I have waited a long time for this episode--four years to be exact! That's how long ago I met Manny Portuondo, torchbearer for La Tropical. At the turn of the century, La Tropical was Cuba's biggest beer, and enjoyed a monstrous market share before the island was engulfed in turmoil. After years of work, Manny has finally revived his family's identity in a huge new facility. Join Producer Steve and I as we sit down with Manny and head brewer Matthew Weintraub. We talk about resurrecting the ghost of a 100+ year old beer, bringing the Cerveceria and Jardines to life in Wynwood, and why they're already looking to the future. Listen in...

Host: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog

Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala

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Guest: Manny Portuondo and Matthew Weintraub of La Tropical

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