Looking for Micro Brewery Info

[DBToo]

My daughter and son-in-law are coming to visit in a few weeks. They are both fans, if not connoisseurs, of micro-brewery beers.

Does anyone know of any breweries or establishments that feature micro-brewery beers, in or around the area? I am aware of ‘World of Beer,’ but not any others. I’m sure they would like to explore what central Florida has to offer while they are here.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Bogie Shooter]

My daughter and son-in-law are coming to visit in a few weeks. They are both fans, if not connoisseurs, of micro-brewery beers.

Does anyone know of any breweries or establishments that feature micro-brewery beers, in or around the area? I am aware of ‘World of Beer,’ but not any others. I’m sure they would like to explore what central Florida has to offer while they are here.

Thanks for any suggestions.


Do a search they are everywhere…………

[eyc234]

Leesburg - Mammoth Oak, Chicago Fire, Bully Brewing

Ocala - Flying Boat Tap Room. Infinite Ale Works

Clermont - Clermont Brewing Company

Sanford - many of them just go to Sanford on internet

[LuvtheVillages]

My daughter and son-in-law are coming to visit in a few weeks. They are both fans, if not connoisseurs, of micro-brewery beers.

Does anyone know of any breweries or establishments that feature micro-brewery beers, in or around the area? I am aware of ‘World of Beer,’ but not any others. I’m sure they would like to explore what central Florida has to offer while they are here.

Thanks for any suggestions.


Take them to The Sunny Pint on hwy 44. It's a little west of the Brownwood Medical building, and east of 301. They have tons of taps of microbrews. The choices change frequently. It's a good way to taste lots of different brews in one visit. Also has food and music. Look for their Facebook page.

If you find one you love, they also sell growlers to take home.

[HIgolfers]

Take them to The Sunny Pint on hwy 44. It's a little west of the Brownwood Medical building, and east of 301. They have tons of taps of microbrews. The choices change frequently. It's a good way to taste lots of different brews in one visit. Also has food and music. Look for their Facebook page.

If you find one you love, they also sell growlers to take home.

Agree on Sunny Pint! Staff is very helpful and offer free tastes so you can be adventurous.

I hardly call Chicago Fire a micro brewery. It’s more like a dive bar that serves food. Nothing wrong with that but temper your expectations.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

How do you rate the Corkscrew in Spanish Springs?
I like the whisky stout and the sour brew too.

[hosegooseman]

My daughter and son-in-law are coming to visit in a few weeks. They are both fans, if not connoisseurs, of micro-brewery beers.

Does anyone know of any breweries or establishments that feature micro-brewery beers, in or around the area? I am aware of ‘World of Beer,’ but not any others. I’m sure they would like to explore what central Florida has to offer while they are here.

Thanks for any suggestions.



Crooked Can Brewing Company
(407) 395-9520

Located at the Plant St Market in Winter Garden. About 45 min or so from TV. Great beers and also awesome food place too.

[JayDub]

Sunny Pint on 44 has a very nice selection. They also serve food

[La lamy]

Thanks for this thread. I needed to hear people's preferences too.

[Miekies]

How do you rate the Corkscrew in Spanish Springs?
I like the whisky stout and the sour brew too.

Where is this place?

[Papa_lecki]

Bully Brewing in Leesburg.

[crash]

Leesburg - Mammoth Oak, Chicago Fire, Bully Brewing

Ocala - Flying Boat Tap Room. Infinite Ale Works

Clermont - Clermont Brewing Company

Sanford - many of them just go to Sanford on internet

Good list add Hiatus brewing not far from Infinate Ale Works in Ocala.

[Jtown]

Clermont has a few in the down town area the young people seem to enjoy it . Good luck what a great mom to find out ahead of time :welcome:My daughter and son-in-law are coming to visit in a few weeks. They are both fans, if not connoisseurs, of micro-brewery beers.

Does anyone know of any breweries or establishments that feature micro-brewery beers, in or around the area? I am aware of ‘World of Beer,’ but not any others. I’m sure they would like to explore what central Florida has to offer while they are here.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[crash]

Agree on Sunny Pint! Staff is very helpful and offer free tastes so you can be adventurous.

I hardly call Chicago Fire a micro brewery. It’s more like a dive bar that serves food. Nothing wrong with that but temper your expectations.

They brew their own beer and it is pretty good so not sure why you wouldn’t call it a microbrewery, too small maybe. You can only get their beer their no bottling.

[Eg_cruz]

Leesburg - Mammoth Oak, Chicago Fire, Bully Brewing

Ocala - Flying Boat Tap Room. Infinite Ale Works

Clermont - Clermont Brewing Company

Sanford - many of them just go to Sanford on internet
Flying Boat is awesome

[ithos]

There are 5 microbreweries within a few blocks of each other in Ybor City(Tampa)

5 Craft Breweries You Must Visit in Ybor City, Florida | Florida Smart (https://www.floridasmart.com/articles/5-craft-breweries-you-must-visit-ybor-city-florida)

[PoolBrews]

Chicago Fire is a micro-brewery - they brew their own beers, and most are pretty good. Yes, it's not fancy, but the beer is good.

Neither Sunny Pint nor Flying Boat are micro-breweries. They don't brew their own beers (the definition of a micro-brewery), they offer a good selection of micro-brews from various breweries. Both offer food and beer. Flying Boat is superior to Sunny Pint in several ways - it offers more beers (most of which are local Florida beers) and beer is consistently more reasonable in cost. While I like Sunny Pint, their prices are consistently higher than every other micro-brewery in the area.

Bully's is small, but every beer on tap is high quality. They offer a very wide variety covering the various types of beers. If going to Leesburg, I would definitely hit Bully's, and then Mammoth Oak. Mammoth is hit or miss depending on the mood the brewer was in for the past month or so. Sometimes I'll find a number of beers I like, and other times the brewer has gotten on specific beer style kick and there is nothing on tap that makes me want to order a 2nd one.

[forebubba]

Sunny Pint on 44 in Wildwood. North side of 44 in a small plaza
35 or so taps many many Florida micro breweries. Nice people too.

[Carlsondm]

We were impressed by the Sunny Pint on 44 north of Brownwood. Specials, excellent flatbread, and heated patio as well as good beer and hard cider menu. I think it is more reasonable than WOB. You may want to make a trip to St Petersburg also.

[SusanStCatherine]

Our family loves microbrews as well. I highly recommend an overnight trip to St. Petersburg. We had the best time hitting multiple high quality breweries all within walking distance of each other. The best breweries we've experienced in Florida since moving here. Among them were: Overflow, Cycle, 3 Daughters, and St. Petes.

[bilclif]

Definitely Sunny Pint! They always have great selection. Food is good but limited. Very cool tap set up. Very convenient to south Villages, it is in the first building outside the bubble west of Brownwood medical.

Unfortunately for craft beer fans WOB now caters to Villagers, using valuable tap space for beers like Mick Ultra and Bud light, which you will never find on tap at Sunny Pint.

[SusanStCatherine]

Bully in Leesburg I thought was pretty good. Mammoth was not impressive to me. Clermont Brewing Company in Clermont was great!

Sunny Pint taphose (similar to World of Beer) is nice and food is good but I agree is pricey.

[SusanStCatherine]

Definitely Sunny Pint! They always have great selection. Food is good but limited. Very cool tap set up. Very convenient to south Villages, it is in the first building outside the bubble west of Brownwood medical.

Unfortunately for craft beer fans WOB now caters to Villagers, using valuable tap space for beers like Mick Ultra and Bud light, which you will never find on tap at Sunny Pint.

I saw a Bud Light tap at a brewery once and asked about it. They said that was their water supply LOL

[12561323]

My daughter and son-in-law are coming to visit in a few weeks. They are both fans, if not connoisseurs, of micro-brewery beers.

Does anyone know of any breweries or establishments that feature micro-brewery beers, in or around the area? I am aware of ‘World of Beer,’ but not any others. I’m sure they would like to explore what central Florida has to offer while they are here.

Thanks for any suggestions.


Try- Big Hammock Brewery in Ocala, they also have a nice menu.

[paulajr]

Chicago Fire is a micro-brewery - they brew their own beers, and most are pretty good. Yes, it's not fancy, but the beer is good.

Neither Sunny Pint nor Flying Boat are micro-breweries. They don't brew their own beers (the definition of a micro-brewery), they offer a good selection of micro-brews from various breweries. Both offer food and beer. Flying Boat is superior to Sunny Pint in several ways - it offers more beers (most of which are local Florida beers) and beer is consistently more reasonable in cost. While I like Sunny Pint, their prices are consistently higher than every other micro-brewery in the area.

Bully's is small, but every beer on tap is high quality. They offer a very wide variety covering the various types of beers. If going to Leesburg, I would definitely hit Bully's, and then Mammoth Oak. Mammoth is hit or miss depending on the mood the brewer was in for the past month or so. Sometimes I'll find a number of beers I like, and other times the brewer has gotten on specific beer style kick and there is nothing on tap that makes me want to order a 2nd one.

Totally agree! But…we often do a 2 stop jaunt to go to both, in order to support these small owner run businesses! They are close enough to visit both in one trip…if you don’t “sample” too many!! And the dog at Bully is too cute!

[Decadeofdave]

Mt Dora Brewing Co.
Very good selection of brews and good bar food. I haven't been there in 2 years, I would Google it for location, hours etc.

[thelegges]

We enjoy going to micro breweries, big difference drinking at the brewery, and stopping at a place that sells micro brews.

Many times actually talk to the brewer, or one of the owners. They know their product, and love to give you info on their life’s passion. Up north we have 15 micro’s we visit. We love dark, and reds, never IPAs. Last time we were at one of our favorites, owner greeted us, brought 3 new, not on the menu yet. Pride in a micro is worth the trip.

Google is only your friend, to get directions, experience speaks volumes over google

[Bacimom]

Make a trip to Gainesville! Terrific breweries up there. Our absolute favorite is Swamphead which has a huge selection of ever changing beers, and food trucks on site. Big Top Brewing is wonderful-great beers and a fantastic food menu. First Magnitude is also great. Added bonus is you can throw in a stop at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods!

[kkingston57]

Check out Mt. Dora area. Very eclectic and un-like TV(too many chain restaurants).

[Skip]

Crooked Can Brewing Company
(407) 395-9520

Located at the Plant St Market in Winter Garden. About 45 min or so from TV. Great beers and also awesome food place too.

Love Crooked Can.
And BTW a micro-brewery MAKES beer, most of the places mentioned POURS beer.
Big difference to the afficianados.

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[Skip]

Mt Dora Brewing Co.
Very good selection of brews and good bar food. I haven't been there in 2 years, I would Google it for location, hours etc.

The (aka) Rocking Rabbit in Mount Dora closed during the pandemic.
Sad.

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[SeaCros]

that would be a big thumbs down on WOB as its not really a craft brew spot. You have to get outside of the3 bubble to enjoy real craft beer here. Many have been mentioned but if you get to really know your neighbors, you might run across someone who brews their own beer in their garage (you cant get more craft than that).

[TC_Arch]

Another vote for Crooked Can in Winter Garden. They brew the beer right there and you can tour the brewery. They have many selections. Plus food court with indoor / outdoor dining. Great place

[jjombrello]

Good beer at The Corkscrew in Spanish Springs. Also good wine.

[LonnyP]

One person here put together a good list but one more brewery in Clermont was left out. Suncreek brewing there is fantastic.