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By Matt Denis – Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal, Aug 27, 2025
Good story about takeover of Mocama Brewing in Fernandina Beach
Story Highlights
- Andrew and Kim Batey purchased Mocama Brewing Company in April 2025.
- New owners have expanded Mocama into a major Southeast coast brewery.
- Batey implemented cost-saving measures and plans for future growth.
When Fernandina Beach’s Mocama Brewing teetered on the brink of collapse this spring, tech entrepreneur Andrew Batey had little reason to jump in — other than a personal love for the taproom he and his wife frequented daily.
But with distribution contracts days from default, the Amelia Island resident made a choice: either let the brewery fade or step up to save it.
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