of J Wakefield Brewing Co.

All About Beer Magazine - Volume 35, Issue 2
June 30, 2014 By

Johnathan Wakefield at a Glance

Owner/brewer, J Wakefield Brewing Co.

Years brewing: nine years homebrewing, zero professional (unless you count the collaborations)

Go-to beer from another brewery:
Fire-stone Walker Parabola

Beer that inspired him to brew:
Stone IPA and Firestone Walker Pale Ale

Couldn’t live without: A good barrel-aged stout … or my kids

Favorite place to have a beer: Toronado in San Diego or Lokal in Miami

Wishes he could buy a round for:
Larry Bird

Biggest passion besides brewing: Cooking. It is my second passion for sure

Keeping him up at night: Waiting on this brewery to open

Brewery Profile

J Wakefield Brewing Co.

Miami, FL

Founded: 2013

Annual Production: 2,000 barrels

Availability: Miami, draft-only

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