Swamphead
Swamp Head Brewery is a Florida-born craft brewery based in Gainesville, dedicated to brewing beers that reflect the heart and soul of the Sunshine State. Founded in 2008, Swamp Head takes pride in being “Inherently Floridian,” crafting high-quality beers with locally inspired flavors and sustainable practices. From hop-forward IPAs to rich stouts, each beer is brewed with care, creativity, and a sense of place, celebrating Florida’s diverse landscapes, laid-back culture, and community spirit.
County availability
Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Wakulla
Type of beverage
Craft Beer (various ales, lagers, IPAs, sours)
alcohol by volume
Varies by Style
IBU
Varies
Calories
Varies
Product Highlight
American India Pale Ale
Swamp Head Big Nose
ABV
7.3%
Description
Big Nose IPA is Swamp Head Brewery’s flagship India Pale Ale, brewed with a standout blend of Columbus, Centennial, Cascade, and Simcoe hops. This hop-forward IPA showcases the brewery’s Florida-born approach to bold, aromatic beer, delivering a classic American IPA profile built from some of the most iconic hop varieties in craft brewing. Balanced, vibrant, and unmistakably Swamp Head, Big Nose IPA remains a go-to choice for IPA fans seeking a reliable, hop-driven favorite from one of Florida’s most respected independent breweries.