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When it comes to craft beers, Orlando offers something to please the taste of all drink lovers. That’s right! Mickey’s land surprises even in this. Central Florida is famous for its beer factories and there are even tourist routes to get to know them and appreciate the different types and brands. In addition to finding a variety of local craft beers sold within theme parks, you can also enjoy a variety of breweries in the small towns and villages surrounding Orlando. This is one more reason that will make you buy your home in Orlando.
See in this article 6 craft breweries that will give you a different perspective of the city, far beyond parks and shopping. The cool thing is that most of the breweries listed below also offer a delicious menu of portions and dishes to accompany drinks.
1 – Crooked Can Brewing Company – best breweries near Orlando
Crooked Can Brewing Company is one of the best breweries near Orlando, located in the charming litle town of Winter Garden , close to Orlando, to the north. This popular and bustling brewery is located within a large market along Plan Street main avenue. Enjoy the local beer and enjoy different types of food sold at the various kiosks within the market, from pizzas to sushi. There are tables inside and outside, so you can sit outdoors and enjoy a beautiful evening with friends in central Florida, with live music. You can also find Crooked Can beers at Disney Springs, if you’re out there. It is sold at the Raglan Road Irish Pub.
Find out more at: https://crookedcan.com/
2 – Cask & Larder – Best Orlando Breweries
Cask & amp; Larder is located at Winter Park , another charming city in central Florida and close to Orlando. But if you don’t want to go there, you can enjoy beer from this local brewery at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Before embarking back to Brazil, make a toast at the airport saying goodbye to Mickey’s land in style.
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3 – The Bear and Peacock Brewstillery
In your list of top Orlando Breweries to visit don’t forget to include The Bear and Peacock Brewstillery.
Another famous Central Florida brewery also in Winter Park, just minutes away from the city’s main avenue, Park Avenue. The name “The Bear and Peacock Brewstillery” means “Bear and Peacock ” brewery and distillery. In addition to the brewery, the place is also a distillery. Belonging to the same group that founded Winter Park Distilling Company in 2010, Bear and Peacock was opened in 2016 in a space adjacent to the distillery.
Popular beers include Milk Money Milk Stout and Can I Get A Wit-Ness Witbier. Outside, you will find ample space to enjoy your drink with several other attached establishments such as “Create Your Nature Coffe” and Foxtail Coffe.
Find out more at: http://thebearandpeacock.com/
Since we are talking about Winter Park and drinks, be sure to visit The Wine Room while you’re there. Have you ever imagined tasting wines by buying direct doses of Italian high-tech machines? That’s right! Buy the doses using a smart card that makes the experience a kind of wine self-service, with more than 100 labels from all over the world.
4 – Orange County Brewers
This is the first craft brewery in Orange County (Orange County). It is the ideal place to have beer and enjoy a pizza! At the taps of the kegs and beer machines you will find tasty inventions like the smooth and light Bleached Blonde Ale and the bold Ultimate Warrior Citra IPA, by chef Amanda Roberts. The kitchen offers an impressive selection of pizzas in the wood oven. And here’s the golden tip! On Sundays there is a Brunch at the brewery, with pizzas inspired by omelets and, of course, beers prepared especially for the time and occasion. How about it?
Find out more by visiting the official website
5 – Orlando Brewing – Breweries in Orlando
What draws the attention at Orlando Brewing is the gross facade of a shed, characteristic of the neighborhood where it is located, giving the feeling that the place does not offer much! However, the inside of the brewery contrasts with its outside in an impressive way. The cozy atmosphere, with local art on the walls and helpful brewers behind the bar awaiting your order. Orlando Brewing stands out for being the only organic brewery in Florida, working with the best organic ingredients for its line of craft beers. And the coolest thing of all: You can follow the manufacturing on a free tour that starts at 18:00 every Monday and Saturday.
Find out more by visiting the official website
6 – Historic Downtown Sanford Breweries
Part of Seminole County nicknamed “Orlando North”, downtown Sanford is full of activities to keep you busy all day. Within a radius of 800 meters, there are four craft breweries to explore, in addition to a handful of craft beer bars. Wop’s Hops is the oldest, boasting an impressive list of classic and experimental beers, as well as a healthy food menu. Don’t leave without trying a Wop-Sicle, a huge meatball served on a stick with marinara sauce. Continue to Sanford Brewing for a sip of Peachy Keen, a saison with strong flavors of peach and ginger. The newest breweries to open are Inner Compass Brewing and Deviant Wolfe Brewing, the last of which features delicious sour beers and a rustic outdoor aesthetic.
Craft beers at theme parks
I hope you enjoyed the craft brewery tips listed above. However, you don’t have to leave the theme parks in Orlando if you want to enjoy them. Any bar within Universal’s Volcano Bay offers the famous Volcano Blossom lager, produced exclusively for the park by the Orange Blossom Brewing Company. Disney parks also offer several local brands such as Cigar City Brewing, Funky Buddha, Tampa Bay Brewing, among others.