Greater Miami & Miami Beach came fashionably late to the craft beer party, but the destination has most definitely caught up over the past dozen years. Today, beer connoisseurs head to Miami to find brewmasters producing everything from classic ales and IPAs to more creative brews inspired by the flavors of the tropics. Craving a cold one? Check out some of our favorite Miami breweries and microbreweries, and be inspired to discover what you’ll be sipping next.

Interior of Cerveceria La Tropical — Sip on beers in a Cuban-inspired taproom, photo by Cerveceria La Tropical

Cerveceria La Tropical, Wynwood

A modern take on Cuba’s oldest brewery, Cerveceria La Tropical is a Cuban-inspired taproom, restaurant and botanical beer garden in Wynwood. Head to the bar to order the popular La Original Ámbar Lager, or be transported to Cuba as you sip and stroll through the garden, admiring vibrant murals by local painters. The food alone is a reason to go, as the kitchen is helmed by beloved Miami restaurateurs Cindy Hutson and Delius Shirley.
42 NE 25th St., Miami, FL 33137

Exterior of The Tank Brewing Co. — Savor Miami-inspired beers at The Tank Brewing Co.

The Tank Brewing Co., Doral

Occupying a 25,000-square-foot building on the outskirts of Doral, The Tank Brewing Co. whips up what it calls “liquid innovation.” Choose from 16 Miami-inspired craft beers on tap, including the Belgian-style wheat La Finca Miami, Freedom Tower Amber Ale, La Playita Pils and El Farito IPA. Expect a fun industrial vibe here, with high ceilings, exposed ductwork and classic games such as cornhole, dominoes, cards and life-size Jenga.
5100 NW 72nd Ave., Bay A1, Miami, FL 33166

Inside area of Tripping Animals Brewing Co. — Listen to music and try a creative brew

Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral

Once upon a time, four friends started brewing beer out of their garage in Venezuela. Fast-forward some seven years and, after visiting breweries all over the world, they opened their own craft brewery in the Miami area. The Doral-based Tripping Animals Brewing Co. is a popular place to hang out, listen to music, get artsy, play pool or ping-pong and, of course, drink beer. At this creative brewery, expect unique brews including She Is My Cherry Pie, a thick, smoothie-like beer, or an Orange Chocolate Fondue sour.
2685 NW 105th Ave., Doral, FL 33172

Abbey Brewing Co., Miami Beach

Open since 1995, Abbey Brewing Co. is Miami Beach’s oldest brew pub. This hole-in-the-wall is a classic dive bar, complete with a dartboard and pool tables. Founded by brewmaster Raymond Rigazio, this ultra-casual spot offers a mix of imported European beers, hard-to-find Trappist ales and barley wines, more than 150 bourbons and, of course, Abbey Brewing Co.’s own original brews.
1115 16th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Beer flight — Sample Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co.'s own brews

Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co., Miami

While many Miami breweries are found in Wynwood, Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. has made a name for itself in the Bird Road Arts District, a collection of warehouses near South Miami and Westchester. This industrial space juxtaposes exposed ductwork with a homey, vintage feel, paying homage to “Honest Abe” with its name and the thousands of pennies glued to its ceiling. Beer lovers will find Lincoln’s Beard’s own brews here, such as the Morning Glory Blonde Ale and the Old News Pilsner, as well as wine and “guest beverages” from other Miami breweries.
7360 SW 41st St., Miami, FL 33155

Lost City Brewing Company, North Miami

For a variety of great beers in a rustic setting, try Lost City Brewing Company in North Miami, founded by Diego Escobar. Head to Lost City’s tasting room, known as the Abraxas Bar, and sample everything from traditional brews to a stout that tastes like flan, a lemongrass blonde ale and a Belgian-style saison (pale ale) steeped with hibiscus flowers.
12207 NE 13th Court, North Miami, FL 33161

Beer served at J. Wakefield Brewing — Enjoy an IPA made with local fruits

J. Wakefield Brewing, Wynwood

If you’ve ever heard of “that Star Wars bar in Wynwood,” J. Wakefield Brewing is the place they’re talking about. Named for its owner, brewmaster Johnathan Wakefield, this hangout serves everything from sours and IPAs to Florida Weisse-style beers made with local fruits, teas, spirits and spices. It’s hard to say which will keep your attention longer – the coconut-infused El Jefe Hefeweizen, the wall-to-wall “Star Wars” mural or the Empire-themed beer garden.
120 NW 24th St., Miami, FL 33127

Unbranded Brewing Co., Hialeah

Hialeah’s first craft brewery, Unbranded Brewing Co., is a top choice in Miami. The name of this craft brewery, which was founded by Texan Zachary Swanson, is a nod to his late great-great-great-great grandfather, a Texas maverick who bucked tradition by refusing to brand any of his 400-plus cattle. Pull up a metal chair in the industrial-yet-stylish taproom and order a dry-hopped Hazy pale ale, a Guava Wheat or a Champagne Room hard seltzer. To go with your craft beer selection, choose a brisket sandwich, pulled pork tacos or smoked nachos, all produced by its grills and smoking vaults, and you’ll feel like a maverick in no time.
1395 E. 11th Ave., Hialeah, FL 33010

Veza Sur's beer with tasty foam — Find refreshing beers at Veza Sur Brewing Co.

Veza Sur Brewing Co., Wynwood

Set in a tropical indoor-outdoor setting with a reclaimed driftwood bar, a library, graffiti artwork and colorful outdoor seating surrounded by buttonwood trees, Veza Sur Brewing Co. beckons you to stay awhile. With distinctly Latin roots – “Veza Sur” comes from the Spanish words for “beer,” cerveza, and “south,” sur – the name is a nod to the founders’ travels throughout South America. These beers are designed for Miami’s warm weather, so expect craft ales, IPAs, sours and a Brazilian “Chopp,” topped with a thick, tasty foam.
55 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33127

View of the taproom — Sample Wynwood Brewing Company's best beers in the taproom

Wynwood Brewing Company, Wynwood

The first craft production brewery in Miami, Wynwood Brewing Company, was launched with the goal of introducing local brews to beer drinkers. Led by a father-son duo inspired by their passion for their Puerto Rican heritage and the artistry of the Wynwood neighborhood, this brewery has more than 18 beers on tap, each of which is a “work of art in a glass.” Head to the taproom, pull up a brown leather chair and sample some of their best. Although some brew options change with the seasons, a handful stay on tap year-round, such as the flagship La Rubia Blonde Ale, Laces IPA, the award-winning Pop’s Porter and the Father Francisco Belgian-Style Golden Ale.
565 NW 24th St., Miami, FL 33127

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