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Best Breweries & Craft Beer Taprooms in Orlando & Kissimmee: A Local's Guide
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items Central Florida's craft beer scene is seriously underrated. From Orlando's Milk District taprooms to hidden gems near Kissimmee, these are the local breweries I keep coming back to for great pours, laid-back patios, and food trucks on the weekends.
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The crown jewel of Plant Street in Winter Garden. Their High Stepper IPA is my go-to, and the attached Plant Street Market means amazing food options while you sip. Gets lively on weekends!
Crooked Can Brewing Company
Right by Lake Ivanhoe with a huge taproom - their Joyland Kolsch is dangerously drinkable. Great stop after browsing the Antique Row shops.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
Downtown Orlando's go-to taproom with a huge rotating tap list. Dog-friendly, laid-back, and the staff always has a great recommendation ready.
Orange County Brewers
Music-themed brewery with live bands and a rotating lineup of creative brews. The vibe is pure local Orlando - art, sound, and beer all made in-house.
Broken Strings Taproom
Tucked into Mills 50, Ten10 nails everything from hazy IPAs to sours. Small-batch experiments mean there's always something new to try on tap.
Ten10 Brewing Company
SoDo's mining-themed brewery pouring some of the best dark beers in Central Florida. Grab a flight and settle in - perfect for a low-key night out.
RockPit Brewing & Distilling
Milk District favorite in a big, airy warehouse space. Super approachable beers and great snacks from the kitchen - bring friends and stay a while.
Sideward Brewing Co.
Literary-themed brewery in Parramore with a full kitchen. The book-lined taproom is one of the coolest spots in Orlando to enjoy a pint.
Dead Lizard Brewing Company
A small beer project with a big personality - always something interesting rotating through the taps. Feels like drinking at a friend's place.
Half Barrel Beer Project
Worth the drive to Longwood for funky, experimental brews you won't find anywhere else. Their lagers and wild ales are both top-notch.
Hourglass Brewing
Casselberry's hometown brewery with a rotating lineup that never misses. Small taproom, friendly regulars, and seriously good IPAs.
Bowigens Beer Company
Historic downtown Sanford spot with house-smoked BBQ and solid house beers. Perfect anchor for a SunRail beer-crawl day trip.
Sanford Brewing Company
Just down the street from Sanford Brewing with a great courtyard patio. Italian-inspired bites plus easy-drinking beers - do both in one trip.
Wop's Hops Brewing Company
The perfect excuse for a DeLand day trip - the taproom sits right in the adorable historic downtown and the beer list runs deep. Great outdoor seating too.
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
Farmhouse-style brewery in DeBary with a big outdoor space near the SunRail station. Their Belgian-inspired beers are the real deal.
Central 28 Beer Company