Best of Florida
Florida craft is real. Tampa is the historical hub thanks to Cigar City; Miami's scene came up fast in the 2010s with J. Wakefield. The pastry stout subculture (originated by Funky Buddha) is a uniquely Florida contribution to American craft.
Covers: Tampa, Miami, Oakland Park, Orlando, Jacksonville
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One day
Tampa: Cigar City → Coppertail → Angry Chair (cellar territory).
A weekend
Day 1: Tampa. Day 2: drive south to Miami for J. Wakefield + Beat Culture. Day 3: detour to Funky Buddha in Oakland Park on the way back.
Tampa
Angry Chair Brewing
Brewery
Seminole Heights · 6401 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Florida pastry stout royalty. Annual barrel-aged stout releases are pure cellar territory. The taproom is small — bring patience.
Brewery
Spruce Park · 3924 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607
Florida's craft anchor since 2009. Jai Alai IPA is a Florida mascot; the Hunahpu's Imperial Stout annual release is genuine cellar-tier. The Spruce Park location is a destination.
Known for: Jai Alai, Hunahpu's, Maduro Brown
Coppertail Brewing
Brewery
Ybor City · 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Tampa's other essential. Free Dive IPA is a workhorse; the Belgian-inspired program is underrated. Beautiful Ybor City location.
Miami
J. Wakefield Brewing
Brewery
Wynwood · 120 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127
Miami's most ambitious craft. Star Wars-themed pastry stouts, fruited Berliner Weisses, and a serious mixed-culture program in a Wynwood warehouse.
Veza Sur Brewing
Brewery
Wynwood · 55 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
Latin-inspired Miami brewery. Mango IPA and Latin-style lagers reflect the city's Latin American beer culture. Strong outdoor space.
Oakland Park
Brewery
Greater Fort Lauderdale · 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Maple Bacon Coffee Porter changed American pastry stout culture. The wider lineup spans from sessionable to whale-tier seasonal releases.
Dania Beach
3 Sons Brewing
Brewery
South Florida · 210 Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004
South Florida's modern hazy IPA leader. Strong rotation, fresh focus, and a barrel program building momentum.
Winter Garden
Crooked Can Brewing
Brewery
West Orlando · 426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Orlando's most decorated craft brewery. High Stepper IPA is a Central FL mascot; the Plant Street Market location is a destination.