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Craft beer in Florida
Cigar City, hop-tropical, and a rapidly maturing scene.
Florida's craft scene has matured rapidly over the past decade. Cigar City (Tampa) leads the state nationally, with Jai Alai and Maduro defining Florida-grown craft. Tropical fruit-forward IPAs and barrel-aged stouts pair naturally with the climate, and the South Florida scene around Miami and Funky Buddha brings a more experimental edge.
Places
9
With Scanner
1
Sub-regions
2
State
FL
Cities to plan around
- Tampa
- Miami
- Orlando
Notable picks in Florida
3 Sons Brewing
Dania BeachSouth Florida's modern hazy IPA leader. Strong rotation, fresh focus, and a barrel program building momentum.
Angry Chair Brewing
TampaFlorida pastry stout royalty. Annual barrel-aged stout releases are pure cellar territory. The taproom is small — bring patience.
Cigar City Brewing
TampaFlorida'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. Hops: Cascade, Centennial in Jai Alai
Coppertail Brewing
TampaTampa's other essential. Free Dive IPA is a workhorse; the Belgian-inspired program is underrated. Beautiful Ybor City location.
Crooked Can Brewing
Winter GardenOrlando's most decorated craft brewery. High Stepper IPA is a Central FL mascot; the Plant Street Market location is a destination.
Funky Buddha Brewery
Oakland ParkMaple Bacon Coffee Porter changed American pastry stout culture. The wider lineup spans from sessionable to whale-tier seasonal releases.
Known for: Citra, Mosaic
All places we cover in Florida
3 Sons Brewing
Dania Beach · South Florida
Angry Chair Brewing
Tampa · Seminole Heights
Cigar City Brewing
Tampa · Spruce Park
Coppertail Brewing
Tampa · Ybor City
Crooked Can Brewing
Winter Garden · West Orlando
Funky Buddha Brewery
Oakland Park · Greater Fort Lauderdale
J. Wakefield Brewing
Miami · Wynwood
Veza Sur Brewing
Miami · Wynwood
Foam Brewers
Orlando
By Freshie region
Places in Florida span 2 Freshie sub-regions:
Date code formats from Florida breweries
MM/DD/YY
1 brewery
Common styles in Florida
Neighboring states
- Georgia
- Alabama
FAQs about craft beer in Florida
How many craft breweries does Florida have?
Freshie tracks 9 curated craft beer destinations in Florida (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 1 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Florida known for?
Cigar City (Tampa) leads the state nationally, with Jai Alai and Maduro defining Florida-grown craft
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.