Highest-rated breweries in Florida
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Florida using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Cueni Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 945 Huntley Ave. Dunedin, Florida
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#29. Crooked Thumb Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 555 10th Ave. South Safety Harbor, Florida
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#28. Invasive Species Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 726 Northeast 2nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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#27. Aardwolf Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 1461 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
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#26. Sailfish Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 130 North 2nd St. Fort Pierce, Florida
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#25. Rapp Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 10930 Endeavour Way Seminole, Florida
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#24. Angry Chair Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 6401 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
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#23. Copperpoint Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 151 Commerce Road Boynton Beach, Florida
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#22. Wynwood Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (152 reviews)
- Address: 565 Northwest 24th St. Miami, Florida
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#21. Halpatter Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 264 Northeast Hernando Ave. Lake City, Florida
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#20. Big Storm Brewing Company and Distillery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 12707 49th St. North Clearwater, Florida
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#19. J. Wakefield Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 120 Northwest 24th St. Miami, Florida
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#18. Bog Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
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#17. Mastry's Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 7701 Blind Pass Road St. Pete Beach, Florida
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#16. Green Bench Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Address: 1133 Baum Ave. North St. Petersburg, Florida
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#15. Bold City Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 2670 Rosselle St. Ste 7 Jacksonville, Florida
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#14. Playalinda Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 305 South Washington Ave. Downtown Historic District Titusville, Florida
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#13. Veza Sur Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 55 Northwest 25th St. Miami, Florida
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#12. Walking Tree Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 3209 Dodger Road Vero Beach, Florida
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#11. Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - Fort Pierce
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 3200 Saint Lucie Blvd. Fort Pierce, Florida
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#10. Barrel of Monks Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1141 South Rogers Cir Penn-Florida Commerce Center Boca Raton, Florida
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#9. Calusa Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 5377 McIntosh Road Bee Ridge, Florida
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#8. Swamp Head Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Address: 3650 Southwest 42nd Ave. Gainesville, Florida
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#7. Marker 48 Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 12147 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, Florida
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#6. Fort Myers Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Address: 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive Suite 28 Fort Myers, Florida
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#5. Oyster City Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (307 reviews)
- Address: 17 Ave. D Apalachicola, Florida
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#4. Crooked Can Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (393 reviews)
- Address: 426 West Plant St. Winter Garden, Florida
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#3. Cigar City Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (684 reviews)
- Address: 3924 West Spruce St. Tampa, Florida
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#2. Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - MM82
- Rating: 4.5/5 (652 reviews)
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#1. Florida Keys Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (705 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
