We are coming into Orlando today for the weekend. Any breweries open Turkey Day?

What’s up everyone, looking to see if anyone knows where to get their hands on some Old Style? I’m from Chicago but have been raised in Florida and went back to Chicago recently and thought it was pretty good. I’m 21 so I have recently started looking into liquor laws and found out shipping beer is illegal in FL which is pretty stupid. I’m currently in Orlando rn but live in SWFL so if anyone knows a spot in between or around anywhere please let me know, thanks!

Hey there. Will be staying in Seaside for a week, looking for any local breweries to try or any to avoid. I’m game for most styles with blondes at the bottom of the list.

Thanks

Go out and grab a stout from the source, or enjoy one from your cellar today for International Stout Day.

Also, this is as good a time as any to ask about your favorite local stout. It’s been a while (Dec. 2021), but Black December from Orchestrated Minds was magnificent.

Share some feedback, folks. Who's loving what and why???

Creative Loafing: 15 hot new Tampa Bay restaurants, bars and breweries that opened this fall

Sun Lab Brewing opened in Bradenton late last month. We've all enjoyed their beer for some time, now it's time to visit.

More info from SRQ Magazine:

Sun Lab Brewing had its official grand opening this past weekend, but it’s a business that has been taking root for quite some time.

“I’ve been in the beer business for over twenty years,” says Sun Lab founder Keith Fekete. “Sun Lab is kind of a seed that I planted in my head many years ago, something that I always wanted to start up. I was finally able to do that in the fall of 2019.”

Sun Lab started off as a nomadic brewery, brewing beer at other facilities and putting it straight into distribution. But the ultimate goal was always to have a brick and mortar location with a taproom and brewery. After delays brought about by Covid and rising real estate prices, Fekete was finally able to open the doors to his new taproom in July of 2024. Fekete’s plan was to soft launch the brewery and taproom and do a grand opening earlier this month. Those plans were pushed back in the wake of Hurricane Milton. 

3 Sons just announced JBM 45.

JBM 35 was 10 years ago and it was a banger. Untappd has it at a 4.61 with 1.3K check-ins.

It's a 16.5% ABV Double barrel-aged imperial stout that spent its first 17 months in Barbados rum barrels, before being finished in Henry McKenna 10-year-old bourbon barrels for an additional 9 months. 3 Sons then treated the beer with raw coconut chips, desiccated coconut, toasted coconut, Peruvian cacao nibs, and single estate Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.

Sixth Trip Around The Sun

All next week Tripping Animals is celebrating six years of making great beer.

Join us as we celebrate six incredible years at Tripping Animals Brewing! From our very first pour to the thriving community that fills our taproom today, this journey has been unforgettable thanks to each and every one of you. To mark this milestone, we’re hosting an entire week of celebration from November 11th to 17th, packed with special events and surprises.

The festivities will include exclusive new beer releases, limited-edition merch drops, live music, a special anniversary dinner, wrestling matches, and a few surprises still to come. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you and honor every moment of this journey. See you there for the ultimate anniversary week!

It's a non-adjunct imperial stout aged for 22 months ini 15-year-old George Dickel Tennessee whiskey barrels.

More from 3 Sons' IG

The new spot has 7 beers on tap and 50+ wines.

Brewlando specializes in craft beers, wines and ciders with unique, bold flavor profiles. The brand’s first location opened in 2022 on Hoffner Avenue, a short drive from Orlando International Airport.

The newest iteration of Brewlando, the Winery and Tasting Room, continues the vision of the woman-owned brand, serving up an inviting atmosphere and brews with Orlando-centric names, such as the Magic City Milk Stout.

More from Orlando Weekly

The brewery is moving to a new location and rebranding itself as The Collective at Escape*. The new locale looks to be a dynamic destination for beer lovers and foodies alike in Florida’s Sports Coast. The Collective’s grand opening is set for late fall 2024. Luckily, there’s a soft launch of the new brewery and taproom on October 25. That’s this Saturday.*

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It's called Sixth Man Lager and it's the first local craft beer deal in team history.

In celebration of the partnership announcement, Crooked Can is unveiling a new, co-branded Magic craft beer, the Sixth Man Lager, that will be available at the brewery and select retailers in Central Florida. The Sixth Man Lager (photo above) will also make its debut at Kia Center on October 25 for the Magic’s home opener vs. the Brooklyn Nets. 

"The Magic are thrilled to team up with a local favorite and established brand like Crooked Can Brewery,” said Magic Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships J.T. McWalters. “As two organizations with Central Florida roots, we have a lot in common – pride for our community and a strong connection with our fans. With an already established Central Florida following we look forward to growing together and amplifying our efforts in the local community.”

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Sad news for the Jacksonville brewery. They opened two and a half years ago.

"As we come up to our lease renewal, we've reflected on the time and energy it takes to keep the brewery running and beer in the kegs, and have decided it's no longer something we want to continue," they posted on Facebook. -- more on Jacksonville.com

Whether it's a new release or a brewery bringing back an old favorite, let's get a list going of this week's beer drops:

• Airing of Grievances, Corporate Ladder (6% Festbier)
• Surfers Tan, Orchestrated Minds (6% Bohemian Pilsner with Azacca Hops)

We've seen more than a few brewery closings lately. It's refreshing to see a grand opening. Who's gone by Outcast Brewing and can provide feedback?

Outcast Brewing Grand Opening post on Facebook

Sour Beer Day at Arkane Aleworks is Saturday, September 14. Looks like 21 sour beers on tap (with four being canned for take-home beer).

You can see the different sour beers on IG

The FemAle Brew Fest is Saturday, September 14 at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale.

You can find more info and a list of participating breweries on the event's website.

"FemAle Brew Fest is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the achievements of women in the alcoholic beverage industry, including beer, cider, wine, and spirits. The event provides a platform for female brewers, cider makers, winemakers, and distillers to showcase their craft, share their stories, and inspire future generations. It aims to elevate the visibility of women in these traditionally male-dominated fields and foster a supportive community for all involved."

I know Orchestrated Minds has $5 lagers during the game.

Where else is doing something cool for the game?

The party will be Saturday, September 21 and Ology announced four collabs:

1. Ology x WeldWerks hazy
2. Ology x Bo's Ice Cream Berliner
3. Ology x Mortalis Berliner
4. Ology x Angry Chair creme liqueur

More deets on their IG

The party will happen on Saturday, October 5 at their Seminole Heights location in Tampa.

Reve Brewing is turning six years old and all day Saturday they're gonna party. They will have 6 new beer releases.

Details on IG

Whether it's a new release or a brewery bringing back an old favorite, let's get a list going of this week's beer drops:

• Muy Bonita, Funky Buddha (apple pie-inspired double brown ale)
• Nuka Cherry Bomb, Spanish Marie (5% soda-inspired dark cherry cola sour)
• Fangs Of Time, Magnanimous Brewing (pilsner)(available 9/12)
• Grun, Magnanimous x Green Bench collab (seasonal lager)(available 9/12)
• Fresher Strata, Civil Society (8.5% DIPA)
• $0.10 Raise, Corporate Ladder (Marzen)
• Airing of Grievances, Corporate Ladder (Festbier)
• Held In Place, Unseen Creatures (5.2% Dark Lager)
• Slammin' Bones, J. Wakefield (6.5% NEIPA)
• Late Harvest, Woven Water (5.4% Festbier)
• Choose Your Path, Uncommon Path (DIPA)

The title says it all...

The festivities, and all the killer collabs, start Wednesday.

Whether it's a new release or a brewery bringing back an old favorite, let's get a list going of this week's beer drops:

• Off White Cadillac, Civil Society (12.5% BA Stout)
• Juice, Civil Society (8% DIPA)
• Grandma’s Lemonade, Civil Society (5.1% Berliner)
• The Beer We Remembered, from the Year We Forgot, Fishweir (12.5% BA Belgian Dark Strong)