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Florida Beer Podcast - Brewing in Orlando with Ivanhoe Park Brewing

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Glenn Clausen reveals how a California brewer bet on Orlando's untapped beer market and built a community empire.

The Florida Beer Podcast features host Dave Butler interviewing Glenn Clausen, founder of Ivanhoe Park Brewing in Orlando. Glenn explains his background as a brewery owner in California and his decision to move to Orlando in 2016 due to low brewery density in the Southeast. He describes opening the original Ivanhoe Park Brewing in Ivanhoe Village in June 2018 after a quick 13-month process from investor meeting to launch. The brewery's name derives from local history, referencing Joyland, a 1915 amusement park on Lake Ivanhoe. Glenn discusses the community's support, especially during COVID-19 when they relied on to-go sales. He details the expansion to the Ivanhoe Park Lager House, formerly Dead Words Brewing, near Camping World Stadium, which added a sports bar vibe and kitchen. The Lager House serves as a production facility with plans to add more tanks. Glenn talks about events like Crispy Foy Fest and leveraging tourism from nearby stadiums. He reveals a $100,000 grant from the Orange Blossom Trail development board for expanding into distilling and cidery. The episode also covers a crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, allowing community investment with a $500 minimum. Glenn shares future plans for more retail locations focused on pizza and beer. The interview concludes with reflections on the challenges and rewards of building a business in Orlando's craft beer scene.

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A clear, local look at how Ivanhoe Park's second Orlando space shapes its beer.

Florida Beer Podcast turns a visit to Ivanhoe Park Lager House into a tidy look at how one Orlando beer company works across two related spaces.

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You want to see how Ivanhoe Park makes its Lager House feel like a distinct Orlando stop, not just a second address.

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