Tampa’s new Yuengling-themed hotel is on hold, but construction of the new campus started today – Creative Loafing Tampa

The new Yuengling Campus has officially broken ground on the 43-acre property, at 11111 N. 30th near Busch Gardens.COURTESY

In October of last year, Yuengling announced plans to launch its very own elaborate mixed-use campus including ahotel in Tampa. Construction on the 43-acre property, at 11111 N. 30th near Busch Gardens, was scheduled to begin in May 2020, but instead, the project ceremonially broke ground today Monday, Nov. 16.

And according toTampa Bay Business Journal, plans to add a hotel to the property are on hold and a part of the "project's second phase, set to begin construction after the first phase wraps up in early 2022."

Slated to open in early 2022, the Yuengling campus is set to host a state-of-the-art pilot brewing system, a restaurant, private dining, conference rooms, an outdoor recreation center, coffee bar, gift shop, a beer garden, as well as multi-use concert and entertainment pavilion. There will also be a digital interactive history, artifacts, and advertising memorabilia from Yuenglings 191-year history as an American Owned and Family Operated Brewery.

Since purchasing the brewery in Tampa in 1999, we have been proud to be a member of the Greater Tampa Bay community, said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. in a release. "[..]We consider Florida our second home, and we are excited to invest further in the Tampa community by offering Floridians and tourists an immersive experience into our brands, how our beers are made, and our rich history as Americas Oldest Brewery.

To lead the new Yuengling Tampa campus, Yuengling has tapped seasoned food and beverage veteran, Brent Wertza graduate of the Culinary Institute of American with three decades of experienceas the new Vice President of Hospitality.

I am honored to lead the new Yuengling Tampa Campus, said Wertz in a statement. I look forward to leveraging my 30 years of hospitality experience to build a world-class destination for Americas Oldest Brewery here in Tampa, by bridging the local Tampa culture with the unparalleled history of Yuengling.

Whether you want to book a staycation at the beer-themed hotel, or just want to slide by for a bite, the new Yuengling campus could have something for locals and tourists alike. More details to come as construction continues. No word on whether staff will belong to a worker's union though.

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The forthcoming concept hosts an outdoor space complete with a beer garden.COURTESY

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