Marker 48 Brewing

Marker 48 Brewing was established in 2015 in Brooksville, Florida, as Hernando County's first full-production micro-brewery. Located in a former auto mechanic shop, the brewery features an innovative wood-barrel aging cellar created from the building's original 1,200-square-foot oil-change pit. Co-owners Maurice and Tina Ryman designed the operation with the mission "We want it to be the community's brewery," emphasizing shared ownership and collective benefit rather than solely commercial operation. The brewery draws water from the same source as nearby Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, famous for its historic mermaid shows. The founders developed the Founding 48 Club, offering lifetime daily beers in exchange for labor, which attracted 72 members who significantly contributed to the brewery's initial construction. The tasting room features a beer garden with games like cornhole and ping pong, live music programming, food trucks, and a spacious dog-friendly outdoor area. The brewery built community programs including Tap for a Cause, supporting local nonprofits through specially brewed beers with proceeds benefiting organizations. The venue positions itself as a community gathering space integrated with regional natural attractions.