Florida, especially the Tampa Bay Area, is my second favorite place to visit for beer in the USA. I try to head here a couple times a year to get out of the cold Michigan weather, enjoy some sun, and brews. The best area to check out is the St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa Bay area. They have the St. Pete/Clearwater Beer Trail – head here if you’re looking for some great beer! Another great resource is GulpCoast.com.

Brewery Map

Brewery Reviews

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Fort Lauderdale
Clearwater / St. Petersburg
Lakeland
Orlando
Tampa Bay

Fort Lauderdale

Funky Buddha Brewing Co:
- About the Space:
  - No frills, large taproom with games. They also offer food.
- About the Beer:
  - Have your standard offerings, plus some specialty beers. Most were decent, but nothing really stood out to me. The Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen are decent choices.

Clearwater / St. Petersburg

3 Daughters Brewing Co:
- About the Space:
  - Modern taproom with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. They have tons of games you can play. There is also live music and food trucks on the weekends. This is probably my favorite place to visit when I’m in town.
- About the Beer:
  - Wide selection of beers with your standard offerings plus numerous seasonal and specialty ales. I enjoyed the Brown Pelican Dunkelweizen and the Bimini Twist IPA.
7venth Sun Brewery:
- About the Space:
  - Small taproom with limited seating inside, but nice patio outside.
- About the Beer:
  - Have some delicious beer with a wide range of offerings. They do a great job of changing things up. I really liked the FYA Pale Ale and the My Name Is, My Name Is Saison.
Barley Mow Brewing Co:
- About the Space:
  - Small taproom with a nice cozy feel.
- About the Beer:
  - Many different styles of beers, all of them very tasty. One of my favorite places near Clearwater. Try the Maven Chocolate Milk Stout or the Siren Song Rye Beer.
Cage Brewing:
- About the Space:
  - Small, almost grungy feel to it inside. Large outdoor beer garden. They have pinball machines! Nice place to chill at night.
- About the Beer:
  - Decent selection of beers, and most are alright. I had the King Crush Imperial IPA and the Static IPA, both of which were very tasty.
Cycle Brewing St. Pete:
- About the Space:
  - Chill space with that hipster vibe located in St. Pete.
- About the Beer:
  - Standard offerings, but most are pretty good. I had The Bench Pale Ale which was great, but that was a few years ago, so not sure if they still have it.
Dunedin Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Have a nice sized bar and dining area. They offer standard pub fare that is decent.
- About the Beer:
  - Most of their beers are tasty and refreshing. Quite common in Florida where it’s very warm and humid! Their Celtic Gold Ale and Noggin Black Cherry Pale Ale are solid choices.
Flying Boat Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Modern brewery with a really nice ambiance to it. Very chill atmosphere with plenty of seating inside and out, plus a ping pong table!
- About the Beer:
  - They have a good sized tap list with styles all across the board, with all of them being pretty solid. Try the Woodlawn Oaks Pub Ale or the Chickity Czech Yo’Self Pilsner.
Green Bench Brewing Co.:
- About the Space:
  - Really cool vibe inside and even more fun outside, where they essentially have an entire lot for you to chill and play games. They also have movie nights out here. Love the space.
- About the Beer:
  - They have a wide range of styles, so there will likely be something you will enjoy – sometimes even mead and cider! I quite liked the sour options they had on when I was there. Try the Push It Gose or the Coffe Pot Bayou Milk Stout.
Pinellas Ale Works:
- About the Space:
  - Large, chill taproom with a large outdoor seating area. They have plenty of games like large Jenga and corn hole/bags.
- About the Beer:
  - Something about their beers I didn’t quite care for… They all had a strange taste that didn’t settle well with me, but a lot of people like their beer. Worth a try for the location. Get their Peanut Butter Cup Stout.
The Ale And The Witch:
- About the Space:
  - Ok, so this really isn’t a brewery, but this is my favorite spot in downtown St. Pete. There is some seating inside or there is a huge courtyard where you can enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. Bring some food from a local place and you’ve got yourself one fun evening!
- About the Beer:
  - A huge selection of rotating taps from around Florida and the US. They have something for everyone! Ask a bartender for recommendations.

Lakeland

Lakeland Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Modern taproom right on the lake. Makes for a great place to enjoy some warm Florida weather.
- About the Beer:
  - They have standard ‘core beers’ that they serve all the time. Occasionally they will have a specialty or experimental beer available. Overall their beer is great for the area they are in. I liked the One-eyed Revenge Stout and the Damn It, Janet! Rye Beer.

Orlando

Orlando Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Big industrial warehouse type building. Live music on weekends.
- About the Beer:
  - Plenty of styles available, with most of the beers being organic. A good choice in the Orlando area. Most offerings I found to be just average. Try the D.A.S. RYE-PA Rye Beer or the Learning Curve IPA.
Sea Dog Brewing Co.:
- About the Space:
  - Relaxed American brewpub with high ceilings & exposed-brick walls. They are known for handcrafted beers, from pale ale to raspberry wheat. They have some decent food items on their menu.
- About the Beer:
  - Overall most of their beers are just average, so don’t go out of your way to stop here. But if you do, try their Hazelnut Porter and the Aren’t You Hoppy? IPA.
Ten10 Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Modern brewpub with some food options.
- About the Beer:
  - Standard styles to choose from with a few unique and specialty ales. I liked their Chronically Mismanaged, which is a coffee red ale.

Tampa Bay

81Bay Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - One of the most unique brewery experiences you will find. The outside isn’t impressive, but once you step inside you are in a whole other world. They have a large taproom with a fun nautical themed artwork. One wall has a loop of the ocean from the perspective of a shark’s mouth. They also have a huge arcade game projecting on the wall.
- About the Beer:
  - I only was able to try their IPAs since it was two for one IPA night, but both the Sun Viking IPA and the OG (Original Gandy) IPA were solid.
Cigar City Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Huge brewery, and rightfully so since they are one of the largest craft breweries in Florida. Mostly an industrial building style taproom. Can get quite busy, so come here during off peak times. They sometimes have food trucks if your hungry.
- About the Beer:
  - Excellent range of styles and offerings – they aren’t afraid to be creative! All of them are quite delicious. I really enjoyed the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale and the Horchata Spiced Beer.
Coppertail Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Technically just outside of Tampa in Ybor City, but still close enough. The place is quite large with plenty of comfy couches to chill out at. There is also a nice outdoor seating area to soak up some rays.
- About the Beer:
  - Wide range of styles for your enjoyment. All of their beer is excellent – some of the best in the area! I liked the Sometimes You Don’t Porter and the Unholy Trippel Belgian Tripel.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company:
- About the Space:
  - Great location in Ybor City. They have a wonderful outdoor patio to soak up the sun, plus plenty of indoor seating. They also have an expansive food menu.
- About the Beer:
  - Standard offerings and styles. Nothing spectacular, but all tasty to try. Get the Useppa Raging IPA or the Bones Brown Ale.