Mocama Beer Co. will open a satellite taproom in the Wildlight mixed-use community, creating what the developer said will be a gathering place for the entire county.
“From the beginning, Wildlight was created to encourage community connections through a vibrant mix of neighborhoods, walkable trails, and dining and retail options,” said Wildlight Vice President Wes Hinton said in a statement. “We’re excited to offer residents a social hub that embodies the authentic Nassau County spirit with the addition of Mocama’s thoughtfully-designed concept.”
The craft brewery opened in 2020 near historic downtown Fernandina Beach, turning the former Lasserre Motor Co. building into a 18,000-square-foot taproom. The new location will be in 2,000 square feet of space in Wildlight, offering 12 taps and outdoor activity space.“We hope to create a welcoming space for friends to gather and drink great beer,” said Dan McCranie, Mocama Beer Co.'s operations manager. “Our vision perfectly aligns with the goals of Wildlight, and our new partnership allows us to serve even more residents as we expand our Northeast Florida presence.
The brewery distributes to approximately 200 retailers across the region through North Florida Sales and Burkhardt Sales.