South Floridians live in a beer lover’s paradise, where passionate local brewers craft a seemingly endless variety of IPAs, lagers, and experimental brews, so it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a toast. Raise a glass: Here are the five breweries you should visit.
26 Degrees in Pompano BeachWhorman Photos
26 Degree Brewing Company
2600 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach
954-532-6964
26brewing.com
Beer enthusiasts are sure to find more than one pleasing option at this 21,000-square-foot brewery and taproom. The brainchild of high school friends Yonathan Ghersi and Greg Lieberman, it features a 30-barrel system that dispenses rotating options of bold, well-rounded craft beers, including the Niko’s Cabernet Barrel Rage, in which rich, roasted, chocolate notes meet sumptuous cabernet barrel sweetness. 26 Degree’s popular IPA1A is always on tap and priced from $4 during happy hour to $6 during regular hours.
Funky Buddha Brewery
Funky Buddha
1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park
954-440-0046
funkybuddhabrewery.com
This state-of-the-art brewery in Oakland Park has garnered buzz since it opened in 2010. It’s home to South Florida’s largest microbrewery and is well known for its eclectic, culinary-inspired beers such as the No Crusts PB&J Brown ale and Maple Bacon Coffee porter. Special offerings include burger and beer specials every Tuesday ($12), 32-ounce growler fills (starting at $6), and an extensive list of bottles to-go (starting at $10). The brewery also hosts pairing events once a month, and tours of its facilities are available.
Hollywood Brewing CompanyHollywood Brewing Co.
Hollywood Brewing Company
290 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood
305- 414-4757
hollywood.beer
The oceanfront brewery offers naturally-crafted beers infused with South Florida’s best tropical fruits and spices. Notable selections include the flagship Mango IPA, which uses fresh mango purée and has a medium firm hop balance. Try the savory stout Bushka, which features aromatics like cola, fig, and nut.
Lauder Ale Brewery & Tap Room
LauderAle Brewery & Tap Room
3305 SE 14th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
954-653-9711
lauderdale.co
Nestled in a secluded marine-industrial warehouse district between Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, LauderAle cultivates a unique community of craft-beer enthusiasts looking to chill out in a rustic atmosphere. Its taproom was built by owners Joey Farrell and Kyle Jones using reclaimed wood and recycling materials, and LauderAle’s friendly staff is made up of cicerone-certified beer servers. Look out for their authentic handcrafted ales, like the Lunch Money, a New England-style pale ale crafted with sweet citrus, tangerine, grapefruit, and delicate herbal notes. The Indigenous Basterd is an American-style IPA with a medium malt character balanced with Amarillo and Citra hops and a grapefruit and citrus finish (both $7 for a pint). Flights cost $11 for four five-ounce samples.
Garden: Saltwater Brewery / Coviello Photo
Saltwater Brewery
1701 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
561- 865-5373
saltwaterbrewery.com
Founded in 2013 by a group of Floridians whose passions include surfing, fishing, and boating, this Delray Beach microbrewery has an environmentally friendly focus and was the first to package beer with eco-friendly six-pack rings made from by-product waste and other compostable materials. Unique pours here include the Sea Cow Milk Stout, with notes of roast and smoke that are balanced by the sweetness from the lactose used in the boil ($6 for 16 ounces) and the Screamin’ Reels IPA with tangerine and grapefruit ($5). Specials include 25 percent off growler fills every Tuesday, and happy hour on weekdays from noon to 6 p.m.
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