“On December 4, 2013, Wynwood Brewing Company officially opened its doors to the public with a celebration featuring music, art, and a nitro stout made with java from Panther Coffee.”

Technically, that’s true, although the craft brewery — the first in the city of Miami — officially opened on Friday. “It’s been a long time coming,” co-owner Luis C. Brignoni said with a relieved exhale. Delays piled up between finding the right location, getting the proper permits and licenses and raising funding. “From the moment we decided to jump in and do this to now, two full years.”

“The Wynwood Arts District, once known solely for harboring Miami’s street art and counterculture, has slowly added culinary cultivation to its neighborhood agenda. After organically spring-boarding restaurants, a rum distillery, and a cigar company, Wynwood can now add a brewery to its area repertoire.”