Our Story
What is Mocama?
Mocama (mo-comma) is the name chosen by the Spanish to identify the unique Timucua dialect spoken in a narrow band of coastal territory that stretches from the mouth of the Altamaha River near St. Simons Island, GA south to St. Augustine, Florida. The historical translation of the word Mocama is the ocean, or more succinctly stated by a translator, big water where the sun is born.
Mocama is more than a place.
Founded by four friends, Mocama Beer Company was born out of a shared desire to brew distinctive beers in a unique space on Amelia Island. We found home a few blocks from historic downtown Fernandina Beach in the former Lasserre Motor Company building. Originally constructed in 1954, the 18,000 square foot building has been transformed into an elegant mid-century taproom.
Meet Our Crew
Derek Imes
Co-Founder
Dan McCranie
Operations Manager
Elizabeth McCranie
Operations Manager - Coffee
Tonya Woods
Taproom Manager &
Events Planner
Nicole York
Social Media Coordinator
Saven Morris
Marketing Coordinator
Ernest Gonzalez
Live Music Planner & Bartender
Christian Duncan
Head Bartender
Jenny Wilson
Bartender
Kameron Murphy
Bartender
Christina Highfill
Bartender
Shelby Steadman
Bartender
Brie Cullen
Barista
Juliet Hicks
Barista
May Pruitt
Barista
Emma Haus
Barista
Michala Hopkins
Barista
Hannah Sloan
Barista
Hadley Chance
Barista
Our Hopes to better the world
Mocama is officially Certified B Corp Pending®. As we look towards the future, our goals are to align with Certified B Corporation® and participate in other types of initiatives like ‘1% For the Planet’®. Mocama was designed from the ground up to have a meaningful positive impact on our communities and the environment.
