GIGGLE SHARK

• TYPE: IPA
• BREWERY: Brewed & Packaged by Big Storm Brewing Co. for 5 Branches Brewing
• LOCATION: Tarpon Springs, FL
• CONTAINER: 1 Pint, 16 oz. 4-pack cans
• COST: $13.49 (Total Wine)
• ABV: 7.2 ABV
• RATING: 5 swigs
• REVIEWED BY: Dave

I was flitting the isles of Total Wine, deep into the Florida Craft Beer section and reached up for a 4-pack of Giggle Shark when I was clipped by a shopping cart, spinning me around where I knocked my noggin on the post and slid down onto the floor in a semi-conscious state.  I knew other shoppers were around me, whispering to each other if I was okay.  It got interesting, so I played the unconscious part to hear the the rest of it.

They were talking about drinking a Giggle Shark, a refreshing awesome start leading into a citrus minded middle that carried you through to a craving finish.  “A keeper,” they said.

Then I came to, grabbed a couple of 4-packs and was on my way.  

THEIR STORY: 

Taken directly from their website – “5 Branches Brewing is a veteran owned and operated nanobrewery located in Tarpon Springs Florida. Approaching retirement after full-time careers in the Air Force and Army, fellow service members Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown decided to pool their resources and launch a modest brewery they could operate after leaving the military.

In November 2019, they officially opened 5 Branches Brewing. The name pays homage to the five branches of the military – the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The brewery proudly supports the veteran community. They give back to the community by donating to many veteran charities and projects and continue to give back whenever possible. The brewery slogan is “Every Beer Has a Story”. Our mission is to create unique, clean, crisp, craft beer using quality ingredients, innovation, fun and creativity, while supporting and honoring all service members.

Ramey is a 24 year Air Force Veteran that retired July 1st 2021. He is the owner/operator of 5 Branches Brewing. In 2019 he founded 5 Branches Brewing with Jerry.

Jerry is a 27 year Army Veteran still currently serving. He is the owner/Lead Brewer of 5 Branches Brewing. In 2019 he founded 5 Branches Brewing with Ramey.”