F&B Florida 2018

Greg Piecora

Wops Hops Brewing


Greg started home brewing beer in 2008 after a scuba diving vacation to the island nation of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia with my wife Nancy. The hotel where he was staying had a very small brewery operated by a retired Austrian brew master. Greg struck up a conversation with the brew master and after a brief tour of his facilities he decided that he wanted to brew his own beer. Greg returned home and he immediately purchased a home brew kit. From there he shared his home brew with his friends and gave it away at charity events, parties and special events. On October 24, 2014, along with his business partner, Peter R. Minelga they opened the very first Micro-Brewery in Sanford, Florida. In May of 2016, they opened the restaurant addition of the tasting room and serve what they like to call "Italian Bar Food". Greg is passionate about our Oceans, Beer and Travel. And when he can combined all three he is at his happiest. He has been a certified scuba diver since 1986 and became a PADI Dive Master in 2007. Greg learned the art of travel when he was in the US Navy from 1983 to 1989. "The Navy saved my life, taught me confidence, responsibility and educated me. I am eternally grateful to the men that I served with and consider them my mentors and life-long brothers." "The art of brewing beer gives me a creative outlet and allows me the opportunity to meet others that enjoy the art of craft beer." Wop's Hops Brewing Company has enjoyed four years of successful brewing. They have recently announced that they will be building an 8,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city limits of Sanford, Florida with a 30 BBL brew house and canning line.

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