DELAND Inspired by his great-grandfather who was a beer and whisky maker in Scotland, Jeff Hyder in September opened Hyderhead Brewery, a Scottish-themed brewpub/restaurant in downtown DeLand.
Four months later, Hyder s Scottish-style craft beers are now being sold in 22 other restaurants and the large, albeit socially distanced crowds he is drawing on Friday and Saturday nights already has him thinking about the possibility of eventually expanding. He added, however, that he has no immediate plans to do so at this time. We ve been booming even during COVID, Hyder said, referring to the coronavirus pandemic. If I have the opportunity, I would love to expand.