Popular craft breweries in Florida: 6 places to know
Plan separate Tampa Bay and South Florida brewery routes with six active taprooms and current first-party visitor details.
Florida craft beer splits naturally into a Tampa Bay route and a South Florida route. These six active breweries show both sides, with a widely distributed IPA, dark-beer destinations, downtown St. Petersburg barrel releases, and hop-forward taprooms around Miami and Palm Beach.
The short answer is Cigar City Brewing, Angry Chair Brewing, Cycle Brewing, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Civil Society Brewing Co., and 3 Sons Brewing Co.. They are not the only breweries worth visiting in Florida. They are a curated starting point with active first-party locations and enough stylistic range to plan a useful trip.
1. Cigar City Brewing
Where: Tampa
Cigar City gives the list a familiar Florida reference through Jai Alai IPA and a Tampa taproom. The official site is the right source for current visitor information because production, hospitality, and package availability can change.
Visit Cigar City Brewing's official site
2. Angry Chair Brewing
Where: Tampa
Angry Chair is closely associated with rich stout and dessert-influenced dark beer, but the tap list can reach beyond those headline releases. Check current pours rather than assuming a limited bottle will be available.
Visit Angry Chair Brewing's official site
3. Cycle Brewing
Where: St. Petersburg
Cycle anchors a downtown St. Petersburg stop with a strong barrel-aged and dark-beer reputation. Its official release information matters because specialty bottles and taproom pours do not follow a permanent list.
Visit Cycle Brewing's official site
4. Tripping Animals Brewing Co.
Where: Doral and Oakland Park
Tripping Animals brings expressive branding to hop-forward beer, fruit-driven sour releases, lager, and collaborations. Its Doral and Oakland Park locations give South Florida visitors two possible routes.
Visit Tripping Animals Brewing Co.'s official site
5. Civil Society Brewing Co.
Where: Jupiter and West Palm Beach
Civil Society is a Palm Beach County reference point for aromatic hop-forward beer. The two official taprooms make it possible to choose a location by current menu and travel plan.
Visit Civil Society Brewing Co.'s official site
6. 3 Sons Brewing Co.
Where: Dania Beach
3 Sons is known for strong dark beer, barrel-aged releases, and a food-centered taproom in Dania Beach. The live menu is essential for balancing richer pours with lighter options.
Visit 3 Sons Brewing Co.'s official site
How to plan a Florida brewery trip
Tampa and St. Petersburg form one compact regional route through Cigar City, Angry Chair, and Cycle. South Florida needs a second plan for Doral, Dania Beach, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, and Oakland Park. Traffic can turn short map distances into long drives.
Read what an IPA is before the hop-focused stops, and use our beer flight guide when comparing stronger dark releases.
Before you go
Tap lists, hours, ticketing, food service, and release limits can change. Check every brewery's official site on the day of your visit. Bring a designated driver or arrange transportation, order smaller pours when comparing several beers, and skip any stop that makes the route rushed.
Related questions
What are some popular craft breweries in Florida?
This guide includes Cigar City Brewing, Angry Chair Brewing, Cycle Brewing, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Civil Society Brewing Co., and 3 Sons Brewing Co.. The list is a curated starting point, not a universal ranking.
Which Florida city is best for a brewery trip?
Tampa Bay has the most compact cluster in this guide. South Florida has several strong stops, but traffic and distance make a planned route important.
Do Florida breweries require reservations?
Policies vary by brewery, location, event, and release. Check each brewery's official hours and visit page before traveling, especially for tours, rural destinations, and limited releases.
Official brewery sources
- Cigar City Brewing
- Angry Chair Brewing
- Cycle Brewing
- Tripping Animals Brewing Co.
- Civil Society Brewing Co.
- 3 Sons Brewing Co.
First-party visitor details were checked on September 18, 2026.
