month,” Prater said. “We have Blue Hope when everyone dons blue
for colorectal cancer. We even have some blue dresses for sale here.”
Fly Llama Brewing was founded by David and Kara Reese and
launched operations in 2020. Brewmaster David Reese is one of only
29 Master Cicerones in the world.
“We brew a variety of craft beers, including our flagship lagers,
specialty brews, and an array of popular hard seltzers,” Kara Reese
said. “We offer 32 house-made brews in the taproom located in
Downtown Biloxi.”
Fly Llama hosts the annual Llampalooza Music & Street Festival,
which will take place this year on Saturday, October 24. “We offer
private brewery tours for groups booked in advance. Additionally,
we host popular weekly events like Taco Tuesday, Vinyl Night
Wednesday, Wing Night Thursday, and First Friday Block Party
monthly. Their products are available at bars and restaurants through
their distributor partners throughout the states of Mississippi and
Alabama.
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“We are very proud of our rapidly expanding distribution and the
superior quality of our hard seltzers compared to other brands on
the shelf,” Reese said. “We also feature Hungry Llama, an on-site
kitchen known for its signature smash burgers and smoked wings.”
Tourism’s Young adds, “One of the things that makes Coastal
Mississippi special is how locally driven our tourism experiences
are. Our breweries, like our attractions, hotels, and restaurants are
owned and operated by passionate people who love this place and
want to share it with others.”
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