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Our customers constantly remind us of why we started this brewery. We wanted to make an amazing local Florida beer AND create an enjoyable drinking experience!

At Crooked Can Brewing Company, experienced craftsmanship and science come together to brew deliciously memorable results. Our brewmasters are adept at blending old world techniques with cutting edge brewing practices for full-bodied, tastefully crisp beer. To us, fermentation is more than just a science. It’s a way of life! We look after all of our brews, carefully creating naturally cultured, refreshing beer.

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Wispy green oaks and old Florida charm make Crooked Can Brewing Company and Plant St. Market the perfect place to visit. Stop by and grab a local beer with us, host an event in our unique Orlando event venue, or check out the delicious, locally sourced fare at Plant St. Market! Either way, we always get our guests to smile and have fun.

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The Plant St. Market offers 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space with plenty of room for a band, vendors, bar or whatever you have in mind!

Within just 20 minutes of International Drive, Disney, Downtown Orlando and the Orlando Convention Center, we enjoy planning parties and corporate events for big crowds. Here’s some other reasons to pick our Orlando event venue for your next event:

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Like every good craft beer, we have our story.

From the very first sip, our beer will captivate your senses. Our brew brothers have made it that way! Built upon our founder’s passion for craft beer and the desire to create a social gathering place for the community, Crooked Can Brewing Company has become one of Orlando’s top local craft breweries.

Thanks to award-winning brewmasters, Crooked Can is defined by its traditional brewing process, rich flavor and selective quality. Batch after batch, we have defined four flagship brands as well as limited edition, seasonal and specialty batches.

Visit us in Winter Garden for a sensational experience. Brewery tours, private events and corporate events are always welcome!

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14 Best Breweries In Orlando You Must Visit

September 8, 2020 //  by  Florida Trippers

Are you looking to visit one of the best breweries in Orlando? Look no further we have you covered with some of the best breweries to visit here in Orlando!

Orlando is one of the most popular destination for travelers from both around the world and Florida travelers too! While many think of Orlando as home to Theme Parks, Orlando has become known as a hub for craft breweries. On Central Florida Ale Trail you will find 28 of the best breweries in Orlando!

There is even a HopOn bus tour that offers 5 different routes of 3 Orlando brewery stops each! In “City the Beautiful” as Orlando is often called you will find most breweries in Orlando are both children and pet friendly! Making it the perfect place to relax after exploring Orlando or playing some golf !

You can even visit the breweries and then check out our list romantic date night ideas !

Something’s Brewing

Something’s brewing is an Orlando craft brewery. It is the first Hispanic- owned brewery in Orlando! They host taco Tuesday, Friday trivia, and a Saturday Brunch!

They serve a wide variety of beer styles ranging from the Jebena a coffee milkshake IPA, to Nomi a Japanese Rice Lager to Saison D’espoir a Belgian Kyle Saison. 

They have several styles of Barleywine, and a Czech dark lager and Feathered Serpent a smoked Gose style ale with blackberry, key lime and agave syrup!

Something’s Brewing has a taproom menu with a dedicated kids’ menu, pizza’s, tacos, wings, pretzels with beer cheese, and nachos! The taproom  with indoor picnic table seating also has an outdoor deck and is pet friendly!

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Sideward Brewing

Sideward Brewing is one of the breweries in Orlando that is family owned. Founded by Garrett, Mandy and Austin this brewery is located in Orlando’s Milk District.

Located in a 100-year-old warehouse, where 20 craft brews are on tap and constantly rotated, this is a great place to come relax and enjoy some Orlando craft beer! 

Sideward brewing offers a full kitchen serving pretzel and cheese, boiled peanuts, sandwiches of all types such as a veggie wrap with hummus to turkey and pesto!

Known for their unique and fruit inspired brews try the People of the Sun watermelon and dragon fruit wheat beer, or Smootie a Berliner with banana, mango and pineapple.

They have several choices of hard cider such as sideward cider, or strawberry cider for those looking for a gluten free option! Or A Citra-Ipa, a Coffee Milk Stout with Coca Nibs and Vanilla. 

The taproom also features an outdoor covered patio, and is pet friendly!

Crooked Can Brewery

Crooked Can Brewery is one of the craft breweries near Orlando, located in the Plant Street Market in downtown Winter Garden! Winter Garden is about a 20-minute drive west of Orlando.

Founded by Jared Czachorowski, Andy Sheeter and Robert Scott in 2014 they aimed to create a brand that was free spirited and laid back but also produce great tasting craft beers!

The brewery features a tap and tasting room as well as its “Barrel Room” that features season specialty batches of craft beer.

This brewery has four core brands: High Stepper an American IPA, Florida Sunshine a Lager, Cloud Chaser a Hefeweizen and Mc Swaggers Own an Amber Ale. And four small batch core brands: Workaholic an American pale Ale, Domestic Bliss a Belgian golden strong ale, MC Stagger an Imperial IPA and Up Yonder an NE IPA.

Being located in the Plant Street market means you can enjoy food from any number of local vendors at the market from pizza to sushi to BBQ and cheese! This beautiful red brink building with surrounding oak trees is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a craft beer!

Orlando Brewing

Orlando Brewing is one of the oldest breweries in Orlando that opened in 2004 on Gore Street! Founded by Ed Canty the founder of the Florida’s Brewer Guild and John Cheek this brewery use German Purity laws of 1516 and such becomes the first USDA certified organic brewery east of Colorado.

Conveniently located off of I-4 in Orlando’s Industrial district the taproom features 30+ organic craft beers, like the O-Town English style brown ale, a Kolsch ale, a West Coast IPA, blonde ale and Scottish ale!

The brewery offers tours, as well as wonderful specials like 30% off Growler fills on Tuesdays, Hoppy Hour on Wednesday, Thursdays are 2-4-1 on select beers, and Dog Day Sundays! And live music on Friday and Saturday nights!

While the brewery does not serve any food you can order from several restaurants around the area!

Dead Lizard Brewing Company

Dead Lizard Brewing Company is one of the family owned breweries in Orlando serving craft beer. Richard is a 3rd generation brewer who has been brewing beers for almost thirty years!

The brewery is located near Millennia Mall and Universal Studios! From a Trippy Red IPA to Komodo Dragon Chocolate Stout, and White Chocolate Stouts, 2 shandys’, a Sour Cheery Watermelon Hard Seltzer, a Key Lime Cream Ale and a Banana Hefeweizen there are plenty of unique craft beers to try in this Orlando brewery!

The brewery also serves food, and for lunch you can pair a beer for only $3 more! They serve charcuterie and cheese boards, sandwiches, flatbread, a children menu.

The taproom also features a private room that can be reserved with TV’s and couches and private restroom great for groups wanting their own space!

Ten10 Brewing Company

Ten10 Brewing Company is one of the breweries in Orlando that prides itself on using local ingredients. Founded in 2014 by Mike Wallace and Patrick McPherson the brewery is located in Orlando’s Mills 50 district near Orlando Science Center and Orlando Museum of Art.

In addition to beers, the tap room serves Dark Horse Wines and Quantum Leap Ciders. The kitchen is a gastropub serving homemade hot dogs, ‘shoom melts, Quesadillas, a Cuban Melt, wings, nachos, pretzels, and charcuterie board.

Try one of their many Orlando craft beers ranging from Harvey Dudley IPA, to Havakow milk stout, Blitzkrieg Rave a dry nitro stout, Black bombers in the Night black lager, or Cranky a berry key lime tart wheat!

This craft brewery in Orlando is located off the Orlando Urban Trail – a 3 mile paved bike trail in downtown Orlando!

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company

Ivanhoe is one of the independent craft breweries in Orlando, located in historic Ivahoe district. Ivanhoe park used to be a pineapple farm lined with orange trees, and is now home this bright red taproom, with outdoor covered seating.

Founded by Glenn Closson, JD Todd, Brian Masters and Joe Bowling. The brewery aims to make high quality craft beers in Orlando by using high quality ingredients.

The house made beers include Toboggan Blonde Ale, S’More Imperial Stout at 10% ABV, Boom Boom Tiki a sour fruit Berliner weisse, Tupac Shaporter, Suck it Trebek an IPA sour, and Park Hopp’r a golden pilsner!

Food served at the brewery is done by food trucks, and you can check the website to see which food truck is at the brewery what day!

Broken Strings Brewery

Broken Strings is one of the unique breweries in Orlando. This music inspired Orlando Craft brewery with bright-colored artist murals lining the wall was founded by Charles Frizzell and Adam. The brewery recently split from Broken Cauldron which used to take up half the taproom.

Try one of the beers on tap such as Send me an Angel a 9% ABV double milkshake stout, Purple Mane a pale ale, Lions Lager, Hefefield a hefeweizen and, and 12% ABV Sugared Stout Peanut butter cup stout.

The location is perfectly located between Camping World Stadium and the Orlando City Soccer Stadium!

Hourglass Brewing

Hourglass brewing is one of the breweries in Orlando with two locations, one in district and one in Longwood just outside Orlando. The mission of the brewery is to use local and exotic ingredients to make unique brews.

This family owned brewery opened in 2012, tries to use natural ingredients in their beers. All the artisan ales are made from 100% ingredients brewed in Longwood, Florida.

The brews on tap range from the Longwood Landbier a Kellerbier, to Frankie Rock a Hefeweizen, Lemon Party a lemon pale ale, Ronnie Ray an American Red Ale, and Flannel and Oxbloods a west coast IPA.

Also on the list are Harvester of Yarror a herbed ale, a Siason, Passionate Man Dragon a Fruit Sour, and Brown Beer, Brown Beer a brown Ale.

Check the website for special release events, and yearly Oktoberfest event. You can use your purchased Oktoberfest beer stein for discounts on every purchase in October. The brewery is open 1 pm to 9 pm daily!

The Bear and the Peacock Brewing

The Bear and Peacock brewery is located in nearby Winter Park Florida. The taproom is located inside the Brewstillery facility that opened a distillery in 2010, and the tap room followed in 2016. You can sample both beers and spirits at this location!

The name stems from the first two spirit brands Bear Gully Whiskey and Genius Vodka. The bear and peacock brewery has twelve brews on tap. Tours of the brewery and distillery are offered for $11.

Try the Milk Money milk stout, the Eric an American Red ale, Smokey the Beer a smoked porter, and Scary Terry a Saison. They serve light snacks such as cheese and charcuterie board or homemade pretzels.

Rockpit Brewing Company

One of the unique breweries in Orlando Rockpit was built by locals in SODO District in downtown Orlando and is family-owned. Beginning as a home brew in 2008 four friends founded this brewery.

With over 20 beers on tap they aim to have a beer for everyone! They have IPA’s, lagers, Belgians, Germans, and sours. Try the HL pale ale, Crackler IPA, Blackstrap con leche a milk stout, Resinite a Belgian, a Tambogrande Mango Berliner a sour.

Every week co-found Chris Rock sends out weekly funny emails about what is going on at the tap room, upcoming beers, and funny stories. Come by for trivia on Thursday nights!

 Ellipsis Brewing

Ellipsis brewing is one of the breweries in Orlando located near the Orlando International Airport. Located in a large warehouse building at 7,500 square feet with bright blue walls, and table games it is a fun brewery atmosphere.

With 15 beers on tap, ranging from 4.5 to 13.2% ABV there is a ton to try. From the Tropical Sunset NE IPA, Monday Morning Bluez sour, Happy Pils a German Pilsner and pecan pie stout!

This craft brewery in Orlando began as home brewers, and they brew using a 10-gallon system, comprised of 10-barrel brew house to allow the brewery to brew in small batches!

Redlight Redlight Beer Parlor and Brewery

Redlight Redlight Beer Parlor and Brewery is an independently owned bar and brewery founded in 2014 and focus on sour and wild beers. Located in Audoban park eco-district area of Orlando and another location in Winter Park.

With 24 rotating taps, including 8 of their house brews and over 250 bottle selection the host a Happy hour Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm and 1-4 pm on Saturday and all day Sunday!

Try the Halo-Halo a milkshake style Hoppy Ale, Side-Pull a pilsner, G&T Siason, Frank a sour, and a Hefeweizen!

What makes Redlight Redlight one of the unique breweries in Orlando is their citizenship and Education course that educates the new craft beer drinkers!

Half Barrel Beer Project

Half Barrel Beer Project is a brewery located in the District near the Orlando Convention center. This is one of craft breweries in Orlando that also serves as a brewpub.

The name comes from the pilot half-barrel system used to make small batch of beers and also serves wine from local Quantum Leap Winery.

The beers range from Twenty Two Eleven an IPA sour, Ole English Porter, Dark Age a Double Imperial Stout, Hooey an IPA, Coco MO a hard seltzer and Ocean Park Pilsner.

On the food menu is charcuterie board and pizzas! As well as rotating food trucks! There is also a bottle shop to take home beers from around the area.

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"The brew bus was a big hit for transportation to and from our wedding @ Florida Avenue Brewing. We hired them for transportation to/from four hotels and they made sure everyone got to the venue on time, and even made sure they didn’t leave any of us behind on the way home! Mike and the team were easy to work with, friendly, and Brittany even went out of her way at the end of the night to bring my friend her purse that was left on the bus. Everyone had a fun time and couldn’t stop talking about the brew bus."

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"My very first time on the Local Loop, and the experience was "super stellar". We were a group of 11 awesome women plus our driver Mrs.Penny made us all feel welcomed. In other words "women ruled this tour". Beautiful sunny weather and all the places we visited were "outstanding". My favorite was BARRIEHAUS and the selection of local beers. And the patio where we played "corn toss" lots of fun. Yes I'd do it again, and I highly recommend."

"We booked a custom tour with Mike and his team the day after our wedding (10/10 recommend) and it was an amazing time. We had just under 40 people and had three brewery stops and one food stop. The team executed everything flawlessly and our entire group had a wonderful time. If you're considering taking a tour with these guys, just book the ticket now. It's a blast!"

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"My bachelor party and I had a great time on our brewery tour! The beer attendant and our driver were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and breweries. The beer we had on the bus and breweries were very good. 3 Daughters brewery even had a buy a sandwhich get a free beer deal which was awesome for our group. Another thing we loved about this trip is that we could pick breweries in different areas giving us the options of seeing more places while we were in town (we had never been to the tampa area for the most part). We really liked the St. Pete area and would recommend that to others who plan on visiting."

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Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Orlando’s dynamic craft beer scene. Our Orlando Brewery Tour offers a personalized exploration of the best local brews, combining luxurious transportation with exceptional beer-tasting experiences.

Orlando’s Brewery Map

Our Brewery Tours in Orlando spotlight the following top breweries, each renowned for its unique approach to beer crafting:

• Ten10 Brewing Co. : Positioned at the city’s cultural heart, Ten10 is celebrated for its inventive brews and strong community presence.
• Crooked Can Brewing Company : This brewery is known for its solid lineup of both core and seasonal beers, drawing on traditional techniques while embracing a modern twist.
• Sideward Brewing Co. : A relatively new addition to Orlando’s craft beer community, Sideward Brewing quickly made a name for itself with a diverse selection of beers, including expertly crafted IPAs, stouts, and lagers in a family-friendly setting.
• RockPit Brewing : The brewery combines a mining-themed ambiance with a passion for craft beer, offering unique ales and lagers that highlight local ingredients and bold flavors.

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Quench your thirst at acclaimed craft breweries throughout Orlando.

Orlando loves beer — and the rise of microbreweries makes us love it even more. It’s why dozens of acclaimed craft breweries have popped up to slake our thirst in recent years, with new options debuting regularly.

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As a result, it’s easy to build a day trip — or even an entire vacation — around bespoke breweries in Orlando with amazing ales, superb stouts and other killer concoctions. Cheers!

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The City of Orlando

The following breweries are inside Orlando’s official city limits, and they are all delicious.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. (Ivanhoe Village Main Street) & Ivanhoe Park Lager House (Parramore District)

An independent craft brewery and tasting room, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. is an anchor of the popular Ivanhoe Village Main Street district, less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando. They take spiritual guidance from a long-gone Orlando amusement park called Joyland, which used to be located on the shores of Lake Ivanhoe.

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They enjoy a dedicated fan base thanks to innovative brews made with quality ingredients and names that evoke Orlando’s spirit. The staff is also committed to educating the public about the joys of craft beer. In 2024, they added a second location, the Ivanhoe Park Lager House, in downtown’s Parramore District.

Park Pizza & Brewing Company (Lake Nona)

Few things go together better than pizza and beer. Minutes from Orlando International Airport, Park Pizza & Brewing Company serves up wood-fired pizza and house-brewed suds, plus a sense of neighborhood pride in Lake Nona.

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Whether inside their dining room, at the bar or on their patio, you’ll find a place to grab a bite and a pint, watch the game, hang with your kids and catch up with friends. It’s also a great place to fuel up before exploring everything else there is to see and do in Lake Nona.

Twelve Talons Beerworks (The Milk District®)

Founded in 2019, Twelve Talons Beerworks is a boutique craft microbrewery, cidery and meadery in The Milk District , minutes east of downtown. Known for unique flavor profiles, they offer a rotating lineup with something for all kinds of beer lovers.

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The co-owners have over 25 years of experience in the brewing industry, and it shows in their output. Local food trucks are always on site, too, providing a variety of bites that can be enjoyed in the venue’s relaxed space.

Brewlando Brewing (Southeast Orlando)

Just north of Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona, Brewlando Brewing is relatively new to Orlando’s beer scene. They serve a wide range of in-house craft creations, including some with Orlando-centric names, as well as a guest tap or two.

Ample dining options are close to their spacious, relaxed venue, which has outdoor seating. They also host private events. What’s more, Brewlando has already announced expansion plans with The Winery and Tasting Room by Brewlando coming to ICON Park ® on International Drive in summer 2024.

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Broken Strings Brewery (Parramore District)

Located in downtown’s Parramore District close to Inter&Co Stadium, which hosts MLS’ Orlando City Soccer Club and the NWSL’s Orlando Pride , Broken Strings Brewery produces distinct lines of beer on a rotating, three-barrel system.

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Sample as many as 12 different taps, including output from both in-house producers and some special guests. Drafts can be taken home in 32-ounce bottles, and you can also choose from Broken Strings’ selection of bottled and canned beers, ciders and wines.

Cask & Larder (Orlando International Airport)

The James Beard-recognized, husband-and-wife team of James and Julie Petrakis are two of Orlando’s most acclaimed chefs. In addition to the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park and The Polite Pig at Disney Springs ®, you can taste their creations at Cask & Larder, which is inside Orlando International Airport. No one will blame you if you just visit for the beer, though.

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Offering year-round and seasonal flavors, Cask & Larder applies innovative techniques tempered by meticulous care. And given that this brewery offers exceptional food, there’s no fear of going hungry.

Hourglass Brewing (Orlando & Longwood)

Appropriately enough, Hourglass Brewing has set up shop in Orlando’s Hourglass District, part of Curry Ford West Main Street just east of downtown. It’s their second location, with the original being a 240-seat taproom in Longwood, about 25 minutes north of our main tourism districts.

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The latter is decorated with nostalgic remembrances and the work of local artists, plus table-top and console games for free play. Grab a cold one and relax on the dog-friendly patio, or take a peek behind the glass-walled brewhouse to observe the daily process.

Motorworks Brewing (City District)

After seven years of brewing acclaimed craft beer in Bradenton on Florida’s west coast, Motorworks Brewing brought a taproom and brewery to downtown Orlando’s City District. It features a seven-barrel brewhouse with 15-barrel tanks for onsite production, ensuring plenty of volume for award-winning brews.

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On top of 24 acclaimed drafts on tap, Motorworks’ Orlando location boasts more than 30 packaged beers, wine, a robust kitchen menu and even a full liquor cocktail menu. Motorworks Orlando is also dog-friendly with an open-air deck out back, so feel free to stay awhile.

Redlight Redlight (Audubon Park)

There are many tasty reasons to visit Orlando’s trendy Audubon Park Garden District , about 15 minutes from downtown, and this local haunt is one of them. Redlight Redlight spent nearly a decade building a reputation as one of the top craft beer bars in the nation before becoming a full-fledged microbrewery.

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Beyond house originals, several other craft breweries are represented on any given night, ranging from native Florida brewhouses to eclectic imports for more than two dozen choices. And that selection pales in comparison to their extensive, 20-plus-page list of bottled and canned beers, ciders, meads and wines, presented as a book complete with chapters.

RockPit Brewing (SODO)

RockPit Brewing’s motto is “You’ll dig our beer,” and for good reason. Part of downtown Orlando’s SODO District Main Street , their taproom boasts 20 drafts with a huge variety of in-house crafted beer and hard seltzer waters.

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While you’re there, you can dig into some hot and fresh Cecil’s Texas Style Bar-B-Q courtesy of an exclusive menu developed just for beer-lovers. You can also order beers to go courtesy of RockPit’s online store.

Sideward Brewing (The Milk District®)

Sideward Brewing is in The Milk District, right next door to a great source of cold sandwiches and subs, Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market. (And yes, the two businesses perfectly complement each other.)

Besides being a well-regarded brewery with a solid lineup of popular beers, the family-owned Sideward serves hearty pub fare from its onsite kitchen. The three co-founders grew up in Orlando and are excited about leveraging their experiences to help their hometown transition into a craft-beer destination.

Tactical Brewing Co. (Baldwin Park)

Tactical Brewing is in Orlando’s upscale Baldwin Park community, east of downtown and adjacent to Audubon Park. It was founded by U.S. military veterans who are passionate about craft beer and equally dedicated to helping fellow veterans and first responders.

Their output is a tasty mix of new and interesting beers along with a balanced, traditional portfolio. They’re also keen on devising memorable names for their creations.

Ten10 Brewing Company (Mills 50® / Ivanhoe Village)

Straddling Orlando’s hip Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village districts, about 15 minutes from our tourism districts, Ten10 Brewing benefits from passionate owners who use pure ingredients and a brewing system designed to amplify their brews’ great taste.

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Growler and “crowlers” (canned, non-refillable growlers) are available. They also have a small but filling menu of sandwiches and snacks, with all bread provided by Orlando’s own Olde Hearth Bread Company.

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Outside the City of Orlando, more great breweries await in our surrounding county and neighboring cities, including Winter Garden and the Winter Park area.

New York Beer Project (Winter Garden)

Celebrate the Big Apple’s rich brewing history at New York Beer Project , a glorious re-creation of NYC’s famous Atlantic Garden Beer Hall circa 1892. They’re in Winter Garden, west of downtown Orlando and north of the tourism districts.

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Drink and dine in the splendor of electric gas light chandeliers, chestnut trees, rich interiors and the signature, copper-clad New Yorker Bar. The beer selection pairs perfectly with the venue’s savory, NYC-themed dishes, all designed to transport you to a simpler time when people gathered after a hard day to celebrate good beer, good food and good times with friends and family.

Bowigens Beer Company (Avalon Park & Casselberry)

If you believe that brewing is an art form, you’ll find kindred spirits at Bowigens. Specializing in innovative, creative beers using the best possible ingredients, the team only brews concepts that they’re passionate about.

Bowigens has a new location at The Marketplace at Avalon Park, a food hall with plenty of dining options east of downtown Orlando. Or, visit the original Bowigens in Casselberry, about 30 minutes northeast of Orlando’s tourism districts.

Crooked Can Brewing Company (Winter Garden)

It could be argued that Crooked Can Brewing Company is the charming heart of Winter Garden. The reason being, Crooked Can anchors Plant Street Market, which houses an eclectic collection of eateries and retailers and is the centerpiece of the city’s historic main strip, Plant Street.

Then again, maybe we’re just promoting Crooked Can as Winter Garden’s heart because we really like their beer. Their offerings go great with food from Plant Street Market’s vendors, including sushi from MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Norigami, barbecue, donuts, pizza and pierogis.

Gatlin Hall Brewing (South Orlando)

Located east of the Holden Heights neighborhood and south of SODO just past the Orlando city line, Gatlin Hall Brewing pairs draft brews with wines, ciders and a hearty selection of whiskey. Grab a drink and chill on their outdoor patio, which is family- and pet-friendly

Gatlin Hall also serves food from three local concepts, including Da Kine Poke, Frenchy’s Wood-Fired and Willy’s Original. Best part is, they all go nicely with the brewery’s creations.

Half Barrel Beer Project (Southwest Orlando)

Just 10 minutes from Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando, Half Barrel Beer Project takes pride in its unique, half-barrel brewing system, which produces smaller quantities and allows beers on tap to be changed out more frequently.

In addition to making its own beer, the microbrewery and brew pub brings in suds from other local producers. Half Barrel Beer Project is also a bottle shop, carrying a selection of rare beers from across the world.

Sanford Brewing Company (Maitland & Sanford)

After building a fervent fanbase at their original location in their namesake city, Sanford Brewing now has a location in Maitland, adjacent to Winter Park. They serve house-made and Florida-produced beer, cider, mead, and even handcrafted sodas, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.

Their original brewery in Sanford’s historic downtown features a 100-plus-seat taproom and gastropub. The food menu at both venues features gourmet takes on pub favorites, plus a special menu for children. Both are also kid- and dog-friendly environments with outdoor seating.

Even more tasty breweries await you in nearby communities outside Orange County, including Clermont, Sanford and more.

Central 28 Beer Company (DeBary)

Family-owned and operated, Central 28 Beer Company was born out of unbridled enthusiasm for drinking beer, and it shows in the final product. Their year-round offerings are complemented by nearly a dozen semi-regular and seasonal brews.

Central 28 is located about 35 minutes north of our tourism districts, and it’s kid- and dog-friendly — assuming you keep an eye on the former and a leash on the latter. (Please don’t mix those up.) And although the brewery doesn’t serve food, it does host food trucks every Tuesday through Saturday.

Clermont Brewing Co. (Clermont)

Clermont Brewing Co. specializes in craft beer, cocktails, artisanal food and live music — making it a great place to gather with old friends or meet some new ones in the taproom, covered patio or backyard beer garden. They also offer wine for those who prefer grapes over hops.

Some of Central Florida’s finest musicians and entertainers take the stage Wednesdays through Sundays, and there’s lots more to do here. In addition to holiday events, you can look forward to a weekly Sunday Brunch, Tuesday Night Bingo, beer chats and brewery tours, and dueling pianos on Wednesdays. Clermont Brewing is in its namesake city, about 30 minutes west of our main tourism districts.

Deviant Wolfe Brewing (Sanford)

Deviant Wolfe Brewing is crazy about sour beers, and it shows. But if sours aren’t your thing, don’t worry — they also brew true-to-style variations of just about every beer imaginable.

If you’re looking for something to do while you drink, Deviant Wolfe hosts a wide range of special events, such as trivia, yoga and group runs. You can also get growlers to go, as well as a full range of branded glassware and apparel. They’re in Sanford, about 40 minutes northeast of Orlando’s tourism districts.

Orange County Brewers (Lake Mary)

Although originally located in Orange County (hence the name), Orange County Brewers can now be found in Seminole County, about 30 minutes north of downtown Orlando. It’s one of the few local breweries with a female brewmaster, who’s known for creative recipes with unique flavors.

This brewery has earned a rabid following with their innovative concoctions, and they usually have a guest tap or two. The beers are complemented by a robust events schedule, including brunches, trivia and even a beer flight school.

Oviedo Brewing Company (Oviedo)

Located at the Oviedo Mall in their shared namesake city, about 30 minutes north of Orlando’s tourism districts, Oviedo Brewing Company has a hardy lineup of brews for you to enjoy. They’re also very family- and dog-friendly, with indoor and outdoor games, a kids’ (food) menu, and a doggie lawn.

The 8,000-square-foot tap room and brewhouse also has a full kitchen, plus fun events such as weekly trivia nights. They’re up for hosting memorable private events, too.

Wop’s Hops Brewing Company (Sanford)

Wop’s Hop Brewing Company is a microbrewery specializing in English-style ales, located in Sanford. They also have a selection of wines and sodas, and a dog-friendly beer garden that’s perfect for relaxing. Parents are welcome to bring children, too.

The team at Wop’s Hops is very particular about what they put in their beer, going so far as to ban high-fructose corn sugars, GMOs and additives from their brewing process. You won’t go hungry here, either, thanks to pub-friendly food offerings that include menus for kids and even dogs.

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Check Out Central Florida’s Ale Trail

For those who think nirvana is drinking a pint—or three—of craft beer right where it’s made, Central Florida brewers have blazed the trail for you. The first Central Florida Ale Trail map is now available, guiding you to breweries located from DeBary to Orlando, Sanford to Clermont.  They even have a prize for those who visit all of the locations on the map.

But we’ve all been so busy brewing and getting established that it’s only been in recent months we’ve come together as a community.  The Central Florida Ale Trail is one of the exciting outcomes of that association.”

You can pick up the Central Florida Ale Trail map at any of the participating breweries. The list is on the Central Florida Ale Trail map Facebook page . A link to the Google map with the locations of the operating breweries (green) and breweries in planning (red) is here .

The map helps craft beer lovers plan the best routes to visit all 16 operational breweries and points out the future locations of five additional “breweries in planning.” Enjoying a beer in one of the operational breweries’ tap rooms enables you to get your map stamped. Collecting all 16 stamps earns you a special 64 oz. growler at your last stop—and discounted growler fills at any location in the future. “Rewards are subject to change over time,” advises St. Pierre. “So if growlers are your thing, you’ll want to get started soon.”

Central Florida breweries offer a wide variety of quality craft beer styles and enjoy sharing the culture of their growing community. To encourage responsible drinking, there is no time limit for completing the trail. Central Florida brewers remind their customers to drink responsibly.  For more information go to  http://centralfloridaaletrail.com/

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6 Breweries to Visit in Orlando

For beer lovers, Orlando’s best thrill ride is visiting the area’s many craft breweries and sipping frothy beverages.

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Crooked Can Brewing Company rotates in seasonal beers and bourbon-barrel-aged brews.

The microbrew storm has blown through greater Orlando, Florida , like a Category 5 hurricane, leaving a trail of delicious beer in its wake – the Central Florida Ale Trail to be exact – which has 17 (and counting) breweries on its must-visit map. Here are a few of those thirst-quenching stops (and a couple outliers) recommended by local experts.

Crooked Can Brewing Co.

Not sure what kind of beer you like? No worries. The staff at Crooked Can Brewing Co . in historic Winter Garden can guide you.

"They'll let you taste different things and get a feel for your palate," says Lourdes Gee, concierge at the Villas of Grand Cypress, Orlando . "Their bartenders are great at finding the right fit."

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What's right for you depends on your goal. The copper loveliness of McSwagger's Own Amber Ale is perfect for sipping in the outdoor courtyard, while the McStagger Imperial IPA, at 9 percent alcohol by volume, is perfect for slipping off your bar stool. Crooked Can also rotates in seasonal beers and bourbon-barrel-aged brews.

The brewery and taproom fill one end of the Plant Street Market and share a roof with specialty shops, bistros and food artisans. Its monocle-wearing mascot McSwagger graces every can and embodies the brewery's classy-casual atmosphere. Crooked Can is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Orlando Brewing

Some beer connoisseurs demand that their brews follow the Reinheitsgebot, the centuries-old German beer purity law that limited beer-makers to only four ingredients: water, yeast, hops and barley. Orlando Brewing honors the ancient brewing regulations, while managing to produce dozens of beer styles. It does occasionally release beers that break the rules, under The Violator Series.

Orlando Brewing is one of only a handful of U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic breweries in the South, a point of immense pride for the staff. For a tongue-lashing, try the Grand O' Hopry Double IPA. For a brew as dark and thick as the witching hour, go for the Papa Midnight Imperial Stout.

Orlando Brewing hosts live entertainment on its outdoor stage, including open mics to showcase your beer-influenced crooning. Orlando Brewing is in the SoDo District, just a bottle toss away from the historic Orlando Amtrak Station. It's open Monday through Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m.

Dead Lizard Brewing Co.

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Hidden like a camouflaged chameleon among the gray warehouses of the 33rd Street Industrial Park is the Dead Lizard Brewing Co . Step inside to see this lizard's true colors, which range from straw yellow IPAs to dark brown stouts. The decor is mostly bare-bones concrete block, metal and ductwork, with a large window to see the brewing vats.

Most of Dead Lizard's beers are lizard-themed, of course, though very much alive with offerings like Komodo "KoKo" Dragon Chocolate Stout and Purple Skink IPA. For the adventurous palate, try the Key Lime Chameleon Cream-Sic-Ale (Nitro), which tastes like an offering from a beer-infused ice cream truck.

The brewery has live music inside the taproom on weekends for lounge lizards who like a little entertainment with their beverage. Dead Lizard is open Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. It's closed Monday.

Ten10 Brewing Co.

Ten10 Brewing Co ., a young brewery in the Mills 50 District north of downtown Orlando, is the epitome of a local spot and not just in the sense of patrons. The brewery prides itself on using local ingredients, sourced as nearby as next door.

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The brewery belongs to a tightly knit business district. George Aguel, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, the area's official tourism organization, explains, "Ten10 Brewing uses a wide variety of ingredients from other local businesses and uses wine barrels from Quantum Leap Winery to ferment and age their beers." Ten10 Brewing reciprocates by serving Quantum Leap wines. It also donates spent grains to nearby small companies such as Gezellig Cookies and Olde Hearth Bread Co. Olde Hearth’s pretzel is on Ten10’s menu. Try it with the beer cheese.

Ten10 Brewing beers range from Black Bombers in the Night, a flavorful schwarzbier, to the powerful stout, The Lebanon. A favorite is Chronically Mismanaged, a coffee red ale but thankfully not the brewery's actual management style, as the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Ten10 Brewing is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Two Henrys Brewing Co.

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If you're staying in the Disney Springs area and you're in love with breweries that incorporate history and local ingredients, drive about an hour due west to Two Henrys Brewing Co . in neighboring Plant City. Its namesakes, 19th-century railroad tycoons Henry B. Plant and Henry M. Flagler, opened up Florida to northern visitors. That railroad history is reflected in the town's name and the beer label.

The brewery is also a working blueberry farm, and the fruit figures into many of the brewery's beers and hard ciders, such as the seasonal Belleview Biltmore Blueberry Vanilla Wheat or the piquant Roasted Jalapeno Blueberry Porter.

"If you like blueberry and spicy beer, this is the place for you," says Richard Tribou, travel editor for the Orlando Sentinel. "If you're not sure, go and try one." If you're not a blueberry fan, there are plenty of other frothy options. The location is also home to Keel & Curley Winery, so nonbeer drinkers have options, with and without blueberries. Accentuate your buzz with live music every Friday and Saturday night. The brewery and winery tasting rooms are open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sea Dog Brewing Co.

Originating in Maine, Sea Dog Brewing Co . now has seven breweries across the continental USA, and one of them is conveniently 10 minutes outside Disney Springs on Palm Parkway.

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Sea Dog brews in a traditional English style with English malted barley and British yeast to produce a variety of award-winning beers such as Windjammer Blond Ale, Bluepaw Blueberry Wheat Ale and the nautically named Old Gollywobbler Brown Ale.

Its plush mascot, Barney, a Great Pyrenees dog with a yellow sou'wester fishing hat, graces the logo and also appears in costume at the brewery, which fits well with the nearby theme park motif. Sea Dog is not on the Central Florida Ale Trail, but while on vacation, if your tail gets stuck in the "mousetrap," it's a refreshing nearby getaway.

Sea Dog is open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to midnight.

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