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Orlando Beer Festival may only last one day, but these breweries have great selections and killer taprooms worth checking out all year long. From beer gardens and food truck nights to brunch and yoga events, these local beer vendors have plenty to offer aside from a cold one.
Bowigens Beer Company
1014 FL-436, Casselberry, 407-960-7816
From Bow9 Citrus Pale Ale to 7 Layer Milk Stout, Bowigens serves its cold ones with complementary pretzels and popcorn seven days a week.
Photo via Bowigens Beer Company/FacebookBrew Hub
4100 Frontage Rd. S. Lakeland, 863-698-7600
Tatonka Stout, Bodi Blonde, Golden Nugget IPA and Tejas Negras are just a few brews offered at this Lakeland spot.
Photo via Brew Hub/FacebookBroken Cauldron Taproom and Brewery
1012 W. Church St., 407-986-1012
Broken Strings and Black Cauldron breweries share this downtown space to offer a wide variety of brews. Stop in Tuesdays – Fridays from 3-6 p.m. for $1 off house drafts and $2 off wine/cider happy hour specials.
Photo via Broken Cauldron Taproom and Brewery/FacebookCentral 28 Beer
290 Springview Commerce Drive #1, DeBary, 386-668-2811
Most nights of the week this brewery has food trucks with pairings for its beers. On Saturdays you can also enjoy a pint after some yoga at the location.
Photo via central28beer/InstagramCocoa Beach Brewing Co.
150 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, 321-613-2941
Cocoa Beach Pale Ale, Not Just Some Oatmeal Stout, 888 India Pale Ale and Von Braun Ale are just a few of the options in this brewery located in the historic, downtown area of Cocoa.
Photo via Cocoa Beach Brewing CompanyCrooked Can Brewing Company
426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-395-9520
Take in some fresh air as you sip some brews in Crooked Can’s beer garden located in the historic downtown Winter Garden area.
Photo via Crooked Can Brewing CompanyDead Lizard Brewing Company
4507 SW 36th St., Suite C, 407-777-3060
With offerings like Gila Monster Chocolate Coffee Stout and Key Lime Chameleon Cream-Sic-Ale, there’s something on tap for everyone at Dead Lizard Brewing Company.
Photo via Dead Lizard Brewing CompanyHops Boss Brewery
3090 Aloma Ave., Suite 150, Winter Park, 407-775-5550
Hearty meals and tasty desserts are served up alongside Hops Boss’s beer, which are made from all natural ingredients.
Photo via thedemocracyof/InstagramHourglass Brewing
480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-262-0056
Join Hourglass Brewing for trivia every Wednesday and try out their extensive list of beers, some of which include 820 A.D., Bathala, Cheeky Otter and Harley Q.
Photo via Hourglass Brewing/FacebookLakeland Brewing Company
640 E. Main St., Lakeland, 863-940-3600
Enjoy food, wine and beer from Lakeland Brewing company in their on-site tap room, the Old School Annex.
Photo via Lakeland Brewing Company/FacebookMount Dora Brewing
405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, 352 -735-1111
Enjoy some live music on Fridays and Saturdays or take in the beer garden at Mount Dora Brewing’s Rocking Rabbit Tap Room.
Photo via mweidner311/InstagramOcean Sun Brewing
3030 Curry Ford Road, 407-745-5551
Between trivia nights, yoga sessions, live music and much more, there’s always something going on at this family-friendly taproom that encourages you to bring your four-legged friends.
Photo via orlandosentinel/InstagramOrange County Brewers
131 N. Orange Ave., 407-914-2831
Play some trivia while you take advantage of the $1 off growlers on Monday nights at Orange County Brewers.
Photo via orangecountybrewers/InstagramOrlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave., 407-872-1117
With painting, art shows, live music and drums circles, Orlando Brewing allows you to use your liquid courage to loosen up and get artistic.
Photo via orlando_brewing/InstagramPersimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
111 W. Georgia Ave., Deland, 386- 873-7350
Feel free to bring some tacos from Neighbors Artisan Taqueria before heading across the street to Persimmon Hollow Brewing where you can sipping on their variety of beers, like the Drunken Monk and Beach Hippie IPA.
Photo via drinksanford/InstagramPlayalinda Brewing Co.
305 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-225-8978
Playalinda Brewing Company’s 100-year-old renovated taproom, Hardware Store, is always well-stocked with local beers, rotating guest taps, coveted craft bottles, cider, wine and non-alcoholic options along with lighter fare designed to complement whatever beverage you choose.
Photo via playalindabrewco/InstagramRed Cypress Brewery
853 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs, 407-542-0341
End the week right by stopping in at Red Cypress Brewery’s Food Truck Fridays, where live music is also available to enjoy.
Photo via Red Cypress Brewery/FacebookRedlight Redlight Beer Parlour & Brewery
2810 Corrine Drive, 407-893-9832
With 26 rotating drafts, two beer engines for cask-conditioned ales and more than 250 bottles including a selection of vintage beers and one of the best selections of sour beers in the southeast, you can definitely find your new favorite beer here.
Photo via Redlight Redlight/FacebookReprise Brewing
1124 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Cloud, 321-805-4701
Weekend live music and food truck offerings on Fridays keep this taproom lively.
Photo via Reprise Brewing/FacebookSanford Brewing Company
400 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford, 407-732-6419
Most Wednesday you can unwind with some free coloring books while trying out some beers at Sanford Brewing Company.
Photo via Sanford Brewing Company/FacebookSea Dog Brewing Company
8496 Palm Parkway, 321-329-5306
Originally founded in Maine, Sea Dog Brewing Company keeps the east-coast sea-faring spirit alive with traditional English beers and a hearty restaurant menu.
Photo via sbamberjr/InstagramTen 10 Brewing Co.
1010 Virginia Drive, 407-930-8993
Start off a relaxing Sunday at Ten 10 Brewing Co.’s Donut and Brews events, which feature freshly baked goodness from Bakery Plus.
Photo via derek77june/InstagramTomoka Brewing Co.
4647 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, 386-256-4979
Sunday brunch wouldn’t be complete without some booze, and Tomoka has kegs full of options to pair with your eggs every week.
Photo via Tomoka Brewing Co./FacebookWop’s Hops Brewing
419 Sanford Ave., Sanford, 407-878-7819
As the first microbrewery in Sanford’s historic downtown district Wop’s Hop Brewery serves fine craft ales, selection of wines and sodas in their tasting room and dog-friendly beer garden.
Photo via thecityfoodieful/InstagramBig Top Brewing
6111 Porter Way, Sarasota, 800-590-2448
Though it’s a drive, this spot offers rotating selection of beers on tap, and no matter what you choose it’ll only cost you $5.
Photo via Big Top Brewing Company/Facebook